September 18 2019

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Serving the Hub of the North since 1960

Volume 59 • Issue 38

Lotto winner has hard time believing good luck

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William Dumas of Thompson got a six-figure surprise when he checked his Lotto 6/49 ticket on his way out of town July 28.

It turned out he had won $111,068.10 in the July 27 draw.

“I didn’t know there was a winner in Manitoba so I was extra surprised,” he said in a Western Canada Lottery Corporation news release announcing his win Sept. 13.

His wife Margaret had a hard time digesting the good news.

“I looked at the ticket and said, ‘You’re lying!’” she said. “I needed another coffee before I could start to believe what he was telling me.”

The couple’s winnings from the ticket, which was purchased at the Thompson Gas Bar Co-op and had five matching numbers plus the bonus number, will be used to pay off some bills, William said.

“It’s a big support in terms of giving us a financial boost,” he said.

“It’s a blessing!” said Margaret.

Steelworkers membership accepts Vale’s final contract offer against recommendation of bargaining committee

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Western Canada Lottery Corporation William and Margaret Dumas of Thompson won more than $110,000 in the July 27 Lotto 6/49 draw.

United Steelworkers (USW) Local 6166 members accepted a final contract offer from Vale in voting Sept. 13-14, despite a recommendation from the bargaining committee to reject it.

The final tally of the voting was not released by the union Sept. 14.

“We understand the pressures that you have been under and accept your voice as our own,” said an update on USW Local 6166’s website. “Your bargaining committee and local union

executive dedicate ourselves to standing with you 100 per cent going forward and representing your best interests in the future.”

USW Local 6166’s bargaining committee said Sept. 13 that requiring members to co-pay 20 per cent of their drug costs per prescription and not providing retirement benefits for future employees were the most contentious of the concessions that Vale demanded at the bargaining table. Vale said these concessions were necessary because its Manitoba Operations have a $163 million

retiree benefit liability that continues to grow and reducing that liability is critical to building a healthy and sustainable business over the long term.

“The future we are creating requires significant capital investments over the coming years and providing retiree benefits for future employees is simply not sustainable,” said Vale in an Q&A sent to hourly employees. The company says possible projects to extend the life of Thompson’s mining and milling operations for decades could cost more than $1 billion, if approved.

The union did not accept this part of the offer.

“It many not affect you now, but after time we will be sitting at the table bargaining and find more members that don’t have post-retirement benefits than those who do have them,” said a Sept. 13 USW Local 6166 bargaining update. “Do you think they will fight for something that they don’t have? That we let the company take from them?”

The collective bargaining agreement runs for five years.

The previous five-year

agreement was approved by union members by an 80 per cent to 20 per cent margin in September 2014.

The 2019 contract talks mark the sixth time Inco or Vale and the Steelworkers have reached an agreement without a labour disruption since 1999.

Following Birchtree Mine being placed on care and maintenance status in 2017 and Vale’s smelter and refinery in Thompson permanently shutting down about a year ago, about 600 Steelworkers are employed by Vale.

One man struck with axe, another suffers stab wound in two Churchill Drive fights involving teenagers Sept. 11

FLIN FLON MAN CHARGED WITH SNOW LAKE SEX CRIMES NEWS PAGE 6

Five youth ranging in age from 10 to 14 years old were arrested in Thompson Sept. 11 after two fights on Churchill Drive that resulted in two adult males being taken to hospital.

A 58-year-old man was struck by an axe in the first fight around 7 p.m.

and a 34-year-old man suffered a stab wound in the second incident, which took place just after 10 p.m.

A 13-year-old has charges of assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose pending for the first fight.

The second fight involved a large group of teens fighting. Police arrived and located four of those involved after they fled – a 10-yearold, two 13-year-olds and a 14-year-old – but they were released without charges because the victim did not wish to

cooperate with police.

Four youth had been seen lurking around vehicles on Ash Street around 9:55 p.m. The woman who reported them to RCMP said she yelled at them, suspecting they were trying to break into the vehicles and they all ran away before police ar-

rived. The only description given was that they were all wearing dark clothing and hats.

An RCMP spokesperson said there isn’t currently enough evidence to suggest that the Ash Street call and second Churchill Drive fight are connected.

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School District of Mystery Lake

Success for all

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

UCN daycare receives fall donation from 100 Women Who Care

Celebrate Education Week: April 16-20, 2018 The School District of Mystery Lake will be receiving tenders for the daily transport of students from The Board of Trustees invites you to celebrate qualified transit operators.

Education Week 2018 in our schools.

Happy Education Week to all of the District staff.

It takes everyone to support our Interested parties can arrange to receive details of students in their learning.

Thank you for all that you do to the RFP-Student Transit by contacting: Kelly Knott, enrich the lives of our students.

Secretary-Treasurer 204-677-6150.

“You can teach a student a lesson for a day; you can teach him to learn by creating Sealed proposals willbut beifreceived up to 12:00 noon, curiosity, he will continue the learning process Tuesday, September 24, as 2019. long as he lives.” Clay P. Bedford Thank you.

Board of Trustees The School District of Mystery Lake

Juniper Centre Inc.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING pportunity: CEO/ Executive Director September 26, 2019 atof6The pmJuniper Centre. The Executive xecutive Director/CEO is the key management leader or/CEO is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of at Juniper Centre ganization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. The 108 Nelson Road, Thompson on reports directly to the Board of Directors. uniper Centre was established in 1975 and is ato Non-Profi t Organization that supports over All are welcome attend. ults living with developmental disabilities in our day and residential programs. The Juniper Thompson Citizen photo by Kyle Darbyson e employs aprox 100 full time/part-time and summer students. The Juniper Centre hasof an100 Women Who Care Thompson pose for a group photo following their Sept. 11 meeting at R’ Place resMembers ting budget of $4 million and oversees over 10 cost centres.

taurant. This get-together featured presentations from Abbey Ogunbanwo (back row, left), Saraj Thethy (front row, left) and Barb Carlson (front row, centre).

RAL RESPONSIBILITIES:   ard Governance: Works with board in order to fulfill the organization mission.

Women Who Care Thomp- working on since 2014.

Since March 2016, 100

BY KYLE DARBYSON  KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET son with the group’s fall  While they completed Women Thompson has Responsible for leading The Juniper Centre in a manner that supports and guides the Wednesday, March 21, 2018   Barb Carlson from the donation worth roughly major construction on the handed out a grand total of organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.  University College of $5,800. site this past spring, the $85,750 to a variety of orResponsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and     Carlson plans on using centre wants to add some ganizations, including the accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properlythe andNorth’s to make(UCN) Early Monday September 30 Learning and Child Care the money to add pieces to additional play structures Thompson Crisis Centre, nformed decisions.  walked away from the daycare’s natural play- and maybe even a gazebo the Salvation Army and the ancial Performance and Viability: resources the financial @ 12Develops pm – 1:00 pm sufficient to ensureCentre the Sept. 11 meeting of 100 ground, which they’ve been to protect their children Thompson Public Library. of the organization.

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79submitted Selkirk lower LET OUR FAMILY are Indigenous. tre, who also LEGAL       OPERATIONS FINANCIAL    Centre’s mission. office area,to4112 ft. J.B Johnston RESPONSIBILITIES    HELP YOUR FAMILY “Having them out on level proposals getsqtheir hands    BOARD & STAFF MANAGEMENT       Understand the options OF BOARDS Ventures Limited, call 204-679-0915 anization Mission and Strategy: Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is       the land and connecting on this fall donation.

September 26, 2019       available to assist with 39-TFN-nb SEPTEMBER 25 SEPTEMBER 25  SEPTEMBER 26    d through programs, strategic planning and community outreach.   to Mother Earth is a way OFFICE Even though these two   SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 your financial situation   MYSTERY LAKE HOTEL MYSTERY LAKE MYSTERY LAKE HOTEL   HOTEL    12pm – 4pm Responsible for implementation of Juniper Centre’s programs that carry out the organization’s    to help them learn about didn’t make the cutbuilding this  Nest  Eagle’s Nest Eagle’s Eagle’s Nest (Arrangements with sq ft available.

Cameron/Hoe           mission and the VPA.  Meeting Room Meeting Room  Meeting Room   theirCreditors culture,” said Carlson, 83 time around, they Joe will get  or Bankruptcy) Churchill Drive. Contact Aniceto.      Lunch is provided.  1:00 4:00 PM 6:00 9:00 PM 9:00 12:00 noon       CONSULTATION FREE 204-679-0490 or Neil Cameron 306Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that the Juniper Centre can successfully fulfill    mentioning that cultural another opportunity to pitch       All are welcome!

20-tfn-nb projects at  ts Mission into the future.  KEITH G. COLLINS preservation is a LTD. major 477-5668. their respective $ COST: 30 per workshop     Licensed Insolvency Trustee  100 Women Thompson’s component of the Truth Responsible for the enhancement of Juniper Centre’s image by being active and visible in$the 75 to attend all three Phone 944-0187  and Reconciliation Com- winter meeting, which is   community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private organizations.   1-800-263-0070 46a-e-tfnb    Register: 204-677-1490 or mission’s calls to action. set for Dec. 4 at R’ Place  anization Operations. Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that1-888-303-2232 the  The Thompson chapter restaurant. tions of the organization are appropriate.

Growing communities one idea at a time. ncd@northcentraldevelopment.ca  of 100 Women Who Care To learn more about 100 301 • HELP WANTED Responsible effective administration of Juniper Centre operations.

THE YWCA IS HIRING! meets four times a year to Women Who Care ThompResponsible for theThe hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff.

Growing communities one idea at a time. vote on which local organYWCA has two exciting summer student positions that will son, or possibly become a Growing communities one idea at a time. provide all thenotes, successful candidates with valuable Responsible for signing agreements, and otherknowledge instruments made and entered ization will receive a quarmember, visit their website, Administration and Programming. As part of the nto and on behalf inofFinance, the organization. terly donation consisting of Facebook page or send them agreement, applicants are required to have been in TO: funding Chad Conway McLaughlin Five or more yearsschool senior nonprofi and returningttomanagement school in the fall.experience money collected from all an email at 100women183 Cree Rd, Thompson MB, R8N 0C2 Are you: management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, Solid, hands-on, budget its Tollmembers. thompson@gmail.com. free: 1-800-565-2401 PH: 204-778-8387 • self-motivated, and resourceful?

Anand action has beeninnovative commenced against you by Royal FAX: 204-677-4087 decision-making reporting • organized and able to multi-task?

Bank of Canada in the Court of Queen’s Bench, Winnipeg • able to workincluding collaboratively or independently?

Looking for full and part time Strong organizational abilities planning, delegating, program development and Centre, File No. CI19-01-20455.

CLASSIFIEDS • interested in the non-profit sector? housekeepers starting wage ask facilitation • a strong team player? $13.00/hr Ability to convey a Ifvision of Juniper strategic future to staff, board, volunteers you can yes toCentre’s the above,to wethe invite you toofsubmit This notice isanswer published pursuant terms an Order Apply at the front desk your application immediately! and donors 510 • RETAIL/ for substitutional service granted by the Court, which Finance/Administrative Assistant: The successful candidate 201• SERVICES Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to nonprofit sector provides that service of the Statement ofby Claim upon will support the Finance/Administrative Assistant assisting OFFICE SPACE Skills to collaborate with and motivate board members andaccounts other you inshall be effective five (5) days after publication of volunteers this the full accounting reporting process including payable, accounts receivable and administration.

Applicants AA UNITY SERVICE RECOVERY New FOR RENT/LEASE: 195 sq ft. to 3840 sq.

Strong written notice. and oral communication skills should have knowledge of SAGE (Simply Accounting) and be freedom group. A 12 step AA group. ft. of storage/office/garage space some Ability to interface comfortable and engage diverse volunteer and donor learning and using new software tools. groups 183 Cree Rd, Thompson MB, R8N 0C2 Meets at 7:00 pm, Monday. North door, with commercial overhead doors. Call Variousto admin duties such as scanning, sorting documents free: 1-800-565-2401 PH: 204-778-8387 The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 244 would like to thank you• intend defend proceeding, you, or a Manitoba AFMTollbuilding.

204-307-5679. 33-6-38-d Demonstrated Ifability to oversee andthis collaborate with staff FAX: 204-677-4087 and filing Carolyn Turpie: 204-677-3516 or email: the following sponsors that donated towards our second lawyer acting on your behalf, must prepare a Statement of • Organize Strong public speaking abilityand maintain common areas Looking for 1 full time and 1 manager@friulirentals.com. 24-TFN-nb

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UCN nursing student’s childhood home in the Bahamas destroyed by Hurricane Dorian

BY KYLE DARBYSON

KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Residents of the Bahamas are still reeling from Hurricane Dorian, a category 5 storm that hit the Caribbean island nation Sept. 1-2.

As of Sept. 10, at least 50 people were killed in the storm, although that number is expected to spike in the coming weeks. Over 70,000 Bahamians were left homeless after 185 mph winds ripped entire buildings off their foundation.

Thompson nursing student Barry Bostwick Jr. said his immediate family are included in the latter group after their house in Marsh Harbour, the commercial hub of the Abaco Islands, was completely destroyed by the hurricane.

Since he was in Manitoba when the hurricane hit, the 22-year-old got the bad news over Facebook Messenger Sept. 2, when his mother, Christine, was finally able to access a Wi-Fi hotspot at a relief shelter.

While his immediate family members managed to escape with their lives and their important government documentation, the rest of their

possessions were lost in the storm.

This includes the Bostwick’s childhood home, which he and his dad, Barry Sr., built by hand.

“We didn’t have a mortgage or anything. We scrapped and we worked hard,” he said. “I helped put blocks on that foundation. I helped my dad put up those walls and now it’s just gone.”

Bostwick lived through several hurricanes growing up in the Bahamas, but said this storm, based on his parents’ account, is far more powerful than anything they’ve experienced before.

“I’ve been through one or two category 5s … so this isn’t something that’s completely foreign to us,” he said. “But my dad says there’s never been winds like this.”

Bostwick said Sept. 11 that his family is currently staying with relatives in Florida, which should give him an opportunity to visit them when he gets a break from his studies at the University College of the North.

However, getting off the island in the first place was difficult, since his family had to scavenge gas from abandoned boats

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to make it to Treasure Cay Airport.

Bostwick said the Bahamian government should shoulder a lot of the blame for the plight of his family and other evacuees who are in a worse spot, since he believes the crisis relief effort was poorly managed from the start.

“They had resources and help that was available to them and they didn’t even take full advantage of it,” he said.

“They made light of this storm [before it hit]. ‘Oh, it’s just a tropical depression.’ Their emergency organization wasn’t prepared in the slightest.”

Although it’s too early to tell for sure, Bostwick is doubtful that his parents will return to Marsh Harbour and rebuild their home once everything clears up.

Not only has mould and mildew already set in, but the nursing student doesn’t think his father is capable of tackling another construction project of this magnitude.

“My dad is 51. He can’t rebuild his house. He’s not 20,” said Bostwick.

“My mom said it’s too far ahead in the future to even think about.”

Since the future is un-

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Barry Bostwick A scene from an Abaco Island community in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. certain now that the Bostwicks’ home is destroyed, Barry Jr.’s wife Rebecca started a GoFundMe campaign to help her adopted family start over.

Outside of paying for their flights out of the country, this campaign is also focused on giving the Bostwick family money to buy clothes, food and other necessities so they can get back on their feet.

While Bostwick wel-

comes any kind of financial support for his family, he’s also asking Thompson residents to keep other Dorian victims in their thoughts as well, since it’s going to be a long time before life in Marsh Harbour, and the Bahamas in general, returns to normal.

“The stench of death is just everywhere, because they haven’t been able to move those bodies that are

scattered throughout the streets,” he told CHTM Radio Sept. 11. “There’s not even a single power line that’s up. They’re all snapped in half. There’s no infrastructure, there’s no gas, there’s no food.”

Anyone who wants to donate to the Bostwick family can do so by searching for their GoFundMe page titled “Please Help Our Family After Hurricane Dorian!”

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EDITORIAL

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some people into voting to accept even if they really didn’t want to. It Editorial Editorial Editorial Editorial Editorial wasn’t guaranteed that Vale would continue negotiating if a deal wasn’t Editorial OPINION reached before the deadline.

Having to attempt to negotiate with Vale from a position of relative weakness may have seemed familiar to a few members of the previous city council, some of who are now on the current one as well. When the previous five-year grant-in-lieu agreement between Vale and the City of Thompson expired at the end of 2017, at least a few councillors BY KYLE DARBYSON a reporter and always found grace my inbox and win me never met such a welcoming indicated that they were voting in favour of a new four-year agreement group of people in my life.

When I first arrived in town something new and exciting back. worth considerably less per year – 20 per cent less in the first year and back in April 2017 to work around the corner.

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The junior B Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) Flames hosted a training camp in Thompson Sept. 12-14 in preparation for their inaugural season in the Keystone Junior Hockey League (KJHL).

According to head coach Cody Genaille, roughly 35 athletes showed up for this three-day affair that consisted of scrimmages and team-building exercises, eventually culminating in a Saturday exhibition game against the U18 Norman Northstars at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena.

Although the roster won’t be finalized until late September or early October, Genaille said he was very impressed with the talent on display, which includes former Northstars such as Braedin Melsted, Keistin Saunders and Chase Muswagon.

“I believe we’re going to have a young, fast team,” he said. “So we’re going to rely on speed and hopefully that changes the dynamic of the league with our team coming in.”

Genaille said he was excited to see junior B hockey

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Thompson Citizen photos by Kyle Darbyson The NCN Flames’ three-day training camp culminated with an exhibition game against the U18 Norman Northstars at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena Sept. 14. finally return to this part of the north over the weekend, since the NCN Flames weren’t able to find a new home after the Northwest Junior Hockey League folded in 2004.

Moving forward, Genaille hopes that the rekindled NCN Flames will provide an opportunity for athletes who have aged out of U18 hockey and want to continue on with their

development.

“We’re looking to put a winning team on the ice and come out consistently. The old ‘Jungle B’ fighting days are over,” he said. “We’re looking forward to playing hockey, not that rough stuff.”

While the KJHL hasn’t finalized the schedule for their 2019-20 regular season yet, Genaille said it’s likely to kick off sometime

in mid-October.

Once things get going, the NCN Flames will be facing off against established KJHL teams like the Cross Lake Islanders, Norway House North Stars, OCN Storm and Peguis Juniors.

Their home games will take place at both the Thompson Regional Community Centre and the Gilbert McDonald Arena in Nelson House.

Thompson triples Terry Fox donations from previous year

Pierre passed away peacefully on September 11, The midget AA Thomp- Hale leading the way with 2019, at the age of 70 years, son King Miners were two goals, and players like surrounded by his family. in Sagkeeng, Manitoba Gurniak, Mayor, Monias, He is2–4 survived by year’s his March for this Spence, Horning and Dawchildren; Marlene (Peter), provincial hockey tourna- son Bilawka bringing up Bernard (Savannah), Cheryl ment, and walked away the rear with some singles.

(Nelson) and Angie (Dan), 9 from the contest with the With this win, Szocs Grandchildren, 8 Siblings as topwell prize in their hands. managed to pick up his as numerous nieces, The team nephews andstarted friends. off the second shutout of the weekend having some- tournament.

Funeral Services for Pierre thing to prove after a On Sunday morning, will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the one-sided victory over the the King faced Selkirk Redemption Centre, 209 Dufferin Ave.,Miners Selkirk, MB withoff Peguis Midgets on Friday. against La Broquerie Habs Pastor Ray Settee officiating. Viewing will take place one hour prior Chase Gurniak, Cody in the semifinal game, to the service.

Hale and Kale Mayor all which would prove to be Interment will follow in the St. Peter Old Stone Church Cemetery, nabbed two MB. goals a piece their toughest test in this East Selkirk, for the King Miners, while tournament.

Arrangements entrusted to Interlake Cremation & Memorial Services.

Riley Locke, Ryan Monias, The first period ended up Drayden Spence, Mathew with neither team finding Lamontagne, Harley Horn- the back of the net. Braning and Matt Rempel all don McKay started the managed to collect singles. scoring early in the second With a fi nal score of period before La Broquerie 12–0, goalie Skylar Szocs took a 2–1 lead late into recorded his first shutout the period. for the King Miners in this Defenceman Keegan Ketournament. ough tied the game with a Saturday morning’s shot from the point with contest featured a signifi- under two minutes left in cantly different outcome, the second period. with the King Miners losThe third period was a ing 3–2 to the Lake Mani- left up to the goaltenders, toba Eagles, with Hale and as Isaak Weenusk stopped Horning bringing home a everything that came his pair of goals for their team. way. With four minutes On Saturday night, it left Gurniak pounced on was do or die time as the a loose puck in front La King Miners had to pull off Broquerie’s net to win the a win against the Land- match 3–2 and put his mark Blues to advance. team into the gold medal The Thompson team (1959-2019) game. eventually came away with Weenusk was named Special guest, a decisive 8–0 victory, with game star thanks to his

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Thompson Citizen photo by Kyle Darbyson Over 160 people participated in the 2019 Thompson Terry Fox Run, raising a grand total of $3,709 to help fund cancer research.

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By every conceivable metric the 2019 Thompson Terry Fox Run Sept. 15 was a step up over last year’s charitable fundraiser.

Not only did Sunday’s event attract nearly 100 more runners, 162 participants in total, but they also managed to raise $3,709 to fund cancer research, a $2,554 jump from 2018.

It didn’t hurt that the weather on Sunday hovered around a high of 21 °C, whereas the temperature barely cracked zero last fall.

Participants departed from the north end of the Thompson Regional Community Centre at 1 p.m. and had the

choice of completing either a four-kilometre loop around Thompson Drive and Cree Road or a shorter two-kilometre walk.

While most of the crowd mostly consisted of families, organizations including the U18 Norman Northstars, Aurora Dance Academy and R.D. Parker Collegiate junior boys’ volleyball team also showed up to give their support.

The event wrapped up with a barbecue for participants and a chance for kids to paint an RCMP truck.

Thompson Terry Fox organizer Samantha Leahy thought the event was a big success considering this was the first year that she and

Kathy Pitre were running things.

“When you don’t know what to expect and you don’t have any of your own standards to hold yourself to you’re not really sure how things will go,” she said.

“But just seeing the turnout, it was definitely a positive reinforcement.”

The Terry Fox Foundation says runs are held in over 9,000 Canadian communities every year in memory of their namesake, whose Marathon of Hope to raise money for cancer research took place in the spring and summer of 1980.

As of 2018, Canadians have raised over $750 million through these yearly events.

The Cross Lake Islanders refused to lose in game four Call 204-677-4495 or 204-677-3269 FMI of their midget AA league playoff final series on the road against the Thompson King Miners March 16, twice coming back to tie the game before taking the series three games to one on an overtime goal about seven minutes into overtime.

Armando Evans, Drayden Garrick, Morgan McKay, Dallas Muskego and Kadin Ross had the goals for the Islanders, who opened the scoring in the first before giving up three goals to Matthew Rempel, Kale Mayor and Conroy Halcrow of Thompson in the first four minutes of the second period to trail 3-1. Muskego’s goal made it a one-goal King Miners lead heading into the third period.

The King Miners were less than five minutes from forcing a fifth and deciding game in the series when the Islanders tied the game. A little over a minute later, however, Drayden Jobb put Thompson back on top 4-3.

But Cross Lake refused to accept defeat, and took just 22 seconds to tie the game once again on a goal by McKay, setting the stage for overtime heroics.

Shots in the game were 33-25 in favour of the King Miners, who got 28 saves from Skylar Szocs, while Peter Ross stopped 21 in Cross Lake’s net to give his team the win and the league championship.

The Islanders took the series lead with a 7-6 overtime victory in game three of the series in Cross Lake March 11 after having opened it with a 5-4 victory two days earlier. The King Miners won game two 5-3 on March 10.

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> Administrative Assistant 1 – Public Health NRHA Services Building – Thompson, Manitoba Full Time – 1.0 FTE Functions as part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team. Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with a broad range of individuals and organizations. Provides exemplary customer service while dealing with fluctuating workload demands. Demonstrates core competencies including teamwork and collaboration, adaptability, initiative and pro-activity, diversity awareness, development of self and others, and customer/client focus.

Qualifications: • Grade 12 education or equivalent • Completion of post-secondary education in office administration through a business school or college (combinations of education and experience may be considered) • Thorough knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet • Two (2) years’ experience in directly related position preferred • Knowledge of Outlook Scheduling System an asset • Comprehensive knowledge of office methods and procedures and office equipment • Effective written and verbal communication skills • Ability to speak Cree an asset • Respects and promotes a culturally diverse population • Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and independently • Accurate typing at 50 words per minute (typing test will be required) • Ability to prioritize and work well with time-sensitive materials For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.northernhealthregion.ca Please submit resume by September 23, 2019 to: Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer 867 Thompson Drive South, Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 Fax: (204) 778-1477 Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca

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Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to selfdeclare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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Charges laid in connection with sexual assaults in Snow Lake between 2004 and 2012 A 34-year-old Flin Flon man has been arrested and charged with 11 offences including sexual assault, sexual interference and sexual exploitation in connection with incidents that allegedly occurred while he was living in Snow Lake.

Daniel Hughes was arrested Aug. 30 and has been released with numerous court-imposed conditions pending his next court appearance.

The investigation was launched Aug. 8 when an adult male told Snow Lake RCMP the name of a person he said had sexually assaulted him when he was a child in Snow Lake between 2004 and 2012. During the investigation, a second adult male told police he had been sexually abused by the same suspect in the same time period.

Hughes lived in Snow Lake until 2016 and then moved to Flin Flon. He was employed from 2016 to early 2019 as a house parent responsible for supervising children in

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Public Review of Efficiency Manitoba’s 3-Year Energy Efficiency Plan Efficiency Manitoba is a new crown corporation with a mandate that includes implementing and supporting energy efficient initiatives that will reduce consumption of electricity and natural gas.

Pursuant to The Efficiency Manitoba Act (“The Act”), Efficiency Manitoba will file an efficiency plan with The Public Utilities Board (“PUB”) by October 1, 2019, that will propose energy efficiency initiatives to meet the electricity and natural gas energy efficiency targets that have been set out in The Act for the 2020/21 to 2022/23 fiscal years. The Act requires implementation of the Efficiency Plan on April 1, 2020.

Commencing 9:00 am December 2, 2019 in its Hearing Room at the address provided below the PUB will conduct a public review of the Plan for the purpose of making recommendations to the Minster responsible for The Act.

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You can share your views on Efficiency Manitoba’s Plan by way of: • Oral presentation – To make an oral presentation to the Board at the Public Hearing, please register before November 8, 2019 with the Public Utilities Board by sending an email to www.publicutilities@gov.mb.ca Presentations are limited to a maximum of ten minutes.

• Written comment – To comment in writing on the Efficiency Plan, please go to www. pubmanitoba.ca and provide your comment.

• As an approved intervener – To participate in the public hearing as an Intervener, please go to www.pubmanitoba.ca and register before October 4, 2019 to become an intervener.

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residence at Frontier Collegiate Institute in Cranberry Portage.

Police are concerned that there may be additional victims and ask anyone who may have been a victim or who has information to contact Snow Lake RCMP at 204-358-7723 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

The RCMP has also part-

nered with Klinic Community Health, which can accept reports from sexual assault survivors over the age of 16 anywhere in Manitoba.

The survivors can remain anonymous and work with Klinic counsellors to decide what to do next. The Klinic 24/7 Sexual Assault Crisis Line can be reached by calling 1-888-292-7565.

Snow Lake RCMP and the RCMP Major Crimes unit continue to investigate.

Daniel Hughes

JOB POSTING OFFICE ASSISTANT 2 Full-Time Permanent Position Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Thompson, Manitoba This is an exciting time for Manitoba health care. Manitoba’s health system is currently in transition with planning and changes aimed at improving the quality, accessibility and efficiency of health care services throughout Manitoba. AFM contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans across the province by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviours. If you would like to be part of a foundation of excellence in addictions services and support and build a new vision of integrated health services in Manitoba, consider a career with us.

Reporting to the Director, the Office Assistant is responsible for the provision of office and administrative support for a variety of programs serving men, women and families. The office assistant will be located in a busy reception area and is expected to handle a variety of work assignments in a professional and efficient manner which will include such duties as correspondence, coding of invoices, mail duties, file systems management, support to the Director, and reception. The Office Assistant may be required to orient other office staff and serve as ‘back up’ coverage for other office support positions.

The incumbent will demonstrate the following: • Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner.

• Ability to provide a welcoming, safe and supportive atmosphere to all individuals inquiring about our services.

• Understands and demonstrates a client centered approach.

• Demonstrates effective active listening and communications skills; • Ability to take initiative in handling routine matters and inquiries, demonstrating common sense and use of past experience to develop potential solutions, understanding when to seek direction.

• Ensures that the privacy and confidentiality of staff and client information and relationships are maintained.

• Is coachable and adaptable — adjusts priorities and work goals as necessary while, maintaining a calm demeanor, when working under changing or unclear conditions.

• Is able to manage multiple duties and tasks effectively and efficiently.

• Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent “One AFM” approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide office support as assigned in a professional manner. This includes responsibility for the formatting and lay out, accuracy, proofreading of documents.

• Coordinates communication of assigned area job postings.

• Provide reception services for staff, clients and general public including greeting clients/staff/public, completing registrations, scheduling of exams, processing payments and refunds, etc.

• Mail services including accepting mail at the front desk, sorting, sending, and distributing.

• Participate in special projects as assigned (e.g., this could include special events organization; compile information for monthly or annual reports).

• Maintain filing systems and database record management.

• Accessing records in the database and ensure accuracy.

• Track employee attendance.

• Code and sort invoices.

• Participate in regular office procedures including photocopying, faxing information, answering information requests.

• Participate, as requested, on committees, team or work groups at a local or provincial level. Take minutes/ notes on committees or at meetings.

• Abide by the AFM’s Code of Professional Practice and maintain professional conduct at all times. Cooperate in efforts to improve client safety and eliminating potential risks.

• Support and follow all AFM policies and procedures.

• Work collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent “One AFM” approach.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a recognized business or community college course in the secretarial/office administration area and three (3) years’ experience and/or a suitable combination of education and experience.

Ability to handle a varied workload in an organized and efficient manner. Excellent communication skills including ability to compose routine correspondence on own initiative or non-routine correspondence with direction. Ability to work in a team environment and to work independently with general direction. Ability to handle reception duties and to deal effectively with staff, clients and the general public. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher.) Ability to handle confidential material.

Demonstrated understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations. Knowledge of addictions and mental health an asset. Fluency in English (French verbal and written an asset).

The Competencies for the Administrative Support opportunity are: • Effective communication • Adaptability/Flexibility • Attention to Detail • Analytical Thinking and Decision Making • Client Service Orientation • Continuous Learning • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster collaboration and partnership • Planning and Organizing It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct a child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates.

Competition #: 2019-124 Salary Range: Salary is between $21.19 – $24.33 per hour (under review) Plus Remoteness allowance if applicable Closing Date: September 20, 2019 Apply in writing to: Director, Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 E-mail: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

AFM VALUES DIVERSITY AND LIVED EXPERIENCE www.afm.mb.ca

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SDML board selects new vice-chair for 2019-20 school year

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

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Careers BY KYLE DARBYSON

year, with Leslie Tucker spearheading policy, Anderson in Don MacDonald will con- charge of public relations and tinue as the school board Guido Oliveira chairing fichairperson, a role he’s heldLouisiana nance, property and personnel Pacifi cconsistently since SeptemTrustee Samantha CharSwan Valley ber of 2017, School District trand replaces Saima Aziz as of Mystery Lake (SDML) chairperson of the education trustees decided at their first andGeneral programming committee. meeting of the 2019-20 school The Local Voices, Local Labourers year Sept. 10.

Choices ad-hoc committee Rookie board member from last year was also disLouisiana-Pacific, Employer of Choice, a leader in the forest products industry Lindsay Anderson will back banded, since the province is known for the development of innovative, affordable, environmentally MacDonald upproducts as vice-chairnotinaccepting any more feedfriendly building and for excellence Safety and Quality is currently person, is atthe back forSwan theirValley, ongoing K-12 seekingwhich Labourers ourfirst Swantime Valley SmartSideŽ, Minitonas she’s taken on this role since education review. operation. being elected back in the fall The next SDML board of Qualifi cations: ofTh 2018. the the trustees meeting is taking e successful candidate must possess following The board’s various complace Sept.

24 in the school qualifications; mittee remained district office • chairs Good written andlargely verbal communication skillsat 408 Thompunchanged fromfitlast schoolall duties son Drive North. • Physically to perform KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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Ability to multitask and problem solve Ability to operate equipmentPROFESSIONAL as required Computer literacy will be considered an asset EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Valid driver’s license AWASIS AGENCY Shiftwork

MANITOBA The successful candidates OF willNORTHERN join a dynamic team in providing support to the facility located in the beautiful River Valley UNIT: THOMPSONSwan SERVICE as it embarks on a new and DELIVERY exciting journey of producing OFFICE (TSDO) siding for a growing market.

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Louisiana-Pacific offers a competitive wage and benefit package in Position: with Childthe & Family Services Worker Agreement. Louisianaaccordance Collective Bargaining

Pacifi c is an One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position equal opportunity employer.

Reporting to the Unit Supervisor the Child & Family Services Worker We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific interviews will be contacted. Candidates will be subject directions/directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when to successful completion of comprehensive background working with families and children in the field of child protection. The screening and health checks. duties include conducting Intakes and Assessments, responding to Please forward your cover letter and resume to: community service requests and carrying a case load of protection Lorraine Schneider and voluntary family files.

Human Resource Generalist I Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd. Conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars P.O. Box 189, Minitonas, MB R0L 1G0 for Court, investigating/follow up on allegations of child protection Phone: (204) 525-2479 Ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969 issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely e-mail : lorraine.schneider@lpcorp.com documentation, developing long/short term case plans, developing/ facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services.

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working relationships with a broad range of individuals and organizations. The Working Conditions: OR Dental Assistant will function within the provisions of the Vision, Mission, Values, policies and procedures of the Northern Health Region (NHR) and ¡ Must be able to work in a fast paced environment will¡ incorporate NHR core competencies into working practice (Customer/ Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable Client Focused, Initiative & Pro-activity, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, and ¡ Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive Collaboration, Development of Self and Others, and Adaptability).

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The¡ incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable Must be willing to travel within the city Person, Child Abuse Registry check and Adult Abuse Registry check, and adhere ¡ Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, to all Northern Health Region policies and procedures.

Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract Qualifications: Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle t ¡ Grade 12 education or equivalent t Successful completion of a recognized Dental Assistant Program required Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee t Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association t benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and Excellent knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet) experience t Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a Dental Assistant required t Closing Previous experience with Pediatric cases preferred Date: Friday,working September 20, 2019 t Ability to speak Cree an asset

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families,

For complete list of qualifications visit our www.nrha.ca. therefore preference will please be given to website Indigenous applicants.

Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference

Please submit resume by February 2, 2018 to: Competition Number 2019-061 on your resume/cover letter and Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: 867 Thompson Drive South Thompson, MB R8NHuman 1Z4 Resources Department Fax: (204) 778-1477 Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca Competition #2019-061 $BMM VT UPEBZ -PDBM PS 5PMM 'SFF

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Northern RHA has a(204) Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to selfFax: 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca declare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all We thank all applicants who however, candidates for applying. Only those selected for interviewapply, will be contacted.

only those selected for an interview will be contacted www.nrha.ca

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ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER • We are looking for someone who is dedicated and ambitious to develop management skills for long term future considerations. • Full time, permanent, 35 + hours per week, must be bondable, able to pass criminal background check, have driver’s licence and access to own transportation. • Must have excellent communication/typing skills, experience Thompson Citizen photos preferable.

by Kyle Darbyson with Microsoft Office and basic bookkeeping School District ofdeposits, Mystery Lake school boardand trustees • Preparing bank able to organize, prioritize completeDon reports byleft, deadline dates. Anderson, right, are the board’s MacDonald, and Lindsay to detail, ability to work independently and within • Attention chair and vice-chair, respectively, for the 2019-20 school a team environment applying confidentiality in all matters. year. • Be open to new ideas and changes that may improve efficiency in day to day operations. • Ability to fill in for the manager when required/willingness to carry company cell phone in case of emergency. • Training provided, flexible work environment, wages based on experience.

Start date: ASAP Email resume to Carolyn Turpie: manager@friulirentals.com or fax to: 204-677-3195 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY or drop off at 31 Oak St.TIME Office. POSITION DENTAL HYGIENIST – FULL Closing date: February 16, 2018 Under the direction the Director of Health, however the Dentalonly Hygienist We appreciate the of interest of all applicants, those will beindividuals responsibleselected to implement and deliver “Children’s Oral for interviews willthe be contacted.

Health Initiative (COHI)� program, which focuses on children from ages 0 – 7 years of age. COHI is a community based initiative to prevent tooth decay and improve oral health among the 11 KTC First Nations children.

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL

The overall goals of the COHI are: To reduce and delay dental decay among First Nation children; to reduce the need for children to undergo extensive dental treatment involving general anesthetic; to work with community partners such as Aboriginal Head Start and Maternal Child Health programs and schools to bring proven early interventions to First Nations Posting communities, and to improve Home Care NurseExternal families’ understanding of their role in promoting oral health as part of a healthy lifestyle Marcel Colomb First Nation Health Authority is seeking a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Home Care Nurse.

DUTIES (SUMMARY): • JobEnsure the collection of appropriately completed permission/ Summary consent forms • Reporting Provide to dental screenings surveys to the Home Careand Manager, thedetermine Home the oral status and preventive treatment needs of each child Carehealth Nurse is responsible for promoting, protecting • & preserving Provide pitthe andhealth fissureof sealants childrencommunity Marcelfor Colomb • members Apply asthrough required, fluoride directed varnish totochildren services home care • clients.

Painless used in cavities to limit further decay Theprocedures Home Care Nurse provides holistic care & • practices Refer children require nursingwho as defi nedurgent by thecare Registered Nurses • Act Provide one-on-onewith oral the hygiene instruction & in compliance College of Registered • Nurses Oral of health education and promotion activities Manitoba Standards of Practice & Canadian • Collect, complete and submit data in a timely fashion (ie.

Nurses Association Code of Ethics; cares for & directs Dental Screening forms and Dental Services Daily Records) the overall care of clients; is responsible for advocating, • Maintain appropriate records (ie. COHI lists, referral lists, providing information, educating & supporting clients to etc.) ensure that the highest possible standard of service is • Train and provide indirect supervision of the Dental Worker provided; follows Marcel Colomb policies & procedures; Aide works in a multidisciplinary team & may be called • Develop, implement, coordinate, evaluate and maintain upon to assistand with otherpromotion duties within the scope of the preventive health programs • department.

Travel within our Tribal area is essential. • Others as deemed necessary Position Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS: Registered Nurse Licensed Practical • • Knowledgeable of FirstorNations cultural practices, traditions, • and CRNM or CLPN – Active Registration customs would be an asset.

Valid Manitoba 5 Driver’s License would be • • Experience workingClass in a First Nation community • anDaily access to a vehicle asset.

Criminal record &oral child • • Must have excellent andabuse writtenregistry skills. checks 2 years of related nursing • • Must be computer literate and experience have experience working with • computer Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook programs such as Word, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, • Access Immunization up to date Database,record and Microsoft PowerPoint. • Knowledge of Federal/Provincial Health Care Systems.

Date: JanuaryDental 5, 2018 at 4pm.

No College late • Closing Must be a Registered Hygienist (RDH), of Dental Hygienists Manitoba submissions will be of accepted. • Must be listed on the Registered Dental Hygienists - Extended Practice Must Roster,Include: College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba Applications • Current CPR certification • • Must have letter a validthat Manitoba Driver’s License all times.

A cover clearly indicates howatyou meet • Criminal Recordrequirements check and Child Abuse Registry Check to be the position • submitted.

Resume • Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) A •written application with a(colleague, detailed resume, including at least Three references supervisor or manager) two references with written permission to contact the references and contact information and latest immeditate supervisor, submitted to: • your Criminal record check & childshould abuseberegistry checks (or indication that they have been applied for) Beardy, Office Manager PersonalLisa contact information (phone & email) Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. Road Your application will 23 notNickel proceed to interview without the Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 above information. To obtain a complete job description, Fax: (204) 677- 0256 for additional information or to apply for this position Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca please contact or submit your application to: •

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, September Email or drop off only 20, 2019. We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre 107 Edwards Avenue, The Pas Noreen Singh, Finance Manager, nsingh@tribalhealth. ca or Wilma Cook, TNO/Team Lead, wcook@tribalhealth.ca Please mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIAL�

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Forestry Resource Development Officer Page 11 Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF) is recruiting for its Forestry Resource position. The successful candidate(s) will have an educational background in forestry and/or equivalent experience in working with northern communities in Canada in the area of valueadded opportunities in the forestry industry. The successful candidate(s) will also have a high level of written and oral communication skills. Experience in areas of consultation and delivery of workshops in communities would also be considered an asset.

CEDF is a Manitoba Crown Corporation. Its legislative mandate is to encourage economic development in Northern Manitoba. CEDF offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. The position will be located in either the Weorhave an immediate opening for an Thompson The Pas office but will be providing services to the region. Interested applicants can submit a cover letter and resume to the following: If you are looking for a career as a journeyman automotive CEDF technician, we have an opening for a first Attn: Oswald Sawh or second level apprentice.

15 Moak Crescent, Thompson MB R8N 2B8 Thompson Ford offers competitive salaries; Phone: 204-778-4138 Ext 234 1-800-561-4315 complete health care benefits and aor workplace that Fax: 204-778-4313 supports growth and development in your profession.

Automotive apprentice

Email: admin@cedf.mb.ca

We thank all applicants, however only those being off resumes at considered for an interviewPlease will bedrop contacted.

Thompson Ford Sales 15 Station Road Attn: Kayla Lafreniere AWASIS AGENCY

OF NORTHERN MANITOBA

Only applicants considered

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for the position will be contacted.

FIELD SUPERVISOR Term: February – June 2020 Vision: Healthy Communities, Healthy First Nations Children & Families Mission: To Develop and Provide Culturally Appropriate Child & Family Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba and its communities provide a range of services to children and families that promote health and well-being and facilitate the restoring of harmony and balance JOB OPPORTUNITY – External Posting to the family unit. First Nation Marcel Colomb JP-CFIAgency Case isManager Term for Position) Awasis seeking a(Full-Time Field Supervisor the 10 cohorts entering their final BSW field placement early in the new year. Four Cree Nation Tribal HealthinCenter is seeking of the 10 cohorts are located (mostly)Inc. remote communities and 6 applications for a full-time term position Manager are located in Thompson. Cohorts will be placedofinCase a position within (Registered Nurse, Bachelor the agency that is not their usual of job.Education, Bachelor of Social Work), funded under the Jordan’s Principle- Child Duties & RelatedProject Tasks: for Marcel Colomb First Nation First Initiative ¡ Looking for the contracted Field Supervisor to assist the cohorts The purpose of the newly funded Jordan’s Principle in developing their contracts Child First Project is learning to implement a comprehensive and ¡ Superviseapproach the field placement work services to help integrated of coordinated ¡ MeetColomb at minimum the cohorts to guide them to Marcel Firstweekly Nationwith Health to provide support their learning objectives andmeet respond to children with complex and special needs ¡ Read sign offinonpartnership the journals with other health and and theirand families, ¡ Review the requiredand 2 video interviews that each cohort will social professionals agencies.

These services should create signifi cantly contribute to quality of life ensuring that ¡ Complete mid-term evaluations children andthe their familiesand arefinal enabled to experience a life ¡ Do visits to as observe theas cohorts in/at their placement that isfield as full and normal possible. ¡ Meet with the BSW Liaison for Awasis and also with the U of M’s Field Liaison person regularly throughout the contract Position Summary: ¡ Provide coaching and assistance to the cohorts so that they requirements for placement Thefinish Casethe Manager position provides a comprehensive community health service in conjunction with its health Qualifications: care team. The CaseWork Manager provide supervision ¡ Bachelor of Social Degreewill with many years’ experience & peer support to the Child Development Workers, in child welfare in Manitoba Assistant to the Manager and Respiteand Workers, in & ¡ Knowledge ofCase CFS legislation, standards northern each SCTC community to provide a model of service indigenous issues delivery for assessment, children with complex needs and theirskills ¡ Excellent interviewing, and counselling families.

Provide incommunication which servicesskills have a ¡ Excellent writtenelements and verbal particular responsibility to take the lead in securing ¡ Good organizational and time management skills effective development, review ofmeet services. ¡ Demonstrated ability todelivery prioritize and workloads and deadlines Recognize the deficits with systems the need ¡ Must be self-motivated withservice the ability to workand independently to protect children through as well as in a team setting early intervention, sharing of co-ordinationofofFirst services and ¡ information, Sensitivity to effective and an understanding Nations culture appropriate training. and values

Working Conditions: QualiďŹ cations: ¡ It is anticipated that over the 5-month term, that the hours of average to be about 30-35 hourswith per a week • work RNwill or BN preference for someone nursing ¡ Technical capabilities such as video conferencing, online meeting background in rehab care and must be in good rooms, etc. will be available connectivity with cohorts standing with CRNM; to orfacilitate Bachelor of Education or and/or partners Bachelor of Social Work be willing to travel (plane, train, car) experience; •¡ Must Supervisory and case management have satisfactory Prior Contact, ChildChild AbuseFirst Registry Check, •¡ Must Knowledge of Jordan’s Principle Initiative; Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Criminal Child development background or equivalent possess a valid driver’s and have access to a vehicle •¡ Must Experience working in license First Nation Communities; • CPR and Please First Aide Certifi cation; Compensation: provide your FINAL cost inclusive of all • Excellent skillsof services as identified excluding expenses requiredcomputer for the provision • travel Knowledge language and culture; any expenses,of asCree this will be facilitated by the Agency. • A highly-motivated individual who is innovative and Closinghas Date for receiving submissions: Friday, October 2019 a proven ability to work with a very high 4, degree accuracy andservice attention to detail;children and families, Awasisof Agency provides to Indigenous • Excellent time management facilitationapplicants. skills; therefore preference will be given and to Indigenous • Effective verbal andchallenging listening communications Individuals interested in this opportunity please skills; submit • expression Strong leadership, critical thinking, decision making your of interest with resume, references and supporting and problem solving to: skills. documentation in confidence • Valid Driver’s License, with ability to travel weekly.

Human Resources Department criminal and • The position is subject to satisfactory Attention: Michelle and Van Hove, Director of Human other checks, is subject to terms andResources conditions Awasis Agency Northern Manitoba in a proposed writtenofagreement.

201-274 Smith Street Winnipeg, MB3 R3C 1K1 Please forward a resume with references along with Fax: (204) 987-9489 Email: mvanhove@awasisagency.ca cover letter, in confidence, to: We thank all who submitted, however, only those selected Email for further consideration or drop off only will be contacted Noreen Singh, Finance Manager, nsingh@tribalhealth.ca OR Wilma Cook, TNO/Team Lead, wcook@tribalhealth.ca

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‘North and south tower were ridiculous this year,’ says public safety committee chair

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BY IAN GRAHAM

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Forest View Suites, formerly Princeton Towers, continues to be a hot spot for RCMP responses and malicious fire alarms, members and observers of Thompson’s public safety committee heard Sept. 12 at the committee’s first meeting since June.

The apartment complex’s two buildings, which have 275 apartments in total, were reinspected by Thompson Fire & Emergency Services (TFES) over the summer, which resulted in 98 deficiencies being noted, 81 of them for lighting and safety issues, said TFES deputy chief Steve Molloy. With fines of $348 for Come see the space we have for you and your car! each of those 81 deficiencies, the owners owe the City of W. R ICHARD WHIDDEN Q.C. Thompson,more than $28,000 • Spacious one level suite - no stairs.

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Responding to the question “From May to August we about why the RCMP no longresponded 142 times to those er has a community office in apartment blocks and continue the towers like they used to to do so. Thompson Fire & and whether that is something Emergency Services is work- that might be brought back, ing with the new management Thompson RCMP detachment of the towers and other agen- officer-in-charge Insp. Brian cies to address this problem. Edmonds said he doesn’t supNot only are we responding port the idea at this time and to malicious false alarms, we believes it is more valuable to respond to where the elevator have officers visiting schools. is stuck with several people in “Given our other priorities it. Several fire code violations ‌ and our current resources I have also been addressed. In would want to continue on the May and June we had the same path we are,â€? said Edmonds. issue at the Laval and Nickel Calls for service from the apartment, however, since then apartments have dropped since it is mainly the north and south June, when RCMP were called towers.â€? there 143 times.

Darren Fulford of the Can“Last month or two the adian Mental Health Associ- calls seem to have subsided Law OfďŹ ces of ation/Thompson Homeless somewhat,â€? Edmonds said.

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Suites, but said that some “In the codes it needs to enforcement actions require be operational 24/7,� said someone to make a report to Molloy. the appropriate agencies and Public safety committee that, in some cases, while chair Coun. Jeff Fountain complaints are being aired on said that there have ben many social media, the agencies who questions to the city regarding deal with them have received the towers. no reports from tenants. “North and south tower “There have been a number were ridiculous this year,� he of things going on behind the said, noting that Thompson scenes,� he said. “It’s still an now has a public health in- area of concern.�

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