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Spirit Way representing Thompson at Wildlife Society conference

BY MOLLY GIBSON [email protected]

Spirit Way and Trav-el Manitoba have been named a gold sponsor for the Wildlife Society (TWS) conference that will be hap-pening in Winnipeg on Oct. 17-21. This is an annual conference that has been happening for the past 21 years, and Ed Thompson, CEO of TWS, and it’s a great opportunity for Can-adians. “The conference is one of the largest gath-erings of wildlife profes-sionals in the world, and our membership includes all sorts of wildlife profes-sionals including educators who teach wildlife biology, wildlife managers who are in the fi eld, and scientists.

This conference is set up to provide close to 500 edu-cational opportunities for them to come and learn, and enhance their profes-sional development.”

It’s the fi rst time in over a decade that the TWSconfer-ence has been held in Can-ada, and Thompson hopes to see over 1,500 partici-pants. One of the two major discussions will be on the roreal forest, which the CEO believes will draw in a lot of attention from Canadians.

Volker Beckmann says having the chance to take part in the conference could help expand Spirit Way. “It positions Thompson in a new way to a North American wildlife and con-servation sector. It will add

credibility to our self-pro-claimed designation as the Wolf Capital of the World. [Ed Thompson] stated initially this was a ‘bold statement’ on our part. We know that we can justify it because of the variety and innovative wolf initia-tives currently underway by Spirit Way Inc. and the various Canadian univer-sities and partners we are working with.”

Beckmann went on to explain that two American wolf organizations have endorsed the designation, and the gold sponsorship is being covered by Travel Manitoba, at a price tag of $10,000.

Sprit Way will get visi-bility during the multiday

conference by signage, an exhibit booth, talks and discussions about Thomp-son and Spirit Way, as well as a reception to network.

Although the conference is taking place this year, Beckmann says it has been a long process to get the ac-ceptance to take part. “We became aware that this conference was coming to Winnipeg a few years ago. Dr. Rick Baydack from the University of Manitoba was TWS president of the Mani-toba chapter. He invited us to present our projects at the Manitoba AGM in 2012. Dr. Baydack is now on the Wolf Capital of the World Council. He is currently the president of the North American organization. He

has been a supporter and ally in our wolf efforts.” Baydack has helped Spirit Way by getting in touch with professors, biologists and wolf experts as well.

Along with Spirit Way and Travel Manitoba at-tending the event, 30 per cent of attendees are future wildlife workers, who are currently in post-secondary education. Thompson says this is a great way to net-work for future jobs, future employees, and future re-search.

A plan and a budget are still in the works for Spirit Way, and they still haven’t decided how big of a team will head down south, but Beckmann says at least six will attend.

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby

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One-year goals set for new director of planning and community development

BY MOLLY GIBSON [email protected]

The City of Thomp-son has welcomed On-tario native Matthew Boscariol into the role of director of planning and community develop-ment. Boscariol is now responsible planning and development issues within the city, and the Thompson Planning Dis-trict, which for him is exciting. “I don’t try to sensationalize things that shouldn’t be sen-sationalized but at the end of the day when I looked at Thompson, I see areas that need to be revitalized. I see a com-munity that needs to be-come reinvigorated and reintroduced to civic en-gagement in their com-munity.”

The ex-City of To-ronto planning and sen-ior chair of the Toronto Transit Commission em-ployee has two large pri-orities for the next year.

The first one is start-ing a conversation with community members, business leaders and the general public, to create an open space to have input in city matters. The second one, which will be a long-term plan,

is to create a new down-town revitalization plan.

“Based on some con-versations I’ve had, there’s an identity that needs to be re-estab-lished. When you come

to a city you have a picture of it, and some indicator of it, and usu-ally it’s a downtown pic-ture of it. I have looked and searched and I don’t see that here,” Boscariol

went on to explain that he had read previous similar plans that were never followed through with. He plans to do the follow-through. The hope is to create a down-

town space people want to spend time in and not avoid, which is what he believes is happening in Thompson.

In his few short weeks since moving to the

north, the Boscariol says he’s been meeting with community groups and members, and will con-tinue to do that. “I’m just very excited to learn more about the com-munity. I believe that the fabric of great planning is about the history of the community, and the traditions and culture. I’m excited to learn more about it, converse with community members, and learn about their needs and concerns.”

Although Boscariol has come from Ontario, he hopes people real-ize that his perspective isn’t solely an Ontario one. “I bring to the table a perspective of build-ing cities and places and spaces that matter. Also knowing all the different details in do-ing that. That goes for the City of Toronto, the City of Kitchener, where I’m from, I also went to school in Ottawa and worked there as well. Different communities have different perspec-tives, so it doesn’t mean I come with a Toronto perspective or an Ontario perspective. I come with a perspective of collab-oration.”

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The City of Thompson has welcomed Matthew Boscariol, as its new director of planning and community development.

Boscariol made the move from Ontario.

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Transportation of an electrical prefabricated house

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On Wednesday, July 15th, 2015, Vale will be transporting the new, electrical prefabricated house (e-house) through the City of Thompson.

• The e-house will be transported by Anderson Movers to the existing Thompson river pump house location at the end of Manasan Drive between

6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on the 15th.

• The e-house transport will travel into Thompson along Highway 6, continuing west on Thompson Drive South.

• The transport will then continue onto Westwood Drive South, turning onto Manasan Drive before arriving at the river pump house yard.

• Parking will be restricted along the route during this time.

• Vale is working with the City of Thompson, RCMP and Fire and Emergency Services to ensure that risk is managed to as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).

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The Ukrainian Ortho-dox Church of St. John the Baptist has shut its doors and given its remaining bank account funds to the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA).

L iz Kozakowsk i , president of the parish, said they’re disbanding due to lack of support and membership, and felt the need to give back to

the community, since the church had the support of the community for so long. “We got a list from the hospital of their needs, and then we went through the list and selected equip-ment that all of us have been affected by, or we’ve used, or someone is still dealing with issues. We wanted to support those areas.”

A total $129,555.78 was donated, and Jasper

Robinson of the board of directors for the NRHA, says the money will be allocated to the dialysis unit. The money is being split with a portion going to Spirit Manner, and the rest going towards the emergency room.

“It’s a wonderful feel-ing. One of our mission statements as a board is to provide good patient safety and care through-out the Northern region.

A part of our mission is to have community engage-ment and partnerships, and to see this happen today means our commun-ity engagement is working really well,” noted Rob-inson. He hopes by this donation others will see the need for donations. Robinson says the NRHA can always use donations, and that the money makes life easier for workers as well as patients.


Members from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. John Baptist and employees of the Northern Regional Health Au-

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Local Viewpoint

Independent

investigation of

police-caused

fatalities a good start

It may have taken more than six years since its creation was recommended by the Taman Inquiry in 2008, but Manitoba now has an independent

investigation unit to make sure that deaths or serious injuries caused by on- or off-duty police offi cers, or in-stances in which police are alleged to have contravened federal or provincial laws, are investigated by people from outside of the force that employs the accused.

This already occurred in some cases before the In-dependent Investigation Unit (IIU) of Manitoba became operational on June 19 but was not guaranteed. Under a protocol established by Manitoba Justice in 2004, which was signed by most police services in the province, po-lice could request that an outside agency review the re-sults of an investigation or conduct the primary inves-tigation in cases where civilians died or were seriously injured following an interaction with a police offi cer. The protocol could also be applied to other serious potential criminal offences or events involving a police offi cer if there was a public interest in activating it. Under that protocol, the decision to request for an external agency to conduct an investigation or review the results of an investigation lay with the police chief or commanding offi cer of the police service involved, who had to notify the deputy attorney general of Manitoba about the inci-dent and their intent to activate the protocol.

Now, though it will still be up to the police agency whose member is alleged to be involved with the death, injury or contravention of the law to notify the IIU, such notifi cation will be required under the Police Services Act, whereas before the decision whether or not to have an independent investigation rested with the head of the agency involved.

And while it was better to have an outside agency handle such cases in the past, the reality wasn’t ideal, as the investigating force may have been one from out-side the province whose offi cers weren’t familiar with the community which they were dealing with. Now, with a team of 14 employees, including eight investigators, cases requiring independent investigation will at least be handled within Manitoba. What’s more, an annual report detailing the number of investigations started, the number concluded, the number and details of char-ges laid against police offi cers and the number of inves-tigations for which a civilian monitor was appointed will be submitted to the minister of justice, who must table it in the legislature within 15 days if the assembly is sitting or within 15 days of the start of the next sitting. The transparency isn’t complete, as it will be up to the IIU to decide whether to notify the media that an inves-tigation is underway or has been completed and active investigations will not be commented on publicly, but at least it’s something.

If nothing else, the IIU will help reduce any impres-sion that investigations of deaths or injuries at the hands of the police are not being conducted impartially. It would be even better if more information about such investigations was made public so people could judge for themselves the conclusions in light of the evidence considered, but establishing an independent investiga-tive body is a good fi rst step.

Don’t retreat indoors too quicklyRed Sangster’s cele-

bration of life on July 4 at the fi eld

that bears his name was notable not only for the fact that it marked the end of an era in Thompson his-tory with everyone fi nally getting a chance to say goodbye to one of the city’s oldest and most colourful pioneers but also because of where it was held.

Outside.There were worries over

the weather, as there al-ways seem to be in spring and summer in Thompson, though winter never seems to throw the same wrench into people’s plans, except on those occasions when the wind chill makes it feel really, really, really cold. But despite the smoke blan-keting the sky and maybe some clouds in there too, his family insisted that they fol-low Red’s wishes and hold it outside, come hell or rain-water.

It doesn’t usually work like that.

For some reason, Thomp-sonites seem to have an unnatural fear of rain, as if a little water will melt into nothing the same people who consider temperatures

warmer than 10 degrees below zero to be gloves-optional weather and turn out by the hundreds for the late November Santa Claus parade, which, while not ac-tually during the coldest part of the winter, usually does a pretty good job of numbing my fi ngers when I fi nd my-self outside accompanying my children to it and tak-ing photos for the paper at the same time, which pretty much precludes the wearing of mitts or heavy gloves that actually ward off the cold.

Come June, when the city hosts celebrations for Can-ada Day and Pride North of 55 as well as National Ab-original Day and the Nickel Days summer fair, I’m likely as not to fi nd myself back in the same place I spend so many hours through

the winter: the Thompson Regional Community Centre.

I understand the need for a backup plan when the weather turns unfavourable, though outdoor festivals are held all over the world and in many places across Canada without getting rained out. Where I come from, on the southern B.C. coast, if you don’t go outside when it’s raining, you’ll be inside for the whole month of Novem-ber at least. But so often in Thompson, plan B is put into effect before a single drop of precipitation even hits the pavement. True, there are technical audiovisual fac-tors to consider and the time that it takes to transfer such equipment from one venue to another and get it set up but it seems like it would be better if the default was to stick with the outside location until it became ab-solutely clear that going ahead with an outdoor per-formance was impossible, not simply because there is a 60 per cent chance of rain in the forecast. As far as I know, National Aboriginal Day celebrations in Thomp-son have been held without a backup rain location over the past several years and I

don’t remember that caus-ing any issues, though the date of that event has gen-erally been blessed with dry weather.

Thompson, like many cit-ies and their respective busi-ness communities, is always looking for ways to bring more people downtown and make its city centre more vibrant and alive. Unlike a lot of cities, Thompson has the advantage of hav-ing MacLean Park with its stage and grassy ampithe-atre practically on the edge of downtown. It may not be complete with all the bells and whistles origin-ally planned in its redesign but it’s still a usable space. And if the effort isn’t made to use it at every available opportunity – and the win-dow for those opportunities is only a few months long –people will start to question why hundreds of thousands of dollars were spent to re-vitalize it in the fi rst place. What’s more, they’ll prob-ably take that attitude when other outdoor improvement projects are proposed in the future. Because a gathering place doesn’t live up to its name if people never gather there.

Ian Graham

BY BETTY ANN LAVALLÉENATIONAL CHIEF, CONGRESS OF

ABORIGINAL PEOPLES

Three recent reports from three quite differ-ent angles put in serious question both the cap-acity and commitment of the Government of Can-ada to help improve the well-being of Aboriginal people in this country.

June’s Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) update on missing and murdered Aboriginal women shows that our women have become no

less vulnerable over the past two years. The re-port identifies an addi-tional 22 murders over 2013 and 2014 within those areas of the coun-try under RCMP jurisdic-tion – representing 37 per centof all women murdered in those re-gions – and 174 Aborig-inal women now mis-sing across the country, representing 10 per cent of those cases. Put sim-ply, the numbers are not improving.

Also in June, the Na-tional Aboriginal Eco-nomic Development Board (NAEDB) released a “progress” report on a variety of indicators of economic well-being showing no improve-ment in employment or median incomes for the Aboriginal population in Canada and worsening numbers for the status First Nations population.

And earlier in June, the Truth and Recon-ciliation Commission (TRC) report provided 94 recommendations for addressing historical and ongoing disadvan-tages faced by Aborig-inal people to which the Government of Canada responded with a deaf-ening silence.

While the RCMP, the NAEDB and the TRC should all be applauded for their efforts to detail and examine the circum-stances of Aboriginal people in their detailed and well-documented re-ports – and while no one is questioning the com-mitment of those organ-izations to address these challenges as best they can – the lack of progress and the lack of concern shown by Aboriginal Af-fairs Minister Bernard Valcourt and Prime Min-

ister Harper do nothing to inspire confidence.

With regard to missing and murdered Aborig-inal women, the federal government is staring in the wrong direction. While its report does not speak about the identity of perpetrators, the RCMP has confirmed that there was no sys-tematic recording of data on that issue across po-lice departments until very recently, putting in real question the size of the data sample on which the minister formed his opinions about who is respon-sible for these murders. Coupling that with the fact that the propor-tion of murders in large metropolitan centres, at 40 per cent, is precisely the same as the propor-tion of the Aboriginal population in those cit-ies clearly demonstrates that the minister’s blam-ing of Aboriginal men on-reserve is completely off-base. In addition, the federal government has dug in its heels against an inquiry despite the chorus of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal groups calling for one and polls showing 75 per cent of Canadians support the idea. Insisting that this

is an issue to be resolved through the criminal jus-tice system – and not a sociological issue as the prime minister infam-ously stated – the fed-eral government appears unready to address the underlying causes of this tragedy while the num-bers of missing and mur-dered continues to grow undiminished.

Despite its claim of fo-cusing on economic de-velopment and a recent flurry of pre-election spending announce-ments, there is little evidence to suggest the government’s plans are working in that regard either. The NAEDB Aboriginal Economic Progress Report for 2015 shows that the majority of gains made are among Métis people, for whom the federal government denies jurisdictional re-sponsibility, as it does for non-status people and Inuit south of Nu-nangat. Meanwhile, First Nations people living on-reserve, subject to the Indian Act and the tar-get of the vast majority of federal government programs and policies, have declining numbers in employment, income and other living condi-tion indicators.

And, despite wide-spread initial support for the prime minister’s apology on residential schools, his refusal to acknowledge Canada’s cultural genocide or ac-cept any of the TRC’s recommendations ear-lier this month now causes many to question the apology’s sincerity. Meanwhile, the picture of Minister Valcourt re-maining seated during a standing ovation for Justice Murray Sinclair on the unveiling of the TRC report has become the iconic image of a government unwilling to stand up and take action.

As we marked another National Aboriginal Day and National Aboriginal History month, these three reports served to remind us of how little circumstances have im-proved for Aboriginal people in this country, how our history remains our current reality, and how little the Govern-ment of Canada appears to care.

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Opinion

Where is the progress on Aboriginal issues?

Letter to the Editor

In my own

words: silence

fl ows withinTo the Editor:

“Silence Flows Within.” The purpose of silence is found within. We find peace, have faith and trust ourselves and others whether we let our Higher Power to shine through us or not. Each of us has a distinct way to make our silence a reality. When we can connect with si-

lence the whole world seems peaceful and at ease. When “silence flows within” it takes away our need to judge, separate and unleash our ego. Our Higher Power is part of the solution and enables the silence and purpose to surface once again.

Ken RossThompson

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the following matter:

THE CITY OF THOMPSON BY-LAW NO. 1928-2015 being an AMENDMENT to THE CITY

OF THOMPSON ZONING BY-LAW NO. 1891-2012

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Northeast region still the hotspot for forest fi res

BY IAN [email protected]

More than half of the 56 forest fi res burning in Mani-toba as of about 11 a.m. July 10 were in the northeast region, which has had the most fi res to date, but the northwest region has seen the greatest area burned.

Thirty-four fires were burning July 10 in the north-east region, which has had 128 fi res so far this year, burning 11,415 hectares. There were eight burning in the northwest, which has had 42 fi res this year that have burnt 17,708 hectares. The eastern region, which has seen 84 fi res in 2015, had eight burning on July 10, while there were four in the central region and two burning in the western re-gion.

Eleven fi res in the north-east region were classifi ed as actioned July 10, with 16 others classifi ed as limited actioned. There were also seven no action fi res. Nine of the 11 actioned fi res were under control, one was be-ing held and one was being watched while one of the limited actioned fi res was classifi ed as out of control. Four fi res in the northwest

were under control, three were being watched and one was being held.

Two new fi res started July 9 but were successfully con-tained by wildland fi re crews.

Ten waterbombers, 30 helicopters and 480 extra fi refi ghters are battling fi res

in Manitoba right now, in-cluding 42 fi refi ghters from Quebec and 27 from Wiscon-sin. Crews continue to battle blazes in the Davidson Lake, Moose Lake, Landing Lake, Harding Lake and Bissett areas. The majority of the fi refi ghters – 333 – were fi ghting fi res in the northeast as of July 10 while 96 were working in the northwest region. Of the 304 fi res in the province this year as of July 10, 155 were caused by lightning and 149 by people.

Northern Manitoba was expected to have sunny conditions over the week-end with daytime highs of 23 to 29 Celsius and day-

time humidity in the 35 to 55 per cent range. Manitoba Conservation said July 10 that lightning is expected to start mote fi res throughout Manitoba.

The chief provincial pub-lic health offi cer sent out a smoke advisory July 7 ad-vising Manitobans in areas where forest fi re smoke is present to limit their out-door activity and strenuous physical activity and to stop the activity if breathing be-comes uncomfortable. Other tips included switching fur-naces and air conditions to recirculate air rather than drawing fresh air in from outside.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Dennis Foley, Heavy D Photography

Ten waterbombers were in action battling 56 forest fi res throughout Manitoba as of July 10.

The YWCA Thompson has awarded the 2015Joan Johnston Memorial Award to Morgan Hanson-Oliveira.

The award is presented to a graduating studentin recognition of their outstanding community service.

CONGRATULATIONS MORGAN!Pictured L to R: Elaine McGregor, Executive Director YWCA,

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Ombudsman will investigate if fl ood-fi ghting equipment purchase followed proper process


Manitoba Ombuds-man Charlene Paquin announced July 7 that her offi ce would inves-tigate if the process the Manitoba civil service followed in funding and purchasing fl ood-fi ghting equipment between July 2014 and January 2015 followed legislative and policy regulations.

“While the impetus for this review stems from a previous disclosure under the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblow-er Protection) Act, cer-tain issues that continue to be raised do constitute matters of administra-tion within my jurisdic-tion under the Ombuds-man Act,” said Paquin in a news release on the Manitoba Ombuds-man website. “While we have limitations on what we can investigate, I be-lieve that given the ad-ministrative matters in-volved and the ongoing public interest in the issue, there is value in conducting an investiga-tion to ensure appropri-ate processes were fol-lowed. It is my intention through this investiga-tion to bring clarity to the

process and offer recom-mended improvements, if appropriate, that could help avoid similar con-cerns in the future.”

The opposition alleges that Thompson NDP MLA and infrastructure minis-ter Steve Ashton tried to have his department or-der fl ood-fi ghting equip-ment from a friend of his who has donated to Ashton’s leadership and election campaigns in the past.

Progressive Conserva-tive (PC) leader and leader of the Opposition Brian Pallister said June 23 that he would ask Pre-mier Greg Selinger to de-mand Ashton’s resigna-tion for what he termed an “undeclared confl ict.”

“Their premier knew about this relation-

ship throughout and did nothing about it, didn’t ask the minister to step aside, didn’t try to pro-tect the impartiality of the process, did nothing, in fact, aided and abet-ted the minister in doing this wrong to Manitoba taxpayers,” Pallister said June 23. “It is essential that he take immediate action to remove this minister from an obvious confl icted situation, an ethical transgression that cannot be repeated which puts our tendering pro-cess into doubt and the fairness of our govern-ment in doubt.”

The PCs say that Win-nipeg restaurateur Peter Ginakes is the sole dis-tributor of Tiger Dams fl ood-fi ghting equipment and that Manitoba Infra-structure and Transporta-tion attempted to award a sole-sourced contract for $5 million of fl ood-fi ght-ing equipment to Gin-akes. That was the sub-ject of a complaint made last year to the Manitoba ombudsman under the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protec-tion) Act.

Steve Ashton told the Thompson Citizen in an

email June 25 that the contract Pallister referred to has gone to tender and that no contract has been awarded.

“The only contract that has been awarded was with funding from the federal government,” Ashton said. “The Om-budsman looked at this matter in November and did not fi nd anything at that time. I have already indicated that I welcome the Ombudsman re-visiting the issue.”

The PCs also issued a press release June 24 showing that Ginakes and his sister Phyllis made donations to Steve Ashton’s party leadership campaign, his daughter Niki Ashton’s campaign for the leadership of the federal NDP and to the provincial NDP party in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, with the largest donations coming in 2009 and 2011, the same years in which MIT made its largest purchases of Tiger Dams equipment, about $5 million in the 2009/10 fi scal year and approximately $3 million in 2011/12. Steve Ash-ton ran for the leader-ship of the provincial

NDP in 2009 and there was a provincial election in 2011. Donations from Peter and Phyllis Ginakes totalled about $6,000 in 2009 and more than $4,000 in 2011. During Ashton’s tenure as infra-structure minister, the PCs allege, approximate-ly 70 per cent of fl ood-fi ghting equipment pur-chases have been from Ginakes.

A lawyer representing Peter Ginakes sent a cease and desist letter to the PC party asking them to retract and apologize for their comments re-garding his client, the CBC reported July 2.

A July 6 press release from the PC party said the $5 million purchase of fl ood-fi ghting equip-ment was announced July 25, 2014 by Ashton and not discussed at the Treasury Board until Oct. 6 of that year, at which point Ashton’s request for payment of the un-tendered contract was re-fused. Pallister said that Selinger’s decision a few days later to set aside the Treasury Board recom-mendation not to pro-ceed with an untendered contract and keeping

the option of proceeding with an untendered con-tract was what prompted then fi nance minister and Treasury Board chair Jen-nifer Howard, then jobs and economy minister Theresa Oswald and then local government minis-ter Stan Struthers to ask Selinger to step down as premier. When he didn’t, the PCs say, the three re-signed in protest.

A tender for the $5 mil-lion purchase was issued in December of last year.

“They have tried to create the false impres-sion that they were in-terested in going to ten-der with something they were not planning on go-ing to tender with until after the whistleblower leaked a concern,” Pal-lister said July 6. “This provides further evidence that there was never an intention to go to the marketplace and shop for the best possible value for Manitobans.”

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Mike Juneau was the

fi rst performer in this

summer’s concerts in

the park series July 9,

but due to rain he per-

formed in the lobby of

the Thompson Regional

Community Centre.

Thompson Citizen

photo by Ian Graham

Thompson Community Foundation

hopes to grow endowment by $77,000BY IAN [email protected]

The Thompson Com-munity Foundation (TCF) is embarking on a campaign to raise $50,000 this year in order to take advantage of donation-matching chal-lenges by the Thomas Sill Foundation and the Win-nipeg Foundation, outgoing TCF president Liz Sousa an-nounced at the foundation’s annual general meeting June 16.

The Thomas Sill Founda-tion will match 50 per cent of the donations the TCF raises locally in the com-ing year, to a maximum of $25,000, while the Winni-peg Foundation is holding a 2015 Manitoba Challenge Day in mid November of this year and will match $1 for every $5 raised by that date up to a maximum of $2,000. If the TCF reaches its local fundraising goal, it will have $77,000 to add to the local endowment fund.

“It will be an exciting year

with our new fundraising campaign as well as the up-coming mix and mingle fund-raiser to be held Sept. 26 at Riverlodge Place,” said newly elected president Sherrie Kreuger. “Thompson Com-munity Foundation board members are eager to share details with the public and members and will be con-tacting past supporters and businesses in the near future about ways to get involved.”

The TCF, also known as Our Foundation Thompson, doesn’t spend its endowment funds but manages them to produce an annual revenue that is granted to support lo-cal projects. As the endow-ment grows, more revenue will be earned and more grant money handed out every year. The endowment was created through gifts from current and former citizens, businesses and community organizations.

In addition to its managed endowment fund, the interest from which is granted to com-

munity projects, TCF also dis-tributes the Arnold Morberg Memorial Scholarship for Northern Manitoba students pursuing careers in aviation, the Kerrie Brown Memorial Bursary for the R.D. Parker Collegiate graduate with the highest grade in English, the CIM Scholarship for Northern Manitoba students pursu-ing careers applicable to the mining, metallurgy or pet-roleum sector, and the Teen Leadership Council, which grants funds to community projects in conjunction with the Thomas Sill Foundation. TCF is also involved in other funds such as the Burntwood Junior Curling Club Fund, the Thompson Health Founda-tion Fund, the Thompson Sci-ence Fair Fund and the Troy Anand Fund.

Since 1996, when it made one grant of $716, the TCF has donated $823,509.22, including a one-year high of $86,200.58. Last year, the TCF granted $76,456.02 to 14 organizations.

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ALL FARMERS KNOW DECISIONS are made in the field. Imagine a place, an event, created to empower farmers by providing the information they need to make these important decisions. A place where they can see the latest equipment in action, in the field – operating in the same environment it’s made for. A place where farmers can see multiple varieties of live crop plots growing side by side in the field.

This summer, such a place will exist. Introducing Ag in Motion, Western Canada’s newest and only outdoor farm expo. Debuting July 21 to 23, on a half-section (320 acres) near Saskatoon, SK, it’s the only show that provides an outdoor venue for progressive farmers in Western Canada that want to see and experience the latest agricultural innovation, all in one place. Ag in Motion will feature field equipment demonstrations, live crop plots and interactive exhibits such as “ride and drives” and smaller equipment demos.

“Ag in Motion will offer farmers a unique opportunity to compare crop plots and machinery, in action, and ultimately help them make decisions about the best products for their operations,” says Show Director Rob O’Connor. “There’s nowhere else in Western Canada where farmers can actually see multiple pieces of farm equipment in operation, take a test drive, or compare different crop varieties all in one place.”

What does an outdoor show look like?The Ag in Motion team brings together the expertise of seasoned farm show organizers.

The Expo is operated by Glacier FarmMedia, who owns Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, the country’s largest outdoor farm show held annually near Woodstock, Ontario. Also part of Glacier FarmMedia are Western Producer, Manitoba Co-operator, Grainews, Country Guide, Canadian Cattlemen, Alberta Farmer Express and AgDealer. The team knows what’s involved in delivering an outdoor show, and the potential such a venue provides.

Now in its 22nd year, Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show delivers 750 exhibitors and 42,000 visitors each year. Most attendees come to see the newest technologies in agriculture. Its success is based on the fact that active farmers attend to do business – make decisions – and the show is dedicated solely to agricultural products, equipment and services.

Ag in Motion is applying the same model and will become a must-see event by showcasing cutting-edge agricultural advancements that empower Canadian farmers to help meet their goals in producing high quality, safe food in a competitive marketplace.

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The hulk made an appearance in the bouncy castle during King Miner Day on July 10. Residents of Thompson enjoyed hot dogs as well as snacks to celebrate the day.

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For the fourth year in a row, Thompson has fi nished at the top of its category in the Commuter Challenge, which encourages companies and their employees to choose active and sustainable transportation to get to work in the fi rst week of June.

Ninety-two Thompsonites travelled 3,143 kilometres by walking, biking, transit or car-pooling during En-vironment Week from May 31 to June 6, avoiding 587

kilograms of carbon diox-ide that would have other-wise been expelled into the air while saving 230 litres of fuel from being burned and consuming 74,099 calories. That made the city number one among communities with a popu-lation between 10,000 and 25,000 people, ahead of Langley, which had 136 participants. The rankings are based on the percent-age of a city’s population that took part in the chal-lenge and Thompson’s participants represent about 0.74 per cent of the city’s population while Langley, which has a population of 23,606, had about 0.58 per cent of its residents take part.

Thompson had the second-most participants among Manitoba cities, beating out third-place Brandon, where 68 people took up the challenge.

Manitoba was tops among all provinces for total participation, with a little over half a per cent of the population taking part.

“During the Commuter Challenge, we encourage Manitobans to try new ways of getting to and from work, with sustain-ability in mind,” said Com-muter Challenge co-ordi-antor Jaret Olford of the Green Action Centre. “We hope that folks will carry forward these healthy commuting options into their lives throughout the year. Manitoba once again came out on top, and we are thrilled to see Souris, Manitoba, taking the title for the fi rst time in their population category!”

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Children and their families gathered at Rotary Park on July 8, during a daylong event promoting bike safety. Children received LED bike armbands, as well as safety kits. Hello Parents

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Summer camp focuses on career optionsBY MOLLY GIBSON [email protected]

Building for Tomorrow trades and technology summer camp started on July 5 and ran until July 11. The camp was open to all northern youth from 13-16, and it focused on showcasing different ca-reer options.

Alyssa Harman, the northern in-school pro-gram offi cer for Skills Can-ada Manitoba, has been travelling with the kids everyday to a new busi-ness in the city. “Every-day for the week we had a tour at some industrial business around Thomp-son. We spent two days touring Vale, we went to Manitoba Hydro, Smook Contracting and Speedy Auto Glass.” Harman says it’s important for the kids to have hands-on experi-ence as that will help them think about different ca-reers and see what they like and dislike.

Just under 20 students took part in the camp, which was completely free and funded by Ap-prenticeship Manitoba, Vale and Skills Canada Manitoba. Students spent the evenings at the Boy Scouts cabins at Liz Lake, and a camp organization company from Winnipeg called Momenta was hired as counsellors for the evenings.

For Zackary Brenton, a camper from Thompson, the highlight of camp was

visiting Manitoba Hydro, because that’s his dream career. Brenton had the chance to climb a pole with the supervision of a hydro worker. “You wear these big boots that have spikes in them, and you have to jab the spikes in the pole while you lift your belt up. It was harder than I thought.” Although it was hard, Brenton hopes one day to be doing it for a living.

Campers also built and raced cardboard boats, made toolboxes with a carpenter, played Top Chef, and created bunsen burners out of cans.

“It’s awesome seeing the kids do this, and be-ing able to be a part of it, and part of their future planning. Their minds are growing, and they’re at such an impressionable age, it’s really cool to see them getting ideas of what they want to do,” noted Harman.

This was the fi rst time this type of summer camp has ever happened, and Harman says as long as the funding is available, they will continue.

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The long process of re-furbishing MacLean Park in front of Thompson’s City Hall could fi nally come to a conclusion this summer, with a removable canopy to provide some shade in the plans and the planned-for fountain be-ing dropped.

The city received a Com-munity Places Program grant of up to $6,400 for the canopy, says city re-creation director John Burrows, and is looking to purchase a semi-perma-nent tent that can be re-moved in the winter.

The recreation and com-munity services commit-tee will recommend to

council that the fountain area be repurposed for landscaping into a large planter. The rationale be-hind the decision, says Burrows, is that the other alternatives would have been to install an expen-sive fi ltration system to screen out debris from the water or to hook a foun-tain up to the municipal water supply, which is less environmentally friendly. The committee also felt that the proposed fountain could be a safety hazard, as children are attracted to water and might be at risk of falling into the dry creek bed right beside it.

The drive to reconfi gure MacLean Park, which used to have a fl at brick area in front of where the stage is now, and used to collect large amounts of water when the snow melted in the spring, began in 2010 when the city received a $230,000 federal infra-structure grant for the project, which had a pro-jected total cost of slightly less than $700,000 and was set to include a view-ing area, redesigned water feature, improved walking areas and lighting, im-proved access for service vehicles and more vegeta-tion.

In September 2011, council voted against

awarding a tender for the project because council-lors didn’t think the work could be completed by Oct. 31, a condition of the federal funding. A year later, a $142,000 contract - $48,500 more than the funds set aside for that purpose in the 2012 city budget – was awarded. The stage and canopy ac-counted for $60,000 of that and the water feature $24,500. It was suggested that removing the water feature would cut costs but the recreation depart-ment had already pur-chased a retention pond and fountain.

It was hoped that the sod, electrical panel, stage and canopy would be in place for the 2013 Nation-al Aboriginal Day celebra-tions, a recreation and community services report from December 2012 said. The awning was ordered in the spring of 2013 but the company supplying it went out of business before it was delivered. The city then sought to fi nd another supplier and the recreation and com-munity services commit-tee report for February to April of this year said the canopy and fountain were expected to be completed and in operation by early summer.

MacLean Park canopy still in works but fountain off the table

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSONTHE HERITAGE NORTH MUSEUM is accepting donations for their annual yard sale. Donation can be dropped off at the museum weekdays 9-5 or call 204-677-2216.

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

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

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

ENGLISH CLASSES FOR NEWCOMERS at University College of the North. Registration is every Thursday, at 5:30 second fl oor room 213 at UCN. Talk to us about our classes.

PRENATAL CLASSES are free and held every other month on Wednesday evenings at the Northern Health Region building (next to the Hospital). We welcome all pregnant women and a support person to join us in learning about the birthing process, tour our hospital and discuss breastfeeding. All classes are facilitated by a Public Health Nurse. Please contact Angela, a Public Health Nurse at (204) 778-1550 to register or for more information.

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

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

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.

THE FORK IN THE ROAD COMMUNITY BIKE SHOP is OPEN EVERY 2nd TUES, 6 - 8 pm behind Boys and Girls Club. We help you fi x your own bike with our tools, guidance and expertise! Donations accepted. Contact Lynn 670-1597 or Josh 793-8429. Volunteers needed!

Submit your own community events to [email protected]

LORRAINE THERIAULTJuly 16, 1947 – June 28, 2015

Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer: It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Lorraine Theriault, on June 28th, 2015, at the Thompson General Hospital At the age of 67. Beloved wife of Jean-Charles TheriaultLorraine resided in Thompson Manitoba for 37 years. Lorraine enjoyed playing card games (i.e. Solitaire was her favorite.) She also got very into her TV shows; but Lorraine enjoyed spending time with her family most of all. Her husband, children and grandchildren were of the most importance to her.Lorraine leaves behind her Husband Jean of 40 years, her two daughters Rachelle (Greg) & Stephanie (Kevin), her two sons Pascal & Marc (Cayla). Her grandchildren Jordan, Brandi, Kiesha, Rhys, Ryder & Kenzie. Her uncle Dollard, Sister Lucille and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.Lorraine was predeceased by her parents Lucienne and Dollard Dorval, Her two brothers Normand and Lucien and her sister Aurette.A celebration of Lorraine’s life is to be held in Rimouski, Quebec at a later date.

In tears we saw you sinking,We watched you fade away,

You suffered much in silence,You fought so hard to stay.

You faced your task with courage,Your spirit did not bend,

But still you kept on fi ghtingUntil the very end.

God saw you getting tiredWhen a cure was not to be,

So he put his arms around you,And whispered “come with me”.So when we saw you sleeping

So peaceful, free from pain,We could not wish you back

To suffer that again.We love you always,Until we meet again.

OBITUARY

NEED TO [email protected]

OR PHONE 204-677-4534


Careers

Visit us online atwww.thompsoncitizen.netyour source for news in the north

This newspaper is

RECYCLABLE

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.

FACULTY OF ARTS, BUSINESS AND SCIENCE (ABORIGINAL AND NORTHERN STUDIES) Classification: Instructor Term Position: January 4, 2016 to April 29, 2016 The Pas, Thompson and Norway House, MB Competition No. 15-036 Closing Date: September 1, 2015, however the competition will remain open until filled.

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

POSITION AVAILABLE

CRISIS RESPONSE ADVISOR

Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Director of Health and the Wellness Programming Team Leader, the Crisis Response Advisor will assist member First Nations in Crisis Response situations in collaboration with the Crisis Response team and KTC according to Crisis Response protocol. They will respond to requests for assessments, support or consultation regarding community members in crisis due to community trauma/emergent situations, mental health, suicide or addictions concerns. They will provide on-site support to youth, caregivers and community members, provide referrals or linkage to resources and provide informational resources based on a case management model.

QUALIFICATIONS:• Post-Secondary education / training / experience in the

Social Services fi eld. • Demonstrated counseling skills with First Nations and

ability to facilitate the transfer of skills to community based resources.

• Community Crisis Response experience or suitable amount of experience or education.

• Knowledgeable of government agencies and various organizations.

• Should have good communication and organizational skills.• Computer skills are needed for various input of reporting

requirements.• Ability to work well as a team member.• Ability to speak Cree/Dene would be an asset.• A valid Driver’s license would be an asset.• Must be prepared to travel extensively for Crisis Response

and Mental Health training.

A written application with detailed resume, including at least two (2) references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to:

Closing Date: July 20, 2015

Late applications will not be accepted

Please Forward Resumes to the Attention of:

Lisa Beardy, Offi ce Manager

23 Nickel Road

Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4

Email: [email protected] Fax: 204 677-0256

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm, Monday July 20, 2015. We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Macdonald Youth Services requires casual Youth Care Practitioners in our Community Based Healing Homes in Thompson, MB. These positions work with high-need adolescents with multiple treatment issues.

Qualifi cations Necessary To Do The Job: Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent; Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR Certifi cation; possess a current (within 3 Months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and Child Abuse Registry Check; A valid driver’s license is preferred.

If you have an interest in joining our Agency please forward a covering letter and resume to: Macdonald Youth Services, 102-83 Churchill Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 0L6. E-mail: [email protected] or fax 1 204-778-7778. Please visit our website, www.mys.ca for other employment and volunteer opportunities.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Gilbert Plains Municipality invites applications for the following

position:

Community Development Offi cer

Under the leadership of Council and CAO, the CDO will be responsible

for the coordination of community development and recreational

activities with the intent of attracting new businesses, encouraging

investment opportunities, increasing job opportunities and identifying

opportunities for sustainable growth and development by promoting

and marketing Gilbert Plains as a great place to live, visit and do

business.

Qualifi cations:

1. Post-secondary education (example: Business

Administration, Commerce, Economics or Community

Economic Development).

2. Exposure to a government environment or public sector.

3. Highly developed communication skills including creative

writing skills.

4. Proven ability to design and prepare promotional material.

5. Profi cient in Windows and Microsoft Offi ce environment

utilizing word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation,

website, Internet and database software related to GIS and

mapping applications.

6. Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the general

public, contractors and professionals.

7. Valid Class 5 driver’s licence in good standing.

8. Availability to attend evening and/or weekend meetings or

other events as required.

This is a full time position that offers a competitive salary and

benefi ts package. Salary range $45,000-$65,000, negotiable

depending on qualifi cations and experience. Detailed job description

available upon request. Resumes shall include qualifi cations, work

experience and references and may be forwarded to:

Gilbert Plains Municipal Offi ce

201 Main Street North, Box 220,

Gilbert Plains, MB, R0L 0X0

PH: (204) 548-2326

Fax: (204) 548-2564

Email: [email protected]

Application deadline is Friday, July 31, 2015.

Susan Boyachek, Chief Administrative Offi cer

Requires 1 full-time Factory-Certifi ed Small Engine &

Equipment Mechanic to repair, test, and service gas powered small engines and equipment.

You offer

• 3-5 years of experience in repairing and testing small engines (inboard-outboard) of motor boats, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) snowmobiles, and other equipment.

• Must be familiar with Mercury G3, CDS, Polaris digital wrench, Yamaha YDS diagnostics system

• Duties include diagnostic, rigging testing & repair of gas-powered units

• Factory (Mercury, Yamaha, or Polaris) certifi cation required

• Must be willing & able to work on all our product lines• Must have your own tools• Valid driver’s license

We offer

• Wage starts at $30.00-$40.00 per hour depending experience

• Disability, medical & dental benefi ts.

Please apply at: 3 Nelson Road, Thompson, MB, R8N 0B3 or call 204-677-2952 for more info.

SQM is currently recruitingMystery Shoppers in Thompson, MB

The work involves visiting restaurantsor retails stores and reporting on your experience.

For more information, or to apply,please visit www.sqm.ca and complete

the online application under “Become a Shopper,”or contact us at 1-800-866-2624.

We are currently engaging with excep onal candidates interested in the following opportunity:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTThompson, Manitoba

Full-Time, 7 Month Term As an Administra ve Assistant your responsibili es will include, but are not limited to:

• Func on as recep onist and front desk personnel• Greet all visitors and answer inquiries in person and over

the telephone • Transfer calls to the appropriate department, taking accurate

messages and providing proper follow-up• Schedule appointments and prepare clinics• Intake payments and issue receipts • Process incoming and outgoing mail • Prepare packages for courier service • File medical charts and x-rays • Maintain o ce supply inventory including ordering supplies• Crea ng and sending reports• Data entry• Upda ng of Policy and Procedure Manuals

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical Secretary/O ce Administra on Diploma an asset• 1 – 2 years of progressively responsible administra ve

experience, preferably in the medical eld • Excellent working knowledge of Microso O ce, including:

Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet and email • Must be organized with the ability to take ini a ve and to

priori ze workloads • Must have excellent interpersonal and communica on skills • Must have good analy cal and interpre ve skills • Must be able to work independently but must also be able

to work harmoniously in a team se ng

Salary will be based on experience and quali ca ons. A comprehensive bene ts package is o ered. Resumes together with the names and contact informa on of three (3) professional references who will be contacted can be forwarded to:

Horizon Occupa onal Health Solu ons Inc. 2nd Floor, 436 Thompson Drive

Thompson, MB R8N 0C6A en on: Leslie Dubé

Fax: 204.677.2695Email: [email protected]

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015

We are thankful for your interest, but unfortunately, we can only personally connect with those selected for an interview.


ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Classification: Administrative Assistant 3 Part-Time Term Position: September 2015 to October 2016 Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 15-063 Closing Date: July 28, 2015Please 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


Careers


ADULT LEARNING CENTRE INSTRUCTOR Classification: Instructor Full Time Term Position: August 17, 2015 to June 17, 2016 Thompson, MB Competition No. 15-042 Closing Date: July 24, 2015 or until the position is filled.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


COMPUTER SERVICES TECHNICIAN Classification: Computer Operator 2 Full-Time Regular Position The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 15-046 Closing Date: August 7, 2015Please 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

The Manitoba government offers you opportunity, diversity and a rewarding career.

Your search is over.

Probation Officer Regular/Full-Time; Term/Full-Time Manitoba Justice, Community and Youth Corrections, Thompson, and God’s Lake Narrows, MB Advertisement Number: 30295 Closing Date: July 27, 2015 Salary Range: $45,335 – $71,775 per year

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications: Essential:

Desired:

Preference is given to Aboriginal Persons and residents of God’s Lake Narrows, MB. However, we encourage all those interested to apply. Visit www.manitoba.ca/govjobs/ for complete listing of qualifications.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 30295 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resources Services 300 - 305 Broadway Winnipeg MB R3C 3J7

When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title.

Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the

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

covering letter, resumé and/or application if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

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

Canada Bread Representative (Full-Time)Arctic Beverages Limited

201 Hayes Road, Thompson, MB - www.arcticbev.com

Arctic Beverages services communities in Northern Manitoba, Northern Saskatchewan, Northwest Ontario and Nunavut. Arctic Beverages sells billion dollar brands. Including; Pepsi, 7UP, Gatorade, Lays & Doritos through our exclusive partnership with PepsiCo Canada. We also sell and distribute Jack Links beef jerky, Nestle ice cream, Paramalat dairies and Canada Bread products.

Arctic Beverages is currently seeking applicants for the position of

Canada Bread Representative.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Ordering product

• Merchandising

• Receive/sort Bread

• Assisting customers

Qualifi cations:

• Minimum Grade 12 education

• Class 5 driver’s licence

• Working experience will be an asset

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Offi ce, as well as Internet and email

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team

Salary will depend on qualifi cations and experience. Benefi t package

available. Position to start immediately.

Please send your resume to: [email protected]

We would like to thank all applicants in advance, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Sports Bar • Strikers LoungeHomemade Pizza • VLTs • Video GamesComputerized Scoring • Birthday Parties

Twoonie Tuesdays • Closed Sundays + Holidays

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IT’S BACK!

Morgan Hanson Oliveira took home another scholarship

during the Thompson Chamber of Commerce meeting on

July 8. Robins Donuts donated the scholarship valued at

$1,000 through the Troy Anand Scholarship Fund. Hanson

Oliveira stands with Dave Moore, vice-president of the

Chamber of Commerce, as well as members of the Anand

family.


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