September 30 2022

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Violent crimes up, public disorder calls down through July compared to last year

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Violent crime is up and public disorder and drug offences are down for the first seven months of 2022, according to an RCMP report provided to Thompson city council at their Sept. 20 committee of the whole meeting.

The municipal poli cing report for July was presented by Thompson RCMP detachment acting officer-in-charge Staff Sgt. Shane Flanagan.

There had been 994 assaults, 165 domestic assaults and four homi cides in Thompson up to the end of July this year, compared to 928, 148 and zero at the same point of last year. Provincial traffic offences have gone up by 388 calls compared to the first seven months of 2021.

“Where we’re down in calls for service up to this point in the year are with the public disorder calls as well as the sexual assault investigations and traffic accidents,” Flanagan said.

Public disorder calls, including responses to intoxicated persons, are down 580 from where

Assault suspect who escaped RCMP custody in Lac Brochet back in custody

to write things that you have to figure out. It’s pretty clear

DeMeulles said she wrote Whispers in the Wind: Stories from the for

felt good at writing,” she said. “But when I moved to Thompson to get into

Some people say it’s kind of blunt or direct. I don’t tend

“I just sort of thought, tory, this stuff that’s in my head, it’s going to be gone if I don’t write it down,” she said. “My kids are not going to get it if I don’t do it ways wanted my mom to do. My mom’s an elder and she’s an artist, she’s got so cause she always tells her stories at Parks Canada in Churchill and I’ve always hounded her, ‘Please, just put it on tape, I will write it for you because your story is going to be lost,’ and she’s never done it and I thought,

they were at the end of July 2021, while Crimin al Code mischief calls are down 340 from the same point last year.

Book a way to preserve and pass on memories of growing up in Churchill

There have also been 45 fewer drug offences over the first seven months of this year compared to the same period in 2021.

The Thompson detach ment is currently short three supervisory pos itions from its full com plement of 38 members — a detachment com mander and two staff ser geants, including one with the general investigative section, said Flanagan, the only non-commissioned officer at the detachment right now. A new offi cer-in-charge has already been assigned but is wait ing for his house to sell in B.C. before moving.

“Hopeful he can get his home sold out there and relocate here to Thompson sooner than later,” said Flanagan, who noted that the detachment also has six municipal employee positions open, though one may be filled soon.

The detachment has been tracking the number of calls its officers re spond to that require them to wait with mental health patients at Thompson General Hospital as well as the number of hours of police time that takes up. The mayor has also been informed of what communities the prison ers lodged in Thompson RCMP cells come from over the past few months.

The purpose of col lecting that data is to give

the city accurate statistics when it lobbies for gov ernment support in deal ing with its downtown and crime issues. Two council lors were dismayed that they were only learning of the community of resi dence numbers for pris oners secondhand and suggested all councillors should receive the same information as the mayor.

“I would certainly like that information as an in dividual on council,” said Coun. Jeff Fountain.

”If that means it has to be in camera or whatever because of the confiden tial nature I’m OK with that but what I’m not OK with is coming to know there’s numbers out there that we as elected officials don’t know about,” said Coun, Les Ellsworth. “In the future I would rather that it would be provided rather than being asked for.”

With regard to the hours spent with mental health crisis patients at the hospi tal, Coun, Kathy Valentino asked if those numbers could also be broken down to reflect where the pa tients in question are from.

“It’s not any extra work,” said Flanagan “If that’s going to provide value to you folks that are fighting those political battles then we’ll certainly get that for you,”

The staff sergeant said he just received the statis tics for August earlier that day and would share them with council at one of their committee of the whole meetings in October.

‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ I have all these stories and I need to capture them for my grandchildren really because they will be lost if I don’t.”

Manitoba RCMP say they have rearrested a prisoner who escaped from a trailer cell in Northlands Denesuline First Nation Sept. 20.

Lyle Samuel has been located and taken back into cus tody, said a Sept. 26 news release. Police said they are continuing to investigate how he escaped RCMP custody.

She also has a reputation as a storyteller herself.

was not a very safe thing to do but I jumped at it. I thought that was exciting until the plane landed and they started throwing the fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy cats, I was probably sitting on a bomb.’”

Samuel, 21, was arrested Sept. 20 on charges of as sault and assault with a weapon by Thompson RCMP members who travelled to Lac Brochet. He was placed in the detachment’s cell trailer while an RCMP officer met with community members in an office in the same trailer, which was separated from the cell area by a door that remained closed.

swallow when people say that Churchill residents should just find somewhere easier to live.

Another thing that spurred her on was the hard times facing Churchill since the Hudson Bay Railway suspended operations north of Gillam last spring.

Samuel was checked on regularly throughout the day. Just after 3:30 p.m., a regular check revealed that someone had entered the cell trailer and unlocked the door, enabling Samuel to escape.

“To say, ‘Those people choose to live there. They should just leave,’ is quite simplistic. It’s quite disrespectful. If we were in the same boat in another area I think we would scream about that so why don’t they have the option to do that?

12-year-old arrested after school employee shot with airsoft gun in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation

For all the harsh weather and the dangers of polar bears, deMeulles said if it had been viable she would have moved back to Churchill in a heartbeat.

“I had such a varied history and I would tell people stories and they would go, ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, ‘Yeah it’s true.’ They’d go, ‘You didn’t do all that, did you? You’ve got to be really old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually I did all that before I was 27,’ and they went ‘What?’”

Looking back, some of those experiences are things she might not do again.

“I did some pretty bizarre stuff like fuel hauls into the high Arctic at -35,” said deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn on me until after. That was a very dangerous thing to do. Being on a plane full of fuel

“It used to be a really thriving large community and it’s just dwindled down to such a small population now,” deMeulles says.

Volume 58 Number 11 Friday, March 16, 2018 Thompson, Manitoba The Sept. 26 update did not specify where or how RCMP located Samuel.

Police searched the immediate area but did not find Samuel.

Though she’s not there any longer, her parents and her sister and other family members still are.

“My cousin owns the hardware store there,” she says.

Because of that, deMeulles finds it hard to

An employee at the high school in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation received minor injuries when they were shot with an airsoft gun Sept. 19.

“I miss the shoreline, I miss the rock, I miss the polar bears even though they’re very dangerous and I really miss the Hudson Bay,” she says. “When I go back home, standing on the Hudson Bay looking out on the bay, it just gives you an incredible sense. You feel so small and you feel great.”

Nelson House RCMP responded to a call about a weapons offence shortly after 10 a.m. Monday and were told that a youth had brought an airsoft gun to school and shot a 31-year-old female employee.

Now that she’s got one book under her belt, deMeulles says she may try to produce another.

The gun was taken away from the youth, who was isolated with two school employees while they waited for police to arrive.

I think right now they’re feeling like they’re pawns in a political game and that’s really sad for them because I think the people of Churchill really want to thrive. They’ve built their worlds there. How would we feel if someone came to you and said, ‘I’m sorry, you have to leave your home community and we’re going to displace you somewhere else and all your loved ones and your history is gone?’”

Nelson House RCMP continue to investigate.

“I have another book in me,” she says. “It’s a darker story, more about personal growth and struggles. Maybe in the next five years it’s something I’ll focus on doing.”

Police arrested a 12-year-old male on several weapons charges. He was later released from custody to appear in court on a future date.

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Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill.

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Thompson Citizen file photo Thompson RCMP acting officer-in-charge Staff Sgt. Shane Flanagan, seen here talking to the Thompson Chamber of Commerce in June, presented July’s policing statistics to council at their Sept. 20 committee of the whole meeting.

Lyle Samuel, who escaped from a trailer cell in Lac Brochet Sept. 20 after being arrested on assault charges, is now back in police custody, RCMP said Sept. 26.

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Fabrication lab can serve needs of both entrepreneurs and hobbyists

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The overseer of Thomp son’s recently opened fab rication lab spoke to the Chamber of Commerce Sept. 21, laying out his thoughts on what the fa cility brings to the city.

Don “Shorty” Glenn, operations co-ordinator for North Forge North’s fabrication lab on Hayes Road, a 2,500-squarefoot makerspace operated through a partnership with University College of the North, says not everyone who signs up for a mem bership will use its tools to launch a business and that’s OK.

“If you have somebody that’s interested in becom ing an entrepreneur, going down that path, we have all the supports in place to do that and help them on that journey,” he said.

“If the person is just look

ing for possibilities and opportunities to learn new skills and brainstorm, it’s a knowledge-sharing en vironment as well.”

Outfitted with equip ment such as 3D printers, t-shirt making equipment, a CNC router and welding tools, the facility is offer ing free memberships until March 2023 and, Glenn says, after that, they will tentatively be priced at $99 per month, though that price may come down if business partnerships are established to absorb some of the cost.

Members must be 18 or older to use the facility unsupervised, but Glenn says he is looking at ways to involve youth aged 12 to 17 under direction from adult leaders.

North Forge North is modelled on a similar fa cility in Winnipeg, but the focus is a little different in

Thompson.

“The Winnipeg model is very entrepreneurial-driv en just because they have

such a strong pool of entre preneurs,” he said. “Here I think it’s about presenting people with opportunities

and possibilities.”

Most people wouldn’t have access to the tech nology offered at the fab

lab except through a work place, Glenn says, which means members can im prove their employability.

“It’s a chance for us to enrich our workforce here, to strengthen our existing workforce,” he said.

Just as important, it’s a place for people to tinker in their free time, and a leisure activity for the technologically inclined and those who like to work with their hands, some thing Glenn, who estab lished a business turning scrap wood and other junk into custom-made furni ture, understands well.

“I think it can benefit the community in such a good way in an area that we are really kind of lacking,” he said. “If we can provide more oppor tunities for people to en rich their personal lives, they’re less likely to move away.”

MAPS dedicates AGM in memory of Irvin Head

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Men Are Part of the Solution held their annual general meeting on Sept. 26 at their office. Long time board chair Oswald Sawh acknowledged both the provincial and federal government in providing funding for MAPS to be able to expand their oper ations last year with the opening of the Phoenix House for Women. MAPS now provides transition al housing, with in-house programming, for both women and men who are homeless or at the risk of being homeless, wishing to live in a sober living en vironment. They also pro vide individual and group counselling for individuals under their Healthy Rela tionships program. Aside

from also acknowledging other funders, including the Thompson Commun ity Foundation, Sawh dedi cated this year’s AGM to well-known Manitoban carver Irvin Head, who passed away earlier in the summer.

“In the summer of last year, MAPS commissioned Irvin Head to put together a carving that embodies what MAPS is about,” said Sawh. “We proudly display this carving in our office that captures the Seven Sacred Teachings … truth, respect, honesty, humility, wisdom, cour age, and love … and the family unit … a couple cradling an infant to show that healthy communities start with healthy families

is shown in the MAPS logo created years ago by our executive director Michele Nichol. It also speaks of the nurturing responsib ility that parents need to take on when it comes to their children.”

“Irvin joined his ances tors on Monday, Aug. 15. I remember him telling me that his art helped him with challenges that he faced in his life. He was a friend to many including myself. MAPS would like to dedi cate this AGM in the hon our of Irvin ‘Muskie’ Head for all that he has given back to Manitoba and Can ada through his art but also as a community and cul tural leader, a knowledge keeper, a teacher, and an inspiration to many. Irvin’s life and his success over his personal challenges represents what the MAPS organization is about. He will be greatly missed, but his spirit will live through the many lives he touched and the many, many pieces of amazing carvings that he did,” Sawh said.

MAPS staff were also recognized during the meeting.

“I would like to thank

our staff for all their hard work they do on behalf of our clients,” said Sawh. “The job they do is not easy … thank you.”

Stakeholders, board members, and funders were present at the meet ing including Andrea Hatley from the Reach ing Home program ad ministered by the City of Thompson’s Community Advisory Board, Dave Moore, board chair for the Thompson Commun ity Foundation and Coun. Les Ellsworth from the City of Thompson. Board members Heather Bonner, representing the Ma-MowWe-Tak Friendship Cen tre, Penny Brenton repre senting Futures, Giselle DeMeulles representing the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, Dennis Green representing the Thomp son Chamber of Com merce, and elder Jack Rob inson joined Sawh, Nichol and transitional housing manager Tracy Dawe. Sawh and Green were re-elected as residents-atlarge to continue as board members along with the other corporate-designated members.

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham North Forge North fabrication lab operations co-ordinator Don “Shorty” Glenn speaks to the Thompson Chamber of Commerce at the Meridian Hotel Sept. 21.

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of Men Are Part of the Solution

Men Are Part of the Solution, which provides transitional housing and counselling for men and women at risk of home lessness and addictions, held their annual general meeting on Sept. 26 dedicating the event to the late Manitoba carver Irvin Head, from whom the organization commissioned a carving embodying its principles last year.

2022 Take Back the Night walk comes in a year with rising domestic assault calls in Thompson

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson’s annual Take Back the Night walk in support of community safety and opposing vio lence, particularly violence against women, took place Sept. 22.

The walk began at Rob in’s Donut’s and proceeded along Selkirk Avenue, Thompson Drive and Mys tery Lake Road back to the starting point under sunny skies and with a higher than normal temperatures, though a stiff breeze buf feted the participants, who were fewer in number than in some previous years.

Prior to the walk, Thompson YWCA execu tive director Kim Hickes pointed out that violence against women is an issue that particularly affects the north, where rates of violent crimes against women and girls are five to six times higher than in the south and where 31 per cent of homicide victims are women, compared to a national average of 24 per cent.

“This walk symboliz es our commitment, each one of us, to end violence against women and girls in the north,” she said. “Too often, society creates a cul ture of blaming victims for crimes committed against

them, that violence against women is inevitable. This is not true. We can stop it.”

Thompson Crisis Centre executive director Helen Trudeau said that attitudes towards violence against women and domestic vio lence have improved but still have far to go, while Churchill-Keewatinook Aski MP Niki Ashton said there were backwards steps resulting from COVID-19.

“Domestic violence and violence against women has skyrocketed during the pan demic,” she said. “We need strong action, a national action plan to end violence against women here in our community, in the north and across the country. Indigen ous women are dispropor tionately impacted by vio lence. We want to not just take back the night but end violence against women and continue the fight for equality for all of us.”

Crisis centre board chair Nelson Pruder said the or ganization is in need of volunteer board members and also recommended a book he recently read, called “The Men Who Hate Women,” which is available at the Thompson Public Library.

“It was a discussion about misogyny, the day-to-day misogyny, hatred towards women, in communities,

in our societies and how it affects all of us every day,” he said. “I encourage you to have a look at that.”

Two days before the walk, city council re

ceived a report showing that Thompson RCMP had responded to 165 domes tic assault calls in the first seven months of 2022, put ting it on pace to surpass the

total from 2021, when there were 278 domestic assault calls, higher than the pre vious two years.

“This is absolutely one of the most important walks of

the year,” said Mayor Col leen Smook. “And our city struggles. We are definitely working with issues and we will continue on the path forward.”

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Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Thompson’s annual Take Back the Night walk opposing violence against women and promoting community safety took place Sept. 22.

Beginning session by fighting for healthcare

As this week marks my first sitting in the Mani toba Legislative Assembly as your representative, it is important for me to ad dress some significant goals which I have heard from the people of Thompson.

As I have mentioned in the past, many of you who I have spoken to expressed strong concerns regarding health care.

Many healthcare facilities in Northern Manitoba have been affected by under staffing and underfunding.

Thompson is facing a de clining quality of care, due to a declining quantity of healthcare workers. Horror stories of paramedics hav ing to staff the Thompson emergency room are occur ring because of the cuts that our healthcare system has had to endure. These stories are particularly worsened coming at a time of great er need for care during the pandemic. Despite the crisis that the healthcare system is facing, the government has focused on dollars over pa

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tient care. We’ve also seen far too many people spend ing money to travel south to get health care services that should be provided much closer to home.

Thompson has been hit hard by the cuts, pushing patients to the south when they require specialized care, and removing jobs from healthcare work ers when they are needed most. We have lost access to our foot care clinic, our brain injury services dur ing the pandemic, as well as continuing to fall short in reproductive health care and complete of lack access for abortion care. This is unacceptable.

In the Northern Region

al Health Authoritiy’s own words from their annual re port, our facilities are “in a very fragile state” and nursing and health care aide gaps “are becoming more frequent.”

Honest representa tion means continuing to celebrate the work of our healthcare workers, and supporting them rather than abandoning them when we face crises of constraint.

As I have worked in healthcare previously, I know firsthand many of the challenges that we face in delivering sufficient care in Northern Manitoba.

As I will sit in session at the Legislative Assembly for the first time on Wed

nesday, I plan to take the government to task on their choices and inactions in the face of increased need for quality healthcare. We need to prevent a further erosion of the service, and that means committing to expanding services, not pri vatizing services like they did with Lifeflight in 2019.

I encourage anyone and everyone who has struggled with healthcare to contact my office to share your experiences, whether as a healthcare worker or patient in the north. Your voices must be heard. When I have the opportunity, I will make your voices heard and will do whatever I can to make healthcare more accessible northern communities, and commit to seeing services upgraded rather than cut.

You can call my office at 204-677-4789, reach us by email at Eric.Redhead@ yourmanitoba.ca, or come see us at 402-79 Selkirk Av enue in Thompson. I look forward to hearing from you and fighting for you.

Manitoba government focused on making life more affordable

BY CAMERON FRIESEN

Over the past several months, the cost of living has been increasing at its fastest pace in decades. The cost of food, gas, shelter and other household goods have all risen significantly and Manitobans are feeling the squeeze. To help families respond to the financial pressures they are experien cing, our provincial govern ment has created the Family Affordability Package.

The Family Affordability Package is a targeted ap proach to the delivery of affordability benefits, spe cifically focusing on fam ilies with children, seniors on fixed income, and the most vulnerable Mani tobans. Families with a household income of less than $175,000 a year will receive $250 for their first child and $200 for each additional child. Low-in come seniors who claimed the Education Property Tax Credit and have an income of less than $40,000 will re ceive a $300 affordability benefit this fall. Manitoba seniors need financial re lief now more than ever, and our government is stepping up to help them meet their needs. Our government also recognizes that Manitobans on Employment and Income Assistance need additional support as the everyday cost of living increases. We are responding with the first in crease to the basic needs rate in nearly 20 years, provid ing EIA general assistance clients without dependent children an extra $50 per adult each month while also increasing benefits for all

EIA disability clients. In addition to these meas ures, our government has increased the Education Property Tax Rebate from 25 per cent to 37.5 per cent in Budget 2022, providing 450,000 Manitobans who pay education property taxes with an additional $581 this year alone. Next year, the rebate will increase to 50 per cent for home owners and farmers, while remaining at 10 per cent for businesses. This rebate will be the largest tax re lief measure in Manitoba’s history once fully imple mented in 2023, achieved while maintaining record investments in public edu cation. At the same time, we have implemented a Residential Renters Credit, providing benefits to 45,000 more households. Finally, Manitoba Public Insurance has already provided $500 million in rebates to driv ers, sending out cheques averaging over $700. These measures help all Mani tobans with the challenges of inflation.

The Family Affordability

Package is just the latest step in our government’s efforts to make life more affordable for Manitobans. Since forming government in 2016, we have introduced tax relief worth over $1 bil lion, putting $2,400 back in the pocket of the average Manitoban. In a family of two, that equates to nearly $5,000 in tax and fee sav ings every year. Some of the tax measures we have implemented to help all Manitobans keep more of their hard-earned money include:

• lowering the PST from eight per cent to seven per cent;

• indexing the Basic Per sonal Amount and all income tax brackets;

• eliminating the sales tax on property insurance, personal services, the preparation of wills, and the preparation of personal income tax returns;

• eliminating probate fees; and

• reducing vehicle regis tration fees by 30 per cent.

Our government under stands that Manitoban fam ilies and seniors are feel ing the pressures of rising costs now and we are taking action to help now, cheques will be mailed to Manitoba households this week. If you have any further questions about the program, I encour age you to visit the Family Affordability Package webpage on the Manitoba government website which has been designed to help answer any questions you may have.

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Shortage of Thompson ER nurses straining staff and slowing down treatment

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The union that represents nurses employed in the prov incial healthcare system says that the Thompsn General Hospital emergency depart ment is severely understaffed and that the lack of available nurses is increasing wait times for patients with nowhere else to go for treatment.

Darlene Jackson, president of the Manitoba Nurses Union, says that she met with Thomp son ER nurses during a recent visit to the city for Manitoba Federation of Labour meetings and was told that only about half of the department’s nurs ing positions are filled.

“They’re doing an incred ible amount of overtime just to keep the department staffed,”

Jackson said. At times, there are not enough nurses to provide relief coverage for regularly scheduled breaks and even finding the time to go to the bathroom can be a challenge.”They are exhaust ed. They’re working so much overtime to try to keep that place glued together.”

A Northern Regional Health Authority spokesperson says

that staffing shortages are re sulting in “extra” treatment spaces — stretchers and chairs in the emergency department hallway, which supplemented the ER’s seven treatment and two trauma beds — being closed.

“Staffing levels have been unstable for some time due to the current shortage of health care professionals provincially

and nationally and also due to the two-plus year pandemic we have just gone through.”

There are also stresses out side the healthcare system that are impacting patient care, specifically a lack of accommodations in Thomp son for patients from outlying communities who are fit to be discharged, which results in some people being sent to the

Thompson homeless shelter until they can travel back to their home communities.

“The staff concern in this is they want their patients to go somewhere safe,” said Jack son, noting that just because you don’t need to be admitted to hospital doesn’t mean that you won’t require followup care. “They don’t want to send

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Inflation, taxes and cryptocurrency: Pierre Poilievre takes aim at Liberals in first question period as Opposition leader

BY NATASHA BULOWSKI LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER

Pierre Poilievre homed in on inflation, housing and tax increases during his first question period as leader of the official Opposition. He also fielded several retorts about his past comment that Canadians can “opt-out of in flation” with cryptocurrency.

After nearly 20 seconds of applause from his party, Poilievre launched into his first question Sept. 20 and called on the government to cancel scheduled “tax in creases.” This set the content and tone for most of the fol lowup questions from Con servative MPs.

Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Fi nance Randy Boissonnault responded, first congratu lating Poilievre on his first question in his new role and

then contrasting the federal government’s plan “to sup port Canadians who need it most” with “the vision of the Conservative Party and members who don't care about Canadians.”

The new leader of the fed eral Conservative Party of Canada wouldn’t have the chance to spar with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau until Sept. 22, when Trudeau re turned from the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

“Our hope on this side of the aisle is that the Con servative Party will support us to get these measures to people,” said Boissonnault, referring to the one-time Canada Housing Benefit topup, temporary GST rebate hike and new dental benefit for children under 12.

For the most part, Bois sonnault responded to num erous similar queries from

Conservative MPs by high lighting the new affordability measures tabled in the House of Commons. But as the ses sion wore on, Boissonnault threw a few barbs Poilievre’s way.

Conservative co-deputy leader Tim Uppal com mented that the current high cost of living is “caused by this government's out-ofcontrol spending, high-risk economic policies and pain ful interest rate hikes.”

“Let's be really clear,” said Boissonnault. “The riskiest advice that anybody in the House of Commons has given Canadians over the last six weeks is putting their money into Bitcoin. Had Canadians done that, they would have lost their shirts, they would have destroyed their own personal finances.”

Near the end of the ses sion, Boissonnault dealt another crypto blow when

Conservative MP and House leader Andrew Scheer said the government’s new affordability measures will just “get vapourized” by con tinued inflation.

“I'll tell you what was va pourized: Canadians' savings when they follow the new Conservative leader’s ad vice to go put money into Bitcoin,” said Boissonnault.

Like other Conservative MPs, Scott Aitchison de cried scheduled hikes to the Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance premiums, as well as the carbon tax.

The environment minis ter’s parliamentary secretary Terry Duguid responded to most of the questions fo cused on the carbon tax. In his response to Aitchi son, Duguid referenced Poilievre’s campaign focus on “freedom” — a concept the now-leader did not clear

ly define.

“I hope the honourable member of the Opposition didn't mean the freedom to pollute and, well, Conserva tives want to make pollution free again,” Duguid told the House.

Based on the new high lights of question period, it doesn’t look like the Liber als have started pulling real punches in what experts ex pect to be a tumultuous ses sion, said Donald Desserud, professor of political science at the University of Prince Edward Island.

“[The Liberals] knew that this was going to be a big moment for Poilievre … One way of deflecting from that is not bringing out all your big guns and giving him the stage that he wants,” Des serud told Canada’s National Observer in an interview.

While this approach could be strategic, he noted it's also

possible they aren’t quite or ganized yet, given Trudeau is out of town.

“We're always assuming that they think these things through … sometimes they don't, they basically make it up as they go along,” said Desserud.

He says as the session progresses, it will be inter esting to see which Liber al MPs emerge as question period champions to counter Poilievre’s “aggressive” style. Dominic LeBlanc, minister of intergovern mental affairs, infrastructure and communities, is one possibility.

“[LeBlanc is] a person who I've been watching to see whether he steps up or is asked to step up because I think he's certainly more than capable of taking on a Poilievre in a sort of … blow-for-blow-type question period,” said Desserud.

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Northstars win season opener but drop next day’s rematch as hosts to Kenora Thistles

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Norman Northstars started the Manitoba AAA U18 Hockey League season on a high note Sept. 24 be fore falling back to earth the following afternoon against the Kenora Thistles at the Thompson Regional Com munity Centre.

Four players scored for the Northstars in the first two periods on Saturday night and the team held on for a 4-3 win despite giving up two goals against in the last eight min utes to make it closer than it had been.

Nole Pearson got the first Northstars goal of the season midway through the opening frame. Gregory Wiseman and Reed Scaddan scored in the second period, the latter on a power play, to make it 3-0 before Nickolas Fagnilli got the Thistles on the board with a man advantage. Day lin Monias re-established the three-goal cushion with a tally just 18 seconds before the second intermission.

Reed Pitura, on the power play, and Landon Lowes, in the final minute of play, got Kenora within one in the final 20 minutes but Paxton

Moore finished the game with 39 saves in the Northstars’ net for his and the team’s first win of the season.

The Northstars’ offence dried up in the second game of the season on Sunday afternoon, with the Thistles establishing a three-goal first period lead thanks to Brandon Gustafson, Lowes — short handed — and Fagnilli before Wiseman scored twice in the second period, once on the power play, to make it a onegoal contest.

Kenora struck twice early in the third, off the sticks of Reidar Paquette and Emer son Evans, to go up by three once more before Lowes and Fagnilli added their second goals of the game for a 7-2 final. Moore stopped 25 of 32 shots in net in his second straight start.

The Northstars head out on their first road trip of the season this weekend, facing the Winnipeg Bruins twice and the Interlake Lightning once.

Overtime keeps ER ‘glued together’

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people out on the street with out a place to go.”

Staff do try to make ac commodations arrangements for discharged patients from outside of Thompson, which receives eight to 15 medevac patients per day, but some times there aren’t hotel rooms or other suitable accommoda tions available.

“Communication occurs between the TGH emer gency department staff and the homeless shelter to ensure a safe discharge for those in dividuals,” the health region spokesperson says.

Jackson says staffing short ages have a cascading effect through the healthcare sys tem. For examples, when the

Thompson walk-in clinic was closed for two weeks due to insufficient staff, many people with non-emergency medical concerns had nowhere to turn but the ER.

“At the end of the day, the patients still keep coming, there’s nowhere to divert them to,” she said. When that happens, and when extra treatment spaces in the ER aren’t available, wait times for non-emergency patients can extend as long as 12 hours, which results in frustrations that are often taken out on nurses.

“We’re also seeing some situations where nurses are being verbally abused,” Jack son said.

At times. over the summer, there haven’t been enough

security staff to hav a security guard on duty, the NRHA says.

Although the provincial government touts the fact that it has increased the number of nursing education seats in the province, that needed solution is years away from delivering relief. Jackson says frontline nurses have ideas that could help alleviate the strain on themselves, other health care providers and the patients they serve.

“These nurses have solu tions,” she said. “They’re not a huge cost. They’re not some thing that’s unattainable. They certainly would help manage the situation right now. But I’m not sure that anyone from the regional health authority … has met with them to talk about that.”

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Gregory Wiseman had three of the Norman Northstars’ first six goals of the season Sept. 24-25, including one in a 4-3 win over the Kenora Thistles on Saturday and a pair in a 7-2 loss the following afternoon.

Pierre Poilievre’s leadership team appointments reward loyal MPs

BY NATASHA BULOWSKI, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, CANADA’S NATIONAL OBSERVER

While Pierre Poilievre’s nine-person leadership team is “reasonably balanced” by region, the new Conserva tive leader is likely more focused on rewarding loyal MPs, say political scientists.

MPs from six provinces are represented on his leadership team: two each from Ontario, Quebec and Alberta, and one from New Brunswick, B.C. and Sas katchewan, respectively. The biggest name by far is Saskatchewan MP and for mer party leader Andrew Scheer, who will be House leader.

Every member of the leadership team endorsed Poilievre in the leadership race except Quebec MP Luc Berthold, who did not en dorse anyone in his role as deputy leader of the party. Berthold will now serve as Scheer’s deputy.

“[Poilievre] doesn’t strike me as the kind of leader [who] spends a lot of time

worrying about things like regional balance … He’s not that kind of apologist, for better or worse,” said Donald Desserud, professor of political science at the University of Prince Ed ward Island. “I think he’s going to look more at the individuals and whether they’re able to carry through with his message.”

Scheer was a clear choice for House leader, said Du ane Bratt, a political scien tist with Mount Royal Uni versity in Calgary. A former leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Scheer also served as Speaker of the House and has a good grasp of parliamentary pro cedure, Bratt told Canada’s National Observer in an interview.

The deputy leader pos ition is shared by Alberta MP Tim Uppal and Toron to-area MP Melissa Lants man. Both check some diversity boxes: Uppal is South Asian and Lantsman is a gay woman. Perhaps more importantly, though, Lantsman is “unapologetic

ally conservative” and act ively worked for Poilievre, said Bratt.

Uppal served as co-chair of Poilievre’s leadership campaign, was minister of democratic reform (and later multiculturalism) in Stephen Harper’s cabinet and led the party’s “ethnic outreach efforts” under for mer leader Erin O’Toole. There’s very little racial or gender diversity in the Conservative caucus, but University of Guelph pol itical science professor Julie Simmons says she thinks Uppal’s appointment is Poilievre’s way to show racialized Canadians — particularly voters in the diverse southern Ontario region — that his new party includes them.

B.C. MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay will be the party’s whip, with Alberta MP Chris Warkentin as deputy whip and question period co-ordinator. Ontario MP Eric Duncan will be the party-caucus liaison and Quebec MP Pierre Paul-Hus is the Quebec lieutenant.

Poilievre introduced a new position, called “caucus committee co-ordinator,” which New Brunswick MP Jake Stewart will take on. Stewart did not respond to requests for comment on what this new role will entail.

Poilievre’s decision to reward loyalty is also illustrated by the House of Commons seating plan, said Bratt, which seats rival leadership candidates Les lyn Lewis and Scott Aitchi son in the backbenches.

“The rule is, if you’re fur ther away from the floor and you’re higher up, that’s an indication of less import ance,” said Bratt. “And you look at someone like Michelle Rempel Garner, who was seen as a star in the Conservative Party … [she] is no longer seen as a star.”

Rempel Garner — who endorsed Patrick Brown in the leadership race — is seated beside B.C. MP Ed Fast, who stepped down from his role as finance critic in May to focus on supporting former Quebec

Woodstock won’t back away from comments about Indigenous men

BY DAVE BAXTER LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

Strong criticism and calls to step away from his mayoral campaign have been levelled against one candidate for mayor of Winnipeg, after that can didate made comments that he believes Indigenous men don’t “value women.”

During an election forum event last week with some of Winnipeg’s cur rent mayoral candidates, Don Woodstock, a secur ity-company owner who is now making his second run for mayor of Winnipeg, was asked what could be done to better deal with the issue of violent crimes perpetrated against Indigenous women and girls in Winnipeg, and about the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

Woodstock said he be lieves there is a general disrespect towards women by Indigenous men.

“In most cases, if you talk to them and listen to them and listen to how they view and value women, it’s not the same as how I view and value women,” Wood stock said during the event.

“I’m giving you my view of what I’ve seen.”

He asked that Indigen ous men now “come to the table” to help deal with the issues of violence against women.

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Deputy Grand Chief Cornell McLean said he was “appalled” to hear a candidate for mayor of this city making generalities about Indigenous males as a whole, and he called the

comments “racist.”

“It is appalling that in the year 2022, these types of racist and stereotyp ical statements are being made,” McLean said.

“It is even worse that the speaker is someone running politically to lead the City of Winnipeg, home to Can ada’s largest Indigenous population.

“Candidates for such high responsibility roles need to come with the knowledge of First Nation issues and their cause and effect. Furthermore, anyone wishing to be mayor of a municipality should expect to continuously educate themselves on these issues, instead of directing blame toward these marginalized and targeted demographics.

“We urge this candidate to make reparations and apologize to First Nations people, and to reflect on whether such comments inspire reconciliation.”

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee also con demned Woodstock’s comments and said he wondered if Woodstock should now step away from his campaign.

“On behalf of MKO, I condemn the ignorant, un informed remarks by a Win nipeg mayoral candidate regarding violence against Indigenous women,” Settee said in a media release.

“This candidate is pla cing the onus on Indigen ous men when asked about safety for women in Winni peg. He stated Indigenous men need to ‘come to the table’ to address the issue. Clearly, this man has no ties

to First Nations citizens or communities. This is very concerning.

“I urge the mayoral can didate to apologize to the First Nations citizens across the province for your dis paraging comments, and to reconsider your decision to seek the position of Mayor.

”We need allies, not more racism, especially from community leaders.”

On Sept. 26, Woodstock didn’t back away from his comments.

“I get it that people are upset with my statement and the way I said it, but it was meant to draw attention to something that I don’t believe has had enough attention paid to it,” Wood stock told the Winnipeg Sun

“I think the men and the young men need to come to the table and represent

this as much as they can.”

He made it clear he be lieves what he said to be accurate and added he has no plans to step away from his mayoral candidacy.

“So for those who may say I crossed a line, that I am prepared to say I am sorry for that, and that I never meant to be racist, and I’m not a racist per son at all, but in terms of asking the Indigenous men to come to the table, I am not apologizing for that, because there is nothing to apologize for,” Woodstock said.

— Dave Baxter is a Lo cal Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Winnipeg Sun. The Lo cal Journalism Initiative is funded by the government of Canada.

premier Jean Charest’s leadership bid.

Most members of the leadership team are not well-known to Canadians and are going to be cutting their teeth in their new roles, getting more media atten tion and developing profiles for themselves, said Alex Marland, a professor and head of the department of political science at Memor ial University.

In 1985, during Brian Mulroney’s Progressive Conservative majority, four young, unknown Liberal MPs made a name for them selves as vocal opponents of the Mulroney government. Several went on to hold cab inet positions.

“They became known as the ‘Rat Pack’ because what they did was they were constantly getting under the skin of the prime minister,”

Marland told Canada’s National Observer in an interview.

This energetic young team was able to get a lot done, despite the Liber als having lost 95 seats in the 1984 federal election, said Marland. He wonders whether Poilievre’s leader ship team will be able to capture the public imagina tion like the Rat Pack did, or if attention will remain fo cused largely on the leader.

“That’s why … to most people, [the leadership team] doesn’t matter be cause they’re never going to hear who these people are unless they give us a reason to pay attention,” said Mar land. But for that to happen, the leader has to give the team agency and trust cer tain people to speak out and have their backs, which isn’t always the case, he added.

LESLIE JOHN STUART

DE JERSEY

Passed away at the Notre Dame Health Centre on Monday August 1, 2022 at the age of 71 years, Leslie John Stuart De Jersey, of Holland, MB, formerly of Portage la Prairie, MB & Thompson, MB.

Les leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife Judy, special daughters Diana (Glenn) Thiessen & Valerie Wood (Matt), grandsons Domonick, Colby & Austin and by many friends & colleagues Les had encountered over the years.

A Celebration of Les’ life will be held on Thursday October 6, 2022 at 2:00 pm in the Holland United Church, Holland, MB, with Heather Grobb officiating.

Memorial donations can be made in Les’ memory to the Holland United Church or to the Winnipeg Humane Society.

Online condolences can be sent to Les’ family by visiting his profile page at www.willmorchapel.com. Jamieson’s Funeral Services of Holland in care of arrangements.

GEORGETTE KROCHAK

Oct 17, 1944 – Sept 25, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Georgette Marie Anna Krochak (nee Blouin), age 77 on September 25 at the Northern Spirit Manor in Thompson Manitoba.

Georgette is survived by her three sons, Gord Medwid (Sandra), Rick Medwid, Keith Medwid, and Grandchildren, Dayle Bercier (Evan), Hayley Medwid, Morgan Medwid, Jadyn Medwid, and Great Grandchildren Greyson Bercier, Landon Bercier.

Georgette was predeceased by her husband David Krochak, son Michael, Parents Laurent and Florence Blouin, sisters Bernice, Lucille and her brother Leonard.

Georgette is the second eldest of her 11 siblings and was born in Birtle Manitoba. She was raised in St. Lazare until the Blouin family moved to The Pas. She met her first husband there and raised her 3 boys until she met the love of her life, Dave. Georgette and Dave moved with her sons to Thompson in 1975. She remarried in 1979 and her and Dave spent the remainder of their days in Thompson. Georgette worked as a switchboard operator at the Thompson Inn for a period of time when they initially moved to Thompson. She was also a worker at the Thompson General Hospital in the food service department and later on as a volunteer at the gift shop. She also worked as a taxi cab driver for many years until health issues prevented her from working. Georgette was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. We would like to thank the staff at St. Paul’s Care Home in The Pas, Nelson House Care Home, and especially the Northern Spirit Manor for the loving care they provided for our mother the past 3 years after her diagnosis with Dementia/Alzheimer’s.

Georgette will always remain in our memories and be deeply missed by family and friends.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba.

Urban Indigenous populations continue to grow: 2021 census

BY MATTEO CIMELLARO LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER

Indigenous Peoples are now more likely to live in large urban centres than they were five years ago, according to the 2021 cen sus from Statistics Canada.

The Indigenous popula tion in urban centres with more than 100,000 people grew by 12.5 per cent since the last census in 2016. Percentage-wise, 44.3 per cent of the total Indigen ous population now lives in large urban centres, up from 43.1 per cent in 2016.

The census used peoples’ usual place of residence for the statistics, rather than those temporarily living in urban centres to ac cess medical care or other services.

The city with the great est increase in Indigenous population was Edmonton, which saw an additional 11,400 people added to its

population base, a 15 per cent increase. Next was Montreal at 11,265 (an in crease of 32 per cent) and Winnipeg, which saw an in crease of 8,750 Indigenous people to its population, up nine per cent from 2016. Toronto’s Indigenous popu lation declined slightly.

About 421,000 First Na tions peoples lived in large urban centres in 2021, ac counting for 40 per cent of the total First Nations popu lation. The number of those living in urban centres near ly doubled for non-status First Nations at 59 per cent compared to 33 per cent for status First Nations.

“The census highlights the booming Indigenous population in urban areas — a demographic Indigen ous Services Canada must acknowledge and provide supports for,” Elmer St. Pierre, national chief of the Congress of Aborigin al Peoples, told Canada’s National Observer. “As our

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA

UNIT: SHAMATTAWA (SUB-OFFICE OR UNIT)

LOCATION: SHAMATTAWA \ OR THOMPSON, MB

Position: Intake Investigator (Possible Regional)

Two (2) Full-Time Permanent Positions ***Preference to Local Candidates***

A key member of the Child & Family Services (CFS) Unit, the Intake Investigator ensures that the appropriate range of services and programs to children and families are delivered in accordance with the philosophy, practices and policies as set forth by Awasis Agency First Nations and the Child and Family Services Act of Manitoba. The incumbent performs the work from a prevention and trauma-focused lens, acting on referrals, and completing thorough assessments to ensure the safety of children. The position requires critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills. The work is performed in an environment requiring collaboration with others, and confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• BSW, or in progress of attaining a BSW in combination with relevant experience.

• 1+ years’ experience within the child welfare field.

• Knowledge of CFS legislation, standards, and regulations.

• Experience with using the CFSIS database, including IM an asset.

• A valid drivers’ license and access to a reliable vehicle.

• Knowledge of, or work experience in northern Manitoba communities preferred.

• Demonstrated understanding and respect for Indigenous culture.

• Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced child welfare environment with a focus on prevention and trauma informed interventions.

• Occasional overnight and remote travel will be required.

• Some overtime required.

• Access to very sensitive information for which confidentiality is required.

• Provide satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact checks prior to starting the position, and throughout employment as required.

Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Closing Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2022-078 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to:

Human Resources Department

Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba

Competition #2022-078

701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2

Fax: 204-778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

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

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process

**Note: Awasis Agency Vaccination policy mandate: fully vaccinated plus booster

growth rate continues to outpace that of other Can adians, governments must address our pressing needs and tap into the growing potential our people offer.”

More than half of the Métis population lived in large urban centres (55 per cent), with Winnipeg home to the largest Métis population, followed by Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. Those four cit ies alone accounted for a quarter of the Métis popu lation in Canada.

The urban Inuit popula tion in 2021 amounted to 15 per cent of the total Inuit population, a 13 per cent increase since 2016. The largest Inuit population is in Ottawa-Gatineau, followed by Edmonton and Montréal.

But there still may be discrepancies in census re ports when it comes to who is living in urban centres.

Joël Lamoureux, com munications manager for Tungasuvvingat Inuit (an urban Inuit service pro vider based out of Ottawa

and Toronto), estimates the Inuit population in Ottawa-Gatineau is likely more than double what the census numbers reflect — over 3,500.

The census takers are likely to miss people in insecure housing situations who might be couch-surf ing with family and friends, Lamoureux said.

Fear and distrust of gov ernment can cause urban Inuit not to participate in surveys, he added.

The population growth seen by Tungasuvvin gat Inuit, although not exact, can be seen in the necessary growth of their organization.

“The demand on our pro grams and services has been consistently increasing over the last several years, and certainly since the last cen sus,” he says.

The demand for core ser vices like housing and food security, in particular, has been increasing consistent ly in Ottawa.

For example, Rhonda

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer and the functional supervision of the Executive Council of the Keewatin Tribal Council, the Director of Finance and Administration will direct and oversee the financial activities of KTC, the planning, development and implementation of financial and administrative procedures for the Tribal Council, and working with other department heads to monitor and make recommendations. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, government required financial reports, annual GST rebate claims and other financial reports

• Comparison of revenue and expense budget amounts to actual; makes any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets

• Analyze/Review internal processes and suggest improvements to current methods

• Oversee funds for passive return and benefit

• Utilize a fully integrated computerized accounting system that includes GL, AP, AR, and Payroll modules to assist with finance functions

• Preparation of budgets for Tribal Council programs/services

• Preparation for annual audit requirements

• Supervision of department staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree/Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance required

• Several years experience in accounting or finance required

• Management and supervisory experience

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills

• Proficient in accounting computer application systems

• Knowledge of GAAP and auditing standards

• Proficient with Excel spreadsheets

A written application with detailed resume, including at least three written references, along with written permission to contact the references and your last immediate supervisor should be submitted CONFIDENTIALLY by fax, email or mail to:

Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc.

23 Nickel Road, Thompson, MB R8N 0Y4 Fax No.: 204-677-0256

Or email to: LBeardy@ktc.ca

DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted no later than 4:00 pm, Friday, October 7, 2022. The successful candidate must be bondable.

Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by providing a Government of Manitoba issued QR code and photo identification or providing proof of an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination approved by the Government of Manitoba

Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Huneault told Canada’s National Observer that with the pandemic and in flation, lines at Tungasuv vingat Inuit’s food bank are growing longer.

Generally speaking, however, Tungasuvvingat

Inuit is “encouraged” by the growth of the Inuit popu lation, which is up 70,000 since the last census, he says.

All Indigenous Peoples who answered the census were self-identified.

Corrections

The article “Three candidates for Thompson mayor, 12 for eight council seats,” which ap peared on Page 10 of the Sept. 23 Thompson Citizen said that school board trustee candidate Bryan Young, who will be acclaimed along with the other six candidates, ran unsuccessfully for the school board in 2018. Young actually ran for the school board in an October 2020 byelection and for council in 2018. The article also gave one of the school board candidates’ names as Abby Humby. The correct spelling of the first name is Abbie. The article also said that advance poll dates for the municipal election are Oct. 17 and Oct. 19. They are actually Oct. 10 and Oct. 19. The Citizen apologizes for the errors.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA

UNIT/DEPARTMENT: FOSTER CARE LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB

Position: Administrative Support Clerk–Foster Care

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

The Administrative Support Clerk – Foster Care provides a variety of administrative support services to the Foster Care department. Preparing and processing documents, taking meeting minutes, maintaining spreadsheets and an electronic bring forward system for the Foster Care Workers and Supervisors. The incumbent is vital to the smooth functioning of the department, assisting with planning and executing special events such as the children’s Christmas party, foster parent recruiting, training and appreciation events. Keeps confidentiality, follows Agency policies and procedures, and demonstrates initiative and sound judgment in determining work priorities.

Qualifications:

• Certificate or diploma in Office Assistant or Business Administration preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered

• Working knowledge of the CFSIS database preferred

• Working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and Excel

• Demonstrated understanding and respect for Indigenous culture

• Knowledge of, or work experience in northern Manitoba communities considered an asset

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced, community-based child protection office

• Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information

• Cooperative work environment with co-workers, and foster parents

• Maintain satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact checks

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

• Occasional overnight travel

Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Closing Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2022-077 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to:

Human Resources Department

Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2022-077

701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2

Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

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

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process

**Note: Awasis Agency Vaccination policy mandate: fully vaccinated plus booster

Fiona should be wakeup call, experts say

BY PETER JACKSON LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, THE TELEGRAM

No one could have pre dicted Hurricane Fiona would be the strongest storm on record to hit Newfound land and Labrador.

But the fact that it hap pened in an era of global warming should come as no surprise.

“Changes in large-scale wind patterns favour trop ical cyclone trajectories that are further north and east ward, like the one taken by Fiona,” Penn State climatol ogist Michael Mann told The Telegram via email Sept. 26, summarizing his own re search in the field. “At the same time, those storms are likely to be stronger than they otherwise would have been due to warmer ocean wat ers and greater potential for intensification. That spells bad news for the (Atlantic) provinces, unfortunately.”

Mann, author of several books, including “The Hock ey Stick and the Climate Wars,” cited studies in which he and other climatologists have seen a discernible shift in the pattern.

A 2014 study led by Jim Kossin of the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that the latitude at which tropical cyclones reach their

greatest intensity is gradual ly shifting from the tropics toward the poles, at a rate of about 33 to 39 miles per decade.

The phenomenon may have played a role in Hurri cane Sandy’s slamming into New Jersey and New York in 2012, flooding parts of Man hattan’s subway system and causing almost $70 billion in damage.

It has clearly had a part in

the increasing devastation in Newfoundland and the Mari times with such high-energy storms as Juan, Igor and now Fiona.

Moving parts

Memorial University climatologist Joel Finnis says there’s a lot that can’t be predicted regarding how hurricanes will behave.

“When it comes to pre dicting what’s going to happen with hurricanes, it’s

been a pretty messy, complex process. There are a lot of possibilities in there,” he said Sept. 26.

“Any storm like this, there’s a lot moving pieces. So, for something like this to happen, you basically have to have a strong hurricane that is given a chance to move towards us quickly, but not too quickly. And for a storm surge like the one we saw last week, a couple of

other things come into play, too. The path of the storm was basically ideal to push water between Cabot Strait and the Strait of Belle Isle, and just pile water up right around Port aux Basques. So it was a combination of things.”

Several houses were de stroyed when the sea swept through the town on the southwest corner of the is land. One woman lost her

life.

“Some of the larger claims that we could make we’re fairly confident in, like there will be more energy available to drive hurricanes in the future,” Finnis said. “What that will mean in terms of frequency vs. in tensity, there’s been some conflicting research along those lines for the last 20 years.”

Nonetheless, Finnis said Hurricane Fiona should be a wakeup call.

“If a record-breaking low-pressure system in high latitudes in Canada isn’t an alarm bell, I don’t really know what is.”

Dawdling

Finnis said he is frustrated by the lack of concrete action taken toward climate change, both locally and around the world.

“We’ve been dawdling when it comes to climate action for my entire career,” he said. “It’s been 25 years of working in environment al sciences and atmospheric sciences and climate sci ences, and every time I think we’re going to take serious action, we take a few steps back instead.”

The signs are everywhere in Canada, he said. This year alone, as well as the devas tation of Fiona, post-tropical storm Earl dumped massive amounts of rain in parts of this province.

Judicial Justice of The Peace Juge de paix judiciaire

The Appointment Committee for Judicial Justices of the Peace welcomes the interest of qualified persons wishing to be considered for appointment as a Judicial Justice of the Peace of The Provincial Court of Manitoba. There is currently one position available in Thompson.

It is the responsibility of the Appointment Committee for Judicial Justices of the Peace to recommend to the Minister a list of at least three and no more than six persons from the list of qualified candidates whom the committee recommends for the appointment in question.

The mandate of the Appointment Committee for Judicial Justices of the Peace is to assess the experience, knowledge, community awareness and personal suitability of candidates, and to take into account the diversity of Manitoba society (c. 275, The Provincial Court Act).

Applicants must be willing to reside in the judicial center of appointment, and be capable of and willing to travel by automobile and small aircraft or any other form of transportation necessary, to exercise the duties and responsibilities of a Judicial Justice of the Peace in the province.

Applicants must have extensive knowledge of federal and provincial statutes, regulations and municipal by-laws relevant to matters that are within the jurisdiction of the Provincial Court. Knowledge and comprehension of the jurisdiction and work processes of the Provincial Court is also a requirement.

Applicants must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of judicial independence and a demonstrated ability to effectively deal with people in a fair, courteous and diplomatic way. Applicants must possess effective communication and listening skills.

Applicants must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to make decisions using sound judgment and in accordance with specific legislation, case law and the general legal principles that apply in each case. A law degree or equivalent experience in the legal system is an asset. The successful applicant will join a team of Judicial Justices of the Peace, and in that regard must possess proven interpersonal skills.

The successful applicant will be required to work various day and evening shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays and will be required to be available on an ‘on call’ basis. The successful applicant will be subject to security checks including a criminal records check and a credit check.

Your Application Package must include a cover letter, a résumé, and the following documents located at the Manitoba Court’s website at: http://www. manitobacourts.mb.ca/provincial-court/about-the-provincial-court/judicialjustices-of-the-peace/applying-to-be-a-judicial-justice-of-the-peace/

• Judicial Justice of the Peace Application Form; and

• Consent to the Disclosure and Verification for Screening Checks. Please submit one copy of your application package via email to jjpapplication@ gov.mb.ca and an original plus three copies of your application package, both by 4:30 p.m. on the Application Deadline, to:

The Administrator, Judicial Appointment Committee

5th Floor – 408 York Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0P9

APPliCATion DeADline: oCTobeR 11, 2022

Le Comité des nominations des juges de paix judiciaires invite les personnes qualifiées souhaitant obtenir un poste de juge de paix judiciaire à la Cour provinciale du Manitoba à poser leur candidature. Il y a actuellement un poste vacant à Thompson.

Il incombe au Comité des nominations des juges de paix judiciaires de soumettre au ministre une liste d’au moins trois et d’au plus six personnes qu’il recommande pour le poste en question et qu’il choisit dans la liste des candidats qualifiés.

Le mandat du Comité est d’évaluer l’excellence professionnelle, la connaissance de la collectivité et les qualités personnelles de chaque candidat, en tenant compte de la diversité de la société manitobaine (C275 – Loi sur la Cour provinciale).

Les candidats doivent accepter de résider dans le centre judiciaire du poste, et doivent être prêts à se déplacer par voiture, petit aéronef ou toute autre forme de transport nécessaire pour assumer les fonctions et les responsabilités d’un juge de paix judiciaire de la province.

Les candidats doivent avoir une connaissance approfondie des lois et des règlements fédéraux, provinciaux et municipaux qui s’appliquent aux affaires relevant de la Cour provinciale. Ils doivent également bien connaître et comprendre la compétence de la Cour provinciale et ses procédures.

Les candidats doivent aussi avoir une connaissance et une compréhension éprouvées de l’indépendance judiciaire, ainsi qu’une capacité manifeste à interagir de manière efficace, juste, courtoise et diplomatique avec les gens. Ils doivent savoir communiquer et écouter de manière efficace.

Les candidats doivent avoir de solides compétences analytiques et être capables de prendre des décisions fondées sur un jugement éclairé et conformes à des dispositions législatives spécifiques, à la jurisprudence et aux principes juridiques généraux qui s’appliquent à chaque cas. Un diplôme en droit, ou une expérience équivalente dans le système judiciaire, est un atout. La personne choisie se joindra à une équipe de juges de paix judiciaires; elle doit donc avoir des aptitudes éprouvées en relations interpersonnelles.

La personne choisie devra travailler durant différents quarts en journée et en soirée, y compris pendant les fins de semaine et les jours fériés, et devra pouvoir être disponible sur appel. Elle fera l’objet de vérifications de sécurité, notamment une vérification du casier judiciaire et de la solvabilité.

Votre dossier de candidature doit comprendre une lettre de présentation, un curriculum vitæ et les documents suivants qui se trouvent sur le site Web des tribunaux du Manitoba (https://www.manitobacourts.mb.ca/fr/cour-provincial/ sur-la-cour-provinciale/juges-de-paix-judiciaires/demande-pour-devenir-juge-depaix-judiciaire/) :

• la formule de demande de poste de juge de paix judiciaire;

• le formulaire de consentement à la divulgation et à la vérification aux fins des enquêtes de filtrage.

Veuillez faire parvenir, au plus tard à 16 h 30 à la date limite de réception des candidatures, une copie de votre dossier par courriel à jjpapplication@gov.mb.ca ainsi qu’une version originale et trois copies à l’adresse suivante :

Administrateur du Comité des nominations des juges 408, avenue York, 5e étage Winnipeg (Manitoba) R3C 0P9

DATe liMiTe De RéCePTion Des CAnDiDATuRes : 11 oCTobRe 2022

“Despite the fact we’ve had more extremes in the last couple of years in Can ada — record-breaking high temperatures, the whole dis cussion about atmospheric rivers when we got huge amounts of flooding on the west coast last year, these hurricanes this year — the willingness to actually make concrete sacrifices and change our lifestyles and to push governments to actually make meaningful change still doesn’t seem to be manifesting. We’re still talking about looking for the win-win-win situation that will cost us nothing.”

Technology alone won’t save us, Finnis says, because it’s a question of lifestyle changes on a large scale.

“We don’t have to go back to living in huts, but we can start doing things like using public transporta tion, riding our bikes, living smaller-scale lives. We don’t have to go on multiple plane flights a year. We can make a choice as to what we are consuming and where it’s coming from. It’s a lot about choice,” he said.

Pointing fingers is a cop out, he added.

“Even worse is when people start saying things like, ‘Oh, it’s China’s prob lem or it’s India’s problem,’ or it’s places where the popu lation is still growing,” Fin nis said.

“It puts the onus on coun tries that have not benefit ted to the same degree from fossil fuel consumption and created the problem in the first place, while also shift ing the responsibility from people who have benefitted immensely from the problem we’ve produced.”

Cour provinciale du Manitoba

Provincial Justice

Peace

The Provincial Court of Manitoba

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of NOAA

A satellite image of Hurricane Igor on Sept. 21, 2010 as it made landfall on Newfoundland and Labrador.

Beware of unstable houses, Newfoundland government warns hurricane evacuees

BY PETER JACKSON LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, THE TELEGRAM

Newfoundland and Lab rador Public Safety Minister John Hogan said Sept. 25 that residents who left their homes during Hurricane Fiona’s wrath on the week end need to wait for the OK from local authorities before returning.

“Cleanup efforts are go ing to start as soon as it’s reasonably safe to do so,” he said at a joint news con ference with Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Elvis Loveless.

“I do want individuals to listen to their community leaders right now, certain ly in Burnt Island area and Port aux Basques area where they’re still under an emer gency order,” he added.

Dozens of homes were destroyed or severely dam aged in the storm, with some being swept into the ocean.

The body of a 73-yearold woman who had gone missing after a wave inun dated her house in Port aux Basques was found Sunday afternoon, the RCMP stated in a news release Sept. 25.

“The weather warning has lifted, but it’s not safe ne cessarily to go back to your homes quite yet,” Hogan said.

“The structure could be compromised. We’ve seen houses simply blow away or be swept into the ocean,

so even though your house may still be standing, it may not be safe to enter or move around as you normally would.”

Hogan said officials are on the scene and will assess the damage as soon as the conditions allow.

“As traumatic and devas tating as it must be to lose a family home — some homes I’m sure have been in the family for one or two or maybe three generations, all your belongings, everything you have has been washed out to sea — we can rebuild, we can replace those things, but you can’t repair and re place a lost life. That’s the

number one priority and that’s always going to be the number one priority.”

He couldn’t offer an es timate as to when residents can return.

“We can’t put any time lines on that. The storm only ended very, very recently and we don’t want to rush anybody back.”

Federal aid

Hogan said he has spoken with federal Public Safety Minister Bill Blair on a couple of occasions, and confirmed the province will seek help.

“He was aware that in all likelihood we would need the assistance of the federal

government, so we’ll work out the details of what that looks like over the next couple of days, as well,” he said.

Loveless said he’s un aware of any major damage to roads in the province, but crews will be busy doing re pairs and clearing debris in a number of areas, including the southern Avalon. He said to expect reduced lanes in some cases.

Staying prepared

Asked what mitigation ef forts the province is taking at a time when such extreme weather events are inevit able, Hogan noted he only recently had to address se

vere wildfires in the central region.

He said the province has already been implementing measures to address climate change.

“It’s quite clear that we are going to need to be aware that these (events) are going to happen more often than not, and we are always going to be committed to making sure that we’re fully prepared for storm events like this in the future,” he said.

“We have a lot of road ways in this province that are close to the ocean, so we’re looking at that, to be proactive,” added Loveless.

“This year, a lot of our road construction included replacements of culverts, and these culverts are larger culverts in response to the climate change considera tion of it all. So any culvert that we put back now is 30 per cent larger, and maybe even larger, depending on the roadway itself.”

Administrative Assistant Position at Mayer Dearman & Pellizzaro (Full Time)

Mayer Dearman & Pellizzaro is a well-respected Law Firm which has been serving Northern MB and the outlying communities for 50+ years. Our law firm provides a stimulating atmosphere to come to work each day. We value our relationships with our community, clients, and our team. We pride ourselves in serving our clients with honesty and integrity.

Administrative Assistant responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative support to lawyer

• Handling communication with clients, witnesses etc.

• Providing administrative support for trials

Job brief

We are looking for a self-motivated Administrative Assistant to ensure smooth running of a lawyer’s practice dealing mainly with family and estates matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness

• Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc. by phone, email & in person

• Administratively support the lawyer & occasionally file docs in court

• Locate and develop case relevant information including being knowledgeable in file content and maintain an organized filing system

• Type and file legal documents and correspondence, this includes typing, dictation & creating documents as directed.

• Answer and direct phone calls including conducting intake interviews, booking appointments & maintaining lawyer’s schedule.

• Maintain contact lists

• Monitor deadlines and manage calendars

Requirements

• Team Player, good people skills

• Professional dress + appearance

• Criminal Record check

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Thinking of making a change? Canadian Kraft Paper is looking for a dedicated Heavy Duty Mechanic to join the team!

This position will be responsible for preventive maintenance, repair and overhauling of all mobile equipment. Experience with Sennebogens, Volvos, Cats, Lyndes, and John Deers would be considered an asset to this position. If you are Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic that is safety conscious and detail oriented then we want to hear from you!

Canadian Kraft Paper offers competitive wages, group benefits and a company sponsored pension plan. To learn more about our company and for the full posting details, please visit our website: www.canadiankraftpaper.com and submit your resume to careers@ckpi.com.

Environmental Coordinator

Canadian Kraft Paper is looking for an Environmental Coordinator to join our Mill Services department!

The successful candidate should have a Degree in Environmental Sciences (or related science field) with strong communication and interpersonal skills. In this role, you will liaise with external agencies on environmental issues, compile reports on environmental requirements, and coordinate projects among other duties. If this sounds like a good fit for you, send us your resume today!

Canadian Kraft Paper offers competitive wages, group benefits and a company sponsored pension plan. To learn more about our company and for the full posting details, please visit our website: www.canadiankraftpaper.com and submit your resume to careers@ckpi.com.

Application Deadline: October 2, 2022

• Confidentiality

• Computer literacy & typing speed of at least 50 wpm

• Proficiency in English, fluency in written English & spoken English

• Good knowledge of Outlook, Excel & Word

• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills

• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure with deadlines

• Administrative Assistant certification or diploma not necessary. Experience preferred but will train.

• Ability to work occasional Overtime is required

Please send Cover letter and Resume via email only to lucy@mdplaw.ca

Closing date: October 18, 2022

Mechanical Technologist

Canadian Kraft Paper is looking for a detail-oriented Mechanical Technologist to join our Engineering department!

In this position, you will work closely with the Engineering department on projects as well as the Maintenance department on ways to optimize mechanical systems.

The successful candidate should have their diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology and should be eligible to be certified with CTTAM. They should also have exceptional written skills, be a self-starter, and have a demonstrated focus on safety. If this sounds like you, then we’d like to hear from you!

Canadian Kraft Paper offers competitive wages, group benefits and a company sponsored pension plan. To learn more about our company and for the full posting details, please visit our website: www.canadiankraftpaper.com and submit your resume to careers@ckpi.com.

The wage for this position is $36.05-$45.12 depending on experience, as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Deadline: October 2, 2022

Recruitment Specialist

Canadian Kraft Paper is looking for a motivated individual to fill the Recruitment Specialist role!

If you’re a self-starter with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, then we want to hear from you! In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and securing talent for specialized positions within the organization. This position will work closely with department managers to ensure the needs of both the organization and candidates are met.

If you have a Business Administration Degree with a focus on Human Resources Management, or have an extensive background in recruitment, then get your resume ready and apply today! Canadian Kraft Paper offers competitive wages, group benefits and a company sponsored pension plan. To learn more about our company and for the full posting details, please visit our website: www.canadiankraftpaper.com and submit your resume to careers@ckpi.com.

Application Deadline: October 2, 2022

Human Resources Advisor

Canadian Kraft Paper has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Advisor to join our team!

We are looking for a candidate with an extensive background in labour relations, interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, and employment standards. The successful incumbent will also be responsible for a range of different HR functions including workforce trend analysis, provide leadership and counsel to our frontline leaders, and researching program and training opportunities. This position will work closely with the Human Resources Manager to ensure company strategic goals are met.

If you have a Degree in Business Administration Degree with a focus on Human Resources Management with experience in union labour relations, then get your resume ready and apply today! Canadian Kraft Paper offers competitive wages, group benefits and a company sponsored pension plan. To learn more about our company and for the full posting details, please visit our website: www.canadiankraftpaper.com and submit your resume to careers@ckpi.com.

Application Deadline: October 2, 2022

Thompson Citizen photo by Jospeh Gibbons

Newfoundland and Labrador Public Safety Minister John Hogan, left, and Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Elvis Loveless speak to reporter Sept. 25.

OFFICE FURNITURE INSTALLER/DELIVERY PERSON

Position: Our Company is currently looking for an energetic and organized individual to work at our retail store in Thompson. This permanent position will primarily be responsible for customer deliveries, unloading/loading delivery truck and installation of office furniture.

Qualifications: Must have the ability to meet deadlines and be a team player. Lifting/moving light to heavy boxes is required along with a valid driver’s license (class 5).

Actual wage will be dependent on the qualifications and work experience of the successful candidate.

Applicants should submit a resume and references on or before October 14, 2022:

Attn: Human Resources Wilson’s Business Solutions Box 3005

Dryden, Ontario, P8N 2Z6

Alternatively, fax to (807) 223-3315 or email inquiry@wilson.ca

We thank all candidates for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Final selection may occur prior to application deadline.

Office Supplies • Furniture • Copier and Computer Sales/Service: Dryden • Kenora • Fort Frances • Sioux Lookout Red Lake • Thunder Bay • Thompson • Flin Flon

Sydney Daniels ‘opening up the doors’ for Indigenous women in hockey

BY JULIA PETERSON LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, SASKATOON STARPHOENIX

For Sydney Daniels, last week was a “whirlwind” and a dream come true.

On Sept. 21 the 27-yearold joined the Winnipeg Jets as a college scout — making her the first First Nations woman from Treaty 6 terri tory to be added to the Jets’ operations team.

“It’s been a dream,” she said. “I feel like I’ve been dreaming for the last week. And it’s a dream I hopefully won’t wake up from — and I imagine I won’t, because I’m so grateful to be here and be surrounded by such incredible people each and every day.”

Premier Hockey Federation.

Though she has spent most of her life and career in Massachusetts, some of her best on-ice memories have been made right here in Saskatchewan.

“The ‘Chief Thunder stick’ Fred Sasakamoose tournament was one of the greatest experiences I’ve had in hockey thus far,” said Daniels, a member of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak. “I’ve been fortunate to do a lot of cool things in my career, and go to a lot of cool places.

“But to have hockey interwoven with my pride for being Indigenous, those are the most profound kinds of experiences for me.”

SERVICE ADVISOR

Are you looking for a career and not just a job?

We have an opening for a service advisor

committed to customer service excellence.

Candidate must be able to build customer relations and listen and understand their problems, concerns and service needed, prepare work orders, be organized, possess the ability to multitask, work unsupervised and work in a team environment.

Previous automotive experience is an asset, extensive training will be offered to the appropriate candidate

We offer competitive wages and benefits package. Resumes only please.

Fax resumes to Kayla at 204-778-6700 or email kayla@thompsonford.ca

Before joining the Jets, Daniels played, captained and coached hockey at Har vard University, and also played one season in the

The tournament, a show case for Indigenous hockey talent, was also a chance for Daniels to share the ice with her friend and mentor

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WEEKEND–AFTER HOURS SUPERVISOR

SATURDAY/SUNDAY AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS REFERRAL AND MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION DEPT.

1200 HRS – 2000 HRS

“ON CALL BEFORE AND AFTER SCHEDULED SHIFT”

Brigette Lacquette. In 2018, Lacquette became the first First Nations woman to play for the Canadian women’s Olympic hockey team.

“She has been nothing but supportive and encouraging to me,” Daniels said of Lac quette. “There’s no doubt in my mind that having her as a friend and resource and support system has encour aged me to feel comfortable enough to make this leap into this position.”

In her new role, Daniels is hoping to inspire more Indigenous youth — young girls, in particular — to see a future for themselves in the hockey world. Some day, she hopes, stories like hers and Lacquette’s will be much more common.

“I want to be a support system and be able to offer guidance to any Indigenous youth who might have ques tions,” she said. “I don’t want to just be a face. I want to be someone they can talk to and reach out to.”

For Daniels, hockey isn’t just a passion — it’s a leg acy. She learned the game from her father, former NHLer Scott Daniels, and her family has been cheer ing her on at every stage of her career.

And when the Winnipeg

Jets played the Edmonton Oilers Sept. 25 — their first game since Daniels was hired — she had her own fans in the stands.

“I had eight family mem bers that drove from Sas katchewan … just to be there for me in the build ing, watching the game,” she said.

On Sept. 26, Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand also offered Daniels his well wishes.

“Congratulations on your new role, representing First Nations women and all women in general,” he said. “It’s a male-dominated sport, and to have one of our own people at the top is really opening up the doors for all of our younger people in the next genera tion to come.”

As she starts scouting and recruiting, Daniels already knows what kinds of players she’s hoping to bring into the NHL.

“The most important thing I look for … is the skill of hard work,” she said. “That kind of over shadows everything.

“How are you inspiring your teammates with your play? Are you doing what is asked? Is your work ethic unwavering?”

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a competitive compensation and benefits package?

Source Atlantic is an innovative and industry-leading distribution and service company passionate about delivering value and exceptional service to customers in Canada and beyond.

Source Atlantic provides a complete and single source of distribution to the industrial, government, commercial and residential markets and is proud to be distinguished as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2017.

We are partnered with hundreds of world class suppliers, offer a multitude of specialized and technical services, and have many value-added solutions designed to improve our customers’ efficiency and productivity.

A vital strength within Source Atlantic is its team of dedicated, honest, and customer-oriented employees. A willingness to improve and achieve are evident throughout the company because of focus on value added services for our customers, technological advances, and employee training.

Source Atlantic is seeking a VMI Customer Support Associate in Thompson, MB.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, the key responsibilities of the VMI

Customer Support Associate include:

• Supporting and managing the remote store and vending machines

• Provide customer service and manage orders

• Refill and manage stock in vending machines

• Provide customer service to site contracts and coordinate inventory replenishments with branch

• Examine and inspect vending items for wear, defects and expired product, reporting any damage.

The ideal candidate possesses:

• A high school diploma

• Strong customer service skills

• Ability to learn new computer systems

• Energetic, self-motivated, possessing a good work ethic

• Able to work remotely under little supervision

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

We are offering a full-time, permanent position with our company in addition to the following, comprehensive benefits package:

• Competitive pay scale

• Flexible health, drug and dental plan

• Matching contribution retirement savings plan

• Life and disability insurance options

• Confidential employee assistance program

• Service awards program

• Enhanced vacation entitlement

• Physical fitness reimbursement program

Please visit our career page to apply: https://www.sourceatlantic.ca/careers

Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Medical Transportation Coordinator and Director of Health, the Afterhours Supervisor directs and supervises the activities of the After Hours unit by implementing regulations, policies and guidelines to ensure staff provides client centered service and maintain liaison between the providers of transportation and accommodations and First Nation and Inuit Health.

ACTIVITIES:

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the Afterhours staff;

• Coordinates and recruits according to policy as required;

• Ensures Afterhours is adequately staffed at all times;

• Ensure adequate, proper and most economical means of transportation is being utilized;

• Resolve client and or service conflicts; collects and tracks information;(work order incident report;

• Available to staff on a on call basis;

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of secondary school or recognized post-secondary training in Business Skills that includes communication and written skills and or combination of experience in the related field.

• Experience and Knowledge of the fundamentals of supervision and conflict resolution skills.

• Knowledge and proven proficiency in computers and various software i.e. Word processing, email, client records software.

• Requires a thorough knowledge of the medical facilities in the province of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.

• Requires a thorough knowledge of transportation systems within the province of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.

• Resolving issues concerns referred by service providers, clients/escorts, staff.

• Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset.

• Medical Terminology an asset.

A updated and detailed resume should be submitted to:

Lisa Beardy – Office Manager or Dion McIvor – Supervisor of Referral & Med Trans. Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 lbeardy@ktc.ca or dmcivor@ktc.ca

Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by providing a Government of Manitoba issued QR code and photo identification or providing proof of an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination approved by the

Government of Manitoba

Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm October 7, 2022.

We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted

COUNCIL

FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

CHILDREN’S ORAL HEALTH INITIATIVE DENTAL WORKER AIDE

The community-based Dental Worker Aide will work in partnership with the Dental Hygienist and other Community Health Professionals to provide community –based preventive dental services for children aged 0-7 years enrolled in COHI.

DUTIES:

• Administration of forms, records, and

• Distributes and collects consent forms and medical information from

• Educates and promotes good oral health habits to children and pre/postnatal families

Establish and manage community toothbrush

in application of fluoride varnish to children’s

the dental professional while preforming COHI

and manages appointment bookings

• Provide oral health sessions for pre/postnatal women, parents/caregivers, children up to the age of 7, and infants

• Recording dental chart information under the supervision of the dental professional

• Monitors community dental inventory

• Others as deemed necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have excellent oral and written skills

• Must be computer literate

• Knowledgeable of local First Nations language is an asset

• Able to work independently

• Display a high level of self-initiation

• Child Abuse Registry Check

• Criminal Record Check

• Must be willing to travel to communities

• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License

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

Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc.

23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4

Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2022. We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Four new members named to UCN governing council

University College of the North appointed four new and two returning members to its governing council Sept. 22, including a Thompson student.

April Wastesicoot is the new student member from the Thompson campus, with Pam Marsden of Flin Flon, Alan McLauchlan of Kelsey and Glen McKenzie of Swan River the other new members. The Pas student representative Brea Anderson and governing council vice-chair Linda Markus have been reappointed for a second term.

“We welcome valuable new voices to the table as we continue to increase access to education, advance reconcili ation, and respond to the training and employment needs of the north,” said governing council board chair Becky Cianflone in a news release.

The governing council is accountable to the provincial minister of advanced education for the organizational performance of UCN and includes representatives from the learning council and the council of elders.

“On behalf of all the staff of UCN I welcome the new members to the governing council,” said UCN president Doug Lauvstad. “UCN’s governing council is our con nection to the Northern Manitoba communities, and the new members will continue to ensure UCN is responsive and relevant to the needs of the north and the province.”

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of University College of the North Thompson campus student representative April Wastesicoot is one of four new members appointed to University College of the North’s governing council Sept. 22.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA

UNIT: TADOULE LAKE (SAYISI DENE)

SUB-OFFICE

LOCATION: TADOULE LAKE (SAYISI DENE) OR THOMPSON, MB

Position: Child & Family Services Worker (Possible Regional)

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

***Preference to Local Applicants***

Reporting to a Regional Unit Supervisor, the Child & Family Services Worker (CFS) is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific direction of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in child protection. Duties 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, providing accurate and timely documentation, developing long/ short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree (BSW) with experience in child welfare preferred, or a combination of experience and training

• Commitment to community-based service delivery

• Working knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues

• Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) an asset

• Assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

• A strong work ethic and reliable

• Proven ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a child protection unit team

• Sensitivity to, and an understanding of First Nations culture and values

• Ability to speak and/or understand the Dene language would be an asset

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced environment

• Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information

• Overnight and remote travel approximately 20% of the time

• Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience

Closing Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2022-079 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to:

Human Resources Department

Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2022-079

701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2

Fax: 204-778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

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

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process

**Note: Awasis Agency Vaccination policy mandate: fully vaccinated plus booster

Position: Case Aide

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA

UNIT/OFFICE: TADOULE LAKE (SAYISI DENE)

LOCATION: TADOULE LAKE, MB

One (1) Full Time Permanent position

Summary of Position:

Reporting to the Regional Unit Supervisor the Case Aide is responsible for facilitating case-related activities (on behalf of their unit) when working with families and children in the field of child protection and must follow all guidelines related to clients’ safety and privacy. The duties would include, but not limited to assist with case management administration, provide administrative support to case workers/Unit, including developing strong relationships with clients, acting as a liaison for Agency and clients, preparing reports, check progress and reports about cases, conducting interviews, assisting with compiling case particulars for Court, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, assist with developing long/short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services.

Qualifications:

• Combination of education and experience in related field

• Previous experience in child welfare is preferred

• Knowledge of CFS legislation, Regulations and Provincial Standards

• Knowledge of Child & Family Services information System (CFSIS) would be an asset

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Excellent assessment skills

• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills

• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team setting

• Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values

• Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree or Dene language would be considered an asset

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced environment

• Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information

• Overnight and remote travel approximately 5% of the time

• Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience

Closing Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2022-080 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to:

Human Resources Department

Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba

Competition #2022-080 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: 204-778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

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

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process

**Note: Awasis Agency Vaccination policy mandate: fully vaccinated plus booster

UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than forty academic degree, diploma, and certificate programs.

We commit to offering a safe, welcoming and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed.

Under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager or designate, assists multi-disciplinary team personnel in performing a variety of patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient. This is an integrated position that includes coordination and scheduling of dental procedures for the Operating Room (OR). This will require expertise in developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with a broad range of individuals and organizations. The OR Dental Assistant will function within the provisions of the Vision, Mission, Values, policies and procedures of the Northern Health Region (NHR) and will incorporate NHR core competencies into working practice (Customer/ Client Focused, Initiative & Pro-activity, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, and Collaboration, Development of Self and Others, and Adaptability).

We offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable Person, Child Abuse Registry check and Adult Abuse Registry check, and adhere to all Northern Health Region policies and procedures.

Qualifications: Grade 12 education or equivalent

HOUSING COORDINATOR

Successful completion of a recognized Dental Assistant Program required

ensure provided; works upon department.

Facilities, Ancillary Services and Workplace Safety and Health

Full Time, Regular Position

Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association Excellent knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet)

Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a Dental Assistant required

Previous experience working with Pediatric cases preferred Ability to speak Cree an asset

The Pas, Manitoba Competition No: 22-112

Closing Date: October 6th, 2022

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

Please submit resume by February 2, 2018 to: Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer 867 Thompson Drive South Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4

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.

Fax: (204) 778-1477

Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca

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

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DENTAL HYGIENIST – FULL TIME POSITION

call us at 204 -677- 4534 or email ads@thompsoncitizen.net

Under the direction of the Director of Health, the Dental Hygienist will be responsible to implement and deliver the “Children’s Oral Health Initiative (COHI)” program, which focuses on children from ages 0 – 7 years of age. COHI is a community based initiative to prevent tooth decay and improve oral health among the 11 KTC First Nations children.

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

DUTIES (SUMMARY):

• Ensure the collection of appropriately completed permission/ consent forms

• Provide dental screenings and surveys to determine the oral health status and preventive treatment needs of each child

• Provide pit and fissure sealants for children

• Apply as required, fluoride varnish to children

• Painless procedures used in cavities to limit further decay

• Refer children who require urgent care

• Provide one-on-one oral hygiene instruction

• Oral health education and promotion activities

• Collect, complete and submit data in a timely fashion (ie. Dental Screening forms and Dental Services Daily Records)

• Maintain appropriate records (ie. COHI lists, referral lists, etc.)

• Train and provide indirect supervision of the Dental Worker Aide

• Develop, implement, coordinate, evaluate and maintain preventive and health promotion programs

• Travel within our Tribal area is essential.

• Others as deemed necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledgeable of First Nations cultural practices, traditions, and customs would be an asset.

• Experience working in a First Nation community would be an asset.

• Must have excellent oral and written skills.

• Must be computer literate and have experience working with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access Database, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of Federal/Provincial Health Care Systems.

• Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba

• Must be listed on the Registered Dental Hygienists–College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba

• Current CPR certification

• Must have a valid Manitoba Driver’s License at all times.

• Criminal Record check and Child Abuse Registry Check to be submitted.

Salary ranges between: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually

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

Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc.

23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4

Fax: (204) 677- 0256

Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2022. We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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UN secretary general wants to see windfall taxes on oil and gas companies

BY NATASHA BULOWSKI LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, CANADA’S NATIONAL OBSERVER

The United Nations’ secretary general implored developed countries to tax the windfall profits of fos sil fuel companies and re direct those resources to countries hardest hit by the climate crisis in his sombre remarks to the UN General Assembly in New York.

“We need to hold fossil fuel companies and their enablers to account,” António Guterres said Sept. 20.

“Polluters must pay.”

Activists and environ mental organizations have long pressured the federal government to impose a windfall tax on Canada’s oil and gas companies. In August, second-quarter fi nancial statements revealed Canadian companies raked in sky-high net earnings, renewing calls for federal action.

But so far, there is no indication Canada will consider a windfall tax.

Canada’s National Ob server asked Finance Can ada about the possibility of a windfall tax on oil and

gas profits in early August and the department re sponded with a statement outlining previously an nounced measures like a luxury tax on vehicles, the Canada Recovery Dividend and a corporate income tax increase.

Meanwhile, other gov ernments are rising to the occasion.

Italy has already started collecting its windfall tax on energy companies, the U.K. approved a similar tax this summer and the European Commission re cently proposed a windfall tax on the fossil fuel sec tor that would see funds redirected to households and businesses struggling with inflation.

Importantly, Guterres’ appeal goes one step fur ther by urging countries to redirect funds collected from windfall taxes to countries suffering loss and damages caused by climate change as well as people struggling with ris ing food and energy prices.

Compensation for cli mate change impacts that can’t be avoided with adaptation or emission reductions — such as

destructive events like wildfires or floods — is referred to as loss and damages. Developed countries like Canada are historically the biggest contributors to climate change, and poorer devel oping countries bear the worst impacts of the cli mate crisis while lacking the resources to recover, let alone transition their economies.

As previously reported by Canada’s National Ob server, loss and damage is a contentious topic: rich er countries are reluctant to commit resources and worry they’ll expose them selves to legal liability for past emissions and mas sive compensation claims from climate disasters.

On Sept. 6, more than 400 organizations from around the world signed a letter, initiated by the Climate Action Network, calling on the UN to en sure that loss and damages finance is on the formal agenda for the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Cairo, Egypt, this November. At last year’s conference, the U.S. and the EU blocked a

proposal that would have provided developing coun tries impacted by climate disasters with financial support.

Guterres referenced the disastrous floods in Pakistan — “where onethird of the country is sub merged by a monsoon on steroids” — as evidence of humanity’s “rendezvous with climate disaster.”

On Sept. 23, Fridays for Future planned hundreds of climate strikes around the world, including 34 in Canada. Focused on cli mate justice and repara tions, the strikes called for policymakers to prioritize people over profit, listen to the voices of those most affected and provide loss and damages finance.

Guterres’ remarks also come on the heels of a new report by the U.S. House Natural Resources Com mittee that found public relations firms helped fossil fuel clients impede climate policy and deceive the public.

The “massive public re lations machine” shield ing the fossil fuel industry from scrutiny and getting rich in the process needs

to be held to account, along with “banks, private equity, asset managers and other financial institutions that continue to invest and underwrite carbon pollu tion,” said Guterres.

“Just as they did for the tobacco industry dec ades before, lobbyists and spin doctors have spewed harmful misinformation. Fossil fuel interests need to spend less time avert ing a PR disaster and more time averting a planetary one.”

With the UN biodivers ity conference in Mont real also on the horizon, Guterres emphasized the need for a global frame work that will set am bitious targets to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, eliminate harmful subsidies that destroy ecosystems and finalize a legally binding agree ment to conserve marine biodiversity.

On day two of the UN General Assembly, Cli mate Action Network’s international climate diplomacy director Eddy Pérez noted Canada has “sent encouraging sig nals” that it will play a

constructive role in am bitious outcomes at the biodiversity conference this December.

“But overall, the mes sage from the General As sembly is plain: countries are distracted while the world burns, while fossil fuels profits skyrocket as families struggle to afford food and energy, while we face increasingly fre quent and severe climate disasters,” Pérez said in a Climate Action Network press release.

He said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s absence from a climate action roundtable is “a danger ous sign.”

“While governments sleepwalk, the oil and gas industry continues to es cape accountability and is already planning to exploit COP27 as their moment to promote gas expansion.”

“As Parliament resumes, Prime Minister Trudeau must use the weeks to come to forge ahead with his climate commitments and refuse to let industry pressure water down the action we urgently need.”

— with files from John Woodside