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Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski Thompson’s annual Take Back the Night march took place the evening of Sept. 22.

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson’s annual Take Back the Night march took place the evening of Sept. 22, as participants circled Selkirk Avenue and Thompson Drive to raise awareness of the issue of community violence and violence against women.

This year’s guest speaker was Kim Hickes, who earlier this year left the Thompson Crisis Centre to become executive director of Thompson’s YWCA. “I could give you a bunch of statistics about what violence looks like in Thomp-

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son; we all know that,” she said.

“What’s more important is what actions are taking place.”

Hickes praised the strategy outlined in Thompson’s Community Action Plan, which outlines the need for a holistic approach towards combating violence both in our streets and in our homes. The plan calls for continuing education and emergency support not only for those directly affected (whether man, woman or child), but the greater community in which violence exists, educating members on both maintaining healthy

relationships with peers and loved ones, as well as recognizing the signs of abuse.

Coun. Blake Ellis noted that Thompson has made some progress surrounding public safety, including a drop in ranking on the annual Crime Severity Index, an achievement Ellis attributes at least in part to the city’s community safety officer program, operating for its second year as a pilot program. Ellis described Thompson as often being a “trailblazer” in public safety programming.

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chairperson Harlie Pruder reinforced the notion, suggesting that the worst aspects of a community can also bring out its best: “Though there are many problems in Thompson, there are also many ready and willing to work towards solutions; I’ve experienced violence in Thompson, but I’ve also had many empowering moments here.”

Also represented at the event were Thompson MLA Kelly Bindle via his assistant Stacey Martin, and Churchill-Keewatinook Aski MP Niki Ashton via her assistant Danielle Adams.

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204-778-7000 OBITUARY LEONARD HOLLAND May 18, 1940 – September 17, 2016

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Leonard Grahame Holland aged 76 years. Born in Bolton, Lancashire, England on May 18, 1940, Leonard was trained and worked as a Millwright for 50 years. Len’s career was diverse and wide ranging. After serving his apprenticeship with Metropolitan – Vickers he embarked on the ¿rst of many positions, this with the Merchant Navy. In the years that followed Len travelled extensively and worked for numerous employers in a multitude of scenarios throughout the United Kingdom, United States and Canada.

In 1964, he married Sandra, the love of his life, and moved to the US shortly thereafter. After stints in New York, NY, Mobile, Ala, and Victoria, BC they settled in Powell River, British Columbia. Leonard worked for the then pulp and paper giant MacMillan Bloedel and had two sons John and Edward. In 1974 Len and the family returned to the United Kingdom.

Upon returning to England, he worked for a variety of companies before accepting a long term position with British Nuclear Fuels Ltd. After completing several years with BNFL, Len was determined to return to Canada and opted for a position with HBM&S in Flin Flon, MB. After seven years employment it was time for a change and he accepted a position with INCO Ltd. in Thompson. It was here that Len would make many dear friends and serve out the balance of his career. He retired from INCO in 2005 after ¿ve decades in industry.

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Mayors meet in Northern Manitoba for first time Six mayors, three councillors, two chief administrative officers and one city manager from communities including Dauphin, Winkler, Morden, Selkirk, Steinbach, Brandon, Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg were in Thompson Sept.22 for the first-ever Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) cities caucus meeting in Northern Manitoba.

The caucus, which also includes AMM president Chris Goertzen as well as Thompson Mayor Dennis Fenske and city manager Gary Ceppetelli, discussed Thompson’s community safety officer program, municipal policing contracts and new water and wastewater treatment plant regulations, and also agreed that the sustainability and viability of the province’s north is essential for all of its cities.

Brandon Mayor Rich Chrest, chair of the cities caucus, said the cancellation of the grain shipping season in Churchill and the impending closure of Tolko’s operations in The Pas affect all of Manitoba’s cities.

“It’s one thing to hear about situations occurring in Northern Manitoba, but seeing firsthand some of the highlights – and challenges – Thompson and others experience was eye-opening,”

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of AMM Members of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) cities caucus who met in Thompson Sept. 22 included (from left to right) Dauphin Mayor Eric Irwin, Thompson city manager Gary Ceppetelli, Winkler city manager Barb Dyck, Morden Mayor Ken Wiebe, Selkirk Coun. Kelly Cook, Selkirk Mayor Larry Johannson, Selkirk chief administrative officer Duane Nicol, Thompson Mayor Dennis Fenske, Dauphin chief administrative officer Brad Collett, AMM president Chris Goertzen, Winkler Mayor Martin Harder, Steinbach Coun. Jac Siemens, Brandon Mayor Rick Chrest, Winnipeg Coun. Jeff Browaty and Portage la Prairie Mayor Irvin Ferris.

Chrest said.

Fenske said the goal of the meeting was to cultivate appreciation for northern cities, a goal he felt was accomplished.

“I invited the cities cau-

cus to meet in Thompson to share information and to expose others to some of the unique issues faced in Manitoba’s north,” Fenske said. “I truly feel the members now have a better understanding

As a young man, Leonard’s passion for adventure and travel saw him traverse the entire United States bussing and hitchhiking his way through all ¿fty states. With a wealth of experience he embarked on numerous motorcycle expeditions in England and on the continent.

Leonard was a modest, caring individual, who loved all animals, and those less fortunate. Gifted with a keen sense of humor, Len was able to identify the funny side of any situation and quick to make everyone laugh. He enjoyed pushing himself physically and became an accomplished weight lifter and cyclist. Len had a lifelong passion for reading that persisted right to the end. He was predeceased by his father Leonard Hardy in 1969 and mother Phyllis in 2005.

Leonard is survived by his wife Sandra and sons Edward and John, daughter-in-laws Carrie and Kristy and animals Kira, Spikey and Tiger.

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of how our issues are their issues, too.”

Goertzen said the AMM represents all Manitoba municipalities and that all the members of the cities caucus share similarities.

“Collectively we can all benefit from face-to-face forums to share our specific concerns and today’s meeting was a perfect example of that,” he said.

“What we heard and saw in Thompson today was that we are not so different,” said Chrest. “What affects the north affects us all, and every Manitoba city – whether in the north, south, east or west – must stand together.”

Correction The article “Water utility ran a deficit in 2015,” which appeared on Page 2 of the Sept.

21 Thompson Citizen should have said that total water consumption in 2015 was 1.3 million cubic metres, not 1.3 million cubic litres. The Citizen apologizes for the error.

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Workplace Education Manitoba seeking northern business input

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Sept. 21 Thompson Chamber of Commerce meeting saw a presentation from Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM), providing an overview of WEM’s approach to workplace education and training, and setting the stage for gathering more information among local businesses. Representing WEM were northern operations manager Marlene Gogal, and northern training coordinator Marcela Vipond.

WEM is a nonprofit organization that works to ensure that Manitoba businesses have access to a trained and adaptable workforce by providing educational opportunities for both business owners and employees alike. WEM focuses on what they describe as “essential skills” as defined by Human Resource Skills Development Canada: reading text, document use, writing, working with others, thinking skills (such as problem solving), oral communications, digital technology and continuous learning and adaptation.

WEM operates with two employee streams: existing employees requiring upgraded essential skills, and potential employees.

WEM’s primary project in Northern Manitoba has been Vale’s Process Operator in Training (POInT) program, designed to attract a more stable, locally sourced workforce. Vale Manitoba Operations corporate affairs and development manager Ryan Land had nothing but praise for the success of the program, and WEM’s role in its creation. “We would not have been successful with our northern strategy without WEM at the table. We went from hiring 80 per cent of our people from outside of the north, believing that there was not a skilled workforce that could be trained in the north, to

breaking that myth, and hiring 100 oer cent of our process operators and labourers in the north.”

But Gogal noted that WEM provides its services to all Manitoba businesses, whether small mom-andpop operations to large corporate bodies like Vale.

Neither are WEM’s services geographically limited: while the organization’s regional office is in Thompson, consultants are willing to travel to remote communities by whatever means necessary, whether by highway, winter road, or airplane. As a matter of fact, Gogal’s agenda for providing the day’s presentation was to gain an understanding of Thompson’s business requirements in order to expand their northern operations.

The benefits of enhanced workplace training are clear: employers have the potential to see a marked increase in their workplace productivity levels, providing ample return on investment for hiring WEM’s services while improving both the employability of employees, as well as the confidence to apply those skills to other areas of life (As a non-profit, Gogal noted that WEM’s fees are set only to cover operational costs). Gogal noted that it was unwise to compare levels of essential skills among provinces as a measure of employability, noting that each industry requires a different spread of essential skills. Nonetheless, Gogal described the majority of Manitoba’s workforce as operating below the baseline required for continuing success and adaptation in a changing economy.

“In Manitoba, most of our workers are operating below that,” noted Gogal.

“That means that we have workers that are doing their jobs without the skills they need for maximum efficiency and productivity.”

Of course, members of

Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski Workplace Education Manitoba northern operations manager Marlene Gogal (right) speaks to the Thompson Chamber of Commerce, joined by northern training co-ordinator Marcela Vipond. the chamber were curious to know what the root causes of under-training in Northern Manitoba were; chamber president Oswald Sawh wondered whether holes in the education system might be partially responsible.

When it came to education, Gogal suspected a lack of focus surrounding the transferability of skills one learns in an academic setting. “Often times we find workers who learn a skill in a certain context, but have a hard time taking that and applying it in different ways.” Gogal also notes that technological and structural changes to the workplace can impact otherwise competent employees.

Regarding employer needs, City Centre Mall manager Keith MacDonald was quick to point out a profound lack of customer

service skills among the employees he and his partners have worked with over the last decade.

“It’s a key thing we’re losing; it’s becoming an art.”

MacDonald noted that one-on-one communication skills are lacking, as well as a proactive mentality towards resolving client concerns.

Retention was another key issue that Gogol wanted to gain an understanding of. MacDonald noted that Northern Manitoba’s perpetual staffing shortage means that employees have little incentive to remain at a single establishment for very long, while employers become docile in verifying employee references (if they can afford to reject staff at all).

“The employees may have their own agenda,” he notes. “They’re not there for the business,

Council approves daycare move to Westwood Mall

they’re there for the money, and they know they can get another job in a heartbeat. But if you were to check those references, you wouldn’t hire those individuals.”

As a result of the discussion, WEM plans to circulate brief surveys among chamber members in order to get a better grasp of northern business challenges and demands.

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Council unanimously approved a conditional use application Sept. 19 that will enable Thompson Children’s World Daycare to move from its current location in the USW Local 6166 Steel Centre on Elizabeth Drive to a vacant space in the Westwood Mall.

The new location, in the southwest corner of the building near Westwood Drive, is 5,000 square feet and includes an 25-by148-foot outdoor portion

that will be converted into a play area.

Council allowed a daycare as an accessory use in an area zoned commercial mixed use provided that the building owner moves the fire department connection to the front of the building, that the outdoor play area is grassed over and fenced in on three sides with a locking gate to provide an alternate exit in the event of a fire.

The day care operators will also have to provide a site plan for the outdoor play

area and comply with all provincial regulations that apply to daycare centres.

“The building manager of Westwood Mall has assured this department he has every intention of moving the fire department connection to the front of the building but is waiting for approval of the conditional use,” said a Sept. 12 memo to mayor and council from building inspector Margaret Somerleigh. “There are several things pending approval of the conditional use, an

architect has been retained to design the window area, in order to maximize the amount of light that enters the interior of the daycare, installation of sod for the play area and enclosing the play area with fencing.”

No comments on the proposal were received during the conditional use public hearing that preceded the regular council meeting.

“Child care is important and it’s nice to see that they are moving this to another area,” said Coun.

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Trusting politicians with public money To the Editor: As far as I’m concerned, any person in this day and age who would trust our federal government with public money would no doubt leave a fox to take care of the chickens.

Here are two classic examples of double-speak and deception, which unfortunately are longer the exception, but along with stealing (misappropriation) of public money, have become on accepted practice.

On the eve of a federal election, Stephen Harper’s strategists decided to prosecute Mike Duffy. Notice they didn’t touch Pamela Wallin or the Quebec senator; that wouldn’t be politically astute because they wanted the Quebec vote and the women’s vote, but, once the smoke cleared and a new government was in place, Mike Duffy walks away, senator job intact, pension intact. There are people in federal institutions serving serious time for stealing $1,500. Where’s the justice?

The second example is less obvious, but another glaring example of using public treasury funds without parliamentary approval. Wasn’t too many years back, in all the hype over Canada’s Arctic sovereignty, that the decision was made to build on Arctic patrol boat fleet.

The deals were struck, the contracts awarded and the ships were being built in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Saint John, New Brunswick.

But then, a decision to send Canadians to the Middle East would require the diversion of funds to supply, jets, pilots and bombs so we could kill people just like Britain and the United States. At a time when our Port of Churchill could use a coast guard/naval base to prop up its economy, isn’t it re-assuring to know that decisionmakers on the hill have decided there’s good money in war? Why spend money in Canada?

And what will Justin do to correct this situation?

Angus Campbell Thompson

Don’t stifle citizens To the Editor: Please allow me some space in your setting for I wish to ask a question with respect to a statement that Mayor Dennis Fenske made on Monday, Sept. 19 with respect to general inquiries – quote, ask questions only, no opinions.

I submit that if one is to go and speak during general inquiries that will mostly be because he or she is in disagreement on some issue, and one cannot ask a question without expressing oneself using his or her opinion.

Why does the head of city council Mayor Dennis Fenske want to control any person that speaks during general inquiries? One might think that he is trying to portray himself as a bully.

Godfrey J. Buhagiar Thompson

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Variables could throw off water rate calculations T

here was a sombre mood in Thompson’s council chambers during the public hearing on the city’s threeyear water and sewer rate application Sept. 20, with most councillors present wearing black and the detailed presentation by DFA Infrastructure International’s Derek Ali providing an air of suspense as everyone in attendance waited to find out the most important fact: how much Thompsonites are looking at paying for water through the next three years.

When the answer was finally revealed, many probably felt a sense of relief. With the average costs for a typical consumer expected to go up only about one per cent this year before increasing 15 per cent in 2018 and another 11 per cent on top of that in the final year, it probably wasn’t as bad as residents had braced themselves for.

That said, no one likes paying more of their hard-

earned dollars for anything and having the price of something that is literally essential for life go up means there will be less money for everything else, which is also getting more expensive.

The city has taken prudent steps in deciding upon what to include in their water and sewer rates, such as setting aside $278,000 in 2018 and 2019 for a water treatment plant equipment repair reserve. That said, it is also assuming that money to invest in infrastructure will continue to be provided by the federal and provincial governments as it has been for the past several years, with each of the three levels of government assuming one-third of the costs for approved projects.

Unfortunately, despite the city’s confidence that such a funding formula will continue, there is no guarantee that any particular project will be approved, as the upper levels of government

have to decide how to divvy up finite funds amongst a flood of applications that will likely add up to more than they have to give.

It’s also good to see that the city is taking the effect of the planned closure of Vale’s smelter and refinery by the end of 2018 into account by estimating that it will have 250 fewer water utility customers in 2019.

Whether this is an accurate number, however, is something that can’t be known for certain in advance.

Keep in mind, as well, that the city’s share of the cost of a new sewage treatment plant is not included in the water rate applications. If this is paid for through some sort of rate rider attached to water and sewer services, the rates put forth at the meeting won’t reflect the actual costs that residents will be paying. If it is financed via property taxes, the rationale behind the city beginning to charge for water back in 2011 – that it was

required in order to qualify for federal and provincial infrastructure funding towards the new sewage treatment plant and that it would enable water and sewer use to pay for itself as a separate entity – falls apart a bit.

Two more variables must be taken into account when it comes to water rates. One, which the city has factored into its calculation, is that as rates rise, consumption drops, which can lead to a deficit, as it did in 2015 when water use didn’t bring in enough revenue to cover the utility’s combined operating and capital expenses. The other, which cannot be predicted, is the Public Utilities Board’s decision on the proposed rates. It has approved rates lower than what the city asked for in the past, and if it does so again, the careful calculations that underpin the 2017 to 2019 proposed water rates will turn out to have been at least partially in vain.

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Cold and flu season is upon us

BY KYLIE MATECHUK As a natural health practitioner, my focus is on helping the body heal itself naturally whenever possible.

Here are some of my personal tips and tricks for battling the worst season of the year for getting sick!

Wash your hands Not with hand sanitizer, with real soap and water!

Think of all the door handles, Interac machines, phone receivers, reception counters, and chairs or benches you’ve touched.

You’d like to think they’re sanitized multiple times per day, but the truth is, they’re not! Or at least you’re not privy to know when or how often they’re cleaned. So like your mom always said, wash up when you get in the house or before you sit down to eat, etc.

Get your sleep!

I don’t know about you, but my kids are waist deep in afterschool activities, and I myself am running multiple programs on top of a regular work load. Sound familiar? Or maybe you’re working multiple shifts, or on shift work, or on call, or going to school with neverending homework or studying. Sooner or later, you’re going to burn out.

We are all human. We all have the same amount of time in a day as the next person. Let go of things

that don’t serve you or your family well, and make time for yourself to rest!

Get six to eight hours of sleep. Exercise and eating nutrient-dense food will help with falling asleep if you’re having trouble.

When you actually feel a cold or flu coming on, avoid dairy and refined sugar to keep inflammation down. Try these amazing super foods and remedies as well.

Garlic: It is an antifungal superfood. Eat it as much as you can! I even use it mixed with olive oil and dropped into the ear to help with ear infections.

Elderberries: I boil them in water and add honey to make a cough syrup and it works wonders!

Ginger: Ginger helps with a lot of upset stomachs and nausea. Sipping ginger tea helps soothe the throat, and helps with headache.

Turmeric: This golden root is anti-inflammatory and helps with pain relief.

The taste is bitter, but if you mix it into a tea with coconut milk and honey it’s easy to consume. Or you can purchase capsules.

Nettle leaf: I love using nettle leaf in tea because it really helps alleviate seasonal allergy symptoms and nausea. It’s safe for pregnant women too.

Apple cider vinegar: (With the mother in it. I

know that sounds weird but regular vinegar won’t work! Braggs is the absolute best brand and widely used for this purpose alone!)

Drinking a few tablespoons diluted with water first thing in the morning helps to alkalize the body and helps kill viruses and bacteria. Beware! It tastes like pickle juice :) Bone broth: Good ol’ chicken soup broth. It is very high in the antiinflammatory amino acids glycine and proline, and contains marrow to help fight infection. Super easy to make!

1 whole chicken (bone in is a must) 16 cups fresh water 2 onions chopped 4 whole carrots 4 whole celery sticks Tarragon and thyme bundled Salt and pepper Let the above come to a boil, and then add as many chopped veggies as you like, or keep it as is and strain to just have broth.

I always like to add a ton of veggies and make soup.

Simmer for four to five hours. There will be fat on the top – don’t get rid of this! You can use any meat with bones. Portion what you don’t eat that day and freeze in containers for later use.

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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

No person shall park, leave, or store a vehicle or trailer on the front yard of a residence.

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remedies! I have used them faithfully for years on myself, my children and my clients. I am not a doctor though and none of these remedies should ever replace medical advice.

Whenever possible though, try to remedy yourself and look for the root cause.

Here’s to a healthy fall season!

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Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 11:00 am local time, Friday, September 30, 2016 and will be opened in public at that time and date at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB. R8N 1S6.

Tender #12916 – Supply & Delivery of approx. 200 Tonne Sodium Chloride (NaCl) Course Highway Salt.

Tender forms and specifications may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB., phone 204-677-7974 between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The City shall have the right to disqualify the Contractor from tender process if they have failed to complete their obligations under any prior contract with the City of Thompson or has been involved in litigation with the City.

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

Adey Adeyemi, Purchasing Agent.

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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The stark truth of Enoch Powell

BY DANIEL MCSWEENEY

Solihull, England – When David Cameron stood in front of 10 Downing Street and announced his resignation as British prime minister, he joyfully hummed a little ditty as he turned his back to the press and walked towards the main foyer. It’s reported that his little tune was his way of letting folks inside know to open the door.

That’s probably true, but it is hard not to imagine his musical exit from “the presser” also captured the essence of his more relaxed mood – acknowledging that all the challenges of the months and years ahead from Brexit have been dropped in the lap of new PM Theresa May. He could now attend to overseeing his moving vans, find new digs for his family, and perhaps cook a little British beef on the backyard barbecue.

A beleaguered David Cameron has now left the mess behind him and is letting Captain Theresa steer the ship of state through some of the stormiest waters in the U.K. since the Second World War. And while I know little of David Cameron other than from his media persona, I suspect he will at least be there in some capacity on the bridge. He strikes me as that kind of man – knowing that while new leadership is required, he still has a role to play and will offer counsel to the new PM. And while he and PM Theresa May were on the “remain” side, they have declared Brexit means Brexit – and there is no turning back. It will be PM Theresa May’s job to get the best deal for Britain, managing and minimizing the pain of a fluctuating pound, the ups and down of business investment – and coping with surprises that will crop up in difficult negotiations with the EU. Some suggest PM May will not go for

a full frontal Brexit that it will be something less.

Whatever is achieved – it must be a deal that works for Britons.

When the referendum results were announced, I believe David Cameron was dumbfounded. He never expected such an outcome. One can ruminate endlessly why the leave campaign won.

Clearly though it showed a majority of Britons are not happy with the status quo. Much of that discontent revolves around the impact of mass immigration that needs to be controlled. It’s already a hugely crowded country and many fear “the system” of public services will be overwhelmed.

Others are simply fed up with the myriad of rules and regulations that come out of Brussels. Others long for a return to national greatness, rather than just a member of “a United States of Europe.”

David Cameron perhaps felt the bitter sting of the leave vote more than anyone. He committed to having the referendum, perhaps as a dangling carrot to leavers who would support his election. That might be true, and if so, it will cement his legacy as the PM who inadvertently took Britain out of Europe.

And only the fullness of time will tell if that will be a positive or negative legacy. In accepting defeat, he is reported to have said something that all politicians should recognize.

The words were not Cameron’s: rather they came from the late Enoch Powell, iconic British politician, scholar and poet.

In looking at the shelf life of politicians, Powell declared that, “all politicians’ lives end in failure.”

That’s a gem of wisdom I submit that all politicians everywhere should embrace. They should print out those words and hang them on their walls. No matter what you accomplish in office, there is an inevitable crash and burn

in the final chapter of their political playbooks. There might be the odd exception in the political realm, but they are scarce as avian scatology in a cuckoo clock.

We have certainly seen this truism in Canada as prime ministers and premiers come and go. The same applies to the United States and political jurisdictions around the world.

Consider U.S. President Barack Obama. When he was elected, the people who supported him believed this man could walk on water. There were tears of joy at the deliverance of a saviour who would change the world. But like all politicians, whether it is Stephen Harper, Jean Chretien, George Bush or whomever – they all go from heroes to bums. We all kid ourselves that new leaders freshly minted from an election are going to solve all our problems.

That’s nonsense of course, but most of us don’t like to believe it. At best, the new boss might tilt us in another direction, but he or she can never meet the expectations we place upon them. There is no place to go but down. How fast that happens is the unknown variable.

As I write, many Canadians are still swooning over our young Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

His “sunny ways” are still engaging many Canadians who believe he is the guy who will make Canada even greater than it has ever been. I assert he is doing a great job in projecting a positive image for our country abroad; perhaps that’s because we are looking through the lenses of living in another country. Many will suggest such image is all “fluff” and has little value, that it can turn on a dime, or perhaps an elbow. To his critics, though, I suggest if he wasn’t improving our image, they would be all over him. Aside from image though, the

By Daniel McSweeney jury is still out on Justin’s management of the country on weighty economic and social issues. I suggest eventually he too will be a bum, no matter what he does. (Justin: nothing personal, young man; it just goes with the territory.)

As PM Theresa May moves into 10 Downing Street, I hope she ponders the wisdom of Enoch Powell – that all political lives inevitably end in failure. And in accepting that maxim as a stark truth, she simply doesn’t give a tinker’s dam.* For what the U.K. needs is someone who doesn’t care if their personal political stock takes a plunge, that they do what needs to be done without fear of personal political consequences. In other words, that PM May recognizes that eventually her political career will end in failure.

The U.K. cannot afford a leader focused on doing those things that will get them re-elected. The new leader’s priority must be

to take decisive actions and boldly steer the country through a crisis. From everything I hear, it’s possible that Theresa May has the courage and experience to take the country “full speed ahead and damn the torpedoes.” She too though may crash and burn sooner than later in this highly flammable environment. And if she does, don’t rule out a challenge

by Boris Johnson who, like a knight on a white charger, will challenge her leadership if negotiations with the EU go pear-shaped.

I am buoyed by how the Conservative leadership issue was settled so quickly especially Angela Leadsom’s willingness to step aside allowing a new PM to take the helm now rather than later. David Cameron became “a lame duck” as soon as he announced his plans to step down. Having to wait until an October leadership race created a period of uncertainty that the U.K. does not need. It reflects well on Leadsom who has

the wisdom to place the interests of the country ahead of party politics.

It just might be a signal for Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn to take stock of his situation – and perhaps stand in front of the media and acknowledge the stark truth of Enoch Powell *A “tinker” is a bloke who mends metal utensils like pots and pans.

The “dam” was a small piece of dough or putty to hold molten solder in place during the repair job. After use, it was worthless and tossed out.

Dan McSweeney, a Halifax native, fi rst 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.

Fighting for working families in Parliament After a summer spent listening to Canadians, our NDP team is back in Ottawa this week. We’re ready to ensure the priorities of working families are heard — loud and clear in Parliament and across the country.

Here are just some of the issues our caucus will be tackling as parliament resumes.

We are working hard to defend public health care. Canadians know the importance of the universal, public health care system that New Democrats created over five decades ago. We will be fighting to defend it from privatization and cuts.

Protecting the environment: the Liberals have refused to take action on the

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Niki Ashton environment including setting ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. That’s why our team will be pushing for real action.

Democratic reform: we will hold the government to its promise of making 2015

the last election held under our unfair voting system. Town halls held by NDP MPs across the country confirmed that the time has come to adopt a system where every vote counts.

Promoting human rights and peace:

New Democrats will be fighting to make sure “Canada is back” is more than just an empty slogan. That starts with keeping our promises to Indigenous Canadians at home and stopping the sale of Canadian arms to human rights abusers abroad.

With a Conservative opposition and corporate lobbyists pushing the Liberals in the wrong direction, working families are counting on a strong, effective NDP to stand up for them in Ottawa. That’s exactly what we’ll be doing There is a lot of work to be done. We will be working hard to propose concrete solutions to improve the lives of Canadians as well as ensure the Liberal government is held to account.

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Norplex annual maintenance includes new lighting, diving boards

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Norplex Pool’s annual maintenance shutdown is currently in its third week, and if all goes according to plan, it is scheduled to reopen Oct. 3.

The pool has undergone its regular maintenance activities, including replenishing the pool’s water supply, cleaning and repainting pool and locker room facilities, along with general cleanup and reorganization of behind-the-scenes operations.

The pool’s overhead and underwater lighting systems have been upgraded to an LED lighting system, providing significant electrical savings, and a more neutral cast of light.

The pool’s new diving boards have already arrived at the facility and were awaiting installation last week; spokespeople for the Norplex Pool assure the diving boards will be installed and operational for the pool’s reopening.

Thompson Citizen photos by Kacper Antoszewski Above: The Norplex Pool’s annual maintenance shutdown is scheduled to continue until Oct. 2. Right: Beside the Norplex’s underwater viewing window, deep in the bowels of Norplex’s maintenance rooms.

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Thompson UPCOMING TELEHEALTH SEMINARS Telehealth Family Education For Those Experiencing Dementia

Tuesday, October 25 6:30 - 8 pm

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Transitioning to Long Term Care Presented by: Kate Geiger, Occupational Therapist practicing as a Community Mental Health Worker in the Mental Health Services for the Elderly Program of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

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Homeless point-in-time results to be discussed

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Thompson Community Advisory Board on Homelessness will be hosting a public consultation on the results of the homeless point-in-time count, conducted last Feb. 23-24. The consultation will be hosted at the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre on Sept.

30 at 10 a.m.

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both established and homeless residents of Thompson to hear a presentation disseminating the count’s findings, and to provide feedback on the findings and provide suggestions for moving forward.

Dr. Colin Bonnycastle, director of the University of Manitoba’s northern social work program and key researcher for the count, notes, “We want to open

it up to discussions with the community about what needs to happen from here, in terms of what needs to be done, or areas of research, or policy.”

Attendees will also be provided with a lunch after the presentation. Feedback will be taken back to Thompson’s Community Advisory Board on Homelessness for future policy makers.

Council approves reduced side yards attributed to mis-stake

BY IAN GRAHAM

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A variation to reduce the required side yard for a property on 55 Manasan Dr. was unanimously approved by council with conditions Sept. 19.

The variation allows the property, owned by Dayton Barenz, to have a reduced side yard of about 2.4 feet, rather than the customary six feet required in an single detached residential zoned area.

“At the start of construction the applicant staked out the location of his two buildings on 51 and 55 Manasan Dr.,” says an Aug. 31 memo to mayor

and council form building inspector Margaret Somerleigh. “City inspectors measured the locations of the stakes, in relation to property lines, and the location complied with the current zoning bylaw 18912012. The applicant insists that the stakes were moved after they were checked by the city.”

Because of the reduced space between the adjacent houses, the variation order included a caveat that prohibits construction of a side fence on the property and also requires that windows on that side of the house at 55 Manasan Dr. be removed or that fire retard-

ant/fire proof glazing be installed on the windows.

It also stipulates that exterior siding must be metal or another non-combustible material.

The development and review committee is also considering an amendment to a previously approved variation order for 51 Manasan Dr. which would prohibit the building of a fence between the reduced side yard of it and 55 Manasan Dr. “At the development and review meeting that I was at there was a lot of discussion about this,” said deputy mayor Kathy Valentino.

“I will be supporting it with those conditions attached.”

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Director of planning outlines parks inventory progress

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The first fall meeting of the Thompson Chamber of Commerce Sept. 7 featured a review of Thompson’s Master Parks Plan by the city’s director of planning and community development Matthew Boscariol.

From a planning perspective, the primary focus for Boscariol was the need to take appropriate inventory of the city’s potential public assets, which he has already been undertaking in conjunction with the city’s new director of recreation, parks, and culture, Andrew Hilbey.

“Applied to parks and open spaces, it helps to spend the right money for the right things at the right time,” Boscariol explained. “What I’m looking at is developing an inventory of that whole city asset: everything from trucks to sidewalks, making it easy to look at what to improve, and when to improve it. We have some parks that many of us would agree are in rough condition. How do we prioritize it?”

One project Boscariol noted was under consideration was referencing this inventory to an openly accessible map of the city, with the hopes that open data would benefit not only city operations, but also prospective developers and community organizations.

Boscariol did note that due to limited resources, it remains to be seen whether this information would be in demand by local developers and organizers. He did note, however, that he believed an increased focus on public consultation is a critical mandate of the Master Parks Plan.

The inventory would identify not only current public spaces in need of update or repair, but would also review other properties which would see better use if they were to be rezoned as public reserve land: one example which Boscariol puts forward is property adjacent to Char Bay, currently zoned for residential use but useless for construction, due to declining permafrost. Rather, the land is currently going through the rezoning process.

Boscariol notes that the property is “strategically positioned in an area that lacks park space, but that has predominantly younger families with young children in this area.”

In further developing what he described as a “central park network,” Boscariol also hinted at development next to the Brandon area along the banks of the Burntwood River.

“We do this well in Thompson, because Thompson is right in the middle of the boreal forest, and I would argue that the sustainable development of the boreal forest as a plan really integrates with this plan quite nicely.”

Boscariol concluded noting that much of this planning is new to Thompson’s relatively young administration, but is nonetheless critical for the

Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski City director of planning and community development Matthew Boscariol spoke about the Master Parks Plan at the Thompson Chamber of Commerce’s Sept. 7 meeting. city’s success in the future.

“Our curbs, our sidewalks, and our streets are crumbling, and it is no fault of anyone’s,” he said. “It’s a

rather young city we have, and we just need to invest wisely. We need to pinpoint what we need to do, for every asset owned by the city.”

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Please join Canadian Mental Health Association Thompson Inc/Thompson Homeless Shelter for our Annual General Meeting on October 5, 2016 - 9.00 am till 1.00 pm at the Meridian Hotel.

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First Curl Manitoba AGM in Thompson marks end of Sam Antila’s presidency

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson’s Sam Antila led his final meeting as the president of the Curl Manitoba board at his home curling club as the provincial organization held its annual general meeting at the Burntwood Curling Club for the first time Sept. 17.

“It has indeed been an honour to serve as your president for the past year and on the board of directors of Curl Manitoba for the past six years,” Antila told attendees in his president’s report. “I am so proud to have not only been on the board for the past six years but to have been the first president of the association ever from Northern Manitoba and the Burntwood Curling Club.”

Antila will be succeeded as Curl Manitoba board president by Matt Pilloud, who paid tribute to his predecessor for his modesty and the example he set.

“Sam has been a great mentor over the past year in preparing me for this role,” said Pilloud. “At the provincial level, Sam’s been very committed but going to the national level and seeing the amount of respect that he had there from people across this

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Outgoing Curl Manitoba board president Sam Antila, right, with his wife Pam and some of the certificates of appreciation he received Sept. 17 for his past year as president and six years as a member of the Curl Manitoba board. country for the leadership he was providing both in this province and nationally was very fun to watch and well deserved. Thank

you very much for all the time you’ve put in, Sam. I know the board wants to thank you and the whole organization wants to

thank you.”

Curling Canada board of governors member Resby Coutts said Antila excelled as chair of the Member

Associations Presidents Council, a role he received because it was Manitoba’s turn in the rotation.

“Those of you who

know Sam as we all do know that he wasn’t real excited by the prospect but you also know that when he was given the job that he would do the best job he could and he did a great job on our behalf,” said Coutts.

Thompson will have a representative on Curl Manitoba’s board going forward as Burntwood Curling Club president Grant Brown will fill one of the six vacancies on the board for the upcoming year.

“I was really fortunate to have a couple of mentors that I’ll mention over the past six years that kind of guided me through this last year as president,” said Antila.

“One of them’s Resby [Coutts] and the other’s Kim Warburton who were excellent mentors, who were always there if I needed help or assistance, guidance and I certainly appreciate all the input that they’ve had over the last number of years.”

He also thanked his wife Pam. “A real big thank you to Pam for supporting me for the last six years but particularly the last year,” said Antila. “She travelled with me to most of my meetings and was a real source of support.”

Boys’ soccer team perfect in season’s first tournament

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The boys’ soccer team from R.D. Parker Collegiate went undefeated in its first tournament of the season in Swan River Sept. 24.

Parth Patel had the tournament-winning goal in the 1-0 final against the host Swan Valley Tigers. The Trojans had opened the tournament with a 2-0 win over the same team, with goals by Seongyeon Wi and Kyle Tomchuk. They then advanced to the final with a 4-3 penalty kicks victory over the Hapnot Collegiate Institute Kopper Kings from Flin Flon. Tomchuk, Matthew Kaspick, Mufaro Nyabeze, Graydon Pang-

man and Jashan Sandhu were the penalty-kick scorers. Sandhu scored twice during the game and Cole McKerracher had the other regulation time goal for RDPC. The girls’ soccer team finished with the secondbest record in the tournament, recording a 1-0 victory over Swan Valley on a goal by Alyssa Campbell and knocking off the Birtle Falcons 2-0 with tallies by Hannah Murdy and Ashley Williams. Their only loss was a 2-0 shutout at the hands of the Hapnot Kopper Kweens.

The teams will be on the field again for the Zone 11 championships in The Pas this weekend.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy RDPC Athletics R.D. Parker Collegiate’s boys’ soccer team won all three of their games and the title at a tournament in Swan River Sept. 24.

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Junior volleyball teams win titles

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of RDPC Athletics R.D. Parker Collegiate’s junior varsity volleyball teams opened the season by winning the girls’ and boys’ championships at an invitational tournament in The Pas Sept. 23-24.

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

R.D. Parker Collegiate’s junior varsity volleyball teams had a successful start to the season at an invitational tournament

in The Pas Sept. 23-24, with both the girls’ and boys’ teams taking the championships.

The girls finished with a 25-17, 28-26 win over Creighton in the final after taking both sets from Creighton and splitting a

Wild win three of four at preseason tournament

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The midget AAA Norman Wild won three games and lost one in their first weekend of preseason action Sept. 23-25 in preparation for the upcoming Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League season.

The Wild were 1-0 winners over the Battleford d Sharks in their first games at the preseason tournament nt in Portage la Prairie Sept. 23. Carrigan Umpherville le had the only goal and Shayna Moore made 25 saves for the shutout.

The Wild were winners again on Friday, knocking off the Winnipeg Avros 3-2 in the evening, with goals from Emily Daniels, Taylor Kristjanson and Umpherville.

Their only loss of the weekend came Sept.

24, when they fell 2-1 to the Interlake Lightning with Daniels getting their only goal.

The Wild ended the tournament with another her shutout, beating the host Central Plains Capitals ls 2-0 2 0 on goals from Daniels and Rachel O’Toole.

The Wild will open the MFMHL season on the road Oct. 1-2 when they take on the Yellowhead Chiefs in Shoal Lake.

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match with Norway House to finish first in the round robin.

The boys dropped both sets to hosts Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute in the round robin, but rebounded to win both sets

against Oscar Lathlin Collegiate in their next match to end up second in the standings. The Trojans than defeated Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre from Norway House 25-23, 25-19 in the final.

Watch out for blacklegged ticks Tick-borne diseases, such as Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis and Lyme disease, can be contracted through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick.

Manitobans can reduce contact with blacklegged ticks by avoiding wooded or forested habitat, wearing long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, tucking in clothing, using an appropriate repellent (it should state ‘for use against ticks’ on the product label), looking for and removing ticks as soon as possible.

For more information about tick-borne diseases, including symptoms and prevention tips, visit our website at www. manitoba.ca/health/publichealth/cdc/tickborne

You can help You can help in the study of tick-borne diseases in Manitoba by collecting and submitting blacklegged ticks for surveillance purposes.

Blacklegged ticks are smaller than the more common wood tick. Unlike wood ticks, they do not have white markings on their bodies.

If you find a blacklegged tick, remove it slowly from skin or clothing using tweezers and steady pressure; avoid twisting. Cleanse area with soap and water or a disinfectant.

Place the tick in a small, crush-proof container (for example, a pill bottle) with a piece of slightly damp paper towel (to help keep the tick alive).

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Hand-deliver or mail the sample to the address below. If mailing, place the container in a sealed plastic bag then in a cardboard box labeled: RESEARCH SPECIMENS – FRAGILE – HANDLE WITH CARE Include your name, telephone number, email address and information about where, when and on whom (ex: a dog, a person) the tick was found. Deliver or mail to: Passive Blacklegged Tick Surveillance Program Cadham Provincial Laboratory P.O. Box 8450, 750 William Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3Y1

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Agreements regarding water treatment plant transfer approved in principle

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A resolution to approve in principle a transaction agreement and supplementary agreements concerning the transfer of the water treatment plant from Vale to the city passed in a 7-1 vote Sept. 19.

Coun. Judy Kolada was the only opposing vote while Mayor Dennis Fenske excused himself from the debate and voting due to a conflict of interest on account of his being employed by Vale.

“There’s a number of agreements that are currently being drafted based on the principles that have

been outlined in the resolution,” said city manager Gary Ceppetelli. “The intent of the agreements are to lay out those requirements and specifications that are required for the transfer based on those concepts that have been submitted to the Public Utilities Board (PUB).”

A Sept. 16 memo from the city manager to mayor and council regarding the agreements noted that they had previously approved a letter of understanding that the city and Vale would negotiate the transfer of the plant as well as a letter of intent to begin negotiating the transaction agreement

and a pre-application letter to the PUB outlining the fundamental concepts in the water treatment plant transaction agreement, which include transfer of ownership, cost-sharing and the establishment of a machinery and equipment replacement reserve fund.

Count. Penny Byer spoke in favour of the resolution.

“Thompson is possibly in a unique if not definitely a rare situation with the acquisition of this water treatment plant and I really would like to commend thew people on the committee, our people, our councillors and our administration as well as the Vale people

for the many iterations of letters, agreements, clauses and everything else,” Byer said. “It’s not been a simple thing by any stretch of the imagination and for all we know we’re breaking new ground and we very well could be the example that other people follow if it should ever happen to other municipalities. I’m going to be so bold as to say it could be a simple matter if Vale followed the letter [of the 1956 agreement] and just walked in and dropped the keys off. They could have done that. That would have been very simple. We would have been in deep trouble so I think both to Vale’s

credit and definitely to our people’s credit we are working out a very nice transition into acquiring the water treatment plant.”

Koala questioned why so many resolutions had been needed to move the process forward.

“We already have a letter of understanding so does that mean that when we approve in principle the transaction that we’ll no longer need any further approval, it’s a done deal? ” she asked. “And if not or if we do need further resolutions, why would we need three resolutions for this transaction? If this is final approval, I don’t think we’re

ready for it. If it isn’t final approval I don’t understand why we need three resolutions naming our intent.”

“The resolution that’s before council tonight is really approving in principle those agreements based on fundamental concepts that have been laid out in the letter that’s been sent to the Public Utilities Board in June and really giving formal confirmation from the city’s perspective prior to the informal public hearing [Sept. 20] and prior to the submission of our threeyear rate study to the Public Utilities Board. The final agreements will come back to council for resolution.”

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.

Watch for signs, buoys and booms marking the dangerous waterway zone and avoid the area at all times during construction. Be alert, don’t get hurt.

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409 • MISC. FOR SALE CAL & VIVIAN BONYAI will be at City Centre Mall from September 22-24 and again from September 29- Oct 1 selling honey and homemade jams and pickles. 37-3-nb

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Tenant cost shares water. For more info, contact: Carolyn Turpie, 31 Oak St., Ph: 204-677-3516. Friuli Suite Rentals/Bianchini Warehousing. Email: manager@ friulirentals.com. 28-tfn-nb OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft available. Cameron/Hoe building 83 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto. 204679-0490 or Neil Cameron 306-477-5668.

20-tfn-nb COMBO WAREHOUSE/GARAGE/OFFICE Spaces for rent 16 - Beren’s Rd., Bay 2, 1380 sq ft. Available Oct. 1/2016 Behind Eric’s Plumbing - garage space with washroom. Commercial sized overhead door in back with man door and 16 - 20 Beren’s Rd., Bay 3, 3840 sq. ft. Available Oct. 1/2016 Next door to Public Works/Water Survey Office space in front - garage/storage area in back with washroom. Commercial sized overhead door in back with man door. 2nd man door access at front to office part of space. Tenant pays own hydro. Water cost/yard maintenance shared among all tenants. For more info, contact: Carolyn Turpie, 31 Oak St., Ph: 204-677-3516 Friuli Suite Rentals/Bianchini Warehousing email: manager@ friulirentals.com. 28-tfn-nb 7 SELKIRK main floor office area 1990 sq ft, will sub-divide. Lower level from 100-1000 sq ft. variety of office areas.

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Interested and qualified applicants should forward resumes ASAP To: Human Resources Fax: 9204) 778-7836 Email: cdudley@smook.ca

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ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays also 7 pm 1st & 3rd Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Shantha Gandamalla and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Lawrence Stratton Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Sunday school 9:45 am, Coffee time at 10:40 am Church Service at 11:00 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON Congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays.

Phone 204-677-4495 LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

Responsibilities: ¾ Organize and track new and used equipment. ¾ Check and enter oil samples when received. Ship for analysis. ¾ Create and close work orders for equipment. ¾ Review daily maintenance check list and record information. ¾ Track warranty on repairs. ¾ maintain hard copy and electronic filing systems. ¾ Perform general clerical duties as required. ¾ Follow safe working procedures. ¾ Other duties as assigned.

LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sunday School 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 7 pm THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS everyone welcome sundays at 10 AM 83 Copper Rd For more information, church tours or home visits call the Missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org THE SALVATION ARMY Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658 Worship services every Sunday at 11 am APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 Goldeye Crescent Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service 3:00 pm Sunday School 7:00 pm Evening service Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study followed by prayer time.

Contact us at 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003 BURNTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 39 Beaver Crescent Thompson MB R8N 1C5 204-778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 a.m Sunday evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 p.m

Stittco Energy Limited In Thompson, Manitoba Requires 1 Full Time Truck Driver.

The Ideal Candidate Must Possess A Class 1 With Air Brakes Driver’s License. competitive wages and excellent benefit package offered.

Drop off resume to: 31 Gay Street Thompson Manitoba 204-677-2304

PART-TIME PERMANENT RECEPTIONIST/ASSISTANT

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Items for sale can be dropped off Friday, September 30 from 5 pm - 7 pm.

We are looking for a confident, friendly and reliable individual who has good communication skills. The successful applicant will fill a part-time permanent position as a receptionist/assistant. All training provided. Computer familiarity is an asset. To apply, drop off a resume with hand written cover letter to the Thompson Chiropractic Clinic, 118 Cree Road, Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0C1 Closing date October 1, 2016

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Careers

McKay

Is hiring a professional car detail person. is looking for a SEPTIC DRIVER

KEEWATIN HOUSING ASSOCIATION FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT Keewatin Housing Association is currently seeking to secure a full time Maintenance Assistant/Facilities Technician to provide repairs & maintenance.

Full time position, wage based on experience. $13.00 To $15.00 hr.

• Class 3 driver’s licence with air required • Benefits available • Wages $20 - $27 per hour depending upon experience

Valid Driver’s Licence Required.

40 Hour week, will train

Please send resume to settarc@mymts.net

The Maintenance Assistant/Facilities Technician will be responsible for overseeing and performing a wide range of repairs and/or upgrades needed to 67 housing units throughout Thompson. The Maintenance assistant’s primary role includes but is not restricted to fixing and replacement of all necessary home repairs ie. Interior & exterior work on doors, windows, bathrooms, kitchen & bathroom vanities, drywall, painting, installation of carpet, linoleum, etc A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor also a criminal record & Child Abuse check should be submitted to: Mildred Osborne, Property Manager Or Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax No.: 204-677-0256 Email: mosborne@ktc.ca; lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 30, 2016. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Mildred Osborne at 677-2341.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA REGIONAL FOSTER CARE WORKER – SHAMATTAWA UNIT LOCATION: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE, THOMPSON, MB

Position: Regional Foster Care Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Under the direction of the Supervisor the Regional Foster Care Worker will perform a full range of foster care activities for Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba; this includes recruitment, home assessments, orientation, training, foster home licensing, places of safety and support services to foster homes and foster parents. The Foster Care Worker provides temporary and long term placements for children as directed by the Child and Family Services Act and the Program Standards Manual. The Regional Foster Care Worker will also ensure that services are being delivered in accordance with the policies, procedures and specific directives of Awasis Agency.

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121 Nelson Road Thompson, MB, R8N 0B7

Macdonald Youth Services requires both casual (YCP) Youth Care Practitioners (Community Based Healing Homes) and (RSW) Respite Support Workers (Northern Alternative Parent Home Program) in Thompson, MB. These positions work with high-need adolescents.

Essential Requirements: Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification; possess a current (within 3 Months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search); possess a current (within 3 Months) or willingness to obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check; A valid driver’s license is preferred; ability to provide care in own home is preferred (Applies to RSW position only).

Duties and Responsibilities of the YCP/RSW include, but are not limited to: Helps to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for youth; provides care and assists youth in their daily routines; supports youth in meeting their placement goals; acts as a healthy role model and ensures that the needs of the youth are the primary focus; participates with youth in activities and interests; provides accurate daily documentation.

Apply online at www.mys.ca; fax resumes to 204-7787778; or in person at 102-83 Churchill Drive, Thompson MB R8N 0L6. Visit our website at www.mys.ca for more information on this, and other employment and volunteer opportunities.

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BSW Degree preferred with experience in child welfare or combination of education and experience in a related field Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting Enrolled or interest in the BSW program is ideal Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values Ability to speak the Cree language would be considered an asset

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable Must be willing to travel Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date:

Interested applicants can submit their resumes via e-mail or in person at the Giant Tiger store located at: 436 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0C6; Attention Store Manager OR Email: store401@gianttiger.com Only those applicants we wish to pursue will be contacted and all other resumes are kept on file. When you find an opportunity that fits your interest, please specify which position you are applying to.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. This offer is complimented by an equal opportunity work environment.

The School District of Mystery Lake invites applications for

a Term Benefits Clerk /District Clerical Substitute Position at the School Board Office Posting # CL091616001049

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The main focus of the position will be managing the benefits program, serving as primary backup to payroll, and providing clerical support within the district.

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The ideal candidate will have at least two years of formal education in general accounting and attained the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation from the Canadian Payroll Association. Applicants with a combination of work experience and partial qualifications will be considered.

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A high level of proficiency in working with Microsoft Office and a minimum typing speed of 45 W.P.M. are required. Working knowledge of CIMS software program is an asset.

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The successful candidate must have a strong sense of organization; the ability to work independently and with demanding deadlines.

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This position requires strong written and oral communication skills; as well as the ability to work within a team environment.

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The position will consist of a variety of functions relating to accounting and payroll including, but not limited to, reconciling of accounts, data entry, payroll backup, filing and other duties as assigned. The position will also include working with the staff, students and general public within the district.

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Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.

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Satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are required.

Working Conditions: • • • •

Giant Tiger West - General Application JOB LOCATION: Thompson, Manitoba CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Are you looking for professional growth in a career that puts your skills and talents to work? If you answered yes, then you’ve come to the right place.

Giant Tiger is recruiting passionate individuals who want to make a difference in their career and community.

ALL POSITIONS: Full time Supervisors, Full time & Part time sales associates and cashiers, Full time receiver, Full time supervisor - frontend checkout.

TENANT COUNSELOR PART TIME POSITION JOB VACANCY

Job Qualifications/Duties:

Qualifications: •

See Rick Leger

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

A cover letter indicating the position applying for and updated resume can be sent to: Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100 – 701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

QUALIFICATIONS: • • • • • • • • • •

Must have Grade 12 Experience in Counselling experience in accounting Sage Accpac Should have good knowledge of the Urban Native Housing Program.

Must have an understanding of the mechanical functions of a house.

Should have strong public relations skills.

Should have good communication and organizational skills.

Should be aware of native culture, lifestyles and spiritual beliefs.

Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be an asset.

Must have own vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

Please visit our website at www.mysterynet.mb.ca to review the job descriptions and complete your online application through “Job Connect” and/or submit your resume to:

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

Tami Bodnaryk, District Accountant, 408 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 0C5 Email: tbodnaryk@mysterynet.mb.ca

Mildred Osborne, Property Manager Or Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax No.: 204-677-0256 Email: mosborne@ktc.ca; lbeardy@ktc.ca

This posting closes at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2016.

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

Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees.

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Under the general direction of the Keewatin Housing Association Property Manager, the primary role of the tenant counselor includes, but is not restricted to organizing the ongoing activities to ensure a good working relationship between tenant and sponsor in aiding and assisting housing needs and promoting and enhancing the tenants= social and economic status. Additional Administrative & Accounting duties such as collecting rent, financial data entry (AR & AP), monthly updates on tenants’ rent balances and office filing etc, and other duties as required.

Success for All

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2016. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or for a full job description, contact Mildred Osborne, Property Manager 677-2341.

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BONUS TAG EVENT

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON

JUNIPER CENTRE AGM: Thursday , Sept 29 @ 7pm at 108 Nelson Road. All are welcome! For more info please email Rachel: ceo@junipercentre.org

PINE CONES & CATTAILS: Annual arts & crafts sale featuring local Setting Lake artisans. Saturday, October 15, 10 am - 3 pm at Sasagiu Rapids Lodge.

FREE CURLING FOR SENIORS: Wednesdays and 1 - 3 pm. Starts October 19. Contact Wally at 204-778-7270.

COFFEE HOUSE SERIES: Local musicians and a variety of styles. Snacks, coffee, friends & fun. St. Andrew’s Church, 249 Thompson Drive (across from RDPC). Everyone welcome. Donations collected at the door.

Contact Lynn 670-1597 or Penny 679-0496 for info or to perform. Join us the 4th Saturday of every month.

ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING are important first steps when making career or educational decisions. The YWCA Assessment Centre can help you begin. We offer an assortment of high quality assessments for adults interested in upgrading, making career choices or preparing for the GED exam. The YWCA Assessment Centre offers a full range of Career Development Services FREE of charge. For more information or to make an appointment call 204-778-1208.

ARE YOU PREGNANT? STRUGGLING WITH USE OF EITHER ALCOHOL OR DRUGS? InSight Mentoring can help. This is a free service available to women that are pregnant or may have given birth in the past year. InSight Mentoring can help you identify your goals and help you achieve them. Please call 204-677-5372 or 204-778-1521 between 8:30-4:30 pm for more information.

IF YOUR LOVED ONE or friend has a problem with alcohol, and you need help, join the Alanon group meeting at 1079 Cree Rd at the Nickel Group trailer, across from Co-op Gas, Wed at 8 pm. Call Wendy at 204778-7841 for information.

DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY? Are you looking for employment or work experience and have a disability? The Thompson Supported Employment Program (TSEP) provides a comprehensive variety of quality employment services to persons with disabilities as well as acting as a resource to local progressive employers. For more information or to book an appointment: contact Thompson Supported Employment Program at 204-677-8322.