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FIRE AT MYSTERY MOUNTAIN A SETBACK NEWS - PAGE 3

2,000 feet under the Earth Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby A tour guide shows a group of teachers what T-1 looks like 2,200 feet underground. See related story on Page 5.

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Fenske elected mayor of Thompson by a two-to-one margin

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

THOMPSON NURSE RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP NEWS - PAGE 13

Thompson has a new mayor, six new councillors and four new school board trustees according to unofficial election night results.

Dennis Fenske cruised to victory in the mayor’s race, capturing 2,050 votes cast while his opponent Luke Robinson received 968.

“It feels great. As I said I just was at a little bit of a celebration and was totally humbled by the support,

by the team I had behind me but totally humbled by the actuality of becoming mayor of this city. I’m absolutely pumped about the next four years,” said Fenske. “We’ve got tremendous opportunities. It’s just a truly humbling experience to go through that.

Congratulations to all the councillors that got in and all the trustees that got in as well. Again it’s just a truly humbling experience to go through that. Not so much before but as the numbers

were coming in and the realization that it was going to happen, it ramped up and then just to be able to look back at the support from this community that I’ve had in the past for my family and my friends, it’s unbelievable. I’m just totally humbled by it.

Incumbents Penny Byer and Judy Kolada were among the top four in total votes among councillors, along with newcomers Colleen Smook, who topped all council candidates with

2,044 votes, and Kathy Valentino.

“I think what’s exciting is that we’ve got such a new council and there’s going to be a learning curve,” said Byer. “I’m looking forward to it because there’s a lot of fresh ideas on that list of names and I think there’ll be some really good lively discussion and that’s really what makes better decisions is lively discussion.”

Valentino tied with Byer for the second-most votes among council candidates

–1,825 – in her first campaign.

“It’s very exciting and I thank the voters,” said Valentino. “I look forward to the next four years.”

The others elected to council are Ron Matechuk, Blake Ellis, Dennis Foley and Duncan Wong.

Foley was seventh with 985 votes, 150 behind former Thompson Citizen editor Ellis and just nine ahead of business owner Wong.

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OBITUARIES VAN TONDER, SUSANNA DIRKIE July 31, 1972 – October 20, 2014

The family of Sanet van Tonder of St. Albert is saddened to announce her passing on Monday, October 20, 2014 at the age of 42 years.

She will be forever remembered by her loving husband of 20 years, Christiaan; daughters: Drikie and Gerda; mother, Suzette Fourie; sister, Marietjie Beyer; as well as many relatives and friends.

Before her passing, Sanet wished to thank all her Northern Flavours Inspirations clients for their support. We know her catering is being missed in Thompson.

Cremation has taken place.

Memorial Donations may be made in Sanet’s name to Alberta Cancer Foundation Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 9Z9.

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IN MEMORY If sunflowers grow in heaven lord Please pick a bunch for me.

Place them in Heather’s arms and tell her they’re from me.

Tell her I love her and miss her more than words can say, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while.

Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, But there is an ache within my heart that will never go away Happy 18th Birthday Heather Forever missed, Aunty Stephanie Happy Birthday Aunty Heather from Ava and Rhea and from your sister Kaynina Love you and miss you

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Hidehiro Otake Japanese photographer Hidehiro Otake captures a moose on the loose, just north of Thompson.

Japanese photographer wants to see wolves thrive in Northern Manitoba MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

One year ago, freelance photographer Hidehiro Otake stopped in Thompson on his way to Churchill to photograph polar bears.

While the train took a break, he figured he would find out a bit about Thompson. Otake says he learned about Spirit Way, and the nickname of wolf capital and planned to come back to do more research.

Otake returned this year for three weeks in October to learn about the wolves before he headed up to Churchill again on Oct. 22. During his time here, Otake however did not spot any wolves. “No luck unfortunately. I know Thompson has a nickname of wolf capital, but that doesn’t mean you can see more wolves than anywhere else. I was hoping

to get support from people because of that nickname.

Local hunters, trappers, spirit way, and Manitoba Conservation have been a great help though.”

Otake would wake up, and start searching for the animal around 6 a.m. daily. Driving through back roads, and looking for open spots, to sit, wait, and call the wolves. “It has been very quiet, maybe because of the hunting season,” says Otake.

Although the freelancer didn’t see any wolves, there were traces that they were around. “Only two things. There were fresh droppings on Tuesday (Oct. 21) on the road to Thicket Portage. That is a good sign, and they are definitely coming back after being pushed away because of the hunting season. Before that, during

the snow storm at the first of October I saw three big wolf tracks, heading east.”

Photographing other animals like moose and beaver was a way to keep busy while waiting for wolves, the photographer said.

Otake has been publishing his pictures in children’s storybooks for several years now. Within the pages of the different books, his photos tell the story of the places he’s been. He says even though there will not be any wolf pictures in his next book, other pictures of Northern Manitoba will be published.

Other than publishing children stories, Otake also writes essays for National Geographic Japan, and his Canadian photos will be featured on their website.

He also does speeches at schools and community

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Hugh and Sharon O’Hand ley are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter

Hope-Lynn Koltz with a Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Manitoba which took place on October 23, 2014.

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LEST WE FORGET

centres in Tokyo. During the speeches, Otake talks about travelling for the past 15 years studying the boreal forest, and shows photos of his recent trips.

Otake wants to learn more about wolves in Thompson, because Japan doesn’t have any. “I am interested in wolves, because they are extinct in Japan. 1905 was the last record, and at the time we respected wolves as a god. To become a modern country, we lost that respect and started killing them. Now they are gone, and we have nothing.”

Because Japan has no wolves, it has caused a lot of problems. “There are too many deer now because we lost a top predator. Deer are now destroying mountains by eating tree bark.

They usually eat grass, but they are starving because of the large population of deer, so they’re eating the bark. When they eat bark, the tree will die causing the tree to fall and loosen from the ground, which can cause mudslides.”

Although Otake wants to come back to Thompson again next year, he says getting a picture of a wolf will not be his final goal.

“My final goal is to learn the relationship between the nature and wildlife.

That is more important, so that is why I’m looking for wolves. Even though I didn’t see any this time, I learned a lot of things from residents.”

All Otake wants is for Thompson not to end up like Japan. He says he hopes the community will continue to appreciate the animal, and what they mean for the world, and for the city of Thompson.

Otake plans to travel back to Thompson once the Thompson Discovery Centre is open, and more information on local wolves is available.

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Fire means Mystery Mountain will rely on natural snow this ski season

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Skiers, snowboarders and ski hill volunteers will be hoping for an early and snowy winter this year after a fire at Mystery Mountain Winter Park destroyed the old groomer garage-turned workshop, which housed the electrical distribution system and the snowmaking equipment that was undergoing maintenance in preparation for snowmaking in November.

The building was the “heart of the operation,” said Sandy Little, treasurer of the Thompson Ski Club, which runs Mystery Mountain, and although the hill will be open this season, skiers will have to rely on Mother Nature to do her part, which is not guaranteed in Northern Manitoba.

“We usually get cold weather, not snow,” said Little. “We will be doing our snow dance.”

The fire was spotted by Manitoba Hydro crews doing line patrols on Oct. 23 and reported to Thompson Fire & Emergency Services (TFES) around noon.

“By the time we got there we were able to contain it to that building but that was it,” said TFES Deputy Chief

Mike Bourgon. “The guys did a good job to contain it.”

The firefighters’ efforts were assisted by equipment loaned to them by Manitoba Conservation, said Bourgon.

Geoff Lamontagne, past president of the Thompson Ski Club and a member for 20-plus years, said firefighters did all they could.

“They did an amazing job putting it out,” said Lamontagne. “It could have caught the main electrical panel. They were here for like four hours. They did a super job. They saved the rest of our property from worse damage.”

The immediate concern for the ski club is to rig up an electrical distribution system to restore electricity to the chalet and other areas.

The only buildings with electricity right now are the new groomer garage, the old rental building and the concession area of the chalet.

“You don’t think about how important a building is until it’s gone,” said Lamontagne, who learned of the fire and arrived at the hill around the same time as the firefighters. “It was just sickening watching it.”

In addition to providing power to much of the property, including the lifts, the

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Sandy Little The main workshop at Mystery Mountain burnt to the ground in a fire Oct. 23, which destroyed the equipment inside, including the snowmaking guns. building also contained an office where service manuals and service records for equipment were stored, as well as tools for anything that might need repairing, some of which were custommade for specialized jobs

and will be difficult to replace. The value of the building and contents was likely around $200,000.

The loss of snowmaking equipment is a big blow to the hill, said Lamontagne.

“It’s not something you

can replace easily,” he said.

The cause of the fire is assumed to be electrical, said Lamontagne, but that’s just an educated guess.

“We know it wasn’t malicious,” he said, since Manitoba Hydro workers were on

the property since 4:30 a.m. that day.

Despite the setback, volunteers want to assure members and prospective members that there will be skiing and snowboarding this year.

Six new councillors elected; landslide victory for ex-RDPC principal in school board tally

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Dennis Fenske got more than twice as many votes as his opponent Luke Robinson to win the race to become the next mayor of Thompson Oct. 22.

Continued from Page 1 “Considering it’s my first run with getting into politics, clearly there’s enough people that believe in me that we’re going to have a very good four years,” said Foley. “I’m very confident with everyone that got in.

I’m very excited.”

Wong finished about 140 votes ahead of Julyda Lagimodiere.

“There’s a real challenge coming ahead,” said Wong.

The top vote-getter among all candidates was new school board trustee Ryan Land, who was removed as principal of R.D. Parker Collegiate by the board in 2011 before having that decision rescinded later and then tendering his resignation. Land picked up 2,177 votes.

“It’s humbling. I’m honoured and I’m so grateful and now it’s time to get to work,” said Land. “In my heart I never left [educa-

tion] anyway so it’s absolutely where I want to be.

It’s just so great to see a great group of people and I’m just absolutely confident we’re going to do great work over the next four years.”

Land is joined by incumbents Leslie Tucker, Guido Oliveira and Janet Brady and new trustees Liz Lychuk, Sandra Fitzpatrick and Don MacDonald.

“I’m exceedingly excited about working with this

group of people,” said Tucker. “I’m really thrilled and really looking forward to the next four years focusing on school and education and students and youth.”

Another re-elected incumbent, Brady, said it would be nice to get out of campaign mode and back to work.

“I’m very pleased with the result and all the people in that group of seven,” she said. “I’ll have no trouble working with any of them. I think we’re all going to be collaborating and working hard for the families in Thompson and that’s what we’re supposed to be doing.”

Newcomer Fitzpatrick had similar thoughts.

“It’s very, very exciting,” she said. “I’m looking forward to getting to work and seeing what I can bring to the table.”

Working with her new colleagues is what Lychuk is looking forward to.

“I think that we’re going to have a great board and I think we’re going to be able to do some great work so I’m really excited about everybody else that’s got in as well,” Lychuk said.

MacDonald, who finished 300 votes behind Brady and only 37 ahead of fellow first-time candi-

date Doug Krokosz, said election night flew by.

“As a rank neophyte, that was interesting, exciting and over really fast,” he said. “I think it’s going to be exciting. I wouldn’t have done it if I didn’t think it was going to be interesting.”

Voter turnout in the election was 33.14 per cent, with 3,063 0f 9,944 eligible voters casting ballots.

That was lower than the 2010 election when 39.79 per cent of people voted and 2006, when turnout was over 40 per cent.

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Keep Halloween fun with safety tips

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n the excitement of trick-or-treating, Halloween is an occasion where most little ghosts and goblins forget about important safety precautions.

For this reason, it essential that parents and motorists are aware of the safety measures that are involved in keeping everyone safe on Halloween night.

Tips for drivers: • On Halloween, it’s best to avoid driving in subdivisions during the hours of 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. when most trick-or-treating takes place.

• Drive slowly in residential areas where children are more likely to be trick-or-treating.

• Stay well below the speed limit and give yourself extra time to get to your destination.

• Expect the unexpected—with the excitement of Halloween, many children forget simple pedestrian safety rules.

• Pay extra attention to what is going around you.

Be conscious of sidewalks and roadways and watch for any children darting across the street or in between parked cars.

• When pulling in or out of driveways stay alert of your surroundings and enter and exit driveways slowly and carefully.

• Reduce your distractions and stay alert. That includes turning down loud music.

The Thompson RCMP wishes everyone a happy and safe Halloween.

Letter to the Editor

In my own words: Forgiveness To the Editor: Forgiveness. It’s a difficult word, but the most beautiful thing about forgiveness is that it cannot be seen or touched but felt in your heart. Keep in mind that we should always look for the good in others and this will bring the natural good instinct out of ourselves. Let’s con-

tinue to forgive others because they deserve forgiveness in order to find peace. Never forget that foregiveness is the best form of love. It takes a strong person to say sorry and even a stronger person to forgive.

Ken Ross Thompson

Crowdfunding campaign raises money for Nathan Cirillo’s son

BY MARTHA PERKINS In the moments after Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was shot while standing on guard at the National War Memorial, several passersby immediately rushed to his side to perform first aid.

One of them was lawyer Barbara Winters.

“You are so loved,” she kept telling Cirillo, who was mortally wounded. “We’re all trying to help you.”

As she later said to the Globe and Mail, “When you are dying, you need to be told how loved you are.”

Winters’ message is echoed by so many Canadians who have been deeply touched and saddened by his death.

There is a terrible irony that Cirillo, a reservist serving with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada, was shot at a sculpture which honours the tremendous sacrifices of the men and women in Canada’s Armed Forces. He was representing all Canadians in paying solemn tribute to the people who

Nathan Cirillo, who was shot and killed at the National War Memorial on Oct. 22, posted this photo of him with his son on Instagram. have died while protecting and preserving what it means to be Canadian.

Cirillo was a single father who was devoted to his six-year-old son. In honour of all the values that Cirillo stood for, Glacier Media has started a memorial crowdfunding campaign on

FundAid.ca. It raised hundreds of dollars in the first day alone.

The money will be donated to a trust fund for Cirillo’s son as a way to join Barbara Winters in saying, “We’re all trying to help you.”

To donate to this cam-

paign, go to FundAid.ca and search for We Stand On Guard for Cpl. Nathan Cirillo’s Son. Glacier Media, the parent company of FundAid and this newspaper, and Fundrazr, its crowdfunding partner, have waived service fees for this campaign.

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Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it’s underground we go!

Molly Gibson Kirby Being underground is somewhere most people never think about going, but Vale workers go down there every day, not giving it a second thought.

On Oct. 23, Vale opened their cage up, and allowed a tour group to come underground to view the mine, as well as above ground to see the mill and the smelter and refinery. For many of the people it was their first underground experience, which sparked fear, curiosity, and excitement.

While 2,200 feet below ground level in T-1 the tour guides had everyone turn off their headlamps, and the darkness took over. Not having your eyes adjust in the pitch black, and not being able to see anything is probably one of the scariest things I have ever experienced. Just knowing mine workers have

a 50/50 chance of their headlight going out while down there, and being in the dark is frightening.

Workers underground all receive a headlight, but not all workers receive a radio for communication.

This means if or when a worker’s headlight goes out, no one will know if they’re working alone that the light shut off, until they do a check-in, which happens every two hours.

Although a headlight malfunction was the biggest of my worries while in the mine, workers have bigger worries like the possibility of fires and explosions. You name it, anything could happen down there. During the tour our guides talked about how much Vale has improved over the years.

Workers are trained better, and go through a longer process to make sure they know how to do their jobs, and to make sure they enjoy it and are suited for it. Vale uses different training programs and opportunities, and even has a machine simulator to train workers on different pieces of equipment. Just being on the site, I could tell Vale has one main priority, and that is safety. Every 30 feet outside, you could see an extra-large safe productions banner, and inside there were safety

posters and hotline numbers posted everywhere you turned your head.

Once above ground, Human Resources provided us with a presentation about northern employment within Vale.

Vale announced a northern employment strategy plan in 2012, and started the Process Operator in Training (POinT) employment and training program. It’s an eight-week training program to train and give the necessary skills to work for a mine, to people who could be potential employees, but aren’t quite there yet.

Since the beginning in 2012 POinT has hired 35 possible Vale employees and put them through the training they needed, and to this day 28 of those POinT participants are still working within the company.

In the presentation, and throughout the rest of the day it was clear Vale is trying to help people move up within their company.

Many workers have started above ground in the mill, smelter or refinery and have had the opportunity to move to another building or even underground. Several workers I talked to during the tour have worked at the mine for decades, putting their lives at risk, all to support their families.

One thing though I didn’t see was a lot of females. Human Resources said one in ten employees are females, and there are about 1,500 workers in total in Thompson.

The highest amount of females spotted during the day was above ground, in the general office and working in the laboratory.

For the afternoon, tour guides took the group to visit the mill, the smelter and the refinery. During this time the process of finishing the nickel, after it is brought up from underground was shown to us. Seeing the bubbling nickel in one area, then during the corner, and seeing the nickel in hard shells was head turning. The smelter and refinery was the most interesting for myself. One area is unbelievably hot, with sparks flying, and hot molten ore being put through different devices, while the other is ice cold setting the nickel. The doors have to be left open, so in the winter when it’s -50 outside, that means it’s even colder in the building, where workers spend a 12-hour shift.

At the end of the tour, I had learned a lot from my first Vale experience, and underground excursion. The two things I have taken from the trip

the most, was the desire to see Vale work harder at bringing females into their company, and the second thing is respect.

Vale workers put their lives in danger daily, work extremely hard,

and I appreciate what they do, a lot more than I did before this tour. Mine workers deserve a round of applause for the type of work they do.

See related photo on Page 1.

From Luke Robinson Thank you to all my consƟtuents that went out and voted to show their support for change and may have even stood in line for a lengthy period of Ɵme. I want to give a special thank you to my family and friends who spent countless hours campaigning on my behalf.

Throughout my campaign many concerns were raised and brought to light for all to hear.

Many mistakes and omissions were leŌ unchallenged by me because I believe in a fair and honest race. I never lowered my standards and Įrmly stood my ground all the way to the Įnish.

I believe in democracy and respect the voter’s choice of leadership. I hope the people`s best interest are always Įrst and foremost and not personal agendas.

In closing, I would like to share a friend’s poem:

TWO WOLVES An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “a Įght is going on inside me,” he said to the boy.

“It is a terrible Įght and it is between two wolves.

One is evil - he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, Greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, Inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego.”

He conƟnued, “the other is good - he is joy, peace, Love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, Empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.

The same Įght is going on inside you, and inside other person too.”

The grandson then asked his grandfather, “which wolf will win?”

The old Cherokee simply replied, “the one you feed” Thank You, Merci, Ekosi

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Local residents featured on website highlighting aboriginal health workers MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A new website launching Oct. 30 is a project by Manitoba’s Office of Rural & Northern Health. The website – www.manitobaaboriginalhealthcareers.ca – is a new tool to educate, encourage, and to inspire First Nations and aboriginal people in the province to choose the health care sector as a career.

The idea behind this $290.000 project, funded through the Aboriginal Health Human Resources Initiative, is to make an online information hub accessible to as many First Nations communities as possible. Wayne Heide, Manitoba’s Office of Rural & Northern Health administrative director, says the aboriginal population makes up an important part of the current workforce in Manitoba. “We need to ensure they are equally represented in the workforce in the health care sector, www.manitobaaboriginalhealthcareers.ca was created with that goal in mind. It’s a unique web portal designed to bring awareness to all First Nations and aboriginal people in Manitoba, regardless of age, current education or location, that a career in health is attainable and rewarding.”

Al lot of the information

is already out there, Heide says. “There’s lots of really great information out there, but it exists all over the place.

If we could amalgamate it or at least have a site where it’s pointed to from one source it would be a lot more efficient.

As a result we don’t have a lot of original information on the portal, it’s really access to great information that is already out there.”

From the beginning of this project Heide says there were always two main products being brought forward. The first being the web portal and the information being made available. The second is more promotional material, via video production.

The website includes 17 videos of First Nations health care workers talking about their success stories. Four of these videos are workers working in Thompson.

Darina Beardy is one of those stories. Beardy was unemployed previously, just finishing a term position, and saw an opening for an administrative assistant position. After applying to the position, and waiting to hear back Beardy finally received the call she was hoping for; she was offered the job.

Organizers for this website asked Beardy to be one of the video profiles, because they

felt she could be a role model.

Beardy says she was happy to tell her story. “I got to tell my story, and speak about myself. It is so dear to my heart that my story is being told. Not only the young generation, but people who have been struggling throughout their whole lives.”

Heide says other than the 17 profiles there are four compilation videos. The four mash-up videos include focuses on education, success, overcoming obstacles and culture and spirituality.

Along with these videos there is also a print campaign says Heide. “We’ve created 21 different posters that profile 21 Manitoba aboriginal health care workers. Everything from people working in housekeeping, administration, paramedicine, midwifery, physical therapy, nursing, physicians and spiritual care co-ordinators.”

The videos and posters will be distributed to First Nations schools and communities throughout the province.

These inspiring materials have the slogan “This could be you – Become a healer.”

Heide wants to showcase other health care jobs other than the most popular. “I talk to a lot of young people about careers in health care, and when you ask them about

health care careers, and what you could do, the typical response is becoming a doctor or nurse. While those are very important parts of the health care system, they are not everything.”

Beardy hopes these videos inspire First Nations people to use the website, and to realize there is a

possible career for them in the healthcare sector. “Keep believing in yourself, follow your dreams, and achieve your goals. With the videos people can see how heartfelt we are, and how proud we are of our positions and ourselves. I just want to wish everyone the best of luck on whatever goals

they want to achieve big or small.”

During a pre-launch of the videos on various social media sites like YouTube, there have been over 4,000 views on the personal profiles. You can visit the site by visiting www.manitobaaboriginalhealthcareers. ca after Oct. 29.

Clearing the smoke

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Members of Thompson Fire & Emergency Services (TFES) cut ventilation holes in the roof of a building at 76 Nelson Road after extinguishing a fire at the site on the evening of Oct. 25. Ventilation holes allow smoke and superheated gases to escape, which lessens the risk of the fire re-igniting when oxygen enters a confined space, such as when a door is opened, says TFES Chief John Maskerine. The fire was reported by someone at the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Hall adjacent to the building, and appears to have started outside. The first truck on scene extinguished the fire very quickly and the cause is under investigation by TFES and Thompson RCMP.

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2014 - 2015 ANNUAL REPORT T H O M P S O N PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE It has been an incredible privilege to work as a member of Our Foundation’s Board of Directors this C O M M U N I T Y past year. I am proud of our accomplishments this year and here is a brief summary since the last AGM F O U N D A T I O N – and I hope you are impressed by the amount of work and commitment and the number of hours of our Post Office Box 1074 Thompson, Manitoba Canada R8N 1N9 Phone: 204.677.1908 Email: tcf@mymts.net ourfoundationthompson.ca Thompson Community Foundation is a “savings account” created for the community.

The revenue from these managed funds is granted to worthwhile community projects.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Liz Sousa ....................President Alain Huberdeau .........Past President Colin Bonnycastle .......Treasurer Tamy Burton ...............Secretary Dave Moore ................Grants Chair Susan Buckle..............Director Murray Thompson .......Director Lou Morissette ............Director Lynn Nakonechny .......Director Freda Lepine...............Director Tammy Cober .............Executive Assistant

2014 GRANTS École communautaire La Voie du Nord $6,335.31 for the purchase of musical instruments Community Futures Rotary Park Association $15,000 – towards funding a playtrail at Rotary Park Thompson Senior Community Resource Council $3,000 - towards the purchase of 4 wheelchairs Canadian Red Cross Council $1,300 towards the purchase of a laptop Heart & Stroke Foundation $5000 toward the purchase of 2 Automated External Defibrillators, One in the TRCC and one at the Thompson Senior Community Resource Centre CMHA $5,000 towards the construction of a new deck YWCA $5,000 toward replacement of flooring in the Lobby and entrance of the YWCA building Thompson Minor Hockey Association $1,582 to purchase two safety hockey nets Canadian National Institute for the Blind $2000 towards Vision training & rehabilitation Thompson Homeless Shelter $5,000 towards the replacement of a new fence (Moffat Family Fund) Thompson Citizenship Council o/a Thompson Multiculture Centre $2,293.58 towards the creation of a Community Garden

many volunteers.

At our 6th Annual Gala, Our Foundation’s signature event, we honored Ted Smook for his dedication to the City of Thompson with the Order of Thompson Award. This year our Gala raised $2,844.13.

Thank you to the Grant Committee who will grant out $76,456.02 in 2014 to worthwhile community projects. And also to the Fundraising Committee and everyone who participated in the Wine Tasting event, which was a very successful event.

I would like to thank our hard working staff, Tammy Cober and Erin Goble. We congratulate Alain Huberdeau on his new endeavour. Leaving us this year is Colin Bonnycastle, Lou Morissette and Murray Thompson and we accept Randy McKay and Steven Toews as the newest members of our Board.

We look forward to this upcoming year.

Liz Sousa

2013 DONORS Alain Huberdeau Ann Harwood Anonymous Donor Anonymous Donor Anonymous Donor Anonymous Donor Betty Lou Topping Bev Hart Boston Pizza Breta Passler Burntwood Hotel Calm Air Canadian Tire Chamber of Commerce Chantal McClelland

Cheryl Mulrooney City of Thompson Colin Bonnycastle Curtis Ross Darlene Chartier Dave Moore David Smart Dolly Anand Donna Worth Ester Latchman Freda Lepine Grace Bindle Harriet Baker Helen Koetke Irene Moore

Thompson Public Library $1,360 to purchase 3 loveseats and 2 chairs TOTAL GRANTS FOR 2014 - $76,456.02

2014 GRANTS

Louise Hodder Lynn Nakonechny Marion Morberg Mark McClelland Marsha Beckmann Mary Carroll Mary Corbett Maurce Brightnose Michelle Duchesne Mrs Berny Jacob Murray Thompson Operation Red Nose Rachel Templeton Robert Kirkwood Ron Trainor

S Ponseca Safeway Samuel L Antila Sardif Gardezi Selona Mallett Shalena Weenusk Sherrie Kreuger Sidharth Verma Simone McConnery Stella Locker Sue O’Brien Susan Buckle Tamy Burton Tara Ross Terry Lamontagne

Tim Johnston Tim Preston Todd Fountain Tom O’Brien Tracy Lothian United Way United Way of Winnipeg Vale Vijay Ralhan Winnipeg Foundation Winter Donkey

THOMPSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOUNDERS The Thompson Community Foundation founders are individuals, businesses and community organizations who have provided gifts totaling $1000 or more during the challenge period that ended August 1999. We salute the Founders of the Thompson Community Foundation!

Lorne & Mary Ames Hugh Arklie Ken & Lillian Bingham Louise Johnson Andrew Johnson Dr. I. & Mrs. Kinizi K.M. “Jo” Lutley Jim McIvor Bob & Denise Morrison

Fred Palmer Dennis Pearce Family Bob Ripley Florian & Carol Sobel Bob Wall & Bernie Jacob Norma Leahy CIBC Calm Air Social Committee

2014 SCHOLARSHIP & BURSARY RECIPIENTS Akash Kochhar CIM Scholarship - $1,601.59 Caylin Taylor Kerrie Brown Memorial Bursary - $360 Jordan Ryan Arnold Morberg Memorial Scholarship - $6,000 Thompson Personal Care Home The Troy Anand Fund - $475.57

2014 ORDER OF THOMPSON

Spirit Way Inc. $3,886.52 towards the funding of a Wolf Exhibit MAPS $19,698.61 to purchase a Fire Alarm System, Panel & Devices

J Lagimodiere Jack McIvor Jason Hildebrandt Jasyn Lucas Jeanette Kimball Jim Topping John & Elsie Duff Joyce Bighetty Ken Dutchak Lambert’s Law North LLP Linda Dutchak Lindsay Gegnfurtner Liz Sousa Lou Morissette

Ted Smook Recipient

INCO Limited Mystery Lake Motor Hotel Rotary Club of Thompson Skyward Aviation Thomas Sills Foundation Thompson Co-Op Limited Thompson 1994 Winter Games Committee Blair & Anne Alderson

Craig & Deanna Black Susan Harrison Don Johnson James Blain Johnson Ernie & Colleen Krokosz Dr. Aziz Manji Arnold & Gail Morberg Margret & (Carl) Nesbitt Breta Passler

Butch & Chris Pearson Juanita Smith Ted & (Donna) Smook Mel & Linda Wyshynski Bank of Montreal Calm Air International Clarica Morrison McDonald Thompson

Precambrian Press Scotia Bank TD Canada Trust Thompson Chamber of Commerce Thompson King Miners Jr. Hockey Club Thompson Food Co-op Anne’s Pharmacy

MEMORIAL FUNDS Memorial gifts are a thoughtful way of honoring the memory of a family member, friend or colleague who has passed away. Very often, families of the deceased prefer gifts to charity be made in lieu of flowers. Memorial gifts made to the Thompson Community Foundation qualify as charitable donations. Donors will receive a tax receipt and the family of the deceased will receive a card acknowledging your gift. A memorial gift to the Thompson Community Foundation remembers your loved one each year in our printed Annual Report and on our Memorial Page on our website.

Al Timmons Andrew Fillier Bennett Anne Bartel (Harmon) Bill Moore BJ Hickey Bob Kirkwood Boris Taurus Brandy Thompson Brother Jerry Clifford Duquette Denise Kreuger Dennis Hunter Doug Templeton

Ed & Gary Watt Ed Watt Elizabeth Molloy Gary Watt Gertie Gladys Beatty Grampa Bob Gregory Grieves Hank Koetke Jerry Jevon John Harmon Kevin Pesalj

Leonard Ross Lil Moore Lillian hassard Linda Peebles Lissa Chaboyer Louie Walter Baker Michael Chartier Michael Donkey Molly Robinson Mom Bev Nancy Morris Otto Bindle “Pipe” Matilda Halcrow

Pat & Paul Harmon Pete Chartrand R Manimendra Ralph MaGill Richard Carroll Ron Russell Topping family Troy Anand Uncle Rod W.B.S. De Dilva Walter Starodub

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 2013 ASSETS Current Cash and Short Term Investments Accounts Receivable Marketable Securities Long Term Investments Managed Fund – Wpg Foundation

$61,601 $1,210 $60,038 $1,472,307

LIABILITIES Current Accounts Payable and Deferred Revenue $9,304 Member’s Equity Restricted for Operating purposes $34,616 Restricted for community allocations $46,619 Restricted for endowment purposes $1,504,617

Kendall & Pandya, Chartered Accountants, have audited the financial statement in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. This summary is an abstract of the audited financial statement and has been prepared by the Thompson Community Foundation and has not been audited. The summary should be read in concert with the audited financial statements which are available, upon request from the Thompson Community Foundation.

2014 FALL GALA SPONSORS

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The Northern Regional Health Authority donated flowers to the group of women volunteers. To book your mammogram, visit the Thompson General Hospital.

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Monster mash Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Trick or treat, give me something good to eat! Children visited the Thompson Public Library for their Monster Mash on Oct.22. Dressed up as goblins to witches, kids played games, read stories and received some tasty treats.

Since incorporating in 1978, our commitment to being a leader in the construction industry has earned Wescan a reputation of providing the highest quality building services to our clients in every facet of their project. Our endeavour to be a leader in the Electrical and Mechanical industry led to the formation of the Wescan Group of Companies. Comprised of socially responsible firms that are respected leaders in their fields, the Wescan Group of Companies offers a combined level of experience and range of services with no equal in the construction industry.

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Waiting for the all-clear

Residents of a Laval Place apartment building and other nearby apartment buildings watch amid the glow of fire truck and ambulance lights as members of Thompson Fire & Emergency Services determine what triggered a fire alarm around 10 p.m. on Oct. 23.

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham

What do local politicians make?

MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

For the past few months city residents have been figuring out whom they want in office, but do residents consider their pay?

City council members who commit to a four-year term are paid “Indemnities” for the service they bring into the community.

Council rates have not changed in Thompson since May 2004, when Bill Comaskey was mayor, but they are subject to an annual review based on the Consumer Price Index.

(CPI) Currently, and for the past 10 years, the mayor of Thompson has been paid $29,745.45 annually for his part-time work.

The mayor has ceremonial commitments attached to the job, which can include ribbon cuttings, announcements being made in the city, and receptions being held that they are asked to attend.

Thompson council makes $9,915.15 a year, and the deputy mayor gets $11,068.40. Their duties include the council meetings that happen every second Monday that last on average two hours, sitting on different committees, and attending different events.

Elected officials in Thompson work on a part time basis, but when compared to other cities, are on the lower end of the

pay scale. North Battleford, Saskatchewan has a population of 13,888 compared to Thompson’s population sitting at 13,123. The mayor of North Battleford works part-time just like the mayor of Thompson but instead makes approximately $61.050 a year, and councillors bring in $21,372 annually.

The mayor of Stony Plain, Alberta, with a population of 15,051 people, makes $28,456 per year, and councillors pocket $14,104.

Thompson’s elected representatives get an extra $171.50 per day or $85.75 per half day for lost wages for city council business outside of the city. They’re also given $26.50 per hour for lost wages if the business happens within the city.

It’s not all about the councillors and mayor though; school board trustees get paid as well. The annual indemnity rate for a trustee is $11,598.42. That is a two per cent increase from 2013, in which they got paid 11,371.00.

The chairperson and vice-chairperson, who are voted in after the election by their fellow trustees, have a higher pay. The chairperson will get the $11,598.42 plus an additional $2,000, while the vice-chairperson gets an additional $1,000.

Correction The article “Best Western Thompson one of six Canadian hotels to win two company awards,” which appeared on Page 9 of the Oct. 22 Thompson Citizen, incorrectly gave general manager Ethel Timbang’s previous job title as “manager of finance and administration” rather than “manager of finance and sales.” The Thompson Citizen apologizes for the error.

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Skate Thompson figure skaters got into the Halloween spirit on Oct. 26 at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena, taking to the ice in costume to celebrate the upcoming holiday.

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Dress-up day

Wild wrap up road trip with consecutive wins

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Norman Wild concluded their second road trip of the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League season with wins over the Eastman Selects and Winnipeg Avros Oct. 25-26 to improve their season record to 3-5.

Christine Sheppard of The Pas had a pair of goals in a 4-2 win Oct. 26, which saw the Wild score twice in the final period to break a 2-2 tie.

Kendra Hanson and Kali Cummings of Thompson, the latter of whom was named the league’s player of the week Oct. 19, had the other goals for the Wild, who received stellar goaltending from Kerigan Dowhy of The

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Norman Wild goaltender Kerigan Dowhy, seen here in a game against the Pembina Valley Hawks in Thompson, stopped more than 50 shots in two of the team’s three Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League games Oct. 2426.

Pas, who turned aside 52 shots in the game.

The Wild put 17 shots

on the Avros’ net in the game.

That win followed a

1-0 shutout against the Selects the previous day.

Ashley Murphy of The Pas had the only goal of that game, which saw Eastman outshoot the Wild 40-32 but have their offence stymied

by Dowhy’s perfect performance.

The road trip opened with a 2-1 loss to the Avros Oct. 24. Teaya Nicol had the only goal for the Wild, who were outshot 55-15.

The Wild will play their first home games in The Pas Oct. 31-Nov. 1 when they host the Westman Wildcats, who are currently tied with the Yellowhead Chiefs for the most wins in the league with five.

Cummings named MFMHL player of the week

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Thompson’s Kali Cummings of the Norman Wild was named the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League player of the week Oct. 19 after leading her team to its first win of the season with one goal and two assists in a 4-2 win over the Pembina Valley Hawks on Oct. 18. Cummings, a Grade 10 student at R.D. Parker Collegiate, is a second year forward for the midget AAA female team. She had five goals, two assists and 16 penalty minutes for the team in 29 games in the 2013-14 season.

Skate Thompson hosts All-STAR Seminar Skate Thompson hosted the Norman Regional All STAR Seminar Oct. 25 at the Thompson Regional Community Centre.

The clinician for the seminar was Paige Lawrence.

Paige has been a competitive figure skater since she was 12, and started skating pairs with Rudi Swiegers when she was 15. The duo went on to be Olympians in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, four-

time Canadian national bronze medallists, world championship competitors, six-time national team members, and 2011 Four Continents Championships bronze medallists.

Thirty-three skaters from Gillam, Flin Flon and Skate Thompson attended the seminar. The on-ice session included activities to strengthen skills in jumping and spinning.

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dazzled the skaters with dance/lyrical and stretch class. The skaters had an opportunity to have pictures taken with Paige.

How special is that getting your picture with an Olympian! The skaters from the Norman region had a super time!

A special thank you to all the volunteers. Without you, the Norman Regional All-STAR Seminar would not have happened.

Saturday, november 1, 7:30 pm & Sunday, november 2, 1:30 pm LET’S GO NORTHSTARS!

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North leads offence as King Miners open midget AA season at home

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Trent North had four goals over two games, including a hat trick Oct. 25, as the midget AA Thompson King Miners started their season with a successful homestand, earning three of four points with a 5-5 tie and a 6-4 win against The Pas Huskies Oct. 25-26.

North had the first goal of the season for the King Miners in the first period of the Oct. 25 game at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena to leave his team tied 1-1 at the first intermission. His second goal came in the middle frame and once again evened the score after Corbin Umpherville gave The Huskies a 2-1 lead. North’s third tied the game 4-4 in the final frame. Keith

Blacksmith put the King Miners up 5-4 midway through the third period but Orin Rambow salvaged a point for The Pas by scoring with 35.8 seconds left in the game and the goalie off for the extra attacker.

Justin Spence had the other goal for Thompson, scoring in the first minute of the third period to cut the Huskies’ lead to one goal.

North’s goal on Oct. 26 was the last of the game and extended the King Miners’ lead to two after Sean Hrabowich of The Pas made it a 5-4 game with about half a period to play.

The Huskies jumped out to a 2-0 lead in Sunday’s game at the Gordon Beard Arena, with Zach Hagborg opening the scoring and a deflection

Northstars get second win on the road

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Goaltender Connor Faulkner got his first win as a Norman Northstar and forward Bryce Horning scored his second game-winner of the season as the team opened a four-game road trip with a 4-3 win over the Kenora Thistles in Kenora, Ont. on Oct. 23.

Horning had two goals in the third period, both assisted by Michael Markus, as the Northstars came from 3-2 down to earn their second win of the Manitoba AA Midget Hockey League season. Daniel Nault had scored early in the final frame to put Kenora up 3-2 after erasing a 2-0 Northstars lead.

Anthony Keeper Jr. got the Northstars on the board late in the first period on a power play and Taylor Ritchie doubled the lead early in the second period, assisted by Horning and Markus, who both finished with three points in the game. Kevin O’Flaherty and Trevor Kavanaugh replied for the Thistles to make it a 2-2 game at the second intermission.

Faulkner stopped 37 of 40 shots he faced in the net.

That win was the high point of the four-game road trip, as the Northstars fell 5-2 to the Thistles Oct. 24, giving up two goals in each of the first two periods while only managing one per period themselves.

Keeper and Tony Apetagon had the goals for the Northstars, who were outshot 40-25 in the game.

Mark Steeves made 35 saves in the loss.

It was a similar story on Saturday in Beausejour as the Eastman Selects outscored the Northstars 3-1 in the opening 20 minutes en route to a 5-2 win.

Daylon Campbell got the Northstars’ first tally in the opening period with his team down 3-0. Horning and Markus continued to display chemistry as Horning scored to make it a 4-2 game late in the second period with Markus and Riley Nowlin assisting. Steeves stopped 47 shots in the game as the Northstars’ net was peppered with 52 Eastman shots.

The road trip concluded Sunday in Teulon where the Interlake Lightning scored three goals in each period to win 9-2. Horning and Keeper remained hot offensively for the Northstars, tallying one goal apiece, while Markus picked up another assist on Horning’s first period marker.

Shots in the game were 68-22, with Faulkner performing admirably under pressure, turning aside 58 shots in 60 minutes of play, including 32 in the second period alone.

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

of a point shot finding the mesh late in the first period before King Miners captain Drake Zimmerman got the home team on the board with a slapshot 62 seconds before the intermission.

Thompson’s Holden Flett jammed a puck in from a crowd in the crease to tie the game 2-2 early in the second period before Jadeon Duke gave Thompson its first lead when he pounced on a loose puck in the Huskies’ crease.

Rambow tied things up shortly afterwards but Charles Monger restored the King Miners’ lead with five minutes left in the period before Oscar Lafreniere capitalized on a turnover outside the blueline, skating in alone and scoring to make it 5-3 for Thompson.

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Midget AA Thompson King Miners’ captain Drake Zimmerman, left, chases a loose puck against The Pas Oct. 26 with teammate Charles Monger following behind.

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Thompson Chamber of Commerce Vale fined in signs agreement with Aboriginal connection with Chamber of Commerce 2011 death

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce (ACC) travelled to Thompson on Oct. 22 for the Thompson Chamber of Commerce (TCC) meeting. During the meeting a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between the two chambers.

An MOU is a formal agreement between two or more parties. Companies and organizations use these agreements for establishing official partnerships together. Although an MOU is not legally binding, one does carry a degree of seriousness and mutual respect.

Oswald Sawh, president of the TCC, says this MOU is a step in the right direction. “One of the main things we try to encourage are new memberships.

The more memberships we have, the louder the voice we can have at the table.

This memorandum of understanding will encourage aboriginal business owners to join the chamber movement. We know there are a lot of aboriginal business owners out there, but

we don’t see the numbers as members. We are hoping this MOU with the aboriginal chamber will increase memberships.”

Gloria Spence, general manager for the ACC, agrees that memberships need to be on the rise. “We want to expand our memberships. Since I started (in April), memberships are primarily in southern Manitoba. Since we are national I want to go beyond that, and I figured a good place to start that would be the north. It’s going to be a strong relationship between southern and northern Manitoba, as well as aboriginal and non-aboriginal business owners.”

Currently Thompson has 162 members within the chamber, with only eight being aboriginalowned businesses. The ACC has 240 members.

Spence says the ACC has a three-year plan for widening their chamber.

In year one the chamber will expand to the north.

This will include adding northern businesses to their chamber, and working with northern cham-

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Thompson Chamber of Commerce president Oswald Sawh, right, and Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce general manager Gloria Spence, left, sign a memorandum of understanding Oct. 22. bers like the TCC. Year two will see national businesses being recruited for the ACC, and the hope for year three is the completion of sub-offices for the ACC across Canada.

The MOU has been in the works since Spence started with the ACC. She says this agreement is going to help their end goal.

“I’m very excited about this. This is great. I am looking forward to coming to Thompson more, and getting into the north.

This is a big step for our end goal to go national.”

Sawh says one of the great things about this MOU is the push for young aboriginal business owners to get involved with the TCC and the ACC. He says the TCC will need to set some short-term goals. “Now that this is signed, we want to spell out what specific steps we want to do for a shortterm plan. We need to look at what our priorities are.

We want to put together a report mechanism, so we can report back to our membership as to how we are doing with the MOU.”

Vale Canada Limited was fined $150,000 in provincial court in Winnipeg and ordered to pay $37,500 in a victim surcharge after pleading guilty to one count of failing to ensure the safety, health and welfare of all workers on June 18 in connection to the death of 51-year-old, T-3 scooptram operator Greg Leason in 2011.

United Steelworkers Local 6166 president Murray Nychyporuk said last year that it was believed this was the first time Vale, and previously Inco, had been charged for a Thompson mining death.

Leason worked for the company for 23 years, and was injured while installing a safety bumper at the 3,500 level of the T-3 mine. Leason was rushed to the Thompson General Hospital as a result of the accident, and then was airlifted to Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre where he died Oct. 19, 2011.

Ryan Land, manager of corporate affairs and organizational development for Vale’s Manitoba Operations, released a statement on behalf of the company. “The health and safety of our employees is our highest priority. The tragic loss of Greg Leason is another reminder that we can never relax in our efforts to manage risk effectively and ensure that incidents like this are never repeated. Our thoughts continue to be with his family, friends and co-workers.”

Nine other charges against Vale were stayed.

Nychyporuk says this accident sends a message about workplace safety. “We as a union had to look at all high-risk work being performed in the division. Jointly the company and union have been identifying this type of work. Both parties have an inherent obligation to have safe work procedures for high-risk work. The company’s obligation is mandated by law, the union’s obligation is the need for our members to remain safe in the work place and return home unharmed at the end of the work day.”

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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

201 • SERVICES STRUGGLING WITH DEBT? LET OUR FAMILY HELP YOUR FAMILY Understand the options available to assist with your financial situation (Arrangements with Creditors or Bankruptcy) FREE CONSULTATION

KEITH G. COLLINS LTD. Trustee in Bankruptcy Phone 944-0187 1-800-263-0070 46a-e-tfnb PRO RENOS for all your renovation needs: decks, fences, siding, windows, doors, shingles, etc. Over 30 years of experience.

Call now for a free estimate! Thompson and surrounding areas call 204-778-4402 or cell 204-679-2370. 35-tfn-d

301 • HELP WANTED DOAK BULK FUELS is seeking a truck driver/yard person. $22.00 per hour plus benefits package, weekends off. Drop off resume at 250 Station Road. Or call 204-677-2150 for more information 44-2-nb ESKER TOWING Looking for class 1 drivers, competitive wages, F/T, P/T for the winter season coming up. email eskertowing@gmail.com.

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502 • APT/TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available immediately

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phone 204-677-5758 or fax 204-677-5803 ROOMS FOR RENT $650 + utilities.

Available Nov. 1. Responsible adults.

Please text 204-307-2972. 44-1-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

At the recent Manitoba Health Auxiliaries Association (MHAA) provincial conference held in Flin Flon, the MHAA presented the first annual Nurse Practitioner Scholarship. The requirements include completion of the first year with an average of 3.5 or better, work experience in the health care field, volunteerism within the community, and a strong connection to their community.

The recipient was Naomi Nickerson of Thompson. She has worked for the Burntwood Regional Health Authority and Norman Regional Health Authority for the past 13 years. She has worked as a community health manager in public heath, acute care, clinical nutrition, as a tuberculosis coordinator and a diabetes educator. Currently she is

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Erica Dawson Pat Hillier, past president of the Manitoba Health Auxiliaries Association (MHAA), left, and Naomi Nickerson of Thompson, recipient of the first MHAA Nurse Practitioner Scholarship, right. studying at the University of Manitoba in a master’s nurse practitioner degree program. In Thompson she is a trustee on the

Thompson Public Library Board, and volunteers for the Thompson Humane Society, the Midway Bible Camp and the First Baptist

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EVENTS

OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, October 30, 2014

COMMUNITY FUTURES North Central Development will be hosting the 6th annual Artists, Crafters and Small Business Expo on Saturday, November 1 from 10 am - 3 pm at the TRCC Gymnasium. This free event is aimed at promoting small business operators in the north, so come out and purchase some of the many items that will be on sale. Did I mention this event is free?. 44-1-nb

Homestyle Suites offers Furnished Apartments, set up as a Home Away From Home for visitors coming to Thompson for an Extended Stay. We are NOW offering more Rental Options. To kick off our new business format, we are opening our doors to the Business Community & General Public.

Please join us on Thursday, October 30 from 11-1:30 & 4-6 pm for a tour and a coffee! The tour will start at 71 Cree Road.

We look forward to seeing you!

All are welcome.

71 & 79 Cree Road: (204) 679-5153

302 • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 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

Church.

The Thompson Health Auxiliary would like to congratulate her for this major accomplishment.

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Thompson Multi Culture Centre elects new board of directors

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Multi Culture Centre held their annual general meeting (AGM) on Oct. 25. Not only were board members welcome, but their families as well.

During the AGM the new board of directors was elected. Dr. Peter Aarinola was re-elected as president, with no one else being nominated, vice-president went to Roy Marcelino, Solomon Olumola-Davies was voted in as treasurer, and Angel Martinez was reelected as secretary. Three board members were also elected for the board of directors: Ester Latchman, Deepu Thomas and Kevin Carolino.

Aarinola spoke about this past year during the meeting. The biggest accomplishment Aarinola says was the community greenhouse project. The centre set up a greenhouse where members dropped different seeds into the soil, and watched them grow. They grew plants and vegetables in the greenhouse, some of which were served during the AGM. The centre had multiple fundraisers this year that included garage sales,

coffee houses and plant sales. The biggest moneymaker, though, was the concession stand at the Thompson Regional Community Centre during multiple hockey tournaments and other special events. This brought in approximately $8,000.

That money went towards property taxes, repairs and expenses for the centre.

Aarinola hopes to continue down this path of raising money, and paying off their property tax debt in the upcoming years, all while expanding the gardens. “We want to expand the community gardens this year. Maybe by giving each family a plot, and having them grow food from their home country. This way we have several different types of food available.”

The centre hopes with the help of their sponsors Vale and the Thompson Community Foundation, 2015 will be the year they get back on their feet, and gain new memberships, and families.

Memberships are available for single members, or as a family. Everyone is welcome to join the centre, as long as they are residents of Thompson.

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby The Thompson Multi Culture Centre welcomed families together during their 37th annual general meeting, where a new board was elected.

Thompson Trailbreakers snowmobile club receives $500 donation

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

JOB VACANCY DIRECTOR OF HEALTH Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer and the KTC Executive Council, the Director of Health provides advisory and advocacy services to member First Nations as well as overseeing the planning, development and implementation of health programs and services to achieve the maximum and/or acceptable level of effectiveness at the Tribal Council and community level. The Director of Health is responsible for the operation and functioning of specific programs and the supervision of individuals within these programs.

QUALIFICATIONS: • • • • • • • •

Attainment of a diploma or degree from a Post-secondary institution in a health related or Social Work field.

A minimum of three years successful work related experience in management and supervision.

Knowledge and successful experience in community development.

Experience in the development and administration of health programs and services for First Nations people.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is a requirement.

Must possess acceptable written and oral communication skills.

Ability to speak Cree or Dene language an asset.

Must be willing to travel and must have a valid Manitoba Driver’s License.

A detailed resume, including at least 3 references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor, should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax: (204) 677-0256 EMAIL ADDRESS: lbeardy@ktc.ca Resumes will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, November 7, 2014. We thank those who submit their resume and only those applicants being considered for the position will be contacted.

During a regular meeting for the Thompson Trailbreakers, the Northern Manitoba Off Road Association (N.M.O.R.A) donated $500 to the snowmobile club. Kelly Martens, president of the Trailbreakers, says the money received is greatly appreciated.

The money is for the work the Trailbreakers did during the 2014 Mud Bogs, says Dennis Foley, president of the N.M.O.R.A. Trailbreakers members ran the concession, throughout the two-day event.

Martens says this donation will help strengthen the relationship between the two clubs. “A big thanks goes to the off-road association for asking us to help out

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby The Northern Manitoba Off Road Association (N.M.O.R.A) donated $500 to the Thompson Trailbreakers Snowmobile Club. From left to right, Dennis Foley, president of N.M.O.R.A, Kelly Martens, president of the Thompson Trailbreakers, and Raymond Compton, secretary for N.M.O.R.A. with the event for the second year in a row.

We hope we can work together closely with the

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of volunteers is small, so we need to all work together to accomplish our goals.”

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

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Classification: Instructor Part-Time Term Position: January 26/15 to February 9/15 (maximum of 90 hours) Norway House, Manitoba Competition No. 14-089 Closing Date: November 21, 2014 or until position is filled.

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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.

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

Maintenance Worker Departmental/Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Thompson, Manitoba Advertisement Number: 29384 Closing Date: November 10, 2014 Salary Range: $33,162.00 – $42,845.00 per year plus remoteness allowance Priority consideration will be given to existing Engineering and Operations Division.

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

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

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

Duties: Reporting the Area Works Supervisor, the Maintenance Operations Worker will also receive lead hand direction from the Assistant Works Supervisor. This position performs physical maintenance work, operates and maintains small hand and power tools associated with highway maintenance operations to ensure the safety of the workers and the travelling public while maintaining public infrastructure.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 29384 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J7 Fax: (204) 948-2193 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca Please include advertisement number and position title in the subject line of your e-mail.

Your cover letter, resumĂŠ and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualiďŹ cations.

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

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

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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.

POLAR CASH City Centre Mall 1 year full time or part time position We are looking for a reliable, professional team player to join our busy office.

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Please bring your resume to Polar Cash (located inside KB Insurance) Thanks you to all those who apply but only the applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Full job descriptions are available upon request. Positions will remain open until filled.

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Full Time Youth Care Practitioner Kisewatisiwin Services – Thompson MB Competition No. 2305.10.14 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A Full Time Youth Care Practitioner (YCP) is required for our MYTEAM Program within the Kisewatisiwin Service Area. As part of multi-disciplinary teams in the provision of a nurturing, caring and safe environment for male and female adolescents in a residential 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 of 18 years of age; Valid driver’s license is mandatory; Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED Certification; Possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and a Child Abuse Registry Check.

SALARY RANGE: $27,727.49 to $43,622.31 d.o.q. per annum plus 5% Northern Allowance and a competitive pension and benefit plan.

HOURS: 40 hours per week consisting of split shifts plus a combination of regularly scheduled shifts consisting of days and evenings.

Resumes may be faxed, 778-7778, emailed, northern.careers@ mys.mb.ca, or delivered 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 p.m. November 5, 2014.

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