VALE EMPLOYEE WINS APEGM AWARD NEWS - PAGE 3 TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES SALE STARTS FRIDAY NEWS - PAGE 7 HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE A HIT NEWS - PAGE 8 NORTHSTARS FINALLY WIN ONE SPORTS - PAGE 10 Wednesday, November 4, 2015 Serving the Hub of the North since 1960 Volume 55 • Issue 44 FREE THOMPSON 40 Station Road, Thompson, MB 1-800-268-2312 • 204-677-2312 FLIN FLON 110 PTH 10A, Flin Flon MB 1-888-778-3686 • 204-687-3686 THE PAS Highway #10 South & 17th St. The Pas, MB • 1-888-623-6401 DAUPHIN 1212 Main St., South Dauphin Dauphin, MB • 1-888-270-6804 www.twinmotors.ca BUY A RAM BUY A RAM BUY A RAM TWO FOR ONE! GET A SLED GET A FREE SLED! GET A FREE SLED! FROM NOW UNTIL NOV 30TH! SEE DETAILER FOR DETAILS BY IAN GRAHAM [email protected]Canada welcomed 153 new citizens from across Northern Manitoba in two citizenship ceremonies at Deerwood Elementary School in Thompson Oct. 29, with those receiving their citizenship coming from 19 countries. Philipp Mirzoev, one of two new Canadians who spoke to fellow citizens and other attendees of the mor- ning ceremony, said the values of his new country were different than his na- tive country. “To me becoming a Can- adian citizen means shar- ing Canadian democratic liberal and human rights- based values,” he said. “I’m originally from Rus- sia and maybe everybody knows but it’s a mildly authoritarian country. I think nobody is going to argue with that. So for me all those things are really important.” Mirzoev has also en- thusiastically embraced Canadian culture and society. “I have lived for more than three years in Flin Flon where I have only Canadian friends, born Canadian friends,” he said. “I haven’t spoken with a single person in Flin Flon who would be Russian- speaking so I am proudly totally integrated.” Also sharing his thoughts on his new cit- izenship was Dr. Harsahil Singh. “To me, becoming a Can- adian citizen means to be a part of hundreds of years of history of strong Canadians who made it a country and progressed it to become one of the most prosperous nations in the world. Not only does Canada have one of the highest standards of living in the world, it is also one of the most multi- cultural countries. This is the reason it welcomed me as an immigrant and being granted the right to become a citizen is a great privilege,” said Singh, who also appreciates the way he can practise his profes- sion in his adopted country. “As a physician, for me, Canada is the best country to practise medicine as I can focus on patient care knowing that everyone will receive the same level of care despite their social or financial status.” Thompson ceremonies welcome 153 new Canadians Philipp Mirzoev and RCMP Const. Rob Cleveland. Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham New Canadian citizens applaud after taking the oath of citizenship in the first of two ceremonies at Deerwood Elemen- tary School on Oct. 29. Continued on Page 2
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VALE EMPLOYEE WINS
APEGM AWARD
NEWS - PAGE 3
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES
SALE STARTS FRIDAY
NEWS - PAGE 7
HALLOWEEN HAUNTED
HOUSE A HIT
NEWS - PAGE 8
NORTHSTARS FINALLY WIN
ONE
SPORTS - PAGE 10
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Canada welcomed 153 new citizens from across Northern Manitoba in two citizenship ceremonies at Deerwood Elementary School in Thompson Oct. 29, with those receiving their citizenship coming from 19 countries.
Philipp Mirzoev, one of two new Canadians who spoke to fellow citizens and other attendees of the mor-ning ceremony, said the values of his new country were different than his na-tive country.
“To me becoming a Can-adian citizen means shar-ing Canadian democratic liberal and human rights-based values,” he said. “I’m originally from Rus-sia and maybe everybody knows but it’s a mildly authoritarian country. I think nobody is going to argue with that. So for me all those things are really important.”
Mirzoev has also en-thusiastically embraced Canadian culture and society.
“I have lived for more than three years in Flin Flon where I have only Canadian friends, born Canadian friends,” he said. “I haven’t spoken with a single person in Flin Flon who would be Russian-speaking so I am proudly totally integrated.”
Also sharing his thoughts on his new cit-izenship was Dr. Harsahil Singh.
“To me, becoming a Can-adian citizen means to be a part of hundreds of years of history of strong Canadians who made it a country and progressed it to become one of the most prosperous
nations in the world. Not only does Canada have one of the highest standards of living in the world, it is also one of the most multi-cultural countries. This is the reason it welcomed me as an immigrant and being granted the right to become a citizen is a great privilege,” said Singh, who also appreciates the way he can practise his profes-sion in his adopted country. “As a physician, for me, Canada is the best country to practise medicine as I can focus on patient care knowing that everyone will receive the same level of care despite their social or fi nancial status.”
Thompson ceremonies welcome 153 new Canadians
Philipp Mirzoev and RCMP Const. Rob Cleveland.
Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham
New Canadian citizens applaud after taking the oath of citizenship in the fi rst of two ceremonies at Deerwood Elemen-
tary School on Oct. 29.
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LORRIE WAYNE MCLELLANJune 15, 1956 – October 21, 2015
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Lorrie Wayne “Weiner” McLellan, on Wednesday October 21st, 2015 in Thompson, MB at the age of 59.Wayne was predeceased by his father Alexander, mother Lillian, brother Colin, and grandparents.Left to cherish Wayne’s memory are his children Tyler and Kristin (Justin) of Brandon, MB; brothers Al (Celina), Archie (Audrey), Bernie (Jan) of Winnipeg, MB, Gordon (Lurana), Ian, Sam (Kim), Terry (Lorraine); sisters Lorraine, Mary (Edward) of Kamloops, BC, Myrna, Rhonda, Valerie (Kelly); numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends.Wayne was born in Birch River, MB on June 15th, 1956. He grew up in Mafeking, MB when his family eventually moved to Thompson in August 1967 where he met Bev in 1985 with whom raised two beautiful children, Tyler and Kristin; to carry on his legacy. His pride and joy for his children was limitless. Wayne started working for the City of Thompson in March 1975 where he held several positions over the years as Labourer, Equipment Operator, and Water and Sewer Foreman and later retired in August 2014 after 39 years of service and started driving truck for Gardewine in early 2015. During his years in Thompson, Wayne was well known around the community as he was heavily involved in sports, in particular, hockey, baseball, curling and golf. Wayne played in the MJHL for the Thompson King Miners from 1975-1977, as well as the Thompson Hawks and Yorkton Terriers and thoroughly enjoyed watching hockey especially the Montreal Canadiens. Wayne also played baseball for years for the Thompson Reds and remained a true fan of the Toronto Blue Jays. Over the years, you would nd Wayne either at the golf course in the summer or the curling rink in the winter. Wayne took great pride in teaching his children sports, in particular, Kristin curling and Tyler golf. Wayne had a personality that would turn a dry room into laughter with his witty remarks, jokes and infectious smile. The memories shared and the stories told speak to his fun-loving nature.A funeral service will be held Monday November 9th, 2015 at 1 pm at the Thompson Pentecostal Assembly Church located at 126 Goldeye Crescent, with Reverend Dan Murphy of ciating, following with a reception. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Wayne’s life. As cremation has taken place, an interment with family will take place in the Thompson Cemetery.In lieu of owers, if family and friends so desire, donations can be made in Wayne’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Thompson Golf Club, Burntwood Curling Club or to a charity of their choice.“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
Th e moment that you left usmy heart was split in two.One side was fi lled with memoriesthe other side left with you.I oft en lay awake at night,while the world is fast asleepand take a walk down memory lanewith tears upon my cheeks.Remembering you is easy,I do it every daybut missing you is the heart achethat never goes away.I hold you tightly within my heartand there you shall remainyou see, life goes on without you,but it can never be the same.
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Continued from Page 1Deerwood principal Bon-
nie Rempel said citizen-ship ceremonies made her appreciate being born Canadian.
“All of you came here to-day with a different story to tell about how you ar-rived in Canada and today you start a new chapter in your journey so we would like to welcome you into the Canadian family and
we hope that your years here are full of wonderful memories,” she said.
Mayor Dennis Fenske urged the citizens to make sure to take advantage of one of their fundamental rights.
“I hope that everybody exercises their right to vote because many have fought and died for that right that many of us take for grant-ed,” send Fenske.
Dr. Peter Aarinola, repre-senting the Thompson Cit-izenship Council, told the new Canadians that new opportunities await them.
“Now, all doors are open to you,” he said. “You are free and the sky is the limit for you to realize your best. Let us work together to up-hold Canadian values, to make Canada greater and more prosperous.”
Citizenship Judge James McCrae told participants in the fi rst ceremony that tak-ing the oath of citizenship meant they were pledging allegiance to Canada’s head of state, the queen, and promising to uphold the law and fulfi ll their duties as citizens.
“Eighty-nine of you from 19 countries around the world just made Canada a whole lot richer today,”
said McCrae. “Thank you very much for joining us. Welcome. We all have to get together and also admit that even Canada has not yet achieved perfection. That’s why we need you. To help us continue to build the fi nest, most civilized, most cultured, most peace-ful most tolerant and the happiest nation on earth.”
Mirzoev echoed those thanks.
“It’s not the Canadian state that made me a cit-izen,” he said. “It’s Can-adian people. Thank you to the state but thank you to the people fi rst. This is the family that actually received me and gave me hope that in a dif-ferent country far from my family, far from my friends, I changed my life altogether.”
IN MEMORY
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GLADYS LILLIAN HARDER(NEE PICARD)April 2, 1938 – October 27, 2015 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gladys Harder on October 27, 2015. Gladys leaves to cherish her memory her son Michael, her sisters Marilyn Robillard, Gayle Mathieson (John), Doreen Denault, Margaret Heffern, sister-in-law Marion Picard, her brothers Raymond Picard (Lise), Keith Picard (Joyce), brother-in-law Peter McLaren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and her dogs Handsome Harry and Beauty. Gladys was predeceased by her husband Vern, mother and father Edith and Peter Picard and brothers Stan and Gar eld Picard.Gladys was born in Sudbury, ON and moved to Thompson in 1962. She met Vern while bowling and they were married on May 2, 1964. She worked at the Thompson Inn for many years and was active in the union until she retired.Gladys loved cooking and enjoyed numerous hobbies over the years such as ceramics, gardening, sewing and researching the family tree. She also enjoyed travelling and wasn’t afraid to try anything once. (Bungee jumping, riding a camel.) She was a member of the Royal Purple and could be seen selling tickets for the Christmas sock every year and also volunteered at St. Joseph’s in the kitchen and for Bingo.Gladys was a very strong, vivacious and generous woman who would do anything for you. If you asked her how she was, she’d be likely to say, “Wonderful, fabulous and fantastically good looking!” She would also end each telephone conversation with a heartfelt “I love you.” We loved you too Gladys and will really miss you until we see you again.A memorial service will be held at St. Joseph’s Ukrainian Catholic Church with lunch to follow, date and time pending. In lieu of owers, if you wish, donations may be made to the Thompson Humane Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, The Canadian Lung Association or a charity of your choice.
In Loving memory of a wonderful daughter
Sharmein Brown
Who passed away Nov. 2, 1995
A million words won’t bring you back:I know because I’ve tried,
Neither will a million tears: I know because I’ve cried.
Although our lives’ journeys have bid us to be apartI am with you, you are with me, always in our hearts.
We love you and you will never be forgotten, until we meet again.
Love, Mom, Sister Ronnie
Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham
Dr. Harsahil Singh, centre.
New citizens enrich Canada
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No ce of 2016 Board of Revision
Pursuant to Sec on 41 of the Municipal Assessment Act, NOTICE is hereby given that the 2016 Assessment Rolls for the City of Thompson will be open for inspec on star ng on October 28, 2015 at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, Manitoba during normal o ce hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The public is also advised that the Board of Revision will sit to hear applica ons for revision on:
DATE: December 3, 2015.TIME: 7:00 pmPLACE: Council Chambers,
City Hall 2nd Floor, 226 Mystery Lake RoadThompson, Manitoba
A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under subsec on 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make applica on for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to a) liability to taxa on; b) amount of assessed value; c) classi ca on of property; or d) refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsec on 13 (2).
An applica on for revision must:a) Be in wri ng; b) Set out the roll number and legal descrip on of the assessable property for which a revision is sought;c) Set out which of the ma ers referred to in subsec on 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those ma ers; d) Be led by delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the o ce above or by serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled si ng date of the board (By November 17, 2015).
Vale Manitoba Oper-ations engineer-in-training Nikhil Handa received a member-in-training award at the 2015 Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (APEGM) annual awards gala Oct. 23 during the as-sociation’s conference in Winnipeg.
Handa began working with Vale’s Manitoba Oper-ations as an engineer-in-training in September 2011 and has been responsible for projects including the upgrade of a PLC control system at the Birchtree Mine and the design of six power centre installations over the past two years and is also responsible for electrical one line draw-ings for the T-3 mine. He has also developed stan-dards to identify elec-trical equipment used in each area Vale’s Manitoba Operations.
“It’s an honour,” said Handa, who was nomin-ated for the award by his supervisor. “I was not ex-pecting it. I didn’t know who was going to win.”
He received a plaque commemorating his rec-ognition at the awards gala.
A 2009 graduate of the University of Utah with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering, Handa worked as a sub-stitute teacher in Thomp-son for 10 months while APEGM completed his aca-demic assessment. He also resurrected Vale’s spaghetti bridge competition in 2012 and recruited other employ-ees to assist in organizing and promoting the elemen-tary school contest.
Handa’s other activities include serving as a mem-ber of APEGM’s Indigen-ous People’s Professional Initiative Committee, a role in which he distributes pro-motional and educational
materials in Thompson and meets via teleconference to discuss ways to promote the engineering profession in his community. He also volunteers with Hindu Pra-than Samaj of Thompson, the Multiculture Centre and as a judge for regional science fairs. Handa also helped the Thompson Zoo-logical Society in the de-sign, planning, scheduling and construction phases of its new Boreal Discovery Centre.
“As is the case with so many Vale employ-ees, Nikhil invests time and energy to share his passions, develop young people, improve our com-munity, and raise aware-ness about great careers,” said Ryan Land, manager of corporate affairs and organizational develop-ment with Vale’s Manitoba Operations. “It is especially nice when an employee gets additional recognition for
such work.”Handa, who will become
a professional engineer this year and hopes to work as a design engineer or pro-ject manager one day, also celebrated another mile-stone in October, when he became a Canadian citizen at a ceremony in Thompson on Oct. 29.
“I have the right to say ‘eh,’” said Handa. “I was very happy for my family and myself. It was a long time to wait for that day.”
“THE ONLY WAY TO ROLL IS TO KEEP YOUR LIMITS UNDER CONTROL”
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Letters to the Editor
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To the Editor:
“Stewing our Habits.” Habits do serve some type of purpose in our lives. Habits are adaptive and are blend-ed since childhood. Letting go of habits does not happen at the snap of our fi ngers or overnight. It is up to each of us to let go of our unforeseen habits. Ask this question: is “stewing our habits” a form of protection of our ego, our pride, to balance our emotions, or fear of freedom to live without these habits? When stewing our hab-its daily, is it serving us correctly, or do we feel secure when using them? Only we can answer this question with many whys.
Ken RossThompson
Citizenship ceremonies instill pride but could still be improved
Editorial
As we saw dur-ing the federal election cam-
paign, during which the issue of what to wear at a Canadian citizen-ship ceremony became a topic for debate (or a distraction from import-ant issues, depending on your point of view) when the federal court ruled that a woman from Pakistan could not be barred from wearing her face-covering niqab dur-ing such a ceremony at the mere whim of a gov-ernment minister, there is a vocal portion of the population with strong ideas about what should or should not be allowed at such an important moment.
Regardless of where you stand on that issue, those who have had the opportunity to take in a citizenship ceremony know that is a happy time for those becoming Canadians and a chance
for those who were born that way to feel pride that their country is a favoured destination for immigrants who wish to gain the right to have a say in how the country is governed.
Online exchanges be-tween pro- and anti-niqab/freedom debaters throughout the election campaign often featured at least one person – and frequently many more – explicitly arguing or, at the very least, insinuat-ing, that they, as birth-right citizens, were more Canadian than those who arrived from else-where, who are often de-rided as merely wanting a “passport of conven-ience” – a backup plan, if you will, in case their first nationality doesn’t pan out for them.
But perhaps the op-posite is true. Maybe those who have had to earn their Canadian-ness – through the personal
hardship and difficult process of immigrating in the first place and then passing a test that many born Canadians would fail or have a hard time passing – are in fact more appreciative of the privilege. As citizen-ship Judge James McCrae noted during the mor-ning ceremony at Deer-wood Elementary School in Thompson on Oct. 29, every Canadian with the exception of those des-cended from those who were here before Euro-peans “discovered” the New World, has a past linked to immigration, though over the genera-tions those ties fade in importance.
That fact brings to attention a noticeable absence in the citizen-ship ceremonies as they are currently conducted. Last week’s first cere-mony in Thompson in-cluded representatives of the federal government,
in the person of McCrae and the clerks and other court employees who organize them and an RCMP member, as well as the municipal govern-ment, in the person of Mayor Dennis Fenske, and the immigrant com-munity, in the person of Dr. Peter Aarinola. There’s no problem with that. It didn’t, however, include representatives of aboriginal or Métis organizations, which seems odd in a place like Thompson, with a sig-nificant aboriginal popu-lation.
As McCrae told the new Canadians granted their citizenship at the ceremony, for all of its admirable qualities Can-ada has not yet achieved perfection. The same might be said for the citizenship ceremony it-self, which could be even more inclusive of those who make up the Can-adian family.
Chief electoral
offi cer thanks
election workersTo the Editor:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the more than 230,000 Canadians who contributed to the successful delivery of the 42nd general election.
Once again, Canadians were willing to take time from their busy lives, making personal and professional sacrifi -ces to work long hours to ensure their fellow citizens could exercise their democratic right to vote and receive the elec-tion results without delay following the close of the polls. I am overwhelmed by the exceptional professionalism and dedication our election workers have demonstrated in serv-ing Canadian electors, often in very challenging circum-stances.
Some three million more Canadians voted at this federal general election than at the 2011 election, resulting in the highest voter turnout in more than 20 years. There was a remarkable level of voter activity throughout the election, which in some instances resulted in wait times at both the advance polls and on election day. Our election work-ers provided the best service possible to their friends and neighbours in communities across our great land – for that is the true strength of our electoral process: Canadians working hard to make it possible for their fellow Canadians to choose the elected offi cials who will represent them in the House of Commons.
There will be time in the coming weeks and months to review our electoral procedures and consider ways they could be modernized for future elections. For now, our dedi-cated election workers should take great pride in their ac-complishments and important contributions to our society. I know that all Canadians join me in thanking them for their excellent work in the service of democracy.
Marc MayrandChief Electoral Offi cer of Canada
Gatineau, Que.
In my own
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our habits
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Tips for staying motivated
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Have you ever started a fitness program and then quit? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Many people start fitness pro-grams but stop when they get bored or results come too slowly. Here are seven tips to help you stay mo-tivated.
1. Set goals Start with simple goals
and then progress to long-er range goals. Remember to make your goals real-istic and achievable. It’s easy to get frustrated and give up if your goals are too ambitious.
For example, if you haven’t exercised in a while, a short-term goal might be to walk 10 min-utes a day three days a week. An intermediate goal might be to walk 30 minutes five days a week.
A long-term goal might be to complete a 5K walk.
2. Make it fun Find sports or activities
that you enjoy, then vary the routine to keep you on your toes. If you’re not enjoying your work-outs, try something dif-ferent. Join a volleyball or softball league. Take a ballroom dancing class. Check out a health club or martial arts centre. Dis-cover your hidden athletic talent. Remember, exer-cise doesn’t have to be drudgery — and you’re more likely to stick with a fitness program if you’re having fun.
3. Make physical ac-tivity part of your daily routine
If it’s hard to find time for exercise, don’t fall back on excuses. Sched-ule workouts as you would any other import-ant activity. You can also slip in physical activ-ity throughout the day. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walk up and down sidelines while watching the kids play sports. Pedal a station-ary bike or do strength training exercises while you watch TV at night.
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You may also find it helps to keep an exercise diary. Record what you did during each exercise session, how long you exercised and how you felt afterward. Recording your efforts can help you work toward your goals — and remind you that you’re making progress.
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You’re not in this alone. Invite friends or co-work-ers to join you when you exercise. Work out with your partner or other loved ones. Play soccer with your kids. Organize a group of neighbours to take fitness classes at a local health club.
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sion, take a few minutes to savour the good feel-ings that exercise gives you. This type of internal reward can help you make a long-term commitment to regular exercise. Exter-nal rewards can help, too. When you reach a longer
range goal, treat yourself to a new pair of walking shoes or new tunes to enjoy while you exercise.
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Now that you’ve re-gained your enthusiasm, get moving! Set your goals, make it fun and pat yourself on the back from time to time. Remember, physical activity is for life. Review these tips whenever you feel your motivation slipping.
(This article is re-printed with permission of the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. It origin-ally appeared online at http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fit-ness/in-depth/fitness/art-20047624)
Chris and Mitch Byrne of LABAN Fitness are strong believers in whole-some cooking, drinking water, an increased active lifestyle, and helping others on their road to fitness.
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NoticeAnnual General Meeting
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Annual General Meeting at the Mystery Lake Hotel:Date: Friday, November 6, 2015
Time: 6:00PMFor further information or to RSVP,
please contact Ms. Melissa Lounsbury at 204-677-0720 or via e-mail at:
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
THOMPSON REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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The RCMP’s serious and organized crime unit is looking into the NDP gov-ernment’s untendered purchases of Tiger Dams fl ood-fi ghting equipment, said Manitoba Progressive Conservative and Opposition leader Brian Pallister Oct. 28.
“We have met with the federal ser-ious and organized crime unit within the RCMP,” said Pallister. “We will con-tinue to provide whatever assistance we can so that we can get to the bottom of this issue. We will also be contacting sources of information that have pro-vided information to us and we will be encouraging them to bring information forward to this RCMP unit to further aid the RCMP as they collect information on this serious issue.”
The PCs asked Premier Greg Selinger in June to demand Thompson MLA and Minister of Infrastructure and Transpor-tation Steve Ashton’s resignation for what they termed an “undeclared con-fl ict,” saying that Winnipeg restaurateur Peter Ginakes is the sole distributor of Tiger Dams fl ood-fi ghting equipment and that Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation attempted to award a sole-sourced contract for $5 million of fl ood-fi ghting equipment to Ginakes. That was the subject of a complaint made last year to the Manitoba ombuds-man under the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act.
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 equip-ment, about $5 million in the 2009/10 fi scal year and approximately $3 million in 2011/12. Steve Ashton ran for the leadership 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. Dur-ing Ashton’s tenure as infrastructure minister, the PCs allege, approximately 70 per cent of fl ood-fi ghting equipment purchases have been from Ginakes.
Ashton said at the time of those al-legations that the contract Pallister re-ferred 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 June 25. “The Ombudsman looked at this matter in November and did not fi nd anything at that time. I have already indicated that I welcome the Ombuds-man revisiting the issue.”
A July 6 press release from the PC party said the $5 million purchase of fl ood-fi ghting equipment was an-nounced 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 refused. Pallister said that Selinger’s decision a few days later to set aside the Treasury Board recommendation not to proceed with an untendered contract and keeping the option of proceeding with an unten-dered contract was what prompted then-fi nance minister and Treasury Board chair Jennifer Howard, then-jobs and economy minister Theresa Oswald and then-local government minister Stan Struthers to ask Selinger to step down
as premier. When he didn’t, the PCs say, the three resigned in protest.
A tender for the $5 million purchase was issued in December of last year.
Manitoba Ombudsman Charlene Paquin announced July 7 that her of-fi ce would investigate if the process the Manitoba civil service followed in funding and purchasing fl ood-fi ghting equipment between July 2014 and Janu-ary 2015 followed legislative and policy regulations.
“While the impetus for this review stems from a previous disclosure under the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistle-blower Protection) Act, certain issues that continue to be raised do constitute matters of administration within my jurisdiction under the Ombudsman Act,” said Paquin in a news release on the Manitoba Ombudsman website. “While we have limitations on what we can in-vestigate, I believe that given the admin-istrative matters involved and the on-going public interest in the issue, there is value in conducting an investigation to ensure appropriate processes were followed. It is my intention through this investigation to bring clarity to the pro-cess and offer recommended improve-ments, if appropriate, that could help avoid similar concerns in the future.”
The PCs said in an Oct. 27 press re-lease that untendered Tiger Dam con-tracts totalling $9 million from 2009 to 2014 had not been disclosed in a database as required under the Finan-cial Administration Act as of July 31 and that some of the information was shown to PC researchers in August, but only after they informed the government that it was breaking the law. They also said that Selinger admitted in commit-tee that a public announcement of the
Police looking at province’s purchases
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From Nov. 6 to 14, St. John’s United Lutheran Church of Thompson will be hosting the Ten Thousand Villages’ annual “World Fair Trade Festival,” a com-munity sales event featur-ing handcrafted fair trade goods from a global array of traditional artisans who may otherwise be under- or unemployed. Products in-clude household accessor-ies, jewelry, and toys, as well as consumable goods such as coffees and craft soaps.
This is the 26th consecu-tive year which 10,000 Vil-lages has been coming to Thompson, and fi rst-time co-ordinator Kate Roth expects the turnout to be as strong as ever. “Things like our fair trade coffees and olive oils, have all been very popular, and I know this year, our supplies for these sorts of items have doubled.” However, Roth encourages shoppers to come earlier, as past events have seen consumable items sell out within the fi rst day.
Ten per cent of sales in Thompson will also re-main in the community to be distributed among se-lected community organ-izations. Last year, $1.950 was evenly divided between the Wapanohk Community School Breakfast Program and the Rotary Park Splash
Pad.Established in 1946,
Ten Thousand Villages is a nonprofi t organization that works with artisan communities around the world to sell their crafts at a fair market price. Design-ers work with artisans such as woodworkers or tailors to integrate traditional meth-ods and materials with con-temporary design trends, in order to create unique prod-ucts suitable for a Western market. Artisans are paid up to half of the cost of their product at the point of order
to fund materials and reduce the need for crippling loans, with the remaining cost pro-vided when the shipment of goods is confi rmed. As the organization purchases the goods outright, artisans are paid for their goods regard-less of whether they’re sold in North America.
Ten Thousand Villages is also a member of the World Fair Trade Organization, and espouses the organization’s values of fair procurement, sustainable practices, and gender equity within the enterprises it helps foster.
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Continued from Page 6proposed $5 million purchase was made before the deal had cabinet ap-proval, which they called an attempt to circumvent the proper tendering process.
Pallister told reporters last week that the provincial government pro-vided 307 pages of documents relat-ing to the purchase of fl ood-fi ghting equipment in response to a Freedom of Information request fi led by the PC party but that the two-thirds of the
pages were partially or totally blacked out.
“That is not transparency, that’s the opposite of transparency,” said Pal-lister. “That’s a cover-up.”
The PCs received information that the RCMP were looking into the issue and offered to share with them the in-formation they had, Pallister said.
“We provided them with more than 100 pages of documents that we have obtained,” he said. “We have been in contact with people who have told us
that there are very real irregularities that have gone on in the government’s purchase of this fl ood-fi ghting equip-ment going right back to 2009. I think many of you know it is not the prac-tice of the RCMP to discuss, confi rm or deny any of the details of their ac-tivities and we’re going to follow their lead in that respect. I will not disclose any of the specifi c details of our dis-cussion with the RCMP except to say that we’re going to cooperate with them in every way we can.”
Council voted unani-mously in favour Oct. 19 of declaring the Thompson fur table a special event and waiving the special event status licence fee $457.
“The Fur Table is a trad-itional event which not only benefi ts the northern trappers, but also realizes a substantial return for the City of Thompson,” said a letter from MTA adminis-trator Cherry White. “The average trapper attendance is between 200 and 300 not including family members. The Fur Table has been an exchange of furs in excess of $500,000 in some previ-ous years. Trappers book hotels, shop for Christmas and purchase supplies with profi t realized from the sale of their furs.”
Director of fi re and public safety Chief John Maskerine said the special event status and licence fee waiver was extended to the MTA last year.
“I know from being around that area when they’re here for two days, it brings in a lot of visitors to our community,” he said.
Coun. Judy Kolada and
Mayor Dennis Fenske also spoke in support of the resolution.
“I think it’s a very good event to have in Thomp-son because they do have the option of holding this in other areas such as The Pas,” said Kolada. “The fur table brings in thousands of dollars and a good portion of that is spent locally so I think we need to accom-modate the fur tables in any way we can.”
“It is an economic boost to our community in the excess of hundreds of thousands of dollars,” said Fenske.
The Thompson fur table was one of several such events initiated in late 1970s by the province to help northern trappers get better prices for their raw pelts. The two-day table is traditionally held a week or so before Christmas, and has had over 300 trappers attend in some years.
The Thompson fur table is currently the only such event in Canada. Licensed Manitoba fur dealers gather annually in one hall and inspect each trapper’s lot of fur. Each dealer provides
a quote for the lot and the trapper selects the best price. In this way, the trap-per benefi ts from the on-site competitive demand for their furs.
The December timing of the fur table also allows families from all over the north to meet with distant friends, learn about new furbearer harvest and man-agement techniques, and do some shopping before returning to their commun-ities. Hundreds of thou-sands of dollars are injected into the Thompson econ-omy as a result of the fur table.
According to the MTA, which represents about 10 per cent of the total number of trappers on its member-ship roll, there are an es-timated 6,000 trappers in Manitoba and the industry generates between $10 and $15 million annually.
A total of 5,246 furs came through the door in 2014, generating total sales of $239,421. The previous year, $618,852 worth of fur was sold.
This year’s fur tables are on Dec. 18-19 at St. Jo-seph’s Hall.
It was a night fi lled with screams of fright and joy as the Boys & Girls Club kicked off its fourth-annual Community Haunted House. Since its start, the event has expanded from Halloween evening to a three-day event, running from Oct. 29-31. “We put so much work into setting
up the event, we eventually just thought, why not stay open longer?” said Boys & Girls Club of Thompson executive direc-tor Regina DaSilva-Gibbons from behind the mask of a withered carnival hag.
This year’s theme was Dark Circus, featuring corrupt clowns, cackling acro-bats, and one profoundly confusing basement maze.
Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski
Boys & Girls Club of Thompson haunted house volunteers volunteers Brandee Broadfoot
November is National Novel Writing Month, or Na-NoWriMo, an annual writ-ing challenge which brings amateur and professional writers together in the effort to produce a novella within the span of a month’s time, and municipal liaison Chesa Mellish was present at the Thompson Public Library on Oct. 30.
Starting Nov. 1, writers have 30 days to write a 50, 000-word fi rst draft of a novel. Traditionally, this has meant starting with a clean slate, and creating a single, continuous work of fi ction. However, for the last three years the challenge has al-lowed for any form of writ-ing, whether a compilation of short stories, a memoir, or a comprehensive guide to, well, anything. Even
continuing an unfi nished but existing work is per-mitted, so long as 50,000 words are written within the 30-day span. Last year, 12 individuals “won” the challenge within our North-ern Manitoba region.
While 50, 000 words is a daunting challenge, Mel-lish notes there are plenty of narrative tools available to writers to help move their stories along. She herself will be starting from scratch this year: “Life kind of took a bite out of my writing schedule, so this year my NaNo is kind of by the seat of my pants.” To help build her story, Mellish is using the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game to help progress her plot. Players essentially build characters with strengths and weak-nesses, embark on quests as loosely defi ned by one of many game guides, and roll dice to determine the success of their actions. “So I’m basically just dig-ging through my Dungeons & Dragons books, rolling the dice, and seeing where it goes.” Mellish also men-tioned other storybuilding strategies, such as the use of tarot cards.
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Norman Northstars split series with Chiefs to record fi rst win of the seasonBY KACPER [email protected]
The Norman North-stars took on the Yellow-head Chiefs this week-end at CA Nesbitt Arena, earning a 5-4 overtime win on Oct. 31, followed by a 4-1 loss the follow-ing Sunday afternoon. The win represents the Northstars’ first victory of the season so far.
Halloween night saw the Northstars start off with powerful momen-tum early in the first period: the team scored on two of nine shots against the opposition in under 10 minutes, with goals scored unassisted by Ethan Stuckless and Drew Tait-Reaume. The tides had begun to shift, however, after three penalties put the North-stars at the wrong end of the power play for much of the second half of the first period. Though
Michael Markus man-aged to score once more for the Northstars, the Chief’s forward players had clearly woken up.
Despite a solid per-formance, Northstar goalie Jeremy Dutcaw-ich was pushed to his limit in the second per-iod: the Chiefs made 12 attempts on the net in nine minutes, including a shot squeezed through by Brian Mentuck. Con-nor Faulkner replaced Dutcawich for a short breather, though he faced no shots on goal. The Chiefs continued to outpace the Northstars shot-for-shot in the second half of the period at five attempts against two, including one goal by Tucker Scantlebury.
The Northstars’ Markus scored his second goal of the game early in the third period
at 1:15 followed by two goals from the Chiefs by Brody Smith and
Brian Mentuck, tying the score at the end of the third period at 4-4.
With no resolution in the five-minute over-time, Markus scored the sole goal in the shoot-out period, earning the ecstatic Northstars their first win of the season. The final score was 5-4 for the Northstars.
Sunday’s game was significantly more lop-sided; the first period saw the Chiefs score three out of 10 shots, including even-strength goals by Benoit Mobray and Scantlebury and one power-play goal by Dayton Heino. The second period continued to see the Northstars largely on the defensive, with Mowbray scoring his second goal for the
Chiefs.Earlier in the per-iod, Ethan Stuckless had managed to score the Northstars’ only goal during a power play at 13:47.
By the third period, the Northstars began to mount a more ag-gressive offence, firing off more shots on the Chiefs than the previous two periods combined; nonetheless, the Chiefs managed to hold their own and not allow any more goals, closing the game with a score of 4-1 while outshooting the home team 28-14.
The Northstars are back at C.A. Nesbitt Arena Npv. 7-8 to play the Southwest Cougars.
Norman Northstars team members rushed onto the ice
after solidifying their fi rst victory of the season with a 5-4
shootout win over the Yellowhead Chiefs Oct. 31 at the C.A.
The senior volleyball teams from R.D. Parker Col-legiate competed at the Spartan Dig tournament in Brandon Oct. 30-31, with the girls making it to the A-side championship bracket and the boys’ team winding up as B-side consolation finalists.
RDPC’s senior girls lost 10-25, 13-25 to the Ma-jor Pratt Trojans in their first playoff game and then ended the tournament with a 23-25, 23-25 loss to Neelin High School’s junior varsity squad in the A-side consolation bracket. The girls had won three of four sets in the round robin, beating the Teulon Saints 25-17, 25-22 and splitting sets 25-17, 23-25 with the Linden Christian Wings to finish first in their pool.
The boys beat Crocus Plains Regional Secondary’s junior varsity team 25-18, 25-27, 15-11 in the first round of the B-side consolation playoffs and then defeated the Wawanesa Warriors 25-18, 25-17 be-fore losing 27-25, 16-25, 13-15 to the Teulon Saints in the B-side consolation finals. They were knocked out of the B-side championship playoffs with a 22-25, 14-25 loss to the Neelin Spartans.
RDPC’s senior boys were winless in the round robin, falling 21-25, 18-25 to the Dauphin Clippers, 20-25, 23-25 to the Green Valley Pirates and 15-25, 13-25 to the Westgate Wings to wind up fourth in their pool.
The Thompson King Miners are atop the Nor-man Minor Hockey Asso-ciation midget AA league standings and one of only two teams that have yet to lose after recording their second win and second tie of the season on the road in Norway House and Cross Lake Oct. 31-Nov. 1.
Jerome Linklater and Trent North each had hat tricks in an 11-3 win over the Norway House North Stars Oct. 31, with Alex Murray scoring a pair for Thompson and Kendall Anderson, Logan Evans and Evan Ritchie adding singles. Ronald Muskego had a pair of goals for Nor-way House while Kashtin Ducharme added a single. Kenton Brass made 16 saves in the King Miners’ net for the win while Lenny Balfour and Liam Hutch-ings combined to make 29 saves for the North Stars, who were outshot 40-19.
Linklater and Murray
continued to have hot hands Nov. 1 in Cross Lake, each scoring a pair of goals in a 5-5 tie with the Cross Lake Islanders 2. Dallas Spence had the other goal for the King Miners, while Braden Ross, with a pair, and Clinton Armstrong, Den-
nis Scatch and Chrisopher Thomas, with one apiece, were the scorers for the Islanders.
Kruz Mitchell made 22 saves for Thompson while Brass allowed one goal on 26 shots with each playing about half the contest. Christopher Rob-
inson made 30 saves for the Islanders, who are tied with Norway House for second in the league with one win and one tie in two games so far.
The King Miners have two wins and two ties for six points in four games so far this season.
Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham
Jerome Linklater, seen here in a game against the Norway House North Stars in Thomp-
son Oct. 25, had fi ve goals in two games as the midget AA Thompson King Miners re-
corded a win in Norway House and a tie in Cross Lake Oct. 31-Nov. 1.
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The Norman Wild moved out of last place in the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League (MFMHL) by record-ing their first win of the 2015-16 season in Stonewall Nov. 1.
Four players had goals for the Wild in the 5-0 win over the Interlake Lightning, with Carri-gan Umpherville record-ing two and Brittany Johnson, Kennesha Mis-waggon and Kerri Ann
Sweeny one goal apiece, while Shayna Moore made 14 saves in net to get both her first win and first shutout for the Wild.
Miswaggon also re-corded an assist, while Blair Bodie, Jilaina Castel and Kali Cummings had one helper apiece.
The Wild jumped out to a 3-0 first period lead and scored two more goals in the second per-iod before a scoreless final frame.
Sunday’s score was the
mirror image of the pre-vious day, when the Wild fell 5-0 to the Yellowhead Chiefs, who beat Norman netminder Tori Ellers three times in the first period and once each in the second and third periods. Ellers made 44 saves in the game.
The win over the Lightning put the Wild two points ahead of the Lightning, who have a 0-7 record, while the Wild are 1-9 and trail the 2-4-1 Eastman Selects by three points.
Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham
Carrigan Umpherville, seen here in a game against the Central Plains Capitals in Thomp-
son Oct. 18, had two goals to lead the Norman Wild to their fi rst win of the season Nov. 1
over the Interlake Lightning.
National novel-writing month
To support and foster community among par-ticipants, the Thompson Writer’s Guild will be host-ing Write-Ins every second Saturday (starting Nov. 7) from 4-6 p.m. at the li-brary.
The NaNoWriMo or-ganization also hosts the Young Writers Program, which provides K-12 edu-cators with materials and curricula to help students discover and develop their writing ability , while set-ting attainable, individual-ly-tailored goals.
For more information, to offi cially register, or to communicate with other participants, visit www.nanowrimo.org. For more information about lo-cal NaNoWriMo events, contact municipal liaison Chesa Mellish at [email protected].
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Human Resource Assistant
The Human Resources Assistant is the focal point of communication for the Human Resources team, and coordinates the internal recruitment process within the district area. This position performs functional responsibilities in relation to staff requisitioning, qualification review, seniority calculation, scheduling interviews, awarding of positions in consultation with Managers, maintains position control to ensure alignment with allocated departmental budgeted positions/FTE, as well as provides other related Human Resources functions. This position requires provision of service and travel to outlying communities.The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable Person, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check, and adhere to all Northern Regional Health Authority policies and procedures.Qualifications:
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For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca.Aboriginal applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & resumés.Full job description is available upon request.Closing date: November 05, 2015For more information, please contact:Mr. Dion McIvor, RPR, Recruitment Officer867 Thompson Drive South, Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4Fax: (204) 778-1477, Email: [email protected]
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This is a full time position providing administrative secretarial support to both our Business Loans and Fisheries Loans programs including general reception and other clerical services.
Applicants should have secretarial training, strong English grammar and writing skills, accurate keyboarding skills, experience with Microsoft Word and Excel computer applications, and familiarity with general offi ce equipment. Applicants should have good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with other staff and clients, in person and by telephone. Knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices will be an asset.
CEDF is a Manitoba Crown Corporation. It offers a competitive compensation and benefi t package. The salary scale for this position ranges from $36,550.25 to $42,015.10 annually plus Remoteness Allowance.
We thank all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted
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DIABETES INTEGRATION PROJECT
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPPORTUNITYREGISTERED DIETITIAN - HALF TIME (0.5 FTE)
Thompson, Manitoba
Under the auspices of the Diabetes Integration Project, the dietitian will be one component of theDiabetes Health Care Service Delivery Team which will provide mobile diabetes care and treatmentservices to diabetes clients within six First Nation communities in the Northern Health Region.
Job Summary:
The Diabetes Health Care Team will provide mobile diabetes care and treatment services to diabetes clients within First Nation communities including the following:• Diabetes Complication and Risk Factor Assessment• Point of Care Testing – DCA 2000 Analyzer/Piccolo
Analyzer• Assess Emotional Wellness, Nutrition and Physical
Activity Screening• Diabetes Education Counselling• Capacity Building/Knowledge Translation – Community
Health Staff and Clients• Referral Services• Data Entry
The work involves extensive travel to the First Nation communities in Northern Manitoba. The incumbent must be fl exible and be able to travel extensively and upon request. The incumbent will work out of the Diabetes Integration Project – Thompson Offi ce.
Qualifi cations/Education/Experience:
• Registered Dietitian with relevant knowledge and experience in foods and nutrition
• Certifi ed Diabetes Educator Certifi cation or willingness to obtain
• Knowledge of the principles of health education and disease prevention programming
• Knowledge of First Nation Health Programs• Profi ciency in computer software programs• Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating
practice tools• Experience in strategies to improve diabetes self-
management outcomes• Must possess excellent verbal/written communication
skills• Ability to work collectively with the Advisory and
Steering Committees• Must have valid Manitoba Drivers License• Knowledge of First Nation customs, values and
traditions
Salary: Based on qualifi cations/experience and may be subject to funding availability
Please submit a resume with three references and a
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted
WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER
Glacier Media Group is growing. Check our job board regularly for the latest openings:www.glaciermedia.ca/careers
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYFIRE SAFETY OFFICER
Under the general direction of the Director of Technical Services, the Fire Safety Offi cer located in Thompson, Manitoba, will be promoting all aspects of Fire Safety with emphasis on fi re prevention to the Keewatin Tribal Council and associated First Nations.
OBJECTIVES:
• Plan, develop and deliver fi re equipment training programs in the use and maintenance of fi re extinguishers, smoke detectors, pumps and auxiliary equipment and the coordination of courses affecting volunteer fi re department’s training and effectiveness.
• Conduct inspections in homes and all KTC’s First Nation’s owned assets.
• Conduct inventories of existing fi re equipment and identify future requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of fi re department organizations, fi re prevention and inspection program
• Knowledge of community Emergency Response Plan Development.• Knowledge of all Fire equipment and safety rules and regulations.• Certifi cation - Fire Fighting Practices• Certifi cation - Fire Services Instructor• First Aid,CPR and Automated External Defi brillator (AED).• Have awareness of the customs, traditions and practices of local
member First Nation communities.• Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset.
A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to:
Lisa Beardy - Offi ce Manager
Keewatin Tribal Council Inc.
23 Nickel Road
Thompson, Manitoba
R8N 0Y4
Fax No.: 204-677-0256
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2015. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Harvey Weenusk - Director of Technical Services or Lisa Beardy – Offi ce Manager.
Full-Time Truck DriverLa Furlane Construction
Thompson, Manitoba
Well established company in the construction industryis accepting applications for a
FULL-TIME TRUCK DRIVERClass 1 or Class 3 driver’s license required.
Successful candidate must be very responsible and be able to work with minimal supervision. This position offers a benefi t package as well as competitive wages.
skills and sound knowledge of separation and attachment
issues;
• Excellent communication, grammar, organizational, problem
solving, computer and evaluation skills;
• Knowledge of current Provincial Legislation and Standards;
• Knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act and Regulations;
• Must be available to work after hours;
• Ability to take direction;
• Willing to train;
• Ability to work as a team member;
• Self motivated;
• Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values
and beliefs pertaining to families and children;
• Ability to speak and Understand Cree will be considered an
asset;
• Knowledge of resources and collateral services available in the
city of Winnipeg;
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities:
• Management of case loads as assigned by supervisor;
• On-going assessment and evaluation of families serviced for
special needs;
• Empowers children and families to develop to their fullest
potential;
• Provide training and support for foster families fostering
special needs children;
• Complete new and renewals of special needs forms prior to
their expiry dates;
• Court preparation;
• Advocate for families and children;
• Referrals to other resources as needed;
• Network with external/internal collaterals
Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifi cations. Please submit three references at time of application.
Salary: Based on qualifi cations
Deadline for Applications: Thursday, November 12, 2015 @ 4:00 p.m.
Apply to: Advertisement # NAA76Attention: Hiring Committee Nikan Awasisak Agency IncP.O. Box 388Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0
Or for more information contact:Noelle Halcrow, HR CoordinatorFax: 204-676-3251Email: [email protected]: 204-676-3902 ext. 104
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
Tantalum Mining Corpora on of Canada Limited (TANCO), owned by Cabot Corpora on, is seeking a candidate for the full me – permanent posi on:
INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC Knowledge of ore crushing and mill processing equipment, trouble shoo ng, repair and preventa ve maintenance experience is preferred. In addi on, applicants must hold a Cer cate of Quali ca on (Red Seal.)
The posi on o er compe ve wages, excellent bene ts package and reloca on assistance.
TANCO is located 60 kilometers Northeast of Lac du Bonnet, MB. Employees reside in Lac du Bonnet, Pinawa and the surrounding area. These areas o er safe, family-orientated living, excellent schools, services, and a ordable housing within an hour’s drive of Winnipeg.
Successful candidate will have the opportunity to reside in a Four Season Playground.
Interested candidates should forward a comprehensive resume iden fying posi on you are applying for to:
Human Resources ManagerTANCO, A Cabot Corpora on CompanyP.O. Box 2000Lac du Bonnet, MB R0E 1A0E-mail: [email protected]
Only applicants under considera on will be contacted.
Marymound is presently seeking:
Youth Care Practitioners, Two Casual positions – Marymound Receiving Home -Competition # YCP15-01 (Days, evenings, overnights, weekends).
Casual positions are part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for supervision and safety of youth through daily interaction and care. Participate in planning, assessing and implementation of treatment strategies. Experience working with youth; ability to relate positively and therapeutically to youth; with excellent physical and emotional health.Combination of education and experience considered.
Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Child Abuse Registry/satisfactory Prior Contact checks are requirements of all positions as well as emergency fi rst aid, valid driver’s license, and abstract. Knowledge of Aboriginal customs, traditions and beliefs will be considered an asset.
Submit cover letter and résumé quoting Competition # to:
Competition No. YCP15-01Human Resources442 Scotia Street
Winnipeg, MB R2V 1X4
For more information about these positions or to apply online at www.marymound.com
Marymound is an equal opportunity employer.Applicants are encouraged to self-declare.
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Careers
Trades Helper Regular/ Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Thompson, MBAdvertisement Number: 31085 Closing Date: November 16, 2015 Salary Range: $34,581 - $40,550 per year plus remoteness allowance if applicable
The Manitoba government has a comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, health spending, dental, vision, long term disability, supportive employment program, maternity and parental leave, and a defined pension plan.
Qualifications:
Experience performing repair and maintenance on light duty vehicles and/or heavy equipment using standard shop methods, practices and techniques, tools, equipment and material; Knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health; Good written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise written reports; Demonstrated independence and good judgment; Good interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team; Ability to adapt and learn new procedure; Experience cleaning and general maintenance of a facility including yard maintenance.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered for a development opportunity.
Conditions of Employment:
Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with the ability to obtain Class 3 with air brake endorsement within 3 months of hire; Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the tradeshelper position which includes working on and around vehicles, working at heights, and in extreme weather conditions (winter and summer); Must be capable of working in a mechanical shop with exposure to high noise levels, vibration, chemicals (airborne/liquid), solvents/oils, dusty air.
For a full list of required qualifications and conditions of employment, please go to our website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs.
Duties:
Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, this position is responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the repair shop and yard, and assisting the mechanics with equipment repairs. Duties include opening the shop in the morning, maintaining the shop and yard, minor mechanical repairs, and assisting with shop operations.
Advertisement No. 31085 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 BroadwayWinnipeg, MB R3C 3J7Phone: 204-948-1271Fax: 204-948-2193E-mail: [email protected]
You must quote advertisement No. 31085 and indicate that your application is for the position of Tradeshelper.
Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter, 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.
Your search is over.The Manitoba government offers you opportunity, diversity and a rewarding career.
The Manitoba government offers you opportunity, diversity and a rewarding career.
Your search is over.
District Clerk Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship, Thompson, Manitoba Advertisement Number: 31094 Closing Date: November 16, 2015 Salary Range: $38,072– $43,670 per year (plus remoteness allowance, if applicable)
Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship is seeking a qualified individual for the position of District Clerk in Thompson, Manitoba. Thompson is located in Northern Manitoba approximately 760 kilometers from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Qualifications:Essential Qualifications:
software applications including the ability to enter data with a high level of accuracy.
deadlines.
accounts.
Duties:
Under the direction, and accountable to the District Supervisor, the incumbent is
For complete listing of qualifications, duties, and conditions of employment, please see ad No. 31094 at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs/
Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
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.
R.D. Parker Collegiate’s junior girls’ volleyball team won one round-robin match and one consola-tion round playoff at the Saints volleyball tourna-ment in Portage la Prairie Oct. 30-31.
The Trojans defeated Erickson Collegiate Institute 25-23, 25-12 in the first round of consolation play-offs before losing 21-25, 25-27 to Neepawa Area Collegiate in the B-side semifinals.
RDPC finished fourth in their pool after the round robin, which saw them beat Souris School 25-11, 25-18. They lost 9-25, 24-26 to Calvin Christian Col-legiate, 11-25, 8-23 to MacGregor Collegiate Insti-tute and 15-25, 14-25 to Gabriel Roy in their other round-robin matchups.
Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham
RDPC’s junior girls’ volleyball team, seen here in action in Thompson Oct. 17, won one
consolation playoff match at a tournament in Portage la Prairie Oct. 30-31.
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THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
The Manitoba government offers you opportunity, diversity and a rewarding career.
Your search is over.
Facility Manager Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 31032 Closing Date: November 16, 2015 Salary Range: $35,207.00 – $46,560.00 per year plus remoteness allowance
Qualifications:
maintenance.
Conditions of Employment:
at a commensurate rate of pay.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
Please see www.manitoba.ca/govjobs/ for additional information including a complete list of qualifications and conditions of employment.
Duties:
to ensure that the client departments have a safe, clean and comfortable area in which to carry out their programs.
Apply to:Advertisement No. 31032 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway
WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.
Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the
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.
JOB POSTINGRESIDENTIAL CARE WORKERFull-Time Indefi nite Term Position
ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBAEaglewood Addictions Centre
THOMPSON
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 Supervisor, Residential Programs, Residential Care Workers provide client and facility support. These positions require a commitment to a client centred philosophy and approach to the development and support of AFM programs and client services.
The Residential Care Worker 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 in a responsible, timely and fl exible manner.• Demonstrates the ability to consider the needs of clients, other staff persons and the
organization when making decisions within the role.• Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities, and engages
in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors.• Recognizes the importance of regular supervision meetings.• Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision.• Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and
responsibility.• Ability to manage 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:• Provide support and be present where clients are.• Respond warmly, politely and helpfully to everyone, including all visitors to the building.• Respond appropriately to emergency crisis situations, modelling to clients how this is
done in a positive way.• Conduct facility orientations.• Facilitation of educational sessions and client house meetings.• Performing light housekeeping/maintenance.• Building security duties.• Coordination and distribution of client and program supplies.• Copying program materials.• Responding to telephone calls.• Documentation according to role requirements.• Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email
communications.
Qualifi cations:• Grade 12 education.• Suitable combination of education and experience working in a residential facility, addictions
related employment experience and/or volunteer work.• Experience working from a client centred perspective.• Excellent interpersonal skills.• The ability to work within and contribute to a positive team environment.• An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is
essential.• Valid CPR-C with AED training and First Aid certifi cation are required prior to beginning work.• Knowledge of the addictions fi eld is required.• Fluency in English (French verbal and written an asset).
The Competencies for the Residential Care Worker opportunity are:• Adaptability/Flexibility• Client Centred Service• Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness• Effective Communication• Ethical Conduct and Professionalism• Planning and Organizing• Teamwork and Cooperation• Crisis Intervention• Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency
From this competition a three month eligibility list will be established for term and casual positions within the same program, work location and job classifi cation.
It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct a child abuse registry check prior to fi nalizing the appointment of successful candidates.
Apply in writing to: Director, Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 E-mail: [email protected]
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for furtherconsideration will be contacted.
AFM VALUES DIVERSITY AND LIVED EXPERIENCEwww.afm.mb.ca
Thompson Public Library storytime participants made
Valentine’s Day cards for veterans Oct. 23. The program,
run by the War Museum of Canada in partnership with Vet-
erans Affi ars Canada, distributes handmade Valentine’s
cards to Canadian veterans in long-term care facilities
across the country.
Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Amanda Sanders
Valentines for vets
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C: 204-307-0032
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