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Deerwood students rock out with Air Force band TAKING BACK THE NIGHT NEWS - PAGE 2

SUNDAY SCHOOL REUNION OUT & ABOUT - PAGE 5

Thompson Citizen photo by Devan C. Tasa Sgt. David Grenon sings along with the Royal Canadian Air Force Band’s Jet Stream ensemble at a performance at Deerwood School Sept. 22.

MAYOR REFLECTS ON FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE NEWS - PAGE 6

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BY DEVAN C. TASA Students and teachers alike danced while the Royal Canadian Air Force Band’s Jet Stream ensemble played at Deerwood School.

“We’re here to provide musical entertainment and promote the Royal Canadian Air Force,” said Sgt. David Grenon, the band’s lead male singer. “We’ve catered this concert specifically to the kids, so we’ve had a little bit of Disney songs and some popular songs.”

Songs played at the Sept. 22 event included Let It Go, Uptown Funk, All About That Bass and Life Is A Highway.

“It really is something that we care about, just being able to go into the community and promote our Canadian Armed Forces,”

Grenon said. “When we see that people are really enjoying the product, that’s the goal so we’re really happy.”

The ensemble has toured around the country and the world, playing as far east as Korea, as far north as Iqaluit and as far south as Las Vegas. It does performances for the general public, but the current tour is focused on schools.

Todd Harwood, Deerwood’s viceprincipal, said the school was lucky to be chosen for a performance.

“My understanding is they contacted Peter Frigo, who’s our music teacher here, and asked if we would like a performance and we obviously said yes,” he said, adding that Frigo did a lot of the legwork to make it possible.

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Harwood said the performance was unbelievably good.

“I was expecting – rightly or wrongly – a more traditional band and so the fact that they had more hip, trendy pop songs that they were doing, I thought that connected with the kids,” he said.

Grenon said the band made that shift about seven years ago.

“They’ve had musicians in the Canadian Armed Forces for a long, long time but they decided in 2008 to go a little bit more pop, contemporary and rock, so they started to hire guitar players and vocalists,“ Grenon said.

It was at that time that Grenon, who was then a reservist, applied for one of the new singer positions.

He was hired and posted with the

band to Winnipeg.

When Grenon is onstage performing, he said he just stays in the moment.

“I’m thinking about the tunes and just having fun. I’m trying to let go of all the problems that happens in life, just enjoy myself and enjoy performing,” he said, adding that he also looks for a positive reaction from not only the children, but their teachers as well.

Harwood said he had a lot of fun at the performance.

“We got to show up to work today and have a ton of fun with the band in our school,” he said, “and hopefully the kids made a connection between music and fun – and I think that happened, from what I saw.”

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OBITUARIES

Marching to take back the night

JOAN NICHOLSON (METCALFE) On Thursday, September 17, 2015, Margaret Joan Nicholson (Metcalfe) slipped peacefully from this world to be reunited with her husband Ed. Born November 26, 1931 in Hamilton, ON, Joan dedicated most of her life to raising her family. She was one of the original pioneers (three children in tow) who helped settle the remote northern mining community of Thompson, Manitoba in 1959. Some 30 years later, upon Ed’s retirement, Joan took another leap of faith and moved ‘south’ to North Augusta, Ontario, where she was indoctrinated into the ways of rural gardening! For the next 25 years, along with her devotion to her family, husband, Catholic faith, and-- harvesting produce-Joan and Ed found time to square dance their way across rural Ontario, building many lasting friendships. Her enduring pioneer spirit brought her to Kamloops where she spent the last 4 years of her life closer to her family. Dearly loved mother of Teresa Knight (James) of Cranbrook, BC; Joe Nicholson (Bobbi) of Kamloops,BC; Lorraine Fair (Barry) of Winnipeg, MB; Dian MacKinnon (Drew) of Sooke, BC, Bernadette Nicholson (Duncan) of Thompson, MB. Cherished mother-in-law of Genelle Nicholson of Regina and Lorraine Nicholson of Fort Qu’Appelle, SK. Revered sister of Gerry (Roy) Smith of Ancaster, ON; Dian (Calum)MacNeil of Selkirk, ON; and Ruth Carr of Winnipeg, MB. and sister-in-law of Paula McAvoy, Irene Nicholson, Beryl Nicholson, and Terry Sadler. Adored auntie to her much loved nieces and nephews.

Devoted Nanny to 24 grandchildren: Graham (Candace)Fair, Sean, Allison (Cory) Aubin & Matthew Fair; Rebecca (Ken) Clara, Cory, Calum, Johanna & Lenny Knight; Brett, Derek, Jordan & Lindsay Nicholson, Bentley, Maggie & Peter MacKinnon; Jeremy (Jenn) Morden, Diana & Danny (Aimee)Nicholson; Riley, Hunter & Sawyer Nicholson; and Tyler (CJ) Bassett & James MacLean.

And 9 great-grandchildren: Lucas, Harrison & Phoenix Nicholson; Cooper Morden; Kadence & Wraiden Clara; Haedyn Fair; and Cassidy & Scottie Bassett.

Joan is predeceased by her husband Ed, sons Craig and Chris, brothers Jack and Jimmy, sister-in-law Mary Sadler, brothers-inlaw Peter Nicholson, Martin Nicholson, and Micko Carr.

Joan was a truly amazing woman, a remarkable mother and great teacher of life. She could always be counted on to speak her mind, and her little snippets of wisdom will always remain with us.

Through her many physical setbacks, she never lost her sense of humour or her thoughtfulness for others. The primary focus of her prayers, right up until the day she died, was for each one of us. We can take comfort knowing that she’s still got us covered, and that heaven is surely richer ringing with her laughter!

Thompson Citizen photo by Devan C. Tasa Thompson citizens gathered at Robin’s Donuts Sept. 24 for Take Back the Night, held to take action against domestic and sexual violence in the community.

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We will miss her terribly but know in our hearts that she is safely home with our Heavenly Father and free of all pain and suffering. We know she will be overjoyed to be reunited with the love of her life, our Dad, Clifford “Bounce” Weir and her loving daughter, Margaret Spates nee Weir. Along with her deep spirituality and faith, her family was her greatest love. She will be forever loved and missed by her surviving daughters Roberta (Jack) Carthy, Sandra (George) DeBeer, Susan (Andy) Lee, son Mike (Nadine) Weir, Margaret’s husband Darryill and all who knew her including long-time close friends Ken and Stella Thiessen. Her many grandchildren and great grandchildren will miss her gentle smile and oatmeal cookies. She loved the time spent in her gardens and was an award winning African Violet aficionado. She was very active in the Catholic Church and greatly enjoyed her time as a religious education teacher in Thompson, MB and her work with the C.W.L. Her parish priests always welcomed the invite to dinner for her chicken pot pies and lemon tarts. The family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful and loving care in her final years provided by the angels at both Carewest Sarcee and Bethany Care Centre Airdrie. She loved them all as much as they loved her. While she never wanted to return “there” she truly believed that “there” was home. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Alzheimer Society Calgary at http://www. alzheimercalgary.ca The Book of Wisdom 3.1 The souls of the just are in the hand of God and no torment shall touch them.

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Vehicles honked in support as a group of Thompson citizens marched down the city’s main streets, calling to an end to domestic and sexual violence.

Take Back the Night, organized by the Thompson Crisis Centre, was about bringing the community together to take a stand.

“It is time for us to see that violence, name that violence and see what we can do to stop that violence,” said Kim Hicks, the executive director of the centre, at the Sept. 24 event. “Together we can take back the night.”

Mary, a community outreach worker with the centre whose surname can’t be revealed due to safety concerns, said she was pleased with the event’s turnout of approximately 160 people.

“We need to stick together, work together, help each other so that we can have a safer place to live in,” she said.

Take Back the Night events happen across the world.

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“The message is same throughout: many women are still not safe in their own communities,” Mary, the main organizer of the event, said.

Harlie Pruder, the chair of the centre’s board of directors, said violence can take many forms and that people must we must never stop questioning their attitudes towards it “I believe education, empathy and unity are some of the greatest tools we have in solving the issues we face in our community,” she said. “I challenge everyone here tonight to reflect on what you can do for others – and for yourselves.”

Oswald Sawh, Men Are Part of the Solution’s (MAPS) president, was there to tell the attendees about his childhood experience with domestic violence and how that drove him to get involved with his organization.

“When MAPS started up the intent was we wanted to bring more men into the discussion about violence because it’s not just a female issue, it’s not just a children’s issue, it’s an issue that affects all of us,” he said.

He highlighted the need for men everywhere, especially community leaders, to speak out against – and find solutions for – domestic violence.

“I have a four-year-old son now and as he grows up, I’m going to talk to him a lot about the need for respect for women, respect for kids of his own age.,” he said.

“That’s what it should be all about.”

Mary said she was thankful Sawh talked about his experiences.

“I’m glad that we heard a story from Oswald,” she said. “He brought it closer to home by sharing his life story.”

This event was something that Mary felt was worth the effort to organize.

“I feel that it’s very, very important and somebody has to step up to the plate,” she said.

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News

Transitional housing a success for MAPS

BY DEVAN C. TASA An organization aiming to empower men to choose healthy alternatives to domestic violence in their relationships celebrated a successful year.

Men Are Part of the Solution (MAPS) held their annual general meeting at the Waywatay Inn Sept. 23.

“For the 2014-15 year, I think the highlight would be the fact that this was our first full year of the transitional housing service, the Phoenix House,” said Oswald Sawh, MAPS’ president.

The house opened in September 2013. A full year for the organization goes from April 1 to March 31. Since the house opened, it has provided services to 24 men. Seven have since moved to better things and six are still clients “Out of the 24, we have 13 – more than half – have either been helped by our service or have moved on to stable housing and stable employment,” Sawh said, adding that he likes to think their families have also benefited.

Eleven have been evicted because they broke the strict rules that requires them to stay sober; one has since come back to try again.

MAPS also has a partnership with the City of Thompson and Manitoba

Hydro to provide the men with seasonal debris cleanup work.

The biggest challenge the transition home has is having the clients take ownership of their recovery.

While MAPS is there to help the clients out, they can’t be successful unless the client makes the effort to make a personal change.

“I’d like to see more acceptance that for me to proceed, I need to work at it just as much as I expect people to support me,” Sawh said.

Counselling, MAPS’ core service, hasn’t changed too much over the last year.

There were 30 men that received counselling last year; as of Sept. 22, there are 40 men on the waiting list, something the organization feels is unacceptable.

MAPS provides what’s called Stage 1 counselling, which is where a group of men receive information over 12 sessions.

“I can’t stress enough that for guys that grew up in an abusive home, having these 12 sessions is good information but what they need is an ongoing support system,” Sawh said.

What’s needed is Stage 2 counselling, where men follow up with a counsellor and have a monthly group session where they can talk to others in a similar situation.

The ice isn’t the only item frozen at the arena for the Norman Northstars.

Thompson council voted to freeze the AAA midget hockey team’s rates at 2015 levels for three hockey seasons at its Sept. 21 meeting. The team had wanted to have the freeze last four years, but the recreation and community services committee felt uncomfortable with tying the hands of the next council.

Coun. Dennis Foley, who’s on the committee, backed the freeze.

“With the Norman Northstars being the highest level of hockey in this region, we fully support it,” he said.

“Personally, I’m surprised we haven’t come to some agreement like this in the past.”

Coun. Blake Ellis echoed those sentiments.

“The Norman Northstars are our regional team and they bring a great deal to Thompson,” he said. “I know that in terms of their travel costs and everything like that is much greater for them being in the North and everything.”

He added it would help

the team plan its future if they knew what their rates would be over the next few years.

Coun. Penny Byer also supported the freeze, but she had one concern.

“I do have reservations about freezing fees for game day events because the Northstars do have the opportunity and ability to generate revenue at those events,” she said.

NEW COMMITTEES Council is looking at establishing two new committees: a communications standing committee and an aboriginal advisory committee.

That’s one of the changes council is looking at making to its organization and procedural bylaw.

The communications committee would annually review the city’s outreach efforts and develop policies to assist the communications manager.

Byer said she was glad to see the committee.

“I think many of the things I hear as a theme when people talk to me, it’s that they don’t feel that we’re communicating and I’m really glad to see

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Oswald Sawh To do that, Sawh hopes to bring back Men’s Forums, where men are invited to listen to guest speakers and talk about it after among themselves. It was something MAPS did in the mid-2000s, but they stopped after they felt they were opening old wounds without being able to follow up with services to help the attendees deal with it afterwards, as the organization had no staff back then.

Sawh said the it’s important for adults that use violence in their relationships to get help for the sake of their children’s future.

“Because if we don’t, they’re going to grow up to be victimizers or victims and the cycle will continue,” he said. “What we’re trying to do is to help them so they can help their families.”

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The new bylaw would also allow council to create an aboriginal advisory committee, something that Ellis was pleased to see. He reminded council it had no members that were of aboriginal descent.

“I think the community of Thompson, with 50 per cent of our community being aboriginal, this will serve us very well in getting people engaged and getting feedback from our entire community,” he said.

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Letter to the Editor

In my own words: brakes of anger

Dear Editor:

By multiplying our difficulties in many situations our anger was always in the driver’s seat. When we look back we remember times when we made our problems worse because we stepped on the gas and lost all abilities to use our brakes. In growing up we learned and tried to manage our feelings but we possibly thought we used them well. Sometimes we recall our anger, how it felt and how much we loved it at that moment. Later in life we faced damage we had caused. Today we must be willing to change our behaviours which may be a hard task for some of us. When our “brakes of anger” are accepted, the power energy, the results and the warm love we have within can take charge rather than stepping on the gas for results.

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Local Viewpoint

Seven things it took me five years to learn

BY BRUCE KRENTZ Five years ago a crazy mash-up of my work and real life plunged me in to a situation where I went from a part time cyclist to a pretty full time bicycle commuter and a bit of an advocate for active transportation.

Cycling year-round, a bit of Internet time and a few cold ones with other active transportation “sympathizers” has left me with a few things I think I know.

1. Cycling on the road is like wearing my wife’s underwear I could wear my wife’s underwear but it wouldn’t really fit very well and after a short while I would probably stop. I think that is what cycling on the road, especially busy roads is like … you can do it but usually it just isn’t a good fit. Cycling on a dedicated bike path fits like your own underwear. You can do it every day feeling comfortable

and looking your friends straight in the eye.

I do ride on the road most of the time because we are just getting started with our multi-use paths, but that doesn’t mean I love it. Over time I have gone from telling myself to “be a confident rider,” “ride a meter from the curb,” “same road, same rules” on some of our busiest streets to using our multi-use paths and finding routes on calmer streets. It turns out less stress is better for everyone … who knew?

2. It’s not really about your hair… it’s about society Everyone’s go-to line is “I’d like to cycle to work, but I can’t because my hair will be a mess.”

I think what they are saying is “I’m not sure what my friends would think” (social norms are powerful no matter how old we are) or “I use a car, that’s what everyone does.” (I’m not a con-

spiracy theory guy but we have all been tricked in to drinking the KoolAid on car culture.)

Hair is easy to pick on because it can’t talk back. If it’s really the hair, then don’t wear a helmet (I’m fine with it if you are using calm routes and over 18 years old), go at an unhurried pace so you don’t sweat, fix it when you get there or cut it all off because it was thinning and it had to go (oh, wait … that last one is just for me) 3. People give you the finger a lot less in Thompson I think people give you the finger a lot less in a small town. If you are respectful of the others on the road and you commit to being out there in less than perfect weather, people seem to respect it. The number of friendly horn honks or full hand waves versus middle finger waves is about 100 to one for me.

Maybe it’s an anomaly

or I’m just proud of my town but it’s the truth.

I believe, even if they don’t do it, people like to see cycling and walking.

They want to live in a community that is active and engaged.

4. “It’s not about the bike” – Anders Swanson Yes … you can commute on that bike, whatever it is. Splash some oil on the chain, and air in the tires and start with the bike that’s in the shed. Try it for a while and likely it will be more than fine and if not you will have had time figure out what other style you might prefer. It isn’t about the bike, it’s about the riding.

5. You have the clothes You live in Canada so you already go outside in all sorts of weather.

Don’t give all the money you made at your garage sale to Mountain Equipment Co-Op, try what you have first. Maybe

over time you will find there is a coat or rain pants or underwear that would be useful … then go to MEC but start with the clothes you wear every day.

6. It’s easier if you test the water with both feet If you have an easy option not to cycle to work or to your leisure time activities it is just too tempting to bail, especially at the start. Don’t test these waters with just your big toe, bend your knees and launch yourself with a two-foot jump. I think you will find the it doesn’t rain as often as the weatherman predicts, it isn’t really that cold once you get going and that crazy wind is a bit annoying on the way to work, but man, do you sail on the way home! Make it a habit, not an option.

7. It’s not slippery In Thompson it gets cold and stays cold … but surprisingly, that’s

a good thing! The slipperiest time in your car, on your feet and on two wheels is right around zero degrees Celsius.

Once it is colder, hard pack snow is like riding on the road. We have lots of months that are cold and stay cold … Toronto, eat your heart out.

Before you go to reason number two not to cycle in winter, please refer to reason number five.

Because you are active you need less than you think.

I challenge you to get out and ride! Use your bike to get to work, to visit friends or when you are going out to do your thing. Ride whatever bike you have, in your normal clothes, on bike paths or calm streets.

Jump in with both feet and do it for a couple months, you won’t regret it, might not get the finger and you may even keep riding when “it’s not as slippery as you think.”

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Out&About

Visit to Pool’s Island a link to father’s past T

his past week I had the pleasure of attending the 150th celebration of Pool’s Island St. James Anglican Church. The old homestead of Pool’s Island, where my father and his two twin sisters and four brothers were raised, still stands. Though it’s painted a different colour, it still holds many memories of his family. My grandparents faced many hardships in those days including losing a young boy to the sea and a baby girl not able to eat starving to death. In today’s world it’s amazing how quickly a feeding tube would be inserted to save the baby.

My grandfather worked hard on and off the sea sailing his passenger boat in often rough seas while my grandmother equally worked hard baking bread, cooking, cleaning, mending and taking care of children.

The children also had their chores like fetching water and such and as my dad grew to a teenager he sailed the seas with his father as first mate while cooking up some pretty good meals. He still has his cup and bowl from the Uptop which is very special to him. Dad has many stories to tell of those days on Pool’s Island and I hope someday he will write a book.

This past week new memories were made when my parents, my husband and I visited dad’s old stomping grounds. He was like a kid in a candy store filled with excitement walking over the rocks he played on as a child, picking berries and meeting up with family and friends he hasn’t seen in many years.

The church reunion started out with a walking parade and a Sunday school picnic like no other. My uncle Ran, well known for his talent

Donna Wilson on the accordion, had the second oldest woman on Pool’s Island – Jessie Kelloway, who’s 92 – stompin’ to a good old Newfie jig in the park. We then had a delicious meal at the banquet in the evening, followed not by the traditional kitchen party I’ve been used to, but a shed party up at Mildred’s house with more music, lots of singing, toe-tapping, dancing and mostly laughing. I wish I was good at remembering jokes because I heard some doozies that night. And they say wherever you go you meet people from Thompson which was no exception in Pool’s Island and Badgers Quay where I was stopped by somebody who said they’d been in my diner in Thompson and used to stop and stare at the picture of the Uptop on the wall. It really is a small world because he told me he’s an uncle to Jennifer Dyke who lives here in Thompson and is a good friend of mine. Don’t let my maiden name of Dyke fool you in thinking we are related because Jen married Ralph Dyke who says we aren’t related; however Jen’s father’s sister, Edie, is married to my late uncle’s brother Jim and I’ve always called Jen’s aunts my aunt Edie and her sister Kathy (always known to us as

Kay) married Ron Krane who worked many years at CHTM radio before his passing where I also hung my hat for years. Jen and I always say we must be related somehow. I met many people on the island that told me we are cousins. Whether we’re all related or not, I have now friended some on Facebook and hope to keep in touch.

We also stopped to see good friends of ours that were long time residents of Thompson who opened their doors to our family when we moved to Thompson in the early ’70s. We tried to figure out where we all slept back then because there were so many of us in one little house on Brandon Crescent but none of us could remember feeling anything but happiness. It was great to see old friends like Bernice and Drew loving life with the sea in their backyard.

The church held a beautiful service to celebrate their 150 years and it was interesting to know that my grandfather had helped with the electricity.

Back then communities would come together and build churches and schools and do what they could to help a neighbour. I watched my dad’s Sunday school teacher, more than 60 years later, look into the face of my father with pride and show him a photo of the two of them in the 1950s.

We walked outside the church where she playfully stomped out a balloon and we then took another photo of the two of them standing in the same spot outside the church. Precious moments with precious family and friends making new memories while recalling old ones was time well spent on the island that I will always call home.

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BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

It’s been nearly one year since Dennis Fenske was elected mayor of Thompson, winning 2,050 votes, while his opponent Luke Robinson brought in 968 during the Oct. 22, 2014 election.

Fenske says this year has been a big learning curve.

“I think this year has been an interesting year as this is the first term where we’ve had such a dramatic change over in councillors, from experience to first year councillors. We are 11 months into the term and I think everyone understands his or her roles. We had some bumps in the road in regards to that, so for me, my first year has been a coaching role, as I’ve had a previous term as a councillor and 19 years as an employee.”

This past year Thompson residents saw the start of the community safety officers, which Fenske believes is one of the top highlights of the year. “The issues

Watch out for deer ticks Lyme disease is caused by a bacterial infection that people can get from the bite of an infected blacklegged (deer) tick.

Manitobans can reduce contact with deer ticks by avoiding wooded or forested habitat, wearing long pants and a longsleeved 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 Lyme disease, its symptoms and how to prevent it, visit our website at www.manitoba.ca/health/lyme/

You can help You can help in the study of Lyme disease in Manitoba by collecting and submitting deer ticks for surveillance purposes.

Deer 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 deer 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).

Firmly tape the lid shut.

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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

haven’t gone away, but how we’re dealing with them is different. The homeless problem downtown isn’t a criminal issue, so we’ve been able to assist people with finding housing like 95 Cree Rd.” The eight officers who were hired will be sticking around for the winter as full-time employees. Fenske says this will improve Thompson more, since in previous years bylaw officers left at the end of September.

The second greatest accomplishment for 2015, Fenske believes, is transfer of the landfill to the City of Thompson.

Although there have been successes, Fenske noted that there have been some harder times, and believes things could have gone smoother for the construction on Cree Road. “We’ve been hampered with weather and delays and people have been very patient, but we have had Cree Road under construction for basically all summer. Unfortunately the weather hasn’t cooperated.”

The construction was supposed to be completed

by September, but a Facebook post by the City of Thompson on Sept. 21 stated that paving was anticipated to start on Sept.

28 and will be finished by Oct. 2.

Fenske says talks are underway on discussing

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby It’s been nearly one year since Dennis Fenske was elected mayor of Thompson. Fenske noted two major successes of the year and one downfall during a recent interview. how to meet deadlines, and sorting out other ways to improve the tendering process.

The future is bright for the City of Thompson, the mayor says. “We’re in the midst of discussions with Vale in regards to the transfer of the water treatment plant, we’ve been awarded our two-thirds funding for the wastewater treatment plant, so we’re moving ahead with the design stage of that, which will be completed in the term of this council. The other big one would be the Local Government District (LGD) discussions, in regards to taking over the LGD.” Even with the doom, as Fenske calls it, of federal politics, he says it’s nice

to see Thompson growing economically, with businesses coming to Thompson, and other storefronts and homes getting facelifts.

Fenske says the previous council finished the Thompson Regional Community Centre, and the current council is working on the Norplex Pool. The mayor finished off saying University College of the North is a big factor of Thompson growing. “With the housing on site, and the expansion with the university, and working on the skills and trades centre as well, the location of the high school right next door. What I see for the future of Thompson is stability, industry, but also growth in education and health sector.”

Year two of wolf study completed

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Research into Thompson becoming the wolf capital of the world continued this summer with the return on the Memorial University student Bonnie Bishop.

In the summer of 2014, Bishop visited Thompson and asked residents to fill out surveys regarding their thoughts on wolves and Thompson being called the wolf capital of the world.

Bishop used the telephone directory to select the residents who would fill out the questionnaire. Sixty-five per cent of the respondents say they like wolves, while only 3.9 per cent said they didn’t.

This summer Bishop returned to Thompson to complete phase two of the study, which focuses on visitors to the Thompson area and their thoughts and feelings, as well as the youth of Thompson. “While I was in Thompson in June and July of this year I collected data from visitors at various visitor hot spots around the city such as the train station and local ho-

tels. In addition, questionnaires are being administered to students in Grade 11 and 12 at R.D Parker Collegiate,” the researcher explained.

Visitors filled 211 questionnaires out this year, and Bishop says the number is sufficient to compare with last year’s data. Her hope is to collect 400 questionnaires from the high school to help compare the data, and feels that this year was a success.

As of now Bishop says in viewing the responses that 77 per cent of visitors did like wolves, but 63 per cent did not know about any plans to make Thompson the wolf capital of the world. “We found that visors are less likely to donate money to support the wolf capital initiative, but are more likely to participate in wolf-related activities.”

Other comments from travellers were the need for more information about the project, and that it’s often too expensive or too inconvenient to stop in Thompson when travelling

Bonnie Bishop to Churchill, more specifically when travelling by train, Bishop noted.

The full report with all three data groups will be available next month, and a more extensive data analysis is being worked on to be published in academic journals and to be presented at the Wildlife Society Conference in Winnipeg next month, as well as the Pathways Human Dimensions conference in Kenya in January.

Bishop is hoping to complete her thesis on time and continue her education at Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland, majoring in geography with a minor in biology.

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Thompson airport getting renos

BY DEVAN C. TASA The Thompson airport is getting a facelift.

They redid the flooring because the old flooring was peeling back, removed the walls to make it more open, and moved the rental car agencies away from the main traffic path and placed them near the baggage claim.

“We’re hoping to do more come this fall,” said Curtis Ross, the Thompson Regional Airport Authority’s CEO. “We’d like to expand the washroom facilities and upgrade those for the time being.”

There will also be counters with magnetic computer charging stations.

As well the car agencies will have new counters and backdrops.

The total money to be spent for the year-and-ahalf renovation is around $150,000. Some of that money will be recovered from those tenants receiving upgrades.

“People are in our airport for a very short time, so the optics of it and the comfort level is very important to us,” Ross said.

The airport authority’s goal is to replace the facil-

ity with a new one, but that would only be financially feasible if governments decide to contribute money. So far, that hasn’t happened.

“Even though we want to build a new airport, I always say the house that you’re in you still have to maintain. It’s a safety issue and it’s a comfort issue for the travelling passengers,” Ross said. “People say, ‘why are you spending that kind of money if you’re going to build a new one?’ but it’s the same thing as replacing a leaking tap in your house if it’s leaking – of course you would.”

RCMP looking for 19-year-old male Nicholas Christopher Brophy

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Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Princess Charming vaquishes the evil stepmother while other cast members look on during the climax of Cinderfella at the Thompson Public Library Sept. 26. R.D. Parker Collegiate’s drama club entertained the library’s Saturday storytime group with their takes on fairy tale classics as part of Culture Day celebrations at the library. Other performances on Saturday included aboriginal singing and dancing, ďŹ ddling and members of the Thompson Writers’ Guild reading their works.

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The YWCA Thompson would like to thank all those who participated in the Walk-A-Mile in her shoes event on September 12.

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A special thank you to our top three walkers that raised the most money in pledges: First: Dr. Hussam Azzam Second: Duncan Wong Third: Daniel Emerson Also a big thank you to all of our contributors: Vale United Steelworkers Local 6166 Calm Air Thompson Golf Club Canadian Tire Ripple Rock Meat Shop R A Distributing Canada Safeway Party Hart Rentals Pratts Wholesale And finally, thanks to all the friends and supporters that came out to cheer the walkers on!

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Dekes of Hazzard win Les Mulholland ball hockey title

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Dekes of Hazzard defeated Yolo Infinity by the barest of margins to capture the title at the fourth-annual Les Mulholland ball hockey tournament at the Southwood outdoor rink Sept. 26, with the champions earning their bragging rights by winning the final 1-0.

Eight teams took part in this year’s tournament, up from seven last year, with each playing three roundrobin games before the playoffs began.

“The top two from each pool advanced crossing over and then the winners of those games moved on to the final,” said James Buchanan, one of the tournament organizers as well as the goaltender for the runner-up Yolo Infinity.

“Everybody had a blast. The

games were good, the coffee was flowing and the sodas.

It was a good day. The last two years it snowed. We had a little bit of rain but nothing that was that bad.”

In addition to the hockey, the tournament also included a 50-50 draw, silent auctions and barbecue sales, the proceeds of which will go towards minor hockey in remembrance of the tournament’s namesake.

“Les was an active hockey player his whole life and he was a goaltender so we started an award last year at the Munn Cup for goaltending and we gave a stick away to the top goalie that was picked by their committee,” Buchanan says. “This year we’re hoping to get a trophy set up and make it a little more formalized, keep going with that same thing.”

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham A Dekes of Hazzard player is thwarted in his attempt at the empty net during the late stages of the Les Mulholland ball hockey tournament Sept. 26 against Yolo Infinity, who pulled their goalie for an extra attacker.

Soccer teams top standings in Swan River

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of RDPC R.D. Parker Collegiate’s senior girls’ volleyball team dropped only one set in five matches to win the championship at a tournament in The Pas Sept. 25-26.

Volleyball teams start season in The Pas

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

R.D. Parker Collegiate’s senior volleyball teams kicked off their season in The Pas Sept.

25-26, with the boys winning half of their matches while the girls’ team won all but one of their matches in straight sets to claim the championship.

The girls split a set

with the Otter Nelson River Nikiks from Cross Lake to open the tournament Sept. 25 before beating the host Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI) Spartans in straight sets. The second day of the tournament saw the Trojans knock off Hapnot Collegiate Institute from Flin Flon and the Helen Betty Osborne Ininu Education

Resource Centre (HBO) Huskies from Norway House in straight sets before beating Hapnot in straight sets again in the final.

The boys’ team started strong, winning Friday matches against HBO and Otter Nelson River in straight sets but dropped two sets each to MBCI and Hapnot on Saturday.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of RDPC R.D. Parker Collegiate’s soccer teams put on a good showing in Swan River Sept. 26, with the boys wining all of their games and the girls victorious in two of three.

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Trojans soccer squads from R.D. Parker Collegiate competed in Swan River on Sept.

26, finishing the tournament with five wins in six games combined.

The boys’ team opened the tournament with a 2-0 shutout against the host Swan Valley Tigers and then beat the Hapnot

Collegiate Institute Kopper Kings from Flin Flon by an identical score before completing the tournament with a perfect record by defeating the Dauphin Clippers 3-2. The Trojans scored twice in injury time to tie the game 2-2 before taking the decision on penalty kicks.

The girls edged Swan Valley 1-0 in their first game and lost 1-0 to Hap-

not in their second match before concluding with a 2-1 victory over Dauphin that tied the Trojans for the best record in the girls’ tournament.

RDPC’s teams will be back on the field this weekend when they host the Zone 11 championships in Thompson. The boys’ and girls’ champions will advance to high school soccer provincials.

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SkateThompson’s Summer Skate 2015

BY AGNES SZABO SPECIAL TO THE THOMPSON CITIZEN

CANPowerSkaters skated one hour each day for two weeks that focused on balance, power, agility, speed and endurance with a dry land training that was completed by the hockey and ringette players. STARSkaters enjoyed a total of two–and–a-half hours of ice time for the first two weeks. The session included activities to strengthen skills in many areas from jumping and spinning, to ice dancing and creative movement. The office sessions included great guidance in nutrition presented expertly in a game format for enjoyment by the Northern Regional Health Authority. The Aurora Dance Academy brought enjoyment through dance. Thompson coaches also brought lessons off the ice in areas of

proper warm-up to goal-setting to music for skaters! Week three of summer camp welcomed Sharon Maki from 8 Points Centre of Excellence in Ontario who held a week-long training session for the Thompson skaters with on- and off-ice conditioning classes, private and group lessons, goal-setting and team-building.

A special thank you to Germaine Johnston for knitting mitts for all the STARSkaters that participated in Summer Skate 2015. We love the mitts! Skate Thompson is presently offering Fall Skate which runs from Aug. 31-Oct. 2.

Programs being offered are CANSkate, CANPowerSkate and STARSkate A, B and C. Please go to our website at www. skatethompson.com or you can find Skate Thompson on Facebook for more information.

Skate Thompson STARSkaters and CANPowerSkaters took to the ice Aug. 17 for three weeks of summer camp fun!

Teamwork

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Norman Northstars players Charles Monger, right, Dustin Parker, centre, and Tyler McKay pitch in to pack a shopper’s purchases at Safeway on Sept. 26.

Wild alumni playing college and university hockey

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Thompson Tumblers would like to extend our greatest appreciation to the Thompson Community Foundation, who provided us with grant money of $2000 through the Moffat Fund for the purchase of two incline mats and a landing mat.

Our club is striving for and able to maintain the highest caliber of quality equipment for our gymnasts with the help of our community sponsors.

The Thompson Tumblers would like to extend our greatest appreciation to the Sport and Recreation Opportunity Program This program has provided our club with grant money of $4500 for the purchase of a new set of uneven bars and a 3 section zoid.

Our club is striving for and able to maintain the highest caliber of quality equipment for our gymnasts with the help of our community and provincial sponsors.

Thompson’s Kendra Hanson will continue her hockey career in Alberta this season, having committed to attend and play hockey at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton, which competes in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference.

The captain of the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League’s Norman Wild in the 2014-15 season and an MFMHL second team all-star, Hanson scored 47 goals and 52 assists for 99 points in 85 MFMHL games with the Wild.

A former Wild teammate of Hanson’s, Ashley Murphy of The Pas, is also playing hockey while attending school after having committed to Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick for the 2015-16 season. The Mount Allison Mounties compete in the Canadian Interuniversity Sports Atlantic University Sport Conference. Murphy, who played defence, was an alternate captain for the Wild last season and scored 15 goals and 37 assists for 52 points in her MFMHL career.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON? CALLING ALL BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS! The Northern Health Region is hosting its annual Breastfeeding Challenge at Wapanohk School on Saturday, October 3. Registration starts at 10:30 am, Latch-On is at 11 am. Come on out and visit with other breastfeeding mothers, refreshments and door prizes provided.

Preseason skating Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham October is almost here and Thompson Minor Hockey Association players are getting into game shape. The TMHA held evaluations Sept. 19-20 and tryouts for the midget AA squad Sept. 25-26, with midget A team tryouts scheduled for this weekend.

Wild winless at Portage preseason showcase

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The midget AAA Norman Wild got prepared for the upcoming Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League season at the 2015 preseason showcase in Portage la Prairie Sept. 25-27, playing four games.

The Wild opened the tournament with a 4-1 loss to the Eastman Selects Sept. 25.

Amery Beardy of Split Lake was the goal scorer for the Wild, with Kennesha Miswaggon of Cross Lake and Rachel O’Toole of The Pas picking up the assists. Goaltender Tori Ellers of Virden made 24 saves in the loss.

The Wild managed only one goal in their first game Sept. 26, a 2-1 loss to the Battlefront Sharks. Jilaina Castel of Cross Lake notched the tally with Carlin Hamilton of Cross Lake and Kerri-Ann Sweeny of

Thompson assisting. Thompson’s Shayna Moore made 22 saves in net.

The second Saturday game was the Wild’s worst defensive performance of the showcase, as they allowed seven goals to Melville while managing just one themelves, off the stick of Sweeny, assisted by Thompson’s Tiffany Larocque. Ellers stopped 41 Melville shots.

The Wild were held off the scoreboard in their final game of the tournament, a 4-0 loss to the Westman Wildcats Sept. 27.

Moore made 40 saves for Norman.

The Wild play the Yellowhead Chiefs and Westman Wildcats on the road this Friday and Saturday to kick off the regular MFMHL season. Their first home games are Oct. 17-18 in Thompson when they host the Central Plains Capitals.

PINE CONES & CATTAILS: Annual arts & crafts sake featuring local Setting Lake artisans. Saturday, October 17, 10 am - 3 pm at Sasagiu Lodge.

STORYBOOK BAGS: Want to get together to make Storybook bags for your children? Futures is holding an afternoon workshop session. No cost, and you take home a storybook bag with puppets included. Call Barbara at 204-677-7823 to register.

5 WEEK KIDS CLUB! Ages 6 to 10. Bible adventures, games, crafts and much more. Every Wednesday at 6:30 pm from Sept 23 - Oct 21. Come out and bring lots of friends for a frenzy of fantastic fun! Location: Thompson Pentecostal Assembly, 126 Goldeye Cres. Corner of Thompson Drive and Goldeye Cres. For more information call Pastor Miranda at 204-677-3435.

WHITEWATER KAYAKING PROGRAM: Introduction to whitewater kayaking at the Norplex Pool, taught by certified kayak instructors. Kayak rolling clinics are also offered. Introduction courses cover paddling strokes, upside down exit techniques, rescue skills and the kayak roll. Courses begin in October 2015, but you can join at any time. All equipment is provided. Ages 8 and up. Contact Ben at (204) 778-9940 to sign up.

THE NRHA PROVIDES FREE EVENING PRENATAL CLASSES throughout the year. Please do not miss out on this opportunity to learn about Labor, Breastfeeding, Newborn Care and tour our Hospital. Classes are facilitated by a Public Health Nurse. All pregnant women in their third trimester of pregnancy and a support person are welcome to attend. Please telephone Michelle at (204) 6775382 or PHN Angela at (204) 778-1550 to register or for more information.

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.

THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY is organizing a transportation service in Thompson to drive cancer patients to appointments. Volunteer drivers are needed. For more information call Judy at 204-679-0191 or Darlene at 888-532-6982, extension 239.

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 Barb at 204-778-6494 for information.

SUFFER FROM ANXIETY/DEPRESSION? A support group will be starting again, can you give an hour or two of your time to get some help? Learning and helping each other does work. Let’s join together and get back our health. Phone Barbara at 204-778-6306 at Anxiety Disorders of Manitoba.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 1079 Cree Road (Nickel Group) across from Co-op Gas bar. If you drink that’s your business. If you want to quit that’ our business. We can help. For more info call 204-677-4696 or 204-778-7986.

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ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month 7 pm ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Subhash Joseph 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 Miranda Murphy 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Service at 10:30 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP Pastor Ted Goossen 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 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

Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

Light of the North Church 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 159 Cree Rd 204-679-9000 Sunday School 10:00 AM Service 11:00, PM Service 7:00 Prayer Meeting- Wednesday 7 PM THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS EVERYONE WELCOME SUNDAYS AT 10 AM 83 COPPER RD For more information, church tours or home visits call the Missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org THE SALVATION ARMY, Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr. Worship services every Sunday at 11:00 am 204-677-3658 APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 GOLDEYE CRESCENT Service Schedule 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

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For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca.

Please submit resumĂŠ by October 6, 2015 to: Holly Rousson, RPR, Recruitment Officer Box 240, The Pas, MB R9A 1K4 Fax: (204) 627-6810, Email: recruitwest@nrha.ca

$BMM VT UPEBZ -PDBM PS 5PMM 'SFF Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to self-declare. 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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Reporting to the Director, the Secretary is responsible for the provision of secretarial and administrative support to the Northern Area. The Secretary is expected to handle a variety of work assignments in a professional and efďŹ cient manner which will include such duties as correspondence, reports, mail duties, compilation of statistics, ďŹ le systems set up and management, and reception. The incumbent is expected to carry out assignments with limited direction following normal ofďŹ ce routines and AFM guidelines and to seek direction on matters that are not of a routine nature. The Secretary may be required to orient and train staff and to serve as ‘back up’ for other administrative support positions.

The incumbent will support the designated leadership team, primarily providing administrative support for the Director and 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. • Ability to take initiative in handling routine matters and inquiries, demonstrating analysis of information, common sense and use of past experience to develop possible solutions. • Ensures that the privacy and conďŹ dentiality of staff information and client information and relationships are maintained. • Adjusts priorities and work goals as necessary when working under changing or unclear conditions. • Is able to balance multiple duties and tasks effectively and efďŹ ciently. • Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent “One AFMâ€? approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides secretarial and administrative support as assigned in a professional manner. This includes responsibility for the formatting and lay out of work, accuracy, proofreading and editing. Handles assigned area job postings. • Compose routine correspondence on own initiative as well as compose non-routine correspondence by direction or within realm of knowledge of work unit. • Develop ofďŹ ce procedures to provide efďŹ cient services to assigned area. • Ensures that duties are conducted to reect good communication to staff, clients and the general public. • Be responsible for mail services including the sorting, sending, and maintenance of postage machine. • Participate in special projects as assigned. • Design and maintain ďŹ ling systems, database record management. • Compile statistics for monthly and annual reports. • Provide reception services for staff, clients and general public including scheduling of client appointments. • Participates in regular ofďŹ ce procedures including photocopying, faxing information, answering information requests. • Participate on committees, team or work groups at a local, regional or provincial level. • Abides by the AFM’s Code of Professional Practice and maintains professional conduct at all times. • Responsible for fully cooperating in efforts to improve client safety and eliminating potential risks. • Responsible for supporting and following established Workplace Safety and Health policies and procedures. • Responsible for protecting the health and wellbeing of staff, clients, visitors and community by following established infection prevention and control policies and procedures. • Ability to attend to multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. • Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent “One AFMâ€? approach. • Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility. • Maintaining Outlook Calendar for meeting room bookings • Schedules and sets up for MB Telehealth sessions • Collects program fees • Monitors and orders ofďŹ ces supplies as needed. • Provides secretarial and administrative support services to all program areas in the North. • May Keep record of employee attendance. • May Be responsible for handling area employees’ leave reports. • May Prepare accounts payable information • May Maintain Outlook Calendar for Director.

QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a recognized business or community college course in the secretarial/ofďŹ ce 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 efďŹ cient manner. Excellent communication skills including ability to prepare written information for reports and projects. 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 proďŹ ciency using Microsoft OfďŹ ce (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Ability to handle conďŹ dential 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 • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Adaptability/Flexibility • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism • Attention to Detail • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster • Analytical Thinking and Decision Making. collaboration and partnership • Client Service Orientation • Planning and Organizing • Continuous Learning It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct a child abuse registry check prior to ďŹ nalizing the appointment of successful candidates Competition #: Salary Range: Closing Date:

2015-063 $36,994 – $42,498 / annum ($19.56- $22.47/ hour) Under Review October 5, 2015

Apply in writing to:

Director, Northern Area 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: 204-677-7328 E-mail: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca

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

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Careers

IMMEDIATELY REQUIRED Stittco Energy Limited in Thompson, Manitoba requires a

Seasonal Truck Driver The ideal candidate must possess a Class 1 with Air Brakes Driver’s Licence.

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

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

BACHELOR OF ARTS INSTRUCTOR Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term: February 2016 to June 2016 St. Theresa Point, Easterville, and Cross Lake, Manitoba Competition No. 15-091 Closing Date: October 9, 2015

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

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DIABETES INTEGRATION PROJECT REGISTERED NURSE(S) – FULL TIME/PART TIME/CASUAL THOMPSON, MANITOBA – (Thompson Team) Under the auspices of the Diabetes Integration Project, the Mobile Diabetes Health Care Service Delivery Team (Thompson Team) will work collectively with the Diabetes Integration Project staff to implement diabetes care and treatment services in six (6) First Nation communities in the Thompson Region.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA REGIONAL CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES WORKER - SHAMATTAWA UNIT LOCATION: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE, THOMPSON, MB

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES WORKER - TSDO LOCATION: THOMPSON SERVICE DELIVERY OFFICE, THOMPSON, MB

Position: Regional Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

Position: Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Regional Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of the Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/ follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/ short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community education/networking with collateral resources/services.

Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Regional Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of the Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/ follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/ short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community education/networking with collateral resources/services.

The Regional Child & Family Services Worker will be working with the Shamattawa Unit out of the Thompson Central Office and will be required to travel to the community at the request of the supervisor.

Qualifications: • BSW Degree with experience in child welfare • Combination of experience in a related field along with the completion of 2 years in the BSW program may be considered • Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution 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 • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language would be considered an asset Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must be able to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing date: Until filled A cover letter indicating the position applying for, an updated resume and three references can be sent to:

The Child & Family Services Worker will be working out of the Thompson Service Delivery Office and will be required to travel, at the request of the supervisor.

Qualifications: • BSW Degree with experience in child welfare • Combination of experience in a related field along with the completion of 2 years in the BSW program may be considered • Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution 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 • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language would be considered an asset Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must be able to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing date: Friday, September 30, 2015 A cover letter indicating the position applying for, an updated resume and three references 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 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.

The Diabetes Health Care Team Lead will work collaboratively to provide mobile diabetes care and treatment services to diabetes clients within First Nation communities including the following: • • • • • • • •

Comprehensive Diabetes Assessment Diabetes Complication and Risk Factor Assessment Medication Review/Foot Inspection/Footwear Inspection Assess Emotional Wellness, Nutrition and Physical Activity Screening Diabetes Education Counselling Services Development of Client Care Plans Follow up/Referral Services/Data Entry Point of Care Testing – DCA/Piccolo Analyzer

Work Environment The work involves extensive travel to the First Nation communities in the Thompson region. The incumbent must be flexible and be able to travel upon request.

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Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca 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.

Detachment Services Assistant - CR-04 Nisichawayasihk/Nelson House, Manitoba

Open to Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

For more information about this position, including all the screening criteria, and how to apply, visit http://jobs.gc.ca, or call Infotel at 1-800-645-5605 or TTY at 1-800-532-9397.

Qualifications/Education/Experience:

You can apply on-line for all positions advertised through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Or fax your cover letter and resume to 1-204-983-4003.

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Please quote reference number RCM15J-011498-000085 . The closing date for applications is 9 October, 2015.

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Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or a Diploma in Nursing with relevant experience from a recognized educational institution and current registration from the College of Registered Nurses in Manitoba.

Knowledge and ability to apply the Canadian Diabetes Association Clinical Practice Guidelines (2013) Familiarity with and ability to apply care algorithms Proficiency in computer software programs Must possess excellent verbal/written communication skills Must have valid Manitoba Drivers License Knowledge of First Nation customs, values and traditions

Salary: Negotiable Please submit a resume with three references and a cover letter to the attention of: Ms. Caroline Chartrand Executive Director – Diabetes Integration Project 301 - 338 Broadway Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0T2 Email: cchartrand@diabetesintegrationproject.ca Application Deadline: October 2, 2015 5:00 PM We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Adjoint des services de détachment – CR-04 Nisichawayasihk/Nelson House (Manitoba)

Personnes résidant au Canada ainsi que les citoyens canadiens résidant à l'étranger.

Pour de plus amples renseignements sur ce poste, incluant les critères de présélection additionnels, et pour soumettre votre candidature, visitez http://emplois.gc.ca, ou composez le numéro InfoTel au 1 800 645 5605 ou l’ATS au 1-800-532-9397.

Pour tous les postes annoncés sur le Système de ressourcement de la fonction publique (SRFP), vous pouvez faire une demande d'emploi en ligne or Veuillez transmettre votre lettre d’accompagnement et votre curriculum vitæ par télécopie au 204-983-4003.

Veuillez indiquer le numéro de référence RCM15J-011498-000085 . La date limite de réception des candidatures est le 9 Oct, 2015.

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

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

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

GENERAL STUDIES INSTRUCTOR

BACHELOR OF ARTS INSTRUCTOR

NURSING INSTRUCTOR

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

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

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

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Thompson (866) 677.6450

Thompson (866) 677.6450

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term: A.S.A.P. to June 30, 2016 Oxford House, Manitoba Competition No. 15-094 Closing Date: October 9, 2015

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term: February 2016 to June 2016 Split Lake, Grand Rapids, and Pukatawagan, Manitoba Competition No. 15-092 Closing Date: October 9, 2015

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term: January 4, 2016 to January 3, 2017 Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 15-093 Closing Date: October 13, 2015 or until the position is filled.

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Environmental Officer 2

Community Corrections Worker

Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship, Environmental Stewardship, Environmental Compliance and Enforcement, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 30870 Closing Date: October 13, 2015 Salary Range: $46,848 - $62,527 per year.

Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Justice, Community and Youth Corrections, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 30713 Closing Date: October 13, 2015 Salary Range: $43,388 - $51,506 per year. Plus remoteness allowance, if applicable.

Conditions of Employment: s -UST BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN #ANADA s -UST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL WITH PERIODIC OVERNIGHT STAYS s -UST POSSESS AND MAINTAIN A VALID &ULL 3TAGE -ANITOBA #LASS DRIVERS LICENCE s 3ATISFACTORY #RIMINAL 2ECORD #HECK Essential: s $EGREE IN %NVIRONMENTAL 3CIENCE 3TUDIES OR RELATED DISCIPLINE WITH RELEVANT WORK experience in an environmental field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be also considered. s !BILITY TO UNDERTAKE COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INSPECTIONS s %XPERIENCE WORKING WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND THE EFFECTS THAT CONTAMINATES MAY HAVE ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH IN EITHER A WORK OR ACADEMIC environment. s %XPERIENCE IN THE EVALUATION ANALYSIS AND REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC DATA AND TECHNICAL REPORTS s %XPERIENCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND SAMPLING TECHNIQUES IN A WORK OR academic environment. s !BILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND DISPLAY INITIATIVE s !BILITY TO SOLVE PROBLEMS s %FFECTIVE VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS s %FFECTIVE WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS s %XPERIENCE WITH -ICROSOFT /FFICE APPLICATIONS OR EQUIVALENT SOFTWARE Desired: s %FFECTIVE #ONFLICT 2ESOLUTION s +NOWLEDGE OF AND OR EXPERIENCE APPLYING RELEVANT ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION IN Manitoba including The Environmental Act, The Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act, The Ozone Depleting Substances Act, and the Waste Reduction and Prevention Act IN EITHER A WORK OR ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT Duties: Reporting to the District or Regional Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the administration, inspections and enforcement of regulations, licences, orders and permits pertaining to The Environment Act, Contaminated Sites Remediation Act, Dangerous Goods and Handling and Transportation Act, Waste Reduction and Prevention Act, and Ozone Depleting Substances Act.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 30870 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300 - 305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-945-3308 Fax: 204-948-2193 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca Your cover letter, resumĂŠ and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

7E THANK ALL WHO APPLY AND ADVISE THAT ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION WILL BE contacted.

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

Conditions of Employment: s -UST BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN #ANADA s 3ATISFACTORY )NTERNAL 3ECURITY #HECK INCLUDING A #RIMINAL 2ECORD #HECK AND A #HILD AND !DULT !BUSE 2EGISTRY #HECK s ! VALID #LASS -ANITOBA DRIVER S LICENCE OR EQUIVALENT s !BILITY TO TRAVEL s !CCESS TO A PERSONAL VEHICLE s 4HE ABILITY TO WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS Essential: s $IRECTLY RELATED EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH VULNERABLE OR AT RISK YOUTH AND ADULTS IN A supportive or supervisory role. s 0ROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING SKILLS s %FFECTIVE INTERPERSONAL SKILLS s %FFECTIVE VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS s %FFECTIVE WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS s %XPERIENCE WORKING INDEPENDENTLY s %XPERIENCE WORKING AS PART OF A TEAM ENVIRONMENT s 0ROFICIENCY IN THE USE OF VARIOUS COMPUTER SOFTWARE INCLUDING -ICROSOFT /FFICE 7ORD

%XCEL AND /UTLOOK OR EQUIVALENT APPLICATIONS Desired: s 0OST SECONDARY EDUCATION IN THE 3OCIAL 3CIENCES FIELD OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE s +NOWLEDGE OF !BORIGINAL CULTURE AND HISTORY s 4HE ABILITY TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH AT RISK YOUTH AND adults. s +NOWLEDGE OF APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO SUPPORT IDENTIFIED INTERVENTION plans.

For a complete listing of qualiďŹ cations and duties, visit www.manitoba.ca/govjobs

Apply to: Advertisement No. 30713 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300 - 305 Broadway 7INNIPEG -" 2 # * 0HONE &AX %MAIL GOVJOBS GOV MB CA 7(%. !00,9).' 4/ 4()3 0/3)4)/.

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Your cover letter, resumĂŠ and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the QUALIFICATIONS 7E THANK ALL WHO APPLY AND ADVISE THAT ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION WILL be contacted.

Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.

Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.

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Send resume to Kate Fenske President, Board of Directors 39 Nickel Road, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y5 or email kate.fenske@gmail.com We will advertise until a qualiďŹ ed candidate is selected but will prioritize applicants that apply by October 19, 2015.

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PRINCE FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 93 Churchill Dr.

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Thompson, MB

Derek Maude P: 204-677-4272 C: 204-307-0032

204-677-5204

3-33 Severn Cres.

Thompson, MB R8N 1M7

Including wolf, polar bear and wildlife related souvenirs.

FIND US... N55 43’38.61 W97 52’18.45. Or ďŹ rst left as you enter, or last right as you leave ompson - 216 Hayes Rd. Pete & Ray are just two old farts with big hearts who will gladly look after you.

OPEN DAILY 8 am - 9 pm. Ph/Fx 204 778 6819

THIS SPOT CAN BE YOURS! Call Ashley or Bhawna at the Thompson Citizen

(204) 677-4534 (ext. 1) or email “Building Reputation in our Community�

Servicing Thompson, Paint Lake, Liz Lake & Surrounding area Office: (204) 250-9110 prairiemountainroofing@gmail.com

Cellular: (204) 648-6224 Box 464, Thompson, MB R8N 1N2

NORTH CENTRE MALL NORTH CENTRE MALL

3 Station Road Thompson, MB R8N 0N3 Phone 677-3642 Fax: 778-6557 Office Rentals

ashley@thompsoncitizen.net bvarma@thompsoncitizen.net B&W - $21/wk*

Colour - $30/wk*

*Minimum 6 months, taxes not included.

N.C. Crossroad Lanes

10 Pin & 5 Pin Bowling • Glow Bowling Sports Bar • Strikers Lounge Homemade Pizza • VLTs • Video Games Computerized Scoring • Birthday Parties Twoonie Tuesdays • Closed Sundays + Holidays 2nd Floor North Centre Mall - 677-4415 Nick Di Virgilio, Proprietor