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NCN formally marks establishment of Mystery Lake urban reserve

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After a summer of finalizing affairs, members of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation’s (NCN) chief and council at long last formally celebrated the establishment of the Mystery Lake urban reserve in Thompson with an afternoon of feasting, speeches and gift-giving Sept. 28, as well as an evening of entertainment from Moody x2, Hayley McDonald, Highway 373, C-Weed and Charlie Major.

Elder Jimmy Hunt-Spence was present to bless the ceremonies, which were emceed by former grand chief Morris Shannacappo.

“This land that we’re on was the land of the Cree nation,” Shannacappo opened.“ Every single thing that we needed came from our mother, who provided for us. Today, our mother has provided us with an agreement that we can take a piece of our land back in this northern territory, in what we call a city, so that we may portray ourselves as who we are: people of trade, people of commerce, people of business.”

Speaking at the ceremonies that afternoon were NCN Chief Marcel Moody, Mayor Dennis Fenske, Darryl Neufeld of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), provincial Minister of Indigenous andMunicipal Relations Eileen Clarke, Thompson MLA Kelly Bindle, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson, Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Kevin Hart, Manitoba Métis Federation’s Minister of Justice Julyda Lagimodiere, Treaty Land Entitlement Committee president Chief Nelson

Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Chief Marcel Moody (centre left) stands with the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation band council, along with Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson (centre) and Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Kevin Hart (centre right).

Genaille, and Vale Manitoba Operations corporate affairs and development manager Ryan Land.

Moody recalled what he described as a 25-year process leading up to that afternoon, from NCN’s first formal agreements in 1996 and the purchase of the Mystery Lake Hotel in 1998, to the Wuskwatim Dam agreements of 2006 and the opening of Family Foods in Thompson in 2012. For the chief, the establishment of the reserve is a powerful symbol of the partnership between the city of Thompson and

NCN. “This is home: we believe in Thompson, and will help to ensure it continues to be the hub of the north for Manitoba. We want to continue developing mutually beneficial relationships from which NCN citizens and the citizens of Thompson can benefit.”

Moody and Fenske both recalled their starting points through the lengthy process, from band councillor to chief, and from city employee to mayor.

Money, of course, was the aim of the new reserve, wealth which NCN could reinvest

for the betterment of Nelson House and its diaspora throughout the province.

But Hart stressed that the reserve would not only bring new business to NCN, but to the City of Thompson as well. “Today, we get to prove to our nonindigenous brothers and sisters, that we make a huge impact to the economy in Thompson,” Hart proclaimed, “and that if it wasn’t for the First Nations and indigenous people in the north, the economy in the north would fail.”

But while the predominant discourse was one of moving

forward, Genaille reminded those present that for him, and many others, that this new economic foothold was as much about preserving a heritage as it is for building a future. “Having an opportunity this past weekend to be in the bush by myself, you get to find out what we’re put here to do in life, what we want to do in life.

I still live off of the land: the moose, the muskrat, the beaver, the chicken, I still do that, and I want to leave that for my children.”

INAC’s Neufeld seemed to keep a low profile that afternoon, with a brief Continued on Page 2

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TREVOR LOWE

April 16, 1969 – September 27, 2016 Peacefully on Tuesday, September 27th Trevor Lowe took his last breath on earth and walked into the waiting arms of Jesus in heaven. He was embraced by his father Melvin whom he dearly missed for the last 35 years.

Construction of the Lions Senior Manor is estimated to begin in the spring of 2017, with a tentative move-in date of July 1, 2018.

Lions Seniors Manor construction expected to begin in early 2017

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

He was loved and will be missed by his daughters Kailee and Rorie and his wife Myra. Many friends and family members will miss his fun-loving spirit, infectious laugh and captivating story telling.

Trevor was born on April 16, 1969 in Thompson, Manitoba. He remained a resident of Thompson until his passing. He chose to raise his family in Thompson and was an active member of the community.

Trevor was hired on at Inco in the smelter in May 1988. His greatest personal accomplishment at work was following in his Dad’s footsteps by becoming a shift boss. He continued to excel in staff positions throughout his career at Vale.

Trevor was always interested in the activities his daughters participated in. Both girls are members of the TNT swim club. Trevor enjoyed taking Kailee to swim meets and was proud to be able to watch Rorie compete in her ¿rst swim meet last winter. He was able to coach Kailee’s basketball team and encouraged Rorie as she took golf lessons.

Trevor loved his sports. As a young boy he played hockey, golf and baseball and continued to participate in all of these sports in his adult life. Eventually his body objected to playing baseball or hockey and golf became his focus. He continued to cheer for the Canucks and the Blue Jays and was fortunate enough to attend games played by both teams. His annual golf trips to Florida were a highlight for him.

Honorary pallbearers are Jim Richards, Dennis Fenske, Lorne Hambleton, Scott MacMillan, Daryl Venne, Paul Svarc, Dale Katchmar, Sheldon Malley and Steve Hennessey.

A memorial service was held on Monday, October 3rd at 4:00 pm at the Lutheran-United Church in Thompson. A time of fellowship was held at St. Joseph’s Hall following the service.

In lieu of Àowers, donations can be made to the “Myra Lowe Trust Fund” c/o Royal Bank of Canada, 23 Selkirk Avenue, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0M5. The account number is 06377-5128244. All donations will be forwarded to the Cancer Care and Palliative Care units at the Thompson General Hospital.

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The Lions Seniors Manor non-profit housing cooperative committee held a meeting Sept.

24 to update stakeholders and interested parties on the development’s progress and to promote the facility’s services to the general public.

Construction of the facility is estimated to begin in the spring of 2017, with a tentative move-in date of July 1, 2018. Committee member Penny Byer notes that the co-op is awaiting the finalization of paperwork with financiers before a firm construction date can be announced.

For now, eligible residents (those whose combined annual household income is below $52,253)

interested in securing a space in the manor will do so through the purchase of shares: 60 for a one-bedroom apartment, and 70 for a two-bedroom apartment, at a cost of $1,000 a share.

Reserving a unit requires a $500 deposit, with an additional $4,500 due at the beginning of construction.

“We have deposits on a third of the units already, with considerable interest for others; some are just waiting for the construction date to be announced.” Regardless of the final number of units reserved prior to construction, Byer notes that construction will be going ahead as planned, with remaining funds covered by a guaranteed loan.

Shares in the co-op will be supplemented by stable monthly maintenance fees,

covering water and electrical utilities, property taxes as well as activities such as building repairs, groundskeeping (including snow removal), and other regular care and maintenance.

Units will be furnished with laundry appliances, as well as a kitchen equipped with a stove. Tenants will be responsible for their own Internet, television and telephone connections.

Byer notes that the rates are designed to be stable and to meet Manitoba Housing affordability standards, which currently defines affordable housing as a monthly rental rate of $731, utilities included.

While rates are subject to change when necessary, she notes that the co-op structure assures residents remain in con-

trol. “The beauty of a coop is because tenants are owners, they have a direct say. Any time the province is prepared to raise rent, the co-op membership would attend a meeting, and they would vote on whether to accept that rate.”

If units remain unfilled by the time that the facility opens, residents will have the opportunity to rent suites at market value on a month-tomonth basis. However, Byer notes that this is only a temporary solution, and tenants must be prepared to evict on short notice once an intent to purchase the suite has been received.

Some details remain to be seen, such as the inclusion of smoking or pet-friendly units.

Historic moment for NCN Continued from Page 1 congratulations that noted that, “Adding land to reserves is one method by which First Nations and the Government of Canada are working in partnership to build more sustainable communities”.

But despite a brief speech, he couldn’t escape the spotlight of Shannacappo’s good-natured roasting.

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“Oh, INAC,” asked Shannacappo.

“Where would we be without you?

We’d be free and rich and have lots of money!”

Ultimately, Moody noted that the approval was a historic moment in the healing and reconciliation of NCN, both amongst non-indigenous northerners and amongst themselves. “We started

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on this important journey over 25 years ago. As a nation, we decided to find a way to work with other citizens in this province: to overcome the prejudice, the negative impacts of colonization, residential schools, and hydro development, and become builders of economic development, builders of relationships, and of healthy, educated people.”

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Request to waive provincial taxes turned down

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The City of Thompson calculated its three-year water and sewer rate application that must be submitted to the Public Utilities Board (PUB) by the end of October in hopes that it would be exempted from paying land transfer taxes and provincial sales tax (PST) on the land and equipment included as part of the transfer of ownership of the water treatment plant from Vale but it doesn’t appear that will be the case.

“Based on the guidelines and analysis, I regret to inform you that I am unable to grant a remission of sales tax or land transfer tax on the transfer of the plant from Vale,” said a Sept. 14 letter from Finance Minister Cameron Friesen, a response to an Oct. 30, 2015 request to waive taxes.

The land transfer tax will be $137,500 and the PST about $1,189,000, according to the water rate study presented by Derek Ali of DFA Infrastructure International during a public hearing in council chambers on Sept.

20.

“The city is speaking to the province about obtaining relief from paying those taxes so as a result of that we have not included that amount in calculating the rates to be submitted to the PUB for approval,” Ali said

at that time.

Councillors were unhappy with the province’s decision.

This letter is very disturbing to me in two parts,” said deputy mayor Kathy Valentino. “One is that it took 18 to 20 months probably for them to finally reply to us and how they were just outright no to this. I find the letter a little bit contradicting when we talk about financial hardship in there. We are going to be faced with financial hardship by their actions in this letter.”

“We’re talking about the transfer of an asset where that’s being gifted to us from Vale and no money’s being exchanged,” said Coun.

Blake Ellis. “To tax us on the value of that asset is uncalled for. I look forward to any further action we can take to try to mitigate this for our taxpayers because I do not want to see this passed on to our taxpayers.”

“The City of Thompson is going to be receiving a gift that’s going to cost us almost a million-and-a-half dollars in provincial taxes,” said Coun. Dennis Foley.

“It’s absolutely ludicrous and if the provincial government doesn’t think that this is going to be a hardship on this community, they’re sadly mistaken. It’s very unfortunate that we’ve been put in this position. I’m very disappointed.”

“At the risk of sounding sarcastic, we might want to propose to the province that instead of us accepting a 60-year-old water treatment plant we should build a brand new one,” said Coun. Judy Kolada. “They customarily pay one-third of the cost which would be $12 or $13 million.”

The only councillor with anything good to say about the province in regards to the letter was Coun. Duncan Wong, who said the current government wasn’t to blame for the long delay in receiving a reply that Valentino mentioned.

“The PC government just got elected this year which is like May so it’s like four months,” said Wong. “ They did a very good job to respond on this issue.”

Mayor Dennis Fenske said the next step would be to send a reply expressing council’s disappointment to Premier Brian Pallister.

“The letter will go under that mayor’s signature to the premier in regards to our disappointment with the decision of the department of finance,” said Fenske.

“We continue to work with other departments in regards to options in making sure this is a net zero impact for the ratepayers of Thompson and, again, we’ll continue this argument with the premier of the province.”

JUNIOR CLERK – R.C.M.P. The City of Thompson invites qualified applicants to submit a resume for consideration as Junior Clerk for the R.C.M.P. detachment: The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications: Grade 12 graduate, ability to obtain R.C.M.P. security clearance, typing speed of 50 w.p.m. (minimum), familiar and competent with computers and WordPerfect word processing software, dictaphone experience (audio and digital) required, previous policing experience would be an asset, previous computer experience with the Police Information Retrieval System (PIRS), the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and the Police Report and Occurrence System (PROS) will be considered an asset, ability to communicate effectively with the general public, previous secretarial/clerical experience would be an asset, ability to work shift work (days, afternoons, evenings, graveyard and weekends).

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UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matters.

City of Thompson Zoning By-law 1891-2012 being an AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW NO1891-2012 as amended.

HEARING City of Thompson, Council Chambers LOCATION: 226 Mystery Lake Rd. DATE & TIME: Public Hearing. Monday October 31, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

GENERAL INTENT OF Rezone an area in the City of BY-LAW NO.35/10/16 Thompson from “R1” Single Detached Residential Zone to “PR” Public Recreational Zone.

AREA AFECTED: Lots 15 to 20 of Block 99, Plan 776 and Lots 10 to 16 of Block 100 Plan 776 in the City of Thompson shown on attached map of By-Law No.1891-2012 being the City of Thompson Zoning By-Law as outlined in a heavy line on the map.

FOR INFORMATION: Matt Boscariol, Director of Planning and Community Development Ph.: 204-677-7922, or email mboscariol@thompson.ca

AUTOMATED COLLECTION • 1 Westwood • 2 Burntwood 3 Riverside/Deerwood • 4 Eastwood 5 Juniper/Southwood/BTC The automated carts must be placed along your curb no later than 8 am on the day of scheduled pickup AT LEAST one metre apart from other cart/objects. No Parking on residential streets between the hours of 8 am and 4:30 pm during Garbage/Recycle days for that area. Example: if it is Westwood’s Garbage/Recycle day there is to be no parking on the residential streets in the Westwood Area. This is to aid in the safety for both the residents of Thompson as well as City crews. Vehicles found parked on the streets will be ticketed.

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SALE OF EQUIPMENT BY SEALED TENDER The City of Thompson will be accepting sealed tenders for the following: Sale of 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Sale of 2003 Crestline Ford E350 SD Handivan Sale of 2003 Dodge 1500 Panel Van Sale of 1997 Intrepid Chrysler Car Sale of 1997 Ford F150 Pickup Truck Sale of 1997 Ford F150 Pickup Truck Sale of 1997 Ford F150 Pickup Truck Sale of 1995 Ford F150 Pickup Truck Sale of 1994 BOMBADIER SideWalk Plow Sale of 1990 Ford L8000 Leech Packer

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To view above items or obtain Tender documents please contact the Office of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB. 204-677-7974 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Tender submission will be received up to and including Friday October 7, 2016, 11:00 am local time. All sales are final on an “as is, where is basis” on removal of this equipment.

Each tender must be accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the tender offer made payable to the City of Thompson.

Equipment must be removed from the Public Works Yard within 14 days of tender result. In the case of a successful tender, the balance of the tender is to be paid within 5 days after notification of bid result. The deposit will be forfeited as liquidated damages if the successful bidder fails to comply with the recommendations or withdraws from the bidding process after tender closing. Deposits from unsuccessful tenders will be returned.

No warranties are expressed or implied. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

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ometimes, the solution to a problem is so obvious that you don’t even see it because it’s staring you right in the face.

It seemed that that might be what was going to happen when council’s finance and administration committee considered whether changes were needed to the general inquiries and question period portions of council’s regular meetings, which some people feel have deviated from their original purpose of providing citizens with an avenue through which to ask – and receive answers to – questions regarding city and council policies and actions.

Members of the committee received an email in September informing them that “a recommendation has come forward to amend the general inquiries section of the Organizational and Procedural Bylaw and establish a framework for general inquiries.” Some of the suggestions put forward in response included dealing with questions at the committee level, getting rid of question period altogether, requiring questions to be submitted in advance or replacing general inquiries with an open delegation period during which people could have a set amount of time to stand up and voice their opinion.

The most sensible and easiest to implement suggestion, however, was this: to simply apply the existing rules within the bylaw consistently and fairly.

As the questioners have started to pontificate more and to dispute the accuracy and appropriateness of the answers they are given, the mayor has taken to pointing out that, according to the bylaw, they are not to give opinions or make arguments, which has had the effect of making some questioners even more upset.

However, if questioners are expected to follow the rules, then those on the other side of the desk should also be willing to abide by them. As the bylaw outlines, council should only seek clarification if necessary and not offer any argument or opinion either. Furthermore, if the information requested is not known, the bylaw says the mayor may reply by providing a written response. If that is done, “an update on the response to the inquiry will be provided at the next Regular Meeting of Council.”

Had the finance and administration committee stopped there, there would have been no quarrel with the decision. Unfortunately, this newfound appreciation for rules went a little overboard and it was decided that, since question period, which predates the general inquiries portion of the meeting by at least several years, is not mentioned in the organizational and procedural bylaw, it could be abolished without so much as a public vote by the members of council. Now, if something comes up during a council meeting that an observer doesn’t understand, they will have to wait two weeks to even ask the question and perhaps another two weeks before they, and the public at large, can find out the answer. During the summer months, when council meets only once per month, those waits could stretch to one months and two months respectively.

Local democracy was not well-served at the Oct. 3 council meeting.

Columnists

Judge new government by its actions

BY TODD MACKAY Governments are judged by their actions and there’s been a lot of action coming from the Manitoba government lately.

First, there’s the decision to stop Liquor and Lotteries from moving into a new downtown headquarters.

The move was projected to cost at least $75 million. The previous government said it would save nearly $24 million over 20 years.

Critics demanded to know why the government didn’t want to save money.

“The savings of almost $24 million … is now down the toilet,” said NDP MLA Ted Marcelino.

But the move was projected to cost $75 million and everyone who’s done a home renovation knows what happens to projected costs.

“Net savings from this project are negated by the risks of construction cost over-runs,” said Liquor and Lotteries chair Polly Craik.

In other words, Liquor and Lotteries concluded the move would be a money-loser and it would be better to focus on selling six-packs and scratch cards rather than renovating commercial real estate.

Second, the government is refocusing its plan to build

the East Side Road to provide year-round road access for northern communities on the east side of Lake Winnipeg.

The auditor general blasted the East Side Road Authority for spending millions on training and capacity building within First Nations communities without proper accountability measures.

Premier Brian Pallister had already shut down the authority and given its responsibilities to the infrastructure department, but now he’s refocusing the project on road building.

Critics wondered what would happen without the social engineering.

“The only jobs for these 13 First Nations communities will be low-skilled jobs,” said interim NDP leader Flor Marcelino.

People from those communities saw things differently.

“All that people were given were shovels to dig holes; we know how to dig holes,” said Steve Berens, from Berens River First Nation, of the social projects.

The Manitoba government will now use road building money to build roads. Local businesses are welcome to bid on the work, but they’ll be paid for that work rather

than bureaucratically defined social outcomes.

Third, there’s the admission that Manitoba Hydro has wasted nearly a billion dollars building the Bipole III transmission line on an inexplicably long route and racked up dangerously large amounts of debt. Despite this admission, the government isn’t slamming on the brakes.

“The Bipole III project is much further along than we were initially led to believe, meaning that a review, delay or contemplation of rerouting would only increase the costs levied on Manitobans,” said Crown Service Minister Ron Schuler.

Hydro’s debt will soar to $25 billion within four years.

Even at historically low interest rates, that debt will cost Manitobans more than $600 million per year in interest costs. Hydro has projected four per cent rate increases every year, but higher hikes are likely.

NDP MLA James Allum said Premier Pallister is “fear-mongering” and the assessment of Hydro’s situation is “a political farce.”

S&P Global is an international bond rating agency and it’s entirely unfarcical.

“The downgrade reflects

our assessment of the significant rise in Manitoba’s debt burden,” wrote S&P Global when it downgraded Manitoba’s credit rating.

“This stems from the province’s ongoing fiscal shortfalls and significant debt on-lent to Hydro, which we no longer consider self-supporting.”

In other words, the bond rating agency is worried Hydro is borrowing so much it may have trouble making payments and leave taxpayers on the hook.

There’s a lot of work left to do on the Hydro file. Construction will continue. And a billion-dollar mistake merits an independent investigation. But at least this admission gives taxpayers some confidence Hydro won’t be attempting new debt-fuelled megaprojects.

The new Manitoba government’s track record is becoming clear. It’s not arbitrarily halting every project initiated by the previous government. Nor is it rubber stamping past decisions.

It’s weighing each decision and making the best of bad situations.

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BY KYLIE MATECHUK Ah fall. The north is glistening with golds, reds and oranges, and Canada geese are everywhere. The weather is crisp for fall bike rides and October fires. And my personal fave – everything is pumpkin.

With Thanksgiving and my birthday always being the same weekend, it makes it my favourite time of year to cook for people I love.

As with all my favourite comfort foods, I have a deep passion and excitement for turning comfort meals into meals that are a little healthier that myself and my family can eat.

(Because of food sensitivities, our family is gluten, dairy, soy and refined sugar free). That looks like a lot of limitations to the average person, and it is ... when following the standard American or western diet.

I just support a whole foods diet, and eat as natural as possible.

I thought I would share with you my personal pumpkin pie recipe made healthier. Feel free to take any substitutions! Easy peasy you won’t want to eat store-bought again!

Ingredients Pumpkin pie filling: • 2 eggs, whisked (vegans can sub 2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder instead) • 1 15 oz can organic

pumpkin puree 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup raw honey (or do maple syrup/coconut sugar) • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (Epicure has a really good one, but basically cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves are your go-to fall spices!)

• 1 12-oz can organic coconut milk (use just the thick creamed part for a heavier type filling, or mix the whole can to have a lighter option). Use any milk you choose, however skim or 1 per cent milk will most likely be very watery.

Pie crust: • 1 1/3 cups brown rice flour (Bobs Red mill is my fave brand) and is gluten free.

But use any flour you wish! Ground almonds or pecans are very dense and wonderful as use as for a fall pie crust flour! Dry them overnight after grinding if you prefer, for a less dense flour.

• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt • 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar or 1 tbsp honey • 1/2c coconut oil chilled, or you could use butter or ghee, as long as it’s chilled • 2-3 tablespoons water Preparation • •

Preheat oven to 350 F. Place all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to thoroughly combine.

Place the pie crust dough between two pieces of parchment paper and roll out to a 1/4 inch thickness.

The diameter should be two inches wider than your pie dish.

Place the dough into a deep dish pie pan (dish) and mould into the shape of the dish Take the tines of a fork and poke a few holes in the bottom of the pie crust several times, making sure not to go all the way through (this will keep bubbles from forming in the pie crust when you bake it).

Place a piece of parchment paper on top of the pie crust and put pie weights on top while you bake. (Or use dried beans or whatever you have that can be used as a weight) Bake the dough for 15 minutes, remove the parchment paper and the weights.

Pour the pumpkin filling mixture into the deep dish pie crust.

Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the centre of the pie is set.

Cool and refrigerate until cold.

Serve.

Pie Crust Place the first 3 ingredients in a food processor (I use my Vitamix blender for everything) and pulse.

Kylie Matechuk Add the chilled coconut oil or butter and using on/ off turns, process until coarse meals forms.

Add the water 1 tbsp at a time and process until moist clumps form, adding more water 1 tsp at a time if mixture is dry.

Form dough into a disk, wrap in parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until cold.

Remember eating healthy is a lifestyle.

That’s why I feel it’s so important to just merely substitute your favourite recipes with better ingredients instead of putting the high expectation on yourself to

remove them entirely from your life. This is especially hard I find, when you have young children. Trial and error will show you what works better for you and tastes great. After time, you’ll notice how sugar and processed foods really don’t sit well, even if it is once in a while, and you’ll prefer your new fave substituted recipes.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Take time to count your blessings and be grateful for the meaningful people and experiences you do have at this moment in your life.

As always, check with your doctor or health

practitioner for any medical related questions. This information is to be used as a guide and not to replace medical advice.

Kylie Matechuk is a certified, experienced yoga teacher, registered in gold status with the Canadian Yoga Alliance, and director of teacher training at Mo Tus Nua Wellness, the yoga studio she owns and manages in Northern Manitoba. She is also studying at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition towards her designation as a Holistic Nutritionist with a passion for pediatric and digestive health.

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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Columnists NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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Solihull, England — Avid walkers are pretty much unanimous that “nothing puts a spring in your step like walking for a great cause.”

We therefore jumped into our sneakers to walk in a Diabetes UK fundraiser organized through National Grid.

As Sandra says, “Anyone knowing the ravages to the human body this disease can cause will understand the importance of fund raising to support further research and outreach programs.”The walk is the brainchild of National Grid employee Rashad Ali who is trying to get as many people as possible to donate and perhaps trot out their trainers and join the walk.

For readers who might not know, National Grid is the big British multinational electricity and gas utility headquartered near us in Warwick. The company is not only a major energy player connecting U.K. customers to energy through its transmission networks; but also in the northeastern United States where it delivers electricity to 3.4 million customers. Like many socially responsible firms, it encourages employees to get involved in their communities – and Rashad this year is focusing on raising funds in the fight against diabetes, an affliction impacting 3.6 million Britons.

Called “Le Tour de National Grid,” Rashad has pulled together a 2016 event involving a brisk stroll along the canals of the English West Midlands. Altogether, the trek will total about 50 miles – and cover some of the most beautiful English countryside one could ever imagine. We recently joined a 10.4-mile long segment of the summer walk with a few of Sandra’s colleagues from National Grid. Kitted out with rucksacks, bottles of water and fresh fruit, we hiked down the tow road beside the canal stretching from Olton just west of Solihull, southeast to the little picturesque village of Lapworth. Decked out in our turquoise blue “Diabetes UK” tee-shirts, we strolled along the canal that meanders through both heavily populated urban areas as well as rolling English countryside. All the while, the bees buzzed, the waterfowl swam beside us in the canal waters – and at times narrow boats putted by us at a leisurely three miles an hour.

And without fail, we were offered friendly waves from canal people on this, one of the nicest summer days in England. One fellow walking along the towpath told us he had the disease – and thanked us for our efforts.

Interestingly enough, diabetes is top of mind in the U.K. Britain’s new Prime Minister Theresa May has

Daniel McSweeney Type 1 diabetes. And in the media, a documentary titled“Fixing Dad” is getting lots of airtime. It tells the story of two young men who refused to let their father die a premature death from diabetes. Geoff Whitington, a self-confessed couch potato, openly admits that all he did was “come home from work, eat my dinner and go to bed.” He shunned exercise, ate copious amounts of junk food, and was overweight. He seemingly had accepted that surgeons were about to lop off one of his feet from the effects of Type 2 diabetes – a condition diagnosed when he was 51.

His filmmaker sons Ian and Anthony intervened and lovingly whipped him into shape. Eating properly, cycling, camping – and even skydiving – became part of his regimen. And as a result, he is now healthy and in 2014 achieved the goal of riding with his sons in a 100mile Prudential RideLondon cycling event. They filmed the whole process and 64-yearold Geoff Whitington and his sons have clearly shown that the disease can be reversed.

The reality is that none of us have to run marathons or take part in Ironman competitions to combat this insidious disease. As Diabetes UK says, making small changes in our diets and exercising regularly can “significantly improve your health.”

We walk a lot these days to help us keep fit. I walk Sandra to work pretty much every day. I meet her at the end of the workday and walk her home. It’s a routine that helps keep us fit and perhaps avoid the onslaught of diabetes. I believe walking is one of the healthiest exercises going – especially for folks like us who are less inclined to climb mountains or skydive. (The latter ain’t gonna happen!) And using walking events like Le Tour de National Grid is a logical fit for both health – and helping raise funds to combat diabetes.

Such“walkathons”date back to the early 1950s.

The first was held in Puerto Rico in 1953, an 80-mile foot journey from San Juan to Ponce by actor Ramon

Rivero who raised $85,000 in the fight against cancer. His cross-island efforts helped give birth to a charitable walk culture and he is considered a national hero in Puerto Rico for this effort and other social activist causes. There are of course all kinds of walks and runs across the world.

In Canada, the most notable perhaps is the Terry Fox Run that since 1981 has raised more than $650 million (Cdn) for cancer research.

We are unable to take part in all of this summer’s walks for diabetes here in the Midlands. At the end of season, though, we plan to walk the last 20-mile leg along the canals. On our first walk, we only ran into one problem – a mud hole along the towpath that we all had to walk through or jump in the canal to get around it. That was not an option, so several of us walked up into the bush and discovered the mud was ankle deep there too. I was wearing a brand new pair of white unsullied trainers (sneakers). They now look like footwear spent at the bottom of a bog. None of us though cared about muddying up our footwear. We were having too much fun and messing up our trainers for such a great cause was more than worth it. Both of us can’t wait to get back on the trail again for our “big 20-mile walk” along the canal; this time all the way up to Hatton.

Note: Please visit http:// uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ team/LeTourDeNationalGrid and consider making a contribution. All monies go directly to the Diabetes Association. And what’s really great is that National Grid provides matching funds raised by its employees.

Dan McSweeney, a Halifax native, first worked as a reporter at the old Halifax Herald, then got a taste of public relations work at Canadian National Railway in Moncton, before coming to Thompson in 1980 to work for Inco. He retired back home to Bridgewater on Nova Scotia’s south shore in June 2007 after 27½ years with Inco here. He blogs at mcsweeneysdiversion.wordpress.com.

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Car care tips from the pros prepare you for fall and winter driving It’s foolhardy to head out in a poorly maintained vehicle in the dead of winter, of course, but even vehicle owners in temperate zones need a car care check as the days grow shorter, note the pros with the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), an independent group that tests and certifies the competence of auto technicians.

“Regular, routine maintenance can help improve your gasoline mileage, reduce pollution, and catch minor problems before they become big headaches,” says Tony Molla, vice president of communications at ASE. ASE offers these car care tips to give you peace of mind during fall and winter driving: • Before you do anything else, read your owner’s manual and follow the manufacturer’s recommended service schedules.

• Get engine performance and driveability problems — hard starts, rough idling, stalling, diminished power, etc. — corrected at a reputable repair shop that employs ASE-certified repair professionals. Cold weather makes existing problems worse.

• Replace dirty filters, such as air, fuel, and PCV. A poorly running engine is less efficient and burns more gasoline.

• As the temperature drops below freezing, add a bottle of fuel deicer in your tank once a month to help keep moisture from freezing in the fuel line. Keeping the gas tank filled also helps prevent moisture from forming.

• Change your oil and oil filter as specified in your manual — more often if your driving is mostly stopand-go or consists of frequent short trips. A poll of ASE Master Auto Technicians revealed that regular oil and filter changes is one of the most frequently neglected services, yet one that is essential to protect your engine.

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• Replace old blades regularly. If your climate is harsh, purchase rubber-clad (winter) blades to fight ice buildup. Stock up on windshield washer solvent — you’ll be surprised how much you use during the winter months. And don’t forget to always carry an ice scraper.

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Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski The bantam AAA Norman Wolves’ Jamie Valentino kept a tight grip on the puck Oct. 2 as he scored two goals throughout the game.

Norman Wolves kick off season with back-to-back defeats

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The bantam AAA Norman Wolves team took to the ice for their second season as a team Oct. 1-2, suffering dual defeats at home at the hands of the Central Plains Capitals.

Saturday night showed promise for the fledgling team, which drew fi rst

blood at 2:16 with a goal from Casper Stoker, assisted by Kale Mayor. The Capitals, however, would strike back quickly at 2:56 with a goal from Rossi, assisted by Calder.

The Capitals would go on to shoot a mean streak for the remainder of the game, with an additional goal in the fi rst period,

five more in the second, and one more 2:48 into the third.

The Wolves managed to hold back the Capitals for the remainder of the third, and to sneak in a final goal from Cody Hale, assisted

by Stoker. The final score was 8-2 Capitals.

Sunday afternoon’s game would play out in a

Graff gets personal best at FireFit nationals

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson firefighter and veteran competitor Darrick Graff recently returned from the Scott Firefit National Firefighting competition in Calgary, Alberta, where he placed 16th overall with a time of one minute twenty seconds, and beat his previous best time by four seconds.

The competition pits firefighters against a timed course consisting of six tasks: a stair climb, hose hoist, forcible entry, running, hose advance and victim rescue. Competitors are assessed on the time it takes for them to complete all six tasks, and are assigned penalties for mistakes made while executing the tasks.

Graff has competed on both national and international levels before. But despite having competed against the best in the world, he notes that the national competitions don’t get any easier. “The times keep getting faster and faster, guys are really pushing the envelope. Another world record was

set this year; the same guy who beat the record in 1:12 ran 1:11 this year.”

While Graff still managed to beat his personal best, the stair climb proved the greatest challenge: competitors carry a hose with them up the tower, and once at the top, the hose must be deposited in a box. Graff’s rolled hose, unfortunately, bounced back out, costing him a two-second penalty. “The guy I was racing was already on his way back down, so I got a little overzealous in depositing it.” The penalty dropped Graff from ninth place, a full seven places. “It shows just how close the times are, how much two seconds can cost you.”

Nonetheless, Graff accomplished what he comes to do every year. “I beat my personal time, and that’s what you’re after. Ultimately, you’re competing against yourself.”

Graff would like to thank his community sponsors, who have helped with travel costs, making his regular competition possible.

similar manner. This time the Wolves were even with the Capitals for the majority of the first period, though Central Plains would fi nally open the game with a goal at the 12-minute mark and close the period with a lastminute goal at 19:51. The Wolves picked up their own first goal of the game

at 18:34, scored unassisted by Jamie Valentino.

The second period saw stronger defence from the Wolves than in the fi rst game, though the Capitals still held the period with two goals at 9:30 and 12:58. It would be in the third period that the Wolves would put on a more evenly matched

performance, tallying back-to-back goals in the middle of the period from Albert Sinclair (assisted

by Isaiah Spence and Sam MacDonald) and Valentino (assisted by Dredyn Robinson and Stoker). But the fight came too late: three more goals from the Capitals left the fi nal score 7-3.

Trojans lose in finals at soccer zone championships

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

R.D. Parker Collegiate’s boys’ and girls’ soccer teams both lost in the finals of the Zone 11 soccer championships in Opaskwayak Cree Nation Oct. 2, the girls getting edged 1-0 by the Hapnot Collegiate Institute Kopper Kweens and the boys falling 4-0 to the Oscar Lathlin Collegiate Wolverines.

The girls qualified for the final with an 8-0 win

over the Otter Nelson River Nikiks from Cross Lake in the semifinals, getting two goals each from Hannah Murdy and Hailey McKay along with singles from Jonna McDonald, Brittany Johnson, Abbey Smith and Ashley Williams. Johnson had a pair of goals and Alyssa Campbell the other in a 3-0 round robin win over the Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre Huskies from Norway House. The

girls opened the tournament with a 9-0 win over Frontier Mosakahiken School from Moose Lake.

The boys opened the tournament with a 1-0 loss to Moose Lake, then beat Norway House 5-0 with goals from Seongyeon Wi, Brandon Stuart, Kevin Quesada, Josh Smud and Cole McKerracher. Wi, Kyle Tomchuk and Matthew Kaspick had goals for the Trojans in a 3-1 semifinals win over Flin Flon.

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Northstars open the season with three losses on the road

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Norman Northstars lost all three games on their Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League seasonopening road trip Sept. 30Oct. 2, getting shutout 3-0 in the season opener and then losing 9-1 on Saturday and 9-3 on Sunday.

The Pembina Valley Hawks scored twice in the second period and once in the third to hand the

Northstars their first loss of the season Sept. 30, with Jayden McCarthy, Wyatt Cobb and Sven Schefer scoring the goals, all at even strength. Shots in the game were 37-26 for the Hawks and Allan Kohli made 34 saves in the loss.

The Winnipeg Thrashers started slowly in their 9-1 win Oct. 1, getting a goal from Riley Johnson in the first period before ramping up the offence with two

goals from Jacy Kennedy and one each from Carter Ives, Dawson McKenzie and James Barclay in the second period. Curtis Rebeck, Lewis Negrich and McKenzie had goals for the Thrashers in the third period before Ethan Stuckless broke Winnipeg goalie Logan Thiessen’s shutout bid with 2:32 left in the game. Kohli made 48 saves in about 50 minutes before being replaced by Braedin

Melsted, who surrendered two goals on 13 shots.

The Thrashers outshot the Northstars 68-31 in the game.

The final game of the trip saw the Central Plains Capitals establish a 4-0 lead before the midway point of the contest. Logan Calder and Dawson Braun has first period tallies for Central Plains and Gabe Odowichuk and Mitchell Wilson scored in

the second period before Hunter Rambow got the Northstars’ first goal on a power play just before the midway point. Chance Dickenson and Joey Moffatt scored to make it 6-1 Capitals at the second intermission.

Rambow and Charles Monger each had goals for the Northstars in the final period while Reilly Funk, Jayson Brooks and Moffat replied for Central Plains.

Melsted gave up six goals on 34 shots in 36 minutes to take the loss before being replaced by Kohli, who gave up three goals on 28 shots the rest of the way.

Total shots were 62-40 in the Capitals’ favour.

The Northstars play their home opener Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. when they take on the Eastman Selects. The teams face off a second time the following day at 1:30 p.m.

Chiefs beat Wild twice in Shoal Lake

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Norman Wild started off the 2016-17 Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League season with a pair of losses on the road on the first weekend of

October, falling 7-3 and 4-0 to the Yellowhead Chiefs in Shoal Lake.

The Wild trailed by a goal after 40 minutes on Oct. 1, getting outscored 3-2 in the middle frame after a scoreless first per-

iod. The Chiefs got four more goals in the third period versus a single tally for the Wild.

The Wild’s scorers in the game were Rachel O’Toole, Megan Quesnel and Carrigan Umpher-

ville, while the Chiefs got two goals each from McKiya Mazur and Sadie Wood and singles from Tatum Amy, Rylee Gluska and Cassidy Lyttle.

Marley Quesnel made 37 saves in the Wild’s net

as her team was outshot 44-15.

Quesnel Marley was nearly as busy on Oct. 2, making 36 saves as the Wild were outshot 4020. Amy, Karli Frederick, Lyttle and Mazur were the

scorers for the Chiefs.

The Wild will play four games in a tournament in Morden this weekend before resuming league play against the Westman Wildcats in Flin Flon Oct. 15-16.

Community café discusses homelessness in wake of 2016 PIT count

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

In partnership with the University of Manitoba northern social work program and the University College of the North, the Thompson Community Advisory Board on Homelessness hosted a community café Sept. 30 to gain perceptions and insights from the general public as to the results of the homeless point-in-time count conducted last February.

University of Manitoba associate professor Colin Bonnycastle provided a brief overview of the survey’s findings: 118 homeless individuals were counted, with 61per cent housed in transitional facilities, whether the homeless shelter, crisis centre or elsewhere. Ninety-one per cent self-identified as aboriginal, with 29 per cent

from Nelson House (the next closest was Split Lake at 10 per cent, with over 15 northern and First Nations communities otherwise representing less than 10 per cent apiece). Eighty per cent of respondents indicated a desire for permanent housing, while 58 per cent indicated a strong need for addictions-related services.

While men made up 56 per cent of the overall homeless population, the gender gap was more nuanced, with females making up the majority of homeless youth between the ages of 18 and 29.

Foster care participants were over-represented among respondents, with 43 per cent of those interviewed having been involved in the foster care system. Bonnycastle noted that University

of Manitoba researchers were currently conducting a youth homelessness study to gain a better understanding of the factors that lead to increased homelessness among young women and foster children.

After Bonnycastle’s dissemination, participants had the opportunity to mingle and discuss the issues presented by one of many moderators. Predictably, access to housing was critical topic.

Particularly, participants were wary of the regulatory barriers faced by homeless individuals in gaining a foothold in the housing market without references, an established financial history and credit rating, proof of employment, or even valid identification.

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Of course, homelessness isn’t a problem that can be resolved overnight; in the meantime, one concept that was frequently proposed was a dedicated camp for transient residents, where homeless individuals can live among and depend on those in their community that understand their needs and plight.

It was noted that the woods surrounding Thompson were full of resourceful, invested shelters, from simple tarps and fire pits to entire makeshift living rooms,

complete with a bootleg hookup to a public building’s electricity. Currently, however, it is the city’s policy to destroy these camps as they are located.

A protected camp would provide a safe space for the construction of personal shelters, one which is regularly patrolled by community safety officers to both maintain safety and order in the community, but to protect transient residents from troublemakers who had no business in the camp to begin with (while homelessness is often associated with unsafe neighbourhoods, it was noted that the homeless are in fact more likely to be victimized themselves).

The café also asked whether programs initiated in the last decade have made noticeable

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improvements in the community. Most attendees agreed that many initiatives, like Project Northern Doorway and the community safety officers, have made significant, quantifiable improvements to the safety and well-being of Thompson’s homeless residents and softened the public perception of compassionate programs. Nonetheless, it was evident that recognizing these achievements it was in part dependent on being engaged with the issue, whether as a health professional, social worker or otherwise.

It was acknowledged that the perception of disengaged individuals can be difficult to shake, when conditions in areas like the downtown core have changed little in their appearance.

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Rezoning of Burntwood lots intended to alleviate drainage problems

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Council unanimously passed first reading of zoning bylaw amendment to change 13 lots on Char Bay in the Burntwood area from residential to parks and recreation Sept. 19.

The rezoning is intended to alleviate drainage problems for residents of Notigi Bay, Knight Crescent and Char Bay in the short-term and provide space for park to be developed over the longer term.

“The intent of this bylaw is really to modify an area through the zoning bylaw that has previously been subdivided to develop in the future single detached residential dwelling units,” said city planning and community development director Matt Boscariol. “The land isn’t sufficient enough for that development. Permafrost is melting. This particular green space suffers from drainage issues so really it was esthetically looking like a swamp so really the intent of it is to aid the parks department in developing that long-range master parks plan, really looking at areas where

we can transform underutilized spaces into public spaces that are beneficial for all. This area is really an area comprised of younger families with younger children so changing that zone to PR really benefits and feeds into the master parks plan.”

A public hearing on the rezoning will be held prior to second and third reading of the bylaw, said city manager Gary Ceppetelli.

Council heard from two area residents at the Sept.

19 meeting. Tracy Park came forward during the general inquiries session at the beginning of the meeting to ask when work to correct the drainage problem affecting her yard would be complete.

“Quotes have been procured but there is no set date for when that project will begin,” said Boscariol, noting that a swale (a low or hollow place, in this case for water runoff to drain into) has been constructed to facilitate drainage. “Swales aren’t constructed to be extremely deep at the start. We need to slope them so that where they begin and where

they terminate the water can drain appropriately in there.

When we did that swale project water was actually almost like a river flowing because there was so much water that was absorbed in the soil and in the brush that was finally being able to be drained into where it should have been drained into. With the swale in question right now the city has done its job in terms of constructing that swale appropriately and I believe that next summer we’ll see how that swale does in fact function and we can manicure it in 2017 when summer starts and that’s really what we’ve done for that project thus far.”

Park questioned whether the work would have the intended effect.

“I’ve got one swale that goes right in my backyard. It’s right there in my backyard. It goes this way and the other one goes this way right in the middle of my yard,” she said.

“The one here is going to get full, it’s going to start to come into my yard because it’s going to be too full. I want to know what’s going to happen

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“I would suggest that we have a subsequent meeting, the city and yourselves and the next door yard owner, to walk through the process of what’s anticipated,” said Mayor Dennis Fenske.

During the question period following adjournment, Claire Dube asked who she should communicate with about her property.

“Over the last number of years changes have been made to the back field there which have affected the drainage even on my lot which is getting less and less drainage,” she said.

“I’ve done things to try and alleviate that, to ensure I have proper drainage on my lot, but I’m just wondering who I stay in contact with to make sure that things don’t happen too close to my lot.

Right now we have a decent slope happening but there has been equipment at times go back there to mess that up and create other problems.”

The mayor told Dube that Boscariol is the contact person.

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BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Question period at the end of conucil meetings has been abolished after a recommendation to amend the general inquiries section of the organization and procedural bylaw was considered by the finance and administration committee.

Mayor Dennis Fenske said prior to the general inquiries portion of the Oct. 3 meeting that the letter of the organizational and procedural bylaw would be followed with regard to general inquiries and that question period following adjournment, which was not addressed in the bylaw, would be abolished.

Committee members were asked by executive assistant Tammy Parobec to provide comments on the general inquiries and question period portions of council meetings which, she wrote “has not been utilized as to what it was intended for” over the past few months.

Gail Taylor recommended removing the general inquiries portion altogether in her reply to Parobec. “If a citizen is truly concerned about something they will make an appointment with the mayor or request a delegation,” said Taylor. “You could also have an open delegation where they do not need to make a request in writing [but] they can get up the night of council and have three minutes to make their speech etc. and that would be the only time.”

Milt Goble suggested following the letter of the law and making sure that everybody knows how the process is intended to work. “The most critical aspect of the general inquiries is to ensure that our councillors and the chairperson understand the importance of not replying immediately and avoiding engaging in a discus-

sion with the person making the inquiry,” Goble wrote, noting that that bylaw states that the questioner should not offer any opinion or argument and that council should only seek clarification and then provide a written response and an update on that response presented at the next regular council meeting. “Similarly there should be a clear explanation of the policy before the opening of the floor for inquiries, so that the inquirer does not have an unrealistic expectation of instant gratification and/or debate with his/her elected representatives.

I suspect that this expectation of response and/or resolution is our main problem. If the chair clearly outlines the procedure and policy before the inquiry period is opened, then both council and citizen(s) will have appropriate guidelines. The chair may then refer back to the opening remarks if procedure is not followed. The phrase ‘shall seek clarification’ requires the use of utmost care to ensure that the only objective of dialogue regarding the question is for clarification and not an argument or agreement.”

Randy McKay also suggested that the existing rules regarding general inquiries should be followed and asked if council could require inquiries to be submitted and approved beforehand or addressed initially at the committee level so they could perhaps be resolved before coming to council. He also said that he did not see any value in question period.

“It seems to be an opportunity for individuals to try and ridicule mayor and council,’ wrote McKay. “I also believe a lot of the questions could be answered easily at City Hall and do not have to be answered by mayor and council all the time.”

McKay also said that citizens

should not expect to be able to micro-manage their elected representatives.

“We all have the opportunity to sit down with council members etc. to express concerns,” he wrote. “Ultimately if we do not like the decisions they are making, we have the opportunity to make changes on election day.”

Manisha Pandya agreed with McKay’s suggestion of having questions submitted ahead of time.

“This will allow staff time to gather the appropriate information to provide accurate answers,” Pandya wrote. “I believe this was the intention of question period instead of putting people on the spot. The question and response could be discussed at the next meeting.

If the open discussion remains, there should also be a time limit on anyone posing a question.”

The general inquiries portion of the council meeting agenda was introduced in January 2014 under the previous mayor and council. The purpose was to provide a time for citizens to ask questions without having to wait until question period following adjournment. Question period predates this council and the previous one and has been part of council meetings for at least the last nine years.

One of the questions asked during question period at council’s Sept. 19 meeting came from Godfrey Buhagiar, who objected to Fenske having stated earlier in the meeting before general inquiries that no opinions or arguments were to be offered, as specified in the organizational bylaw.

“Why do you have to control what everybody that sits here says? ” said Buhagiar.

“That’s dictatorship and it’s not leadership.”

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It is the responsibility of the Judicial Nominating Committee to recommend to the Attorney General a list of not fewer than three and not more than six names of individuals for the position.

Applicants must have practised for not less than five (5) years as a barrister and solicitor in Manitoba, be a member in good standing of The Law Society of Manitoba, and be entitled to practise as a barrister and solicitor in this province, or have other equivalent experience.

The mandate of the Judicial Nominating Committee is to assess the professional excellence, community awareness and personal suitability of candidates, while taking into account the diversity of Manitoba society (c. 275, The Provincial Court Act).

Applicants must be willing to reside in Thompson, and be capable of and willing to travel by automobile and small aircraft to circuit courts throughout the province.

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Wednesday, October 5, 2016

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Grand Exalted Ruler of Elks of Canada stresses survival and commitment in difficult times during Thompson visit

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

In the face of declining membership, the Thompson chapters of the charitable service club Elks of Canada and the Royal Purple Order received a boost of spirits Sept.

24 as they hosted the Elks’ national Grand Exalted Ruler Denis Ellingboe, on his crosscountry trip to the many Elks of Canada and Royal Purple clubs from Ontario to Alberta.

Ellingboe spoke largely about the challenges faced not only by the Elks and the Royal Purple, but by service organizations across the country, along with some of the adaptations that the Elks were implementing in 2016 to help address those challenges.

Key amongst those priorities, he noted, was publicity.

“Hearing loss costs our society almost $80 billion a year, in lost jobs, and simply being unable to live a normal life and reach their true potential,” Ellingboe said. “One of the greatest things we do is help people with hearing loss or poor eyesight live up to their full potential, and become a tremendous part of society.”

Service organizations, Ellingboe stressed, were critical aspects of filling gaps that provincial and federal governments inevitably overlook. “We joined because we wanted our community to be

strong and successful. Once you get into it, the charity part becomes a huge part of what you do, and sometimes I feel that we don’t express that value to the rest of society.”

In the meantime, the Elks of Canada would continue to reform its presence across the country, both in the wake of new technology, and a new social landscape. Adaptation is never easy for organizations steeped in lineage and tradition: Ellingboe noted that even the amalgamation of the Royal Purple with the Elks generated some opposition among more conservative members, who viewed the segregation of members as a critical social aspect of the lodges. “Sometimes, things die hard, especially among the older gentlemen.

But I can say that in many lodges, the women are the ones taking over, and it’s encouraging to see.”

Communications have also been a key aspect of the Elks’ national agenda, one which has also been met with its own resistance: the shift to individual email correspondence. Ellingboe notes that individual communications will help guarantee that messages are received by members.

However, some lodges have expressed fears that the secretarial position on the board may be rendered obsolete by such strategies.

Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski Elks of Canada Grand Exalted Ruler Denis Ellingboe was in Thompson Sept. 24.

Networking has also been a critical part of the 2016 agenda, and seeking new opportunities for partnerships with external organizations, and viewing parallel clubs less as competition, and more as allies to a common cause.

“Other service organizations are having the same problems today as you are, and that’s surviving in society today.”

Ultimately, however, Ellingboe stressed that membership requires grassroots

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commitment. “It’s you who is going to have to make the difference, get into your community, and attract new members.”

The Elks of Canada are a service organization committed to the charitable provision of the “necessities of life” to children afflicted with physical, sensory or speech disabilities. Thompson’s own lodge was opened in 1962 to a membership of 47 members, at one point achieving a peak membership of 109.

Today, however, they are among those most threatened by declining membership, with only one male Elk remaining. In recent years, with declining membership, Royal Purple members had the option of amalgamating under the Elks/Royal Purple name, or remaining as independent Royal Purples: the Thompson lodge elected for the former. Today, only four active members of the Royal Purple remain out of a total 11, all of whom were present Sept. 24. Honoured Royal Lady Vicki Fleming, the head of Thompson’s Royal Purple, lives in Wabowden.

Nonetheless, Fleming notes that the lodge elected to remain with the Elks to maintain their charitable connections with the organization. Humanitarianism, Fleming said, was still their raison d’être. “We didn’t

want to become a social club,” she explained. Today, the Royal Purple continues to see that afflicted children in the north receive he help they need. One of those children, Brody Mosiondz, received cochlear implants to replace an underdeveloped outer ear; he and his mother Vanessa were present at the meeting on Saturday to meet Ellingboe and the organization that paid for his implants.

Another was Annabelle, a toddler from Wabowden who had been born without the use of her legs; Royal Purple arranged for her to be supplied with a pair of prosthetic legs, giving her mobility she otherwise would not have been capable otherwise.

But when it comes to preserving the future of the Royal Purple in the north, Fleming is at a loss. She believes that many youth have lost touch with the community-minded ethic that laid the foundation for the lives which they enjoyed growing up, absorbed instead in virtual communities which appear and disappear at the drop of a hat, rather than in the immediate communities that surround them. “There’s just ... no interest. Even in Wabowden. Something has to seize their interest. They need to get involved in some way. But I don’t know what the trigger will be.”