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Commercial fishers and trappers from Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) established a blockade on Highway 6 August 31, a few kilometres north of Ponton.

The blockade initially preventedall non-critical Manitoba Hydro traffic from venturing north of Ponton, and as of midnight Sept. 1 was blocking all Hydro traffic attempting to travel in either direction.

“We’re demonstrating against the loss of our livelihood,” says Irvin Constant, president of the Opaskwayak Commercial Fishermen’s Cooperative (OCFC). “It’s been 50 years, and they still haven’t made a proper offer to us.”

The blockade has been erected in demonstration against a continuing stalemate between the OCFC, Trapper’s Association, and Manitoba Hydro surrounding the destruction of traditional fishing and trapping grounds during the construction of the Grand Rapids generating station; the matter is currently the subject of an ongoing civil suit formally filed in 2012.

Manitoba Hydro public affairs manager Scott Powell calls the blockade “unnecessary and unwarranted,” citing several deals that have been reached with surrounding communities using similar formulas. “We’re more than willing to sit down with them again.”

Communication between the two groups broke down over disagreements surrounding the individuals entitled to compensation under the settlement, and the land to be compensated. Whereas Manitoba Hydro has offered to compensate 59 fishermen, the OCFC has sought compensation for 81 fishermen;

Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski Trappers and fishers from Opaskwyak Cre Nation set up a blockade on Highway 6 a few kilometres north of Ponton Aug. 31 to prevent Manitoba Hydro vehicles from travelling north. the Trapper’s Association, on the other hand, has sought to expand Hydro’s offer to compensate 240 trappers to include 488. Both adjustments would include roughly doubling Hydro’s initial lump settlement offers.

Powell notes that the plaintiff’s numbers include individuals fishing and trapping both prior and after project completion; however, he asserted it was Hydro’s policy to cover only those who were fishing prior to the project’s initiation, as determined by third-party sources from conservation and fisheries, such as trapping cards.

Trapper claims also include trappers utilizing areas surrounding the Summerberry ranch, which case consultant John Morrisseau asserts have also been impacted by the flooding, including the Saskram area. He cites the impact that this on the fur trade in the region: “In Thompson, I haven’t seen any fur taken from OCN sold

at the fur table,” he notes. “If you go talk to the trappers from the area, you won’t find any from OCN, because there is no fur. That area has been destroyed.”

Manitoba Hydro currently asserts that no surrounding region has been impacted due to itsd projects.

The commercial fishing landscape has been altered in the region as well: where fishers once travelled 25 kilometres on placid water to reach their fishing grounds, they must now travel 112 kilometres in one direction, fishing on more exposed and treacherous water. “They’ve lost Kelsey Lake, which used to be 15 miles down river, and a good producing lake,” Morrisseau explained.

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Nonetheless, Constant suggested that the new open, windy waters fishermen must navigate now require larger, safer, and, naturally, more expensive vessels. The fishing season has also been reduced to nearly a third of its original length, making for a considerably more stressful fall season. He also noted considerable debris in their current fishing grounds, though Powell notes Hydro has been undertaking debris management programs for

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Both Morrisseau and Constant claim the blockade will stand “as long as it takes”.

Powell, however, insists that Hydro is prepared to return to the negotiating table at any time. “We would welcome the groups back to the table at any time to discuss or review any new documented information they have,” he said. “However, the groups have shown no interest in returning to talk to us as of yet.

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Auto body shop expansion driven by needs and wants

LYLE DAVID NYGAARD Lyle David Nygaard, aged 72, of Winnipeg, MB, went to be with his Lord on August 29th at the St. Boniface Hospital.

Born in 1944 on July 11th, near Tisdale, Saskatchewan, he was the eldest of two children and is the son of the late David Nygaard.

Lyle is survived by the love of his life, Karen; his mother Lilian; his sister Tannis, his three children; Bonnie, Kathy and Dean; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Lyle lived a full life, exploding with a joy of Christ that reached into the hearts of those who knew him. He loved his family, ravens, flowers, touring new cities, fixing things, coffee shops and making the ordinary extraordinary, We miss him dearly; yet know this is not the end. We look forward to seeing you again.

A Memorial Service and celebration of his life was held on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Immanuel Pentecostal Church, Winnipeg.

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

With all the doom and gloom surrounding Northern Manitoba’s economy this summer, Hayes Auto Body & Glass co-owner Doug Sime is understandably nervous about the expansion the business that is currently underway.

“It’s scary to build right now,” he says. Then again, there’s always been that back-of-the-mind worry that comes as part of liv-

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ing in a community dominated by a resource industry.

“We’ve lived with that cloud over us that the mine’s going to shut down some day.

I’ve lived with that for 35 years.”

On the bright side, financing isn’t a problem.

“Banks are willing to lend you money provided you can pay it back,” Sime says. What’s more, the body repair business is somewhat recession-proof, he’s found.

“People still need vehicles to drive,” he said. “People will still get into accidents and maybe people will hang onto their vehicles a little longer. Rather than buying a new vehicle, they’ll tend to fix what they have.”

The shop will have about 25 per cent more space at ground level once the office and service bays are complete - 1,500 additional square feet to complement the 6,000 square feet there already was, which includes the original building, constructed in the 1970s and a second building that was built later. Those buildings were then connected by a breezeway and now the newer of the two is expanding toward Hayes Road. The new section will also have a mezzanine area of more than 600 square feet with a full eight-foot-high ceiling, though what that space will be used for hasn’t been finalized yet.

The motivation behind the renovation is partly out of necessity, Sime says.

“There’s some new technology in the vehicles that demand we have isolated areas to work on them,” he says, referring to Ford’s

move to using aluminum bodies. “We’re hoping that Ford stays with that product because we’re spending a lot of money to make the changes.”

Automobile construction has changed a great deal since Sime started working in the auto body industry at the age of 17, especially over the past decade or so.

“The construction of vehicles has seen enormous changes,” he said. “The key thing that they do when they build the vehicles now is to make them safer if you’re involved in a collision. They make vehicles lighter and more able to take collisions without occupant injuries.”

At the same time, some vehicles have increased in size, particularly pickup trucks.

“Some of the new pickups are just like a train,” Sime says. “They’re huge. Some days you can fit in twice as many vehicles depending on the size of them that day.

Other days you have a lot bigger vehicles that you have to work on so you have to have more space.”

But Sime admits there are elements of the expansion that fit into the “want” category as well. His partner and co-owner, Jo-Ann Adam, is eager for a better office space.

“The little office we had downstairs before, we had two people working in it, customers coming in, my staff coming into the office, phones ringing,” he says, making it difficult for everybody to concentrate on what they were doing.

Comfort is also a consideration - both the cus-

tomers’ and the staff’s and owners’. The new addition will make it easier to do estimating work indoors.

“People won’t have to stand outside while they get an estimate,” says Sime.

“We want to take care of the customer in a better way.

Summer’s great because I get to do a little bit of work outside in the daylight and have the doors open at least but in reality Thompson’s got six months of winter so you’ve got to get the vehicles inside and get them worked on inside.”

At this point, with more than 30 years in the auto body business, Sime has no plans on making a career change and he and Adam spend a lot of their time at work.

“We’re not going anywhere and we’re not doing anything else and we want a comfortable place to work in,” he says.

The construction is being handled by A & B Builders and the Hayes Autobody owners are happy to support another local business.

“We want the new space and we’re proud of Hayes Autobody,” Siem says. “We want to put back into the community what it’s given us.”

And while everything in the expansion isn’t an absolute necessity, Sime and Adam have had plans for awhile to improve the office area and realize that you can’t always wait until something becomes a must-do.

“In life, if you did everything just because you need it, well, life becomes pretty boring,” Sime says.

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Inquest called into fatal police shooting of Steven Campbell in Thompson last November

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Inquests will be held into the deaths of two men shot to death by police in Manitoba last year, including one in Thompson.

Manitoba’s acting chief medical examiner Dr. John Younes announced the calling of inquests Aug. 31.

One inquest will be into the death of Steven Campbell, a 39-year-old man who had lived in Thompson for the past 15 years. Campbell was shot and killed by a

Thompson RCMP officer in the early morning hours of Nov. 21, 2015. Police said that the vehicle Campbell was in was pulled over for erratic driving after a brief pursuit and that the driver accelerated towards an officer who was approaching it, at which time the officer fired his gun, killing the driver and wounding a female passenger. The incident occurred on a dirt road off Princeton Drive, says the announcement of the inquest, and the cause of Campbell’s death was mul-

tiple gunshot wounds.

Campbell’s death is being investigated by the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU), which investigates all serious incidents involving on- or offduty police officers in the province.

The inquest is mandatory under the terms of the Fatality Inquiries Act because Campbell died as the result of an act or omission of a peace officer in the course of duty.

Its purpose is to determine the circumstances that led to

Campbell’s death and what, if anything, can be done to prevent similar deaths from occurring in the future.

Campbell’s mother, Shirley Huber, who lives in Alberta, said she received a call from the medical examiner’s office about a month ago, informing her of the upcoming inquest and that it would not making any determinations regarding blame for the incident. She has not heard anything from the IIU investigators looking into the shooting, though she heard

from a third party that the evidence collected has all been handed over to the director who will determine what steps, if any, should be taken next. Huber had hoped that the results of the investigation would be released before the anniversary of her son’s death this fall but was told by someone in Manitoba’s justice department that it wouldn’t be surprising if there was nothing made public until spring of next year.

“I’ll be glad when everything is over,” said Huber.

“It’ll bring a lot of closure.”

The other inquest called will examine the death of 44-year-old Haki Sefa of Winnipeg, who died as the result of multiple gunshot wounds after an altercation with Winnipeg Police Service members on Provincial Trunk Highway 59 on Sept.

20, 2015.

The dates and locations of the inquests will be decided by the chief judge of the provincial court and announced at a later date.

Fourteen children at risk of Thompson woman charged in death of three-month-old baby exploitation located and returned to caregivers in Thompson

A 22-year-old Thompson woman is facing multiple charges after a three-monthold baby girl died Aug. 28.

The infant’s mother, Julienne Towers, was charged Aug. 30 with criminal negligence causing death, failure to provide the necessities of life and two counts of child abandonment.

RCMP and emergency medical services responded to a report of an infant in medical distress on Dominion Bay at about 10:20 p.m. Aug 28 where they began treatment of the three-month-old girl, who was then

transported to hospital and pronounced dead on Sunday evening. A one-year-old male found at the residence was taken to hospital as a precaution.

RCMP officers from the Thompson Serious Crime Unit and Forensic Identification Services attended the scene, which was cordoned off with police tape overnight and into Monday morning, to assist with the investigation.

Towers was remanded into custody pending an appearance in provincial court in Thompson Sept. 1.

Municipal Board rejects city’s local improvement bylaw for funding sewage treatment plant

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The city will have to head back to the drawing board to figure out how to fund its one-third share of a new wastewater treatment plant after the Municipal Board of Manitoba ruled Aug. 30 that a proposed local improvement and borrowing bylaw isn’t fair and equitable.

The city’s proposal was to pay back the $12,167,000 it needs for the project - the same as the amount each of the federal and provincial governments are chipping in - by charging either a one-time fee or instalments over 25 years for each water meter in the city. The actual charge would have been $1,625 up front or $127 a year for residential customers, who account for almost 3,800 of the 4,000 or so water meters in Thompson, with customers with larger meters paying higher prices.

The Municipal Board’s decision was based on the bylaw’s intention of determining who would pay how much based on the size of the water meter a property has.

“The city’s chosen method of calculating LI [local improvement] taxes, based on meter size, is flawed because it is likely that some taxable properties have oversized meters,” read the decision. “The goal, using any approach, is that the basis for calculating the LI tax is fair and equitable for all potential taxpayers, not just the majority.

Until it is assured that all meter sizes are accurate for the type and size of a property, and that meter size reflects the anticipated level of use, the city cannot rely upon a method of taxation that will produce an inequitable distribution of LI taxes. The board has struggled with its decision in this matter and has considered other possible methods to calculate LI taxes that would ensure

equity. In the board’s opinion, however, this is the city’s responsibility. Because the city did not propose any alternative methods to calculate the LI tax, the board is left with no other alternative but to refuse the bylaw.”

The city said at Municipal Board public hearing in Thompson in June that it had chosen a local improvement bylaw to fund its share of the sewage treatment plant because paying back the borrowed money through property taxation would mean non-taxable properties connected to the water system bore none of the costs and that repaying the debt through higher water and sewer rates wouldn’t result in guaranteed annual revenues because water consumption has dropped every year since the pay-per-use system was implemented in 2011.

Objections to the proposed bylaw were not opposed to the construction of a new sewage treatment plant, which is required by a provincial directive to come into compliance with the city’s Environment Act licence, but to the method of determining payment amounts.

At the June hearing, Susan Harrison of Allied Rentals pointed out that charging based on the size of water meters would be unfair to Allied and the property owners it represents because similar or identical apartment buildings have different-sized water meters based on factors that aren’t related to consumption levels but to when they were built, their relative distances from water mains and whether or not they are equipped with sprinkler systems. In some cases, Harrison said, some apartment buildings would be paying $1,700 more per unit than other buildings, a difference greater than the total amount that single-family residences will pay.

Fourteen children in Thompson were located and returned to their caregivers Aug. 24-25 as part of Project Home Deliver, a joint operation to find missing high-risk children and target people suspected harbouring them for the purpose of exploitation.

The operation was conducted by Thompson RCMP, the North District Crime Reduction and Enforcement Support Team (CREST) and Street Reach, a team of child protection workers, law enforcement and nongovernmental organizations that provided service to youth being exploited or vulnerable to exploitation.

Over the two days of Project Home Deliver, RCMP and Street Reach checked the well-being of 61 children by visiting 18 addresses and two group homes. In addition to locating missing children at risk of being exploited, the operation also aimed to develop relationships between vulnerable children and their caregivers.

Insp. Kevin Lewis, the officer-in-charge of the Thompson RCMP detachment, says the children that were located were mainly youth in care who hadn’t returned to their group homes and the operation was intended not only to ensure

that they were accounted for and not engaging in any illegal or undesirable behaviour, but also to make sure that anyone who was harbouring them was aware that they are on the police’s radar.

“They’re not allowed to harbour youth in care,” said Lewis.

RCMP and Street Reach team members also wanted to let vulnerable youth know that police aren’t only there to apprehend them after they get into trouble but can also provide them referrals to services to help them deal with personal issues like anger or drug and alcohol abuse.

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Editorial

Bylaw rejection puts tough decision back on city’s plate

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utting all your eggs in one basket is a risky proposition, as the City of Thompson recently found out when the Municipal Board of Manitoba refused to approve its proposed local improvement and borrowing bylaw to fund the city’s onethird share of a new sewage treatment plant.

Under the bylaw, the city would have paid back the $12,167,000 it needs for the new sewage treatment plant by charging property owners connected to the water and sewer system a sliding scale based on the size of their water service lines and accompanying meters. The owners would have had the option of paying a one-time fee or a yearly amount for the next 25 years.

From the city’s perspective, this plan made sense.

It guaranteed a certain level of revenue per year and ensured that properties that aren’t assessed property tax but still connected to the water system paid for the plant that they will also be using. And for the vast majority of properties, particularly freestanding residential houses, the mechanism for determining who paid how much was fair. Unfortunately, as the Thompson Citizen pointed out on this page back on June 22, “Various multi-family apartment complexes could end up paying a great deal more than others based on the fact that they have a larger water service line and thus a larger water meter, though that doesn’t necessarily mean they consume more water.

Fairness is sort of an all-or-nothing proposition – fair for almost everybody means unfair for those excluded.”

The Municipal Board had three options on how to proceed with the bylaw: it could have approved it as is, made changes or refused it outright. It made the latter choice, in part because the proposed bylaw was unfair and in part because figuring out the best way to allocate Thompson taxpayers’ and residents’ money is what the mayor, councillors and city staff are paid to do. Obviously, charging higher water and sewer rates would ensure that those who use the most are also the ones who pay the most. Unfortunately, that’s also the route with the greatest potential for revenue shortfalls if people behave rationally and restrict their water use as a result. Once that happens, as we observed back in June, property taxes might go up and non-taxable properties would be off the hook for covering the shortfall.

The Municipal Board was justified in refusing the bylaw based on its fundamental unfairness and putting the ball back in the city’s court. Unfortunately for the mayor and council, there are no easy answers on how to proceed.

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Local Angle: Governments must step up to help Northern Manitoba FLIN FLON REMINDER Northern Manitoba has been hit hard in recent times.

In the past 10 months, our region has learned that Thompson’s nickel smelter and refinery will cease as planned in 2018, Flin Flon’s 777 mine will close as projected around 2020, and Churchill’s Omnitrax-owned port is shutting down with the accompanying rail service scaled back.

Then this week came the most troubling news yet: Tolko Industries is concluding its operations in The Pas as of Dec. 2.

It’s all terribly sad and unsettling for workers, families and communities. If there’s a silver lining, it’s that Flin Flon is faring well compared to our northern neighbours.

For that, we can be thankful.

For Northern Manitoba, these announcements will mean the loss of something like 1,400, full-time and seasonal jobs, perhaps more. Even when we throw in the usual qualifier – to my understanding, a fair number of those jobs belong to people of retirement age

who will transition into their post-working lives – it’s still a bitter pill for our region to swallow.

“Where is the government? ” some people have asked. That is a fair question, but only in the case of Churchill and Omnitrax do we know for certain that a closure could have been averted with government support.

The last provincial government tried its darnedest to intervene in the pending smelter and refinery closure in Thompson. So did MP Niki Ashton, who got American filmmaker Michael Moore to say awful things about nickel miner Vale in a bizarre bid to change the company’s mind.

In another needlessly adversarial maneuver, provincial politicians, including then-premier Greg Selinger, characterized Vale’s closure announcement as a “fight” between them and the company.

Unfortunately for the people caught in the middle of these shenanigans – the workers and families who

depend on those jobs – the fight amounted to Selinger shadow-boxing in an otherwise empty ring.

The reality is that Vale had announced years earlier that it would eventually shift smelting and refining to a plant in Newfoundland and Labrador. Had those same politicians been paying attention at that time, perhaps they could have developed a meaningful plan for Thompson instead of concocting imaginary battles.

In Flin Flon, the eventual closure of 777 mine also has nothing to do with government policy. That was obvious even last year as Cliff Cullen, then the provincial Progressive Conservative mining critic, issued a misbegotten news release that tried to subtly link the mine’s pending demise to NDP policy.

As for Tolko, the company made a point of saying its decision to leave The Pas is “in no way a reflection” of the provincial government, local government or the community. Could the prov-

ince still come to the rescue of The Pas? If there’s any hope left, they have a duty to do just that.

None of this is to ignore the fact that federal, provincial and local governments can and should be doing more to ensure a stronger business and industrial environment in Northern Manitoba.

The new PC government in particular must play an active role given that it campaigned so heavily on a strategy to bolster economic development in this region.

It is also crucial that all levels of government begin to see opportunity in this region beyond the traditional resource-based industries.

Politicians’ promises of a rich and prosperous north are not panning out under this paradigm.

These are challenging times for Northern Manitoba, but with more support perhaps a powerful new vision of possibility can emerge.

Local Angle is published in the Flin Flon Reminder on Fridays.

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Cruisin’ the Dub with the Thompson Auto Club On Aug. 25, the Thompson Auto Club along with A&W joined up for an evening of friendship, automobiles and great burgers. A&W annually hosts Cruisin the Dub – an event where car enthusiasts join up for a great cause raising funds and awareness in support of multiple sclerosis. On this day A&W’ restaurants all around the country promote awareness and fundraising, donating $1 from every Teen Burger sold to the cause.

This year’s event marked the resurgence of the Thompson Auto Club in town with some new blood and some experience – the boys are back in town! Cars and trucks came out the the event. New

hot rods and, of course, all the classics. The hobbyists who spend many hours and dollars on their beloved rides show their work and beam with pride, each having a story of the trials and tribulations of owning these great automobiles.

As in the past, the Thompson Auto Club hosts the show and shine, with the Crusin’ the Dub marking the Kirk Husarski Memorial People’s Choice award.

Viewers and showmen vote on their favourite vehicle. At the end of the show,votes are tallied and the winner is determined. This year it was a gut-wrenching ,engine-revving tie, with the winner this year declared as Mario Silva

for his 1969 El Camino. On hand for the presentation of the award were George and Shirley Husarski. It is a wonderful way to remember their son who so loved hot rods.

The Thompson Auto Club would like to thank Rick and his staff from A&W for hosting the event (and the great burgers), Mario Silva of Hi-Tech Auto as well as NAPA and AMP for their donations. Volunteers helped make the event a successworking the registration table, Meagan and Nina Van Drunen, Meagan Van Drunen for designing the TAC brochure,and a very big thank you to Mike and Kotie from After Dark for donating services of awe-

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of Nina Van Drunen (above) and Brian Taylor (below) amazing photos of all the autos and event. Be sure to check out the Facebook page for photos and in-

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U.K. canal dwellers

BY DANIEL MCSWEENEY CRICK, England — When I was in high school in the 1960s on Canada’s east coast, I had a friend with a nice sailboat. It was a Roue 20, a sleek 28-foot racing sloop designed by William Roue, the renowned Nova Scotia-born naval architect who also created the famous Bluenose racing schooner immortalized on the Canadian dime. I enjoyed crewing for my friend along with a few other enthusiastic mates from school. We had great fun scampering around the deck, pulling on ropes, hiking out across the hull with water splashing over us, setting the spinnaker for runs home and performing all ilk of marine duties. And we didn’t even mind being yelled at by our good skipper who skillfully read the Atlantic winds and barked out orders at his obedient crew.

One of my most memorable boat experiences, though, was not under sail – rather a peaceful anchoring one night with my sailing friends. We hunkered down comfortably away from the main channel not far from McNabs Island at the entrance to Halifax Harbour. After enjoying the beauty of a golden sun-

set, I reclined in my bunk savouring our sunlit day past of skimming over the Atlantic Ocean. Lulled to sleep by the gentle rolling of the sea, I was disturbed only by the passing of freighters that made our little craft pitch and roll. It was so relaxing and different from life on land.

It made me wonder what boat living would be like.

It would not be on a boat like this Roue 20, for by morning with sore backs and painful sun burns, we climbed out into the sunlight craving morning coffee and a shower – neither available on this craft meant for racing and not for living.

My interest in “boat living” re-emerged this past weekend when Sandra and I visited the annual Crick Boat Show just outside Rugby, England.

It is Britain’s premier inland waterways festival attracting 25,000 boat enthusiasts. While I wanted to sort out potential canal vacation adventures, I was also intrigued by people who live on these colourful narrow canal boats.

Most of the craft are admittedly an impressive 70 feet long but generally only a scant seven feet wide. That’s hardly enough room to swing a

Daniel McSweeney cat. Their owners, though, “trick them out” to create highly desirable living spaces. And then there are boats with almost twice the width (about 13 feet) – perhaps a much more attractive boat living option.

They suffer limitations, however, on the U.K. canal system. They are too wide for some locks, so must be confined to principal use on the wider river system.

Life changing decision A lady at the show who has lived on boats for 50 years says choosing to live on any kind of a boat is “a life-changing deci-

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sion.” I can understand that. Most ‘landlubbers’ are connected to municipal water and sewage services. They turn on the tap and out comes water from a well or community reservoir rather than a holding tank. They flush “the john” and “Elvis immediately leaves the building.”

There’s no need to find a marina or pumping station to dump the load. They don’t have to haul fuel for heaters; it gets piped in or delivered to your house of bricks and mortar. And most landlubbers can park their vehicles on the street or driveway; canal boat dwellers often cannot, requiring long walks lugging supplies – logistical inconveniences, although not insurmountable.

“What I can tell is that living on a boat is not just about a summer’s day with a glass of wine,” the veteran of living on the canals told a crowd of potential water dwellers. She’s a lady who knows all about life on the water and was at the show representing the Residential Boat Owners Association. “Whatever gets on your boat, you have to put it there,” she says in a way that speaks volumes of her experience in such matters. “And that includes everything from fuel, food and water. It involves a lot of heaving and hoeing.” And then, revealing her longstanding passion for life afloat, she adds: “But then that’s part of the fun.”

She noted that people get into the boat life in different ways. Some commission the building of their boats; others buy used vessels. When buying a used craft, she recommends hiring a surveyor to check out the potential purchase.

They have the expertise to detect problems that might bring the buyer grief. As one other boat dweller says, “It is foolhardy to buy a boat without having a survey undertaken by a qualifi ed surveyor …it can save a small fortune.” When building a new boat, the boat show speaker emphasized the need to work closely with builders – to “pay as you

go” so that you own the boat should the builder run into financial problems and go into receivership.

She also stressed the need to secure a mooring. That can cost anywhere from *$1,000 Canadian along rural canals to a whopping C$40,000 on the Thames in London.

(That is, of course, if you could even find a mooring place available in the big smoke!) She also stressed that if people want to live on a boat because it is cheaper, “forget it; that doesn’t work.” Residential boaters must pay council taxes as well as mooring fees. There are also licence fees that cost somewhere in the range of C$1,500. Add on to this regular boat maintenance. This includes about C$1,800 to black the hull every two years with epoxy or bitumen to extend its life. Boat dwellers also need to sort out mail delivery and securing dentists and doctors without a land address. These would appear, however, to be minor issues that she suggests can be overcome with reasonably little effort.

She warns potential water dwellers not to jump into residential boating on impulse. The idyllic picture of tranquility and carefree lifestyle must be examined realistically. They shouldn’t rely on just what they read in publications about boat living. “When people tell me about what they read in magazines and what it’s going to be like; I say good-bye and good luck.” They need much more information, including some experience with both boats and canals, even if just to rent one for a holiday excursion. “If you don’t get it right,” she warns the audience, “it could turn out to be a very expensive mistake.”

Man overboard I met a fellow who lives on a narrow boat after discovering a derelict 40-year-old vessel under an old West Midlands railway bridge. Like an antique car buff who says “they don’t make cars like they used to,” the current owner feels that way about his vintage boat. “It’s built of good steel,” he told me.

“It’s not like some of the newer ones. Their steel can be pretty much rubbish and you almost have to take them out of the water every year to get their hulls blackened.” His boat is hardly luxurious. It has a small galley, a bunk and a coal- and wood-fired heater. “I live near my dad,” he told me, “and because there is no shower, I go to his place just down the road to get cleaned up.” His boat life is by all measure rather primitive – but he loves the peacefulness of canal living, an escape from the rat race.

His experience with

canal boat living has been problematic. His efforts to acquire a mooring have not been successful and he must move around when the need arises. “I almost got a mooring place not that long ago,” he told me. “But when I fi lled out my application, they (the River Canal Trust that oversees the canal system) told me my boat was 10 centimetres longer than acceptable.” He also experienced other perils living on the water. He fell off his boat one cold day in March and was rescued by a mate. He’s quite convinced that he almost died from hypothermia. “I came out of the water shaking all over,” he said. “People don’t know what it’s like until they gone into cold water like that.”

Most people would find boat cruising on U.K. canals a pleasant experience, something to fill up time in retirement, or escape on weekends from the pressures of work. Living on a boat, however, is another matter altogether. While it is a lifestyle that offers rewards, a lot of work is involved. And while boat living might be cheaper in some respects, it depends on the circumstances. For instance, we were intrigued with the luxurious wide berthed narrow boats that you can buy for between C$200 -300,000. Given the price of real estate here in the UK, that seems like a good deal. When you add up all the other costs, however, it might not be that attractive.

I agree with the halfcentury boat dweller at the Crick boat show. Economic reasons should not be the main consideration. It’s all about lifestyle preferences. Some people will love it, others will tire of all the “heaving and hoeing.” I have a friend in Canada who loved his recreational boat-owning experience. On the other hand, he agrees with the maxim, “the best day in a boat owners life is the day you buy the boat and the day you sell it.” I have decided to avoid both days. We might rent a narrow boat but that’s all. Truth is I am getting too old for “heaving and hoeing.” Just ask Sandra, who must suffer all my incessant complaining about my many aches and pains. *All dollar figures approximations Dan McSweeney, a Halifax native, fi rst worked as a reporter at the old Halifax Herald, then got a taste of public relations work at Canadian National Railway in Moncton, before coming to Thompson in 1980 to work for Inco. He retired back home to Bridgewater on Nova Scotia’s south shore in June 2007 after 27½ years with Inco here. He blogs at mcsweeneysdiversion.wordpress.com.

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Potential bylaw could provide tax breaks for downtown developments and restorations

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The city’s development and review committee is considering a bylaw to create a financial assistance development program that would provide tax breaks to property owners in the downtown region to help Thompson attract and retain more businesses in the area.

A draft of the bylaw says it would “implement a tax abatement program for eligible properties and developments in the dis-

trict to encourage and assist in the renovation and (re) development of buildings in downtown Thompson.”

The proposed bylaw could provide tax credits for an as-yet undetermined number of years to offset any new or additional municipal taxes resulting from an increase in a property’s assessed value due to redevelopment. As it stands now, it would only apply to commercial, commercial/ residential and residential zoned properties in the downtown zone, though

owners of properties outside of downtown could apply to qualify for an equivalent tax credit.

Under the terms of the draft bylaw, a property owner could receive a fiveyear tax credit equal to the difference in municipal taxes before and after the redevelopment and then a credit of 50 per cent of that difference for the next five years. It also stipulates that approval of the tax credit must be obtained before construction commences.

Eligibility criteria for

the financial assistance program could include the age of the building, what its use will be after the development, the cost of a new development, the cost of repurposing and whether or not it fits within the applicable zoning.

Eligible projects would include exterior and interior restoration of buildings, structural repair and stabilization, repair of electrical, mechanical or plumbing systems, as well as installation of fire sprinklers, significant in-

terior construction, energy efficiency upgrading, asbestos removal and upgrades to handicapped accessibility. Projects would have to be substantially completed and any outstanding bills owed to the city paid before tax credits would be applied.

“The intent of this bylaw is to ensure that Thompson can attract and retain viable businesses in its downtown zone,” said a memo from city director of planning and community development Matt

Boscariol to the mayor and committee members.

“This will vastly improve Thompson’s economic base.”

The memo notes that, although this program would result in a negative impact on revenues at the outset, it should help the city generate more revenue over the long term.

The committee members were asked at their Aug. 11 meeting to review the proposed bylaw and bring comments back to Boscariol in three weeks.

Another bloomless summer

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson will not be a part of Manitoba’s Communities in Bloom competition for a second straight year, according to the minutes of the July 19 recreation and community services meeting.

Thompson competed in

the competition for five years running, from 2010 to 2014, picking up three out of five blooms in 2010 and 2011 and then improving to four blooms the next three years.

The Communities in Bloom committee decided to take 2015 off after a number of key members

left the committee. The hope at that time was to recruit new members and return to the contest this year.

Communities in the contest are awarded one to five blooms based on a series of criteria including tidiness, environmental action, heritage conservation,

urban forestry, landscape, turf and groundcovers, floral displays, and community involvement.

Established with the guidance of Britain in Bloom, Tidy Towns of Ireland and Villes et Villages Fleuris de France, Communities in Bloom held its first competition in

1995 and 29 participating municipalities were honoured at the first awards ceremonies.

As participation increased, provincial editions were developed requiring communities to qualify for national competition. Manitoba has been involved with Communities in Bloom

since 1999.

Nationally, the program now includes more than 500 communities across the country and an international challenge involving communities from the United States, Japan and several European countries allows participants to compete internationally.

Mining company set to begin feasibility study of Lynn Lake gold project Mining company Alamos Gold Inc. will be starting work on a feasibility study at its Lynn Lake gold project soon, Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Cliff Cullen announced Sept. 1.

A preliminary economic

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“The decision by Alamos Gold Inc. to undertake a feasibility study of the geologic potential of their Lynn Lake project represents a significant step forward for this project and highlights the excellent opportunities that exist in Manitoba for expansion of the mining industry,” said Cullen. “Our government welcomes this commitment by Alamos and looks forward to continuing to develop our positive relationship with this and other interested mining corporations.”

Baseline environmental studies are already underway in the area and the feasibility study, scheduled to be complete by the fall of 2017, should result in an updated estimate of the project’s potential costs and production levels. Feasibility studies usually include a mineral resource estimate, metallurgical testing, production design and optimization, process site selection and tailings management facility site selection and design.

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Oh Susanna kicks off Home Routes season

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Home Routes Borealis Trail is opening up once again, and Suzie Ungerleider’s Oh Susanna is spearheading the performers slated for the 2016-17 season with a concert on Sept. 25.

Ungerleider’s alt country/alt folk performance features songs with an organic palette and a contemporary edge, with strong elements of balladry and storytelling that have earned her three Juno nominations, two Canadian Folk Music (CFM)nominations and one CFM award, and earned her the top spot in CBC’s Great Canadian Song Quest in 2009.

Ungerleider was born in Massachussetts, though was quickly transplanted to Vancouver, where she spent her formative years throughout the ’70s and ’80s.

Vancouver, and the west coast in general, is not a music scene typically associated with country sounds. But while Ungerleider’s American family helped keep her country and folk roots alive, she recalls a deeper inspiration in the city: “It’s still this kind of western, resource-based

place, where people try to get away from and make new things. That blues, country world made sense: you saw a lot of people come west with dreams who maybe didn’t make it, and the dreamy folks going somewhere better.”

Ungerleider was also drawn to the underground, and often illegal, punk and rockabilly shows that would emerge in warehouses in the city, only to evaporate into the morning.

But by the ’90s, the city’s focus had taken a strong turn towards electronic and club culture, and Ungerleider had decided to seek a home more suited to her passions. Once again, she found her place in folk music in the most unlikely place: Canada’s urban heart of Toronto.

“When I came to Toronto, I met a lot of people who really understood the music I was interested in,” explained Ungerleider. “When I was in Vancouver, I felt like I was alone listening to a bunch of dead people, but when I came to Toronto, it was the norm.” Dead American staples like Hank Williams and Bill Monroe,

passed only in body.

This isn’t Ungerleider’s first Home Routes tour, but it is her first heading north.

Ungerleider has found the experience enriching. “It’s the community that’s making the event, and the musician is just the excuse to get together. I get to observe them as much as they’re observing me, and get to know what the town is all about.”

Namedropper, Oh Susanna’s last album, was a recording of original music written for Ungerleider by some of Canada’s top alt folk and country artists, including Ron Sexmith, Jim Cuddy, Royal Wood and The Good Lovelies. After her stretch on the Borealis Trail, Ungerleider plans to begin recording her latest album, one which recalls her teenage years in ’80s Vancouver. “Teenage shenanigans,” she notes, “like love, heartbreak, and getting caught doing things you shouldn’t be.”

The concert will be hosted at 91 Parkway Crescent at 7 p.m. Admission is $20 and all proceeds go towards the performing artist.

Coaches select 2016-17 Norman hockey teams

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The bantam AAA Norman Wolves and the midget AAA Norman Northstars held their tryout camps Aug. 2728 cementing the lineup for both teams for the upcoming season.

The Norman Wolves had roughly 45 players try out, with 19 making the cut at the end of Sunday. The Wolves are only going into their second year of existence, casting a softer shade on last season’s scoresheet, where the Wolves took home only one out of 36 games. Wolves coach Bilawka notes that it’s not uncommon for a team to fail to win any games in their first year. “We impressed the Winnipeg league enough; they were happy we were there, and we had close games getting closer to the end of the season.

We were getting more competitive.”

Bikawka notes that the biggest challenge as a coach at this level is teaching his players

to play aggressively as a team, not just as individuals. “The toughest part now is teaching these kids the difference between minor hockey and playing as a regional team. Coaching down south is more about systems, and playing as a team. Individuals don’t win you games.”

Nonetheless, Bilawka is confident that this year, the Wolves are ready to take a more central position among the rural teams.

The Northstars had 80 players try out at camp this year, with nine veteran players returning to the team for the year.

“We have a veteran defence core now, with four of our six defensemen returning, so we’ll have a lot of experience coming back on the defensive side,” said coach James Buchanan. “Up front, we’ll have five forwards returning, guys who have shown they can put the puck in the net, and we’ll look to them to lead the offence.”

This year, the team

size has been reduced to 20 players to avoid problems with affiliated player designations that arose last season.

In addition to scrimmages, both teams played intersquad games as part of the assessment process. The Norman Wolves (divided into black and red) got off to a slow start, and played a scattered game with a few decisive moments: a quiet first period saw only one goal scored by Team Black. Goals in the second period were scored in rapid succession: between 9:38 and 9:44, Team Black managed to score three goals, while Team Red managed to sneak in two goals within the same time.

The third period saw Team Red flip the previous period on its head, with three goals against two goals scored by Team Black, all between 10:17 and 10:45. The inversion fell just short, however, leaving the final score 6-5 for Team Black.

The Northstar hopefuls played a more consist-

Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski The Norman Northstars pulled out their blue road jerseys to host their annual intersquad tryout game. ent game, divided into blue and white teams: the first period saw Team Blue score early at 1:05, followed another goal at 10:16, and a Team White goal at 15:15.

The second period would only see one shot squeezed in by Team White at 18:39, but the third period would see two goals from either end of the ice: one for Team-

White at 3:03, followed by a double-whammy for Team Blue at 3:10, and at 8:26. Team White capped the game off with a goal at 12:17, leaving a final score of 4-4.

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Wonton Place owner’s complaint against city dismissed by utilities board

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Public Utilities Board (PUB) has dismissed a complaint by the owner of Wonton Place regarding a bill he received from the city after it repaired a 2015 water break on Cree Road outside his restaurant.

Chiew Chong was billed $9,326.43 for repairs to his water service line in July of last year and appeared before the City of Thompson’s finance committee to request the bill be waived.

That request was denied

and Chong then filed a complaint with Manitoba’s Office of the Ombudsman, which concluded that the city had taken the appropriate steps to address the complaint and that, since the city’s decision could be appealed to the PUB, that was where Chong’s complaint should be redirected.

Chong’s complaint contended that the work performed by the city could have been done more cheaply, that he was not given a written quotation, that the invoice did not accurately reflect the work

that was done, and that the damage had been the result of vibrations caused by work the city had done on the property next to his restaurant.

The PUB considered a submission by Santokh Randhawa, who was the city’s manager of infrastructure at the time the repairs were done, which said that he and public works director Wayne Koversky had met Chong and spoken with him by phone several times and given him the option of having either a private

contractor or a city do the repairs, and that he was given a verbal estimate of $11,500 for the work, which was completed July 2-3, 2015, with the second day necessary because Chong had advised that he didn’t want to pay overtime to have it finished in a single day.

Chong said he believed the city had not followed the correct procedure in performing the repairs.

“I have been working as an industrial mechanic and power engineer for what is now Vale Inco Ltd.

for the past 41 years, and I’ve worked the water line and sewage line break at Vale’s T-3 mine on a semifrequent basis for over 22 years,” wrote Chong in his submission to the PUB. “I have experience working with Smook Contractor’s backhoe excavator, and I understand how the work is to be properly and effectively done. Hydrovacs or vacuum trucks are never used for the digging process. With my professional experience established, I want to make one thing particularly clear:

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for a simple job like the one that was to be done on my property, it takes approximately four hours to complete. It is standard procedure that all lines are buried roughly eight to 10 feet deep. From what I witnessed on hand, the city workers could easily have dug six feet below and then guided the operator to the dig without ever damaging the line. During the dig itself, the workers might have damaged the sewage line, therefore causing extra time to be added to the job and six-inch Lermco couplings now required to be used. I also witnessed the workers being unable to completely shut off the valve to the line, therefore also requiring a one-inch curb stop valve to be used. And instead of dumping the backfill to the ground and pushing it to cover the hole, the city workers used the backhoe excavator to scoop the sand from the Tandem to backfill the hole, requiring extra time to accomplish this than what was necessary. They worked eight hours a day, but then the Tandem was charged for 10 hours on the invoice. The manpower for the job involved four operators, one foreman, and two labourers on the invoice, yet when I’ve worked on similar jobs for Vale, only one operator and two mechanics using back the same backfill accomplished the same work at a substantially more cost-efficient manner.”

The board ruled Aug. 2 that the city was not in a position to provide a written quotation because it is bound by its fees and fines schedule and that once Chong agreed to have the city do the repairs, it was up to city staff to decide how the work should be performed. It also decided that there was no evidence that Chong had pursued the matter of the damage to his service line being damaged by vibrations with the city and that he should seek to resolve that matter with the city before appealing to them.

The PUB also said that the portion of his complaint dealing with the placement of a new city water main on the other side of Cree Road was not within their power to address.

The PUB decided not to assign costs for their proceedings to Chong, although it is within in their authority, and said parties seeking to resolve disputes like this should make every attempt to resolve the matter between them before asking the PUB for a ruling.

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Yoga stretches are for everybody KYLIE MATECHUK With the change of season in the air, for some of us it’s perfect timing to start getting back into the swing of things, and either get back to our exercise routine, or start one!

Check out some of my favourite yoga poses to stretch in the mornings.

Give yourself maybe 10 minutes! Maybe you want to start off your routine by just using these stretches, or you want to add them before your workout, or you want to get up from your office chair at work and apply them midday. Whatever it is, enjoy! These full body stretches feel amazing! Try to breathe for four to five breaths in each stretch!

Pose one is a chair pose shoulder opener.

From standing with your feet six inches apart, bring your arms in front of your body on an angle. Breathing deeply through your nose, try bringing your thumbs back so your arms work on becoming vertical.

This releases tightness in your shoulders and feels amazing!

Pose two and three are called cat/cow and they are great to group together

to warm up your spine!

Starting on your knees and hands (tabletop position) arch your back like an angry cat, and then sink down and look up in the “cow” position. I like to rock back and forth like in my pictures, or you can simply just move your back up and down.

Don’t forget to breathe with your movements!

Pose four is called gate pose and it stretches your obliques, latissimus dorsi, your shoulders and your hamstrings. Put a mat or pillow under your bottom knee if you need to. This pose is a deep stretch! Feel free to keep the bottom hand at your hip instead of reaching for the foot, and the top hand overhead in a position that is comfortable to hold. Don’t forget to switch sides!

Pose five is a wide stand folded twist. Keep your hands both at your hips if reaching for the floor or lower part of your legs isn’t available to you yet. This pose is an amazing spinal and digestive twist. It also opens the shoulders and stretches the backs of the knees and legs, and strengthens the ankles.

Pose six is just a delicious hip opener! Flow from side to side with one leg bent and the other leg straight! Keep your back flat! Feel free to put your hands on your couch or a chair instead of reaching for the ground with a rounded spine. It is up to you how much you want to bend the knee!

Always, always listen to your body. Yoga looks different on everybody, but make no mistake, it is for every body! I hope you enjoyed these nice little stretches to get you moving and feeling great!

If you like seeing instructional yoga poses like this, please email me at kylie@yogifoodipreneur. com or email/write the Thompson Citizen and let us know what you want to see! Examples are yoga for back care, yoga for core strength, chair yoga etc. I also do free yoga live classes at facebook. com/yogifoodipreneur. I’d love to have you hop on with me and answer your questions for you! Happy stretching!

As always, check with your doctor or health practitioner for any med-

ical related questions.

This information is to be used as a guide and not to replace medical advice Kylie Matechuk is a certified, experienced yoga teacher, registered in gold

status with the Canadian Yoga Alliance, and director of teacher training at Mo Tus Nua Wellness, the yoga studio she owns and manages in Northern Manitoba. She is also

studying at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition towards her designation as a Holistic Nutritionist with a passion for pediatric and digestive health.

SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMITS RESUME SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 Starting September 1, 2016, the school zone speed limit bylaw will resume for all elementary schools. Motorist are required to reduce their speed to 30km/hr from 8 a.m.– 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, September thru June.

Please drive with caution when traveling in these areas.

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October 3, 2016

7:00pm @ Letkemann Theatre, RDPC Tickets $20 available at the TRCC For more info, call 204-677-7969 www.thompson.ca

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

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502 • APT/TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT

Back to school with a bang

1 & 2 bedroom apartments available immediately

CLASSIFIED@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET 201 • SERVICES

301 • HELP WANTED

STRUGGLING WITH DEBT?

IN HOME NANNY required for one child in Thompson on a full time basis of 120 hrs per month, occasional evenings and weekends may also be required. Wage = $11.50/hour. Duties include care of child in employers residence, light housekeeping and preparation of meals. Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is not a conditio of employment. Please contact nikata_7@ hotmail.com for more information or to submit resume. 34-4-nb THUMPER AUTO is looking for a service writer/secretary. Must have some experience. Drop off resume to Derek in person at 3-33 Severn Cres. 28-tfn-nb

LET OUR FAMILY HELP YOUR FAMILY Understand the options available to assist with your financial situation (Arrangements with Creditors or Bankruptcy) FREE CONSULTATION

KEITH G. COLLINS LTD. Trustee in Bankruptcy Phone 944-0187 1-800-263-0070 46a-e-tfnb

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302 • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 183 Cree Rd

Looking for full and part time cooks, some experience preferred. Also looking for a kitchen helper.

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CHILD CARE PROVIDER Required to take care of 2 children at employer’s home in Thompson MB. Min 1 year experience in child care and first aid certificate is required. $11.50/hr for 40 hours a week.

Duties also include cooking healthy meals and minor house-keeping. Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is not a condition of employment. Please email your resume attention heather to laboursolutions@yahoo. com. 33-4-d BUTTER CHICKEN Express is looking for cooks and kitchen helper. Knowledge of East Indian food and sweets will be an asset. Contact Kal at 204-677-2333. Or Mob: 204-939-1432. 25-12-36-nb BOARDMAN/NORTHLAND Funeral Home is looking for a full time funeral director’s Assistant/Apprentice. Individual must be a self-motivated team player who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to assist in creating meaningful services. Ability to multitask, detail orientated, organized and strong time management skills are considered an asset. Computer proficiency is required. Individual must hold a valid Driver’s Licence and be available to work evenings and weekends on an on-call rotation. Please submit resume and cover letter ATTN: Chris Boardman, to 28 Nelson Road in Thompson, or by email at boardmanfuneralhome@outlook. com 23-tfn-nb

LICENCED FAMILY RESTAURANT and Lounge. Established in 1985. Restaurant seats 92, lounge seats 40. Presently has 22 VLTs. Call 204-307-0119. 33GCD- 38

410 • WANTED TO BUY LOOKING TO BUY, a taxi business licence. Please contact Nama Sandhu at Sharpies $$$ store or the North Star Taxi office. Or phone 204-6792133. 36-4-nb

501 • HOUSES FOR RENT AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, 3 bedroom house for rent in Westwood area. $1600/month plus utilities.

Renters must have tenant insurance and no pets. call 204-679-2020.

36-2-nb 1026 OSPWAGON, 3 bedroom, available October 1st, 1100 sq. ft. 4 appliances, wheelchair accessible, deck, large shed. Rent $1100 to $1300, negotiable, + utilities. Call 204-3456432, please leave a clear message.

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SPACIOUS. Good neighbourhood. Walking distance of school and collegiate.

4 bedrooms. 2 full bathrooms. All appliances included. Electric furnace.

Garage. Available September 1, 2016.

Job and rental references required. $1600.00 plus utilities. Ph. 204-7787434. 31-tfn-nb

Church Services

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

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

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

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

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Music Makers Productions hosted a Back to School Bash in MacLean Park featuring performances by Tracy Smith, Karl Bennet, and Brendan Rhodes (pictured), as well as karaoke and prize giveaways.

9 - 35 Ashberry Place For applications

phone 204-677-5758 or fax 204-677-5803

505 • HOUSES FOR SALE FOR SALE BY OWNER 4 Minago Bay. Asking $110,000. If interested, call 204-348-7493. 35nb-tfn-nb

510 • RETAIL/ OFFICE SPACE COMBO WAREHOUSE/GARAGE/OFFICE Spaces for rent 16 - Beren’s Rd., Bay 2, 1380 sq ft. Available Oct. 1/2016 Behind Eric’s Plumbing - garage space with washroom. Commercial sized overhead door in back with man door and 16 - 20 Beren’s Rd., Bay 3, 3840 sq. ft. Available Oct. 1/2016 Next door to Public Works/ Water Survey Office space in front - garage/storage area in back with washroom.

Commercial sized overhead door in back with man door. 2nd man door access at front to office part of space. Tenant pays own hydro. Water cost/yard maintenance shared among all tenants.For more info, contact: Carolyn Turpie, 31 Oak St., Ph: 204-677-3516 Friuli Suite Rentals/Bianchini Warehousing email: manager@ friulirentals.com. 28-tfn-nb 55 SELKIRK 540 sq ft reception area, two offices, kitchen, private washroom.

Call 204-778-5511 or 204-679-0915.

31-tfn-nb OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft available. Cameron/Hoe building 83 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto. 204679-0490 or Neil Cameron 306-477-5668.

20-tfn-nb WAREHOUSE--STORAGE SPACE for rent, 73 Hayes Rd., 600 sq. ft. of storage or work space. Available Sept. 1/2016. Off of main hallway with access to wash-room, next door Iron Fitness. Hydro included.

Tenant cost shares water. For more info, contact: Carolyn Turpie, 31 Oak St., Ph: 204-677-3516. Friuli Suite Rentals/Bianchini Warehousing. Email: manager@ friulirentals.com. 28-tfn-nb

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TMHA needs the following board positions to be filled in order to proceed with the 2016/2017 season: Hockey Development Coordinator • Fundraising Coordinator • Bantam Director • Midget Director Job descriptions can be found at thompsonminorhockey.ca Please contact TMHA President-Matthew Steeves at tmhapresident@gmail.com or (204) 679-2389 The following TMHA coaches are still required for the 2016/2017 season: Aeros • Bantam AA • Tigers • House League-all divisions Applications can be found at thompsonminorhockey.ca Please contact TMHA VP Tech-Brad Evenson at beven@mymts.net or (204) 778-6131

511 • REAL ESTATE MOVING SOUTH? GIMLI MB. Custom built bungalow on Golf Course withllakeview in Gimli. 70 K North of Winnipeg. For more information call Mike @ 204-480-9884. For pictures and full info check out our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CustomBuilt-Bungalow-on-Golf-Course-withLakeview-in-Gimli-546141105586938/ 32-gcd-37-d

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GARAGE SALES!

2 FAMILY YARD SALE 65 WUSKWATIM BAY Friday, September 9, 4:30 - 7:30 pm, Saturday, September 10, 8 am - 2 pm Children’s books- educational, craft books -tole painting, cross stitch, etc. Wood for crafting, Christmas items, new stuff since last sale, some hardware, pictures, something for everyone.

8 TROUT AVENUE Saturday, September 10, 9 am - 1 pm.

Rain or shine!

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Notice of Environment Act Proposal Manitoba Sustainable Development has received a proposal pursuant to The Environment Act regarding the following operation and invites public participation in the review process:

HUDSON BAY MINING AND SMELTING CO., LIMITED - ANDERSON TAILINGS IMPOUNDMENT AREA EXPANSION – FILE: 1644.10 A proposal was filed on behalf of Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co., Limited for the expansion of the existing Anderson Tailings Impoundment Area (Anderson TIA), located in the Snow Lake mining district southeast of the Town of Snow Lake. The purpose of the Anderson TIA is for the environmental management of mine tailings produced at the Stall Lake Concentrator. The proposed expansion to the Anderson TIA will occur in three stages over a period of approximately ten years and will include the construction of new water retention dams, improvement of the existing Anderson Dam, a replacement spillway and the gradual inundation of shoreline areas directly adjacent to the existing impoundment area, resulting in an increase to the total operating water level. The Anderson TIA discharges during the open-water season to Anderson Creek which flows into Anderson Bay of Wekusko Lake.

Anyone likely to be affected by the above operation and who wishes to make a representation either for or against the proposal should contact the Department, in writing or by E-mail (jennifer. winsor@gov.mb.ca), not later than OCTOBER 11, 2016. Further information is available from the Public Registries located at: Legislative Library, 200 Vaughan St., Winnipeg; Millennium Public Library, 4th Floor, 251 Donald St., Winnipeg; Online Registry: http.//www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/eal/registries/ index.html or by contacting Jennifer Winsor, Environmental Engineer at 204-945-7012.

Information submitted in response to this proposal is considered public information and will be made available to the proponent and placed on the public registry established in accordance with Section 17 of The Environment Act.

Environmental Approvals Branch Manitoba Sustainable Development 123 Main Street, Suite 160 Winnipeg MB R3C 1A5 Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 ask for ext. 7012 Fax: (204) 945-5229 Website: www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/eal

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Help wanted Our team at Pub 55 is looking to hire an energetic, responsible and dynamic leader to assume the position of kitchen manager/head chef.

This is a full time position. Job responsibilities will include: overseeing preparation, production, presentation, cleanliness, teamwork and safety throughout each shift; orientate and train new employees with continuous coaching; maintain a positive attitude and lead by example to promote teamwork; work under pressure; oversee & manage food costs; assist with ordering and menu planning.

This is a very hands on position and the candidate must be flexible in availability including days, evenings and weekends.

Minimum 1 year experience is required.

Please submit your resume to: pub55thompson@gmail.com

Out & About

By Donna Wilson Last year around this time I wrote my column about getting a mammogram. I heard a few more nicknames for breasts after that column printed and I don’t think the editor will let me print them, but the most common question I was asked after people read my column was “What jewellery?” So, it’s that time of year again for my checkup and I mentioned to Kayla that so many people didn’t know about the gems. She surprised me when she said, “and we don’t even use them anymore, we got a new machine.” I turned around and looked at the torture machine (Just kidding, ladies, we all know it’s not torture but because of jokes like that one, so many woman are afraid to get a mammogram) and wow, they’ve got a new machine alright!

I was very inquisitive about the machine and Kayla was happy to let me know that this new machine is much better for us! It reduces levels of radiation by up to 30 per cent without compromising image quality. It is also capable of scanning the breast to determine the exact amount of radiation needed to penetrate the tissue and produce an excellent quality diagnostic image which means they no longer have to determine the appropriate exposure factors. The machine does it for them! And ladies you will like this one … the machine determines how much compression is optimum compression reducing the old school tendency to over-compress. No more pancakes!

The image displays on the computer almost instantly

and there is no longer any need for films and processors or chemicals that were once used to produce the film image. The digital images have the ability to be digitally enhanced and this reduces the need for repeat images and also removes the need for the jewellery nipple markers. Reporting is still done by highly qualified radiologists in Winnipeg. However, they no longer have to physically send films back and forth because they are available on the picture archiving in the computer system so it now reduces waiting times for results.

Pretty much the overall test is the same, including positioning and the need for compression and the technology behind the final images is exceptional.

Mammography continues to be the gold standard in

breast cancer detection and as their new window covering states “The best protection is early detection.”

You may sa, “Why is Donna writing about mammography two years in a row? ” Well, it’s because some women are afraid to go for the mammogram.

It might be uncomfortable for a few minutes but really most tend to say, “It wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be.” In my opinion, five to 10 minutes every year or two is worth it to possibly find breast cancer at an early and treatable stage because one in every 10 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

Please talk to your doctor about getting a mammogram if you haven’t been for one and I’m sorry you don’t get to bring home the jewels.

HERITAGE NORTH MUSEUM is now accepting donations for the annual yard sale. Call 204-677-2216.

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

SUFFER FROM ANXIETY/DEPRESSION? A support group will be starting again, can you give an hour or two of your time to get some help? Learning and helping each other does work.

Let’s join together and get back our health. Phone Barbara at 204-778-6306 at Anxiety Disorders of Manitoba.

ARE YOU PREGNANT? STRUGGLING WITH USE OF EITHER ALCOHOL OR DRUGS? InSight Mentoring can help.

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

BABIES BEST START Nutrition program for pregnant women and new moms (Post natal new moms Wednesdays 1:30- 3:30 pm. Pregnant moms (pre-natal) Thursday 1:30 - 3:30 pm. High school Tuesday 12 pm - 1:10 pm. Phone 204-677-4431. 125 Commercial Place, Thompson.

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: A.S.A.P. to April 21, 2017 Location: The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 16-098 Closing Date: September 9, 2016 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.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

PLUMBING INSTRUCTOR is looking for a SEPTIC DRIVER • Class 3 driver’s licence with air required • Benefits available • Wages $20 - $27 per hour depending upon experience Please send resume to settarc@mymts.net

Classification: Instructor Part-Time Term Position: September 26, 2016 to June 30, 2017 Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Manitoba Competition No. 16-100 Closing Date: September 9, 2016 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.

SETTARC WELDING LDING is looking for a:

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC NIC • Truck & Trailer Transport Experience required • Must have Red Seal • Benefits available • Wages $35 - $45 per hour depending upon experience Please send resume to settarc@mymts.net

Thompson (866) 677.6450

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

LIBRARY CLERK

Classification: Clerk 1 Part-Time Term Position: ASAP to June 30, 2017 Pukatawagan, Manitoba Competition No. 16-099 Closing Date: September 9, 2016

IF YOUR LOVED ONE or friend has a problem with alcohol, and you need help, join the Alanon group meeting at 1079 Cree Rd at the Nickel Group trailer, across from Co-op Gas, Wed at 8 pm. Call Wendy at 204-778-7841 for information.

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

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DIPLOMA INSTRUCTOR

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

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON RETURN TO WORK BASICS: A GUIDE TO DEVELOPING OR ENHANCING YOUR RETURN TO WORK PROGRAM. Sept 8, 8:30 am - 4 pm at Best Western Thompson, 205 Mystery Lake Road. Free for employers: An effective Return to Work (RTW) program can help injured workers and their workplaces recover more quickly. Learn how to enhance or create your RTW program.

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

AUTOMOTIVE DETAILER/LOT PERSON

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.

Busy collision repair shop needs a Detailer/Lot person. Must have general knowledge of vehicles and a driver’s license. This is an entry level position into the Auto Body field.

Email hayesauto@mts.net or drop off resume at:

Hayes Autobody & Glass 33 Hayes Rd. Thompson, MB, R8N 1M3

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FAMILY SERVICE WORKER 2 Permanent – Full time positions Casual positions also available SP3/SP4, $24.81 - $31.96 / $27.37 - $37.96 per hour Thompson, Manitoba

THOMPSON REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY

Help Wanted Equipment Operator / Laborer

Competition Numbers: 2016032-SOC-T (Full time permanent) 2016051-SOC-T (Full time permanent) 2016052-SOC-T (Casual)

SQM is currently recruiting Mystery Shoppers in Thompson, Portage La Prairie, Steinbach & Winnipeg The work involves visiting restaurants or retail stores and reporting on your experience.

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For more information, or to apply, please visit www.sqm.ca and complete the online application under “Become an SQM Representative� or contact us at 1-800-866-2624.

QualiďŹ cations: Applicants must have experience operating heavy equipment.

Incumbent must have a valid class 3 driver’s license with the ability to obtain airbrakes. Must be able to manage and prioritize his/her workload. Effective interpersonal skills, communication skills and proven ability to work co-operatively in a team environment are essential. Knowledge in the aviation industry would be an asset. Incumbent must have a clean driver’s abstract record for seven years.

‘ˆˆ‡”• ƒ •—’’‘”–‹˜‡ ƒÂ?† ’”‘‰”‡••‹˜‡ ™‘”Â? ‡Â?˜‹”‘Â?Â?‡Â?–ǥ …‘Â?’‡–‹–‹˜‡ •ƒŽƒ”‹‡• ƒÂ?† –”ƒ‹Â?‹Â?‰ ‘’’‘”–—Â?‹–‹‡•Ǣ ’Ž‡ƒ•‡ •—„Â?‹– ›‘—” …‘˜‡” Ž‡––‡”ǥ ”‡•—Â?‡ ƒÂ?† ‹Â?…Ž—†‡ –Š‡ …‘Â?’‡–‹–‹‘Â? Â?—Â?„‡” –‘ǣ Director of Human Resources Michif Child and Family Services 611 Main St. N Dauphin, MB R7N 1E2 or Email: hr@michifcfs.com

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

Duties: Reporting to the Operation Manager the incumbent must be willing to be deemed proficient and operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment will include trucks, front-end loaders, graders, snowblowers, sweepers and other pieces of equipment. Incumbent must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures. The incumbent will also provide regular maintenance of airport grounds, brush cutting, lawn mowing, painting, minor repairs to buildings and fences. Assist in road and runway maintenance and assist maintenance staff in various duties and operating small grounds equipment.

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Temporary Employment For the Thompson Regional Airport Authority

Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume how they meet the qualifications of the position.

Incumbent will be subjected to shift work including weekends.

Salary range is subjected to the terms and conditions outlined in the collective agreement. Closing date will be September 9, 2016.

Apply by mail to:

Thompson Regional Airport Authority Box 112 Thompson MB R8N 1M9 Fax: 204-778-6477 Jaclyn.Cook@y-yth.ca

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ENGLISH WRITING INSTRUCTOR Classification: University Instructor Full-Time Term Position: December 19, 2016 to June 22, 2018 Location: Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 16-096 Closing Date: November 1, 2016; will remain open until filled

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Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre POSITION AVAILABLE: The Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre is seeking an interested individual for the position of ASSISTANT DIRECTOR The Assistant Director shall assist in the administration of operations on a day to day basis. He/She must possess a proďŹ ciency of skills and the ability to assume responsibility and accountability of operations without direct supervision. The successful candidate must possess knowledge in the areas of community/individual needs, staff supervision, evaluation procedures and proposal writing. In addition, he/she be able to make decisions within assigned authority and exercise conďŹ dentiality in all matters.

Job speciďŹ cations: Under the supervision of the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Executive Director, the Assistant Director will assist the Executive Director with the administration of operations; Assist in the preparation of proposals on behalf of the Friendship Centre as directed; Supervise and evaluate programs for quality in delivery of programs as directed; Develop ďŹ scal budgets for programs to ensure adequate funds available for implementation of designated programs; Ensure all reporting is forwarded to appropriate funding sources; Assist in preparation of ďŹ scal budgets/cashows as directed; Prepare reports to funding sources as required; Assist the Executive Director in completing assignments/directives as instructed; Participate in community committees as directed.

QualiďŹ cations: Post-secondary graduate with three years related experience preferred OR Grade XII graduate with a minimum of 5 years’ experience; Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with extensive experience in proposal writing; Possess good managerial and administrative skills; Possess interpersonal skills with the ability to direct and supervise personnel; Possess an understanding of ďŹ nancial management; Ability to develop and organize program activities to related target groups; Computer experience with various software programs; Knowledge of the Aboriginal Culture and the ability to speak an Aboriginal language considered an asset; Must possess a valid Manitoba Driver’s license.

Salary: Dependent upon qualiďŹ cations and experience.

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JOB POSTING COMMUNITY ADDICTIONS WORKER FULL TIME-PERMANENT ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA EAGLEWOOD ADDICTIONS CENTRE, THOMPSON, MB 90 PRINCETON DRIVE The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) is a Crown Agency that contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviors.

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the Community Addictions Worker provides treatment services to individuals with severe alcohol, drug and/or gambling problems in a community-based environment. The position requires a commitment to a client-centred philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support of AFM programs and services.

The Community Addictions Worker will work as a member of the Community Based team and will demonstrate the following: • • • • • • • • • •

Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner.

Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion.

Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner.

Demonstrates the ability to balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization.

Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities, and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors.

Recognizes the importance of regular individual and team supervision meetings.

Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision.

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

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

Ability to manage one’s own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.

Responsibilities: • • • • • • • • • •

Demonstrated ability to conduct bio-psychosocial/spiritual assessments and collaborate with clients to design client-centred, strength-based treatment plans that reflect evidence-based practices and clinical skill.

Demonstrates knowledge and skill related to individual and group counselling services to adults whose primary concerns are alcohol and drugs.

Ability to match treatment services to client’s unique circumstances.

Demonstrated ability to maintain current and accurate confidential records of client files.

Demonstrates skill and knowledge related to Motivational Interviewing techniques and coaching skills.

Works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team within the organization.

Participates on committees, teams or work groups at the local and provincial level as requested by supervisor.

Establishes and maintains professional working relationships and regular communication with community and other related organizations relevant to client’s needs.

Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences or related field with a minimum of one year related supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience) or a Diploma in applied counselling with a minimum of two years supervised counseling experience (or volunteer experience); working in the addictions field an asset.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to assessment, individual and group counselling; excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral communication and documentation skills; knowledge of the addictions and mental health fields and demonstrated ability to work within a complex systems of services are required. Experience working from a client-centred perspective and training and/or experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques is essential. Experience in planning, preparing and presenting educational material is an asset. Demonstrated ability work within and contributing to a positive team environment is required. Effective communication and problem solving skills are required. An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential. The ability to communicate in French will be considered an asset. A valid driver’s license and travel to outlying communities will be required.

The Competencies for the Community Addictions Worker opportunity are: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Adaptability/Flexibility Client Centred Change Continuous Learning Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness Effective Communication Ethical Conduct and Professionalism Planning and Organizing Teamwork and Cooperation Case Management Counselling Crisis Intervention Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency

This position may require the ability to work some evenings and varying hours. From this competition a three month eligibility list will be established for term and casual positions within the same program, work location and job classification.

It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct and child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates.

Competition No: Salary Range:

Closing Date: Apply in writing to:

2016-063

$53,637- $64,380 per annum ($28.36-$34.04/hr) Plus Remoteness allowance if Applicable (Potential to move to a maximum of $36.64 per hour with specific qualifications (Under Review)) September 9, 2016 Director Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 Email: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca

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

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