august 19 2015

GARBAGE GOING INTO

RECYCLING BINS

NEWS - PAGE 2

DISCOVERING TRADITIONAL

TEEPEE BUILDING

NEWS - PAGE 3

FORMER SUPERINTENDENT’S

POST-RETIREMENT FOCUS

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT -

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DROPKICK MURPHYS

RECLAIM BASEBALL

CHAMPIONSHIP

SPORTS - PAGE 10

Wednesday, August 19, 2015 Serving the Hub of the North since 1960 Volume 55 • Issue 33 FREE

Beat the heat

BY MOLLY GIBSON [email protected]

A special public safety meeting was held Aug. 6 with Peter Frigo, a resident of Thompson who spoke during the July 20 council meeting regarding his concerns over ATV use in residential areas in Thomp-son.

Members of the public safety meeting include city councillors, city employees, police as well as fi re and emergency personnel. Frigo lives on Smith Crescent and says his greatest fear is a young person getting hurt because of the illegal use of ATV’s in the area.

It is illegal, says mayor Dennis Fenske, for any type of ATV, dirt bike or snowmobile equipment to be on Smith Crescent. The city’s bylaw regarding the operation of off-road vehicles, which was fi rst passed in 1990, and last amended in 2014, states that no off-road vehicles are allowed within the boundaries of the City of Thompson, which in-cludes public reserves, park areas,

road allowances, public parking lots, playgrounds and recreation areas.

The operation of off-road vehicles, excluding snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, is permit-ted between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. in the area of Thompson bounded on the east by Cree Road, on the north by Weir Road, on the west by Manasan Drive and on the south by the south boundary of the City of Thompson, as well as north of the Burntwood River and west of Provincial Road 391.

Thompson RCMP Insp. Will Tewnion agrees this is a problem, and believes strictly enforcing the law isn’t answer. “There’s two issues. One is if we strictly enforce the law, I don’t think it would fi t as well with all of the commun-ity needs. Not only that but if I was to enforce every law like that I wouldn’t have members on the street arresting the drug dealers, and people committing domestic assaults.”

Tewnion says they have charged

individuals and have seized ATV’s but more are getting away with it. The RCMP have a few issues re-garding identifi cation of the driver, registered owner, and if they’re able to safety stop the driver. “If I have a choice of trying to stop a young child who’s speeding down the road, and having a member chase after that person and contribute to the danger, my instructions would to be not to chase.”

Frigo included during the meeting a list of 11 ideas on how to stop unsafe and illegal use of off-road vehicles which included banning the use of these vehicles within city limits, a city licence plate program, or even a radio and television cam-paign to reminder riders of their responsibilities.

Another option brought up by the Frigo’s was the ability to block off the gravel pathway that the rid-ers are using. Coun. Judy Kolada agreed. “It worked well for the Mil-lennium Trail. My thinking is that the city needs to get their signage

done, and we need to do our public education and relations. I think we should put a timeline on education, and then I think we should ask the RCMP should do a blitz. Enforce-ment is the best education to have.”

However, Fenske says they cannot block the pathway with a boulder-type object because it’s a pedestrian walkway, but could bar-ricade it, and/or increase signage in the area. There previously was signage, but Fenske noted it has been vandalized, and the City has yet to reinstall the signage stating off-roading is illegal in the area.

Committee chairperson Coun. Blake Ellis noted that there were four areas of resolution for this issue. First and foremost there needs to be more education sur-rounding the use of ATV’s and where people can use them, and Tewnion and Fenske both agreed. The signage needs to be fi xed and replaced, there needs to be a greater enforcement of the laws, and lastly the bylaw will be looked at.

Committee discusses solutions

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The Thompson Re-cycling Centre is urging people to learn the rules of recycling, as the centre is seeing an increasingly large amount of garbage being thrown in the resi-dential blue bins. Billie-Jo Thompson, manager of the Thompson Recycling Centre says about half of the recycling brought in by apartment build-ings is garbage. “We get animal carcasses, animal hides, rotting fi sh, lots of diapers, grass clippings, unfortunately needles are common, too. It puts our employees in great danger because they’re handling these things. By the time it gets here there could be maggots rotting, there are so many problems associ-ated with it.”

Along with these non-recyclables at the begin-ning of August workers found live ammunition. Thompson says she found shell casing and men-tioned to her workers that she hoped there wasn’t any live ammunition, and her workers noted they found some, and picked them out. “That’s very dangerous. They could have been set off at any point. It probably had the potential to kill one of my employees if everything had lined up, and the right circumstances happened,” Thompson noted.

When objects like this are found, incident re-ports have to be fi led, and

a bio-hazards container is placed by the recyc-ling belt, so workers can throw needles and other objects in there to dispose of them.

The Thompson Recyc-ling Centre sees about 13 per cent of city material coming in getting contam-inated. Thompson says it gets hard to concentrate on recycling when the six workers have to constant-ly be pulling out garbage. Around the province, the percentage for contamin-ated materials is fi ve to seven per cent.

Thompson says they try to promote proper re-cycling to residents, but it hasn’t been working. “Sometimes we send out fl yers, the City of Thomp-son puts information on their city website, as well as during warming months we’ll check the bins and see if we can see anything in it, and then we’ll put a notice on it, so trucks don’t pick it up. It’s trying to get the informa-tion out there, educating the public on what’s re-cyclable.” The centre also tries to focus on teaching children about recycling through tours every year, if schools ask them to stop by.

Items that are recyclable like oil containers and bat-teries can be brought into the centre, but cannot be put in the residential blue bins. Thompson noted a Dell computer battery went through the belt un-detected and made its way

to the hopper, which com-presses the recycling, and ended up starting a fi re.

Glass is another no-go for residential bins, but can be brought in to the centre. The centre fi lls multiple bins a week with glass that was put in residential bins, which ends up getting broken, and could cause an injury to one of the centre’s em-ployees.

Residents have also been dropping off tele-visions, microwaves, and otherhousehold appli-ance, which Thompson says don’t belong at the recycling centre, but at the department of public works. “We have to take time out of our busy days to pass these objects along to public works. It takes away from what we’re supposed to be doing, and that’s not fair to us.”

Thompson hopes resi-dents will begin to edu-cate themselves on the proper objects that are supposed to be recycled, and use the blue bins correctly, so they can cut down on the amount of garbage per week, which is about 4,500 kilograms a week currently. “There’s no excuse for why there’s some of the things in the line. Sometimes there are accidents with kids pull-ing things out, or putting things in the recycling. That’s OK. It’s more of the more serious concerning things. We also ask people to wash out cans and milk jugs, too.”

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Too much garbage being sent to recycling centre

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby

The Thompson Recycling Centre is pleading with residents to stop putting garbage and non-recyclable materials into

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON?

THE HERITAGE NORTH MUSEUM is accepting donations for their annual yard sale. Donations can be dropped off at the museum weekdays from 9 - 5, or call 677-2216.

NEED SOME COLOUR IN YOUR FLOWER BEDS? Visit the Boreal Discovery Centre Saturday, July 18 from noon to four pm for the ‘dig your own’ perennial plant sale. For just $5 per shovelful, you can add variety to your garden. While you are at the Boreal Discovery Centre be sure to take part in the composting workshop. The Boreal Discovery Centre is on UCN Drive. Call 204-677-5919 for details.

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Summer programming is in full swing at the Bor-eal Discovery Centre with different activities every Wednesday to Friday. One of the many activities the program does is the build-ing of a teepee.

Chris Sawatzky, an ab-original healer, teacher and a member of Nisi-chawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN), guided the camp-ers through the built, along with her son John.

Each camper had a pole for the teepee, and had the chance to add their pole, to create the fi nished prod-uct. Tristyn Samoila from Regina, Saskatchewan, who was visiting her grandmother in Thomp-son, placed the sharing pole. “We’re doing teepees right now. They’re telling us how we were built by the Creator, and we have different parts to us, just like a teepee does.”

When the poles were placed, Sawatzky spoke about each pole and how these acts can be used in everyday life. Samoila says she shares by sharing kindness, as well as ma-terial things when people

ask to share an object.There are many differ-

ent poles to a teepee, and with different sized tee-pees different teachings are placed on different enclosures. Some of the poles include obedience, respect, humility, happi-ness, love, faith, kinship, cleanliness, thankfulness, sharing, strength, good child rearing, hope and ultimate protection.

Campers were outside in

the fi eld while the teepee poles were strung together with a rope. The rope is a sacred bond, which binds all the teachings together creating a structure of pro-tection and safety.

Samoila was only sup-posed to visit the camp for one day, but because the teepee day was fun for her, she decided to go another day.

Penny Byer, with the Boreal Discovery Centre,

says they had Sawatzky teach the teepee-building because the centre re-spects the traditional NCN land they have built on. “We feel honoured having [Chris Sawatzky] do this for us,” Byer noted.

For the rest of the sum-mer they will continue the programming and focus on different plants in the boreal forest, as well as animals like rabbits and sturgeon.

Doug Burkman, founder of the Thompson Aurora Borealis Enthusiasts, an-nounced that the offi cial kickoff for the 2016 sea-son will take place at Pub 55 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Aug. 22.

Approximately 50 photos by local photog-raphers including Mike Parsons and Hugh Fraser will be digitally displayed on the large fl atscreen televisions throughout Pub 55.

According to Burkman, Pub 55 was selected for its beautiful interior, excellent service and good food but is quick to point out that it couldn’t have happened without the willingness of Pub 55 managing partner Kathy Cruz, who was “generous and helpful.” Darryl Bourget, owner of Wireman Technologies, who designed Pub 55’s en-tertainmentnetwork, con-tributed his expertise in setting up the slide show.

The kickoff event is open to the public. Any person who would like to join the enthusiasts can do so through Facebook.

“We’ve selected Pub 55 as our offi cial enthiusiasts’ restaurant and intend to have regular group meet-ings here,” says Burk-man. “Anyone who wants to learn to take aurora photos is welcome to join the group. It is my hope that our photographs will help to encourage tour-

ism during the cold winter months when the aurora is at its best. For now, the weather is ideal for those who don’t want to take photographs in 40-below weather.”

Burkman also points out that photography is an excellent family activ-ity and digital technology is inexpensive after the in-itial cost of the equipment. According to Frank Green, manager of The Source, they have cameras start-ing as low as $80 and up to $1,200. Less expensive cameras can be purchased at discount stores and the cameras in cell phones are getting more sophisticated as well which may mean that you already own what you need to get started taking aurora photos.

Tourists enjoy summer programming at Boreal Discovery Centre

BY IAN [email protected]

Former prime minis-ter Paul Martin was in Northern Manitoba Aug. 17 to lend his support to Churchill-Keewatinook Aski Liberal candidate Rebecca Chartrand at her campaign kickoff in Cross Lake.

Martin and Chartand had a fundraising dinner schedule in Winnipeg that evening.

“It is truly an honour to be joining our last Lib-eral prime minister who brought us fi ve consecu-tive balanced budgets and the Kelowna Accord,” said Chartrand in a press re-lease. “Unfortunately, both of these accomplishments were quickly undone by

the current government.”Chartrand said the Liber-

als have more aboriginal candidates than any other party and that party leader Justin Trudeau’s commit-ment to invest $2.6 billion in First Nations education show that the Liberals will work to re-establish the nation-to-nation relation-ship between the federal government and First Na-tions that led to the Ke-lowna Accord.

“Without prime minister Martin’s historic deal with aboriginal communities across Canada, people may question Trudeau’s sincer-ity,” says Chartrand. “But Liberals in the twenty-fi rst century are proving to be the strongest allies for First Nations in Ottawa, and

I’m happy to see Trudeau carrying on this important work.”

Chartrand also echoed the words of Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde that First Nations need to be involved when decisions about the future of Canada are made.

“This is true from the local community level all the way up to the federal government, and that’s why I’m running to be a strong voice for the north,” Chartrand said.

Martin founded the Mar-tin Aboriginal Education Initiative to improve ab-original students’ access to quality elementary and secondary education after leaving politics.

Last Liberal prime minister

joins candidate in Cross Lake

Northern lights photo clubkicking off 2016 season

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby

Tristyn Samoila, an 11-year-old from Regina, places the sharing pole onto the camper

made teepee, during the summer programming happening at the Boreal Discovery Centre.

Six years ago I wrote an Out & About col-umn talking about

my parents moving away and today I am happy to say a return to Manitoba is complete. Newfoundland is a beautiful spot and it’s always been my dream to move home as well. My par-ents could not wait to get back to the island and even though they’ve returned to the prairies it was not a mis-take to move away. They’ve had six beautiful years on the rock but for quite some time now they’ve been missing watching grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow. My parents chose southern Manitoba and will be close to family in Winnipeg and clos-er to my brother in Alberta

and us in Thompson.Though the original plan

was to move after a re-union in Newfoundland in September, they’ve already moved and settled in after fi nding out there would be a family get-together for my baby brother’s 50th birth-day party in Gimli Aug. 9. It was planned as a surprise party. Though John was sur-prised to see our parents had moved to Manitoba early, the surprise was on us when he walked into his surprise party and threw his arms up saying “surprise” making fun of us all. My brother Eric

was to keep him busy while the family all gathered in the conference room but John had somehow caught wind that something was going on and decided to turn the tables and make the surprise on us. He kept coming up with ex-cuses that delayed him from getting him to the hall. It was quite a challenge but fi nally the charade was over and our family was able to celebrate his birthday with him.

After a delicious meal, some shared gifts and mem-ories of John growing up, our family ended the day off with fun and sun on Gimli beach

and more memories to fi le in our hearts. Our family is growing and to see the proud look on my parents’ faces and the joy in their eyes does my heart good.

After travelling back to Thompson and walking into my home sweet home I read a sign I have above our family room: “Remember as far as everyone is concerned we are a normal family.” I don’t know what normal is but I know I enjoy every moment spent with mine and the mo-ments we can all be together are the ones I cherish the most.

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Out&About

EditorialWednesday, August 19, 2015 www.thompsoncitizen.net

Letter to the Editor

Donna Wilson

Moments with family are precious

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Donna Wilson

The subject of the surprise party turned the tables on the party planners but being

together with family in Gimli was the best present of all.

To the Editor:

“Ownership of Feel-ings.” Is it easier for us to project our feelings unto another person? Yes? At that moment we think it is a way to focus on ourselves. The more our feelings are controlled by one’s self or one’s own actions, the more power-less we become. If we care more about upset-ting other loved ones, the less respect and less trust

we have for ourselves. “Ownership of feelings” comes from a respectable way of how we feel, what we need, who we are and how we react when situa-tions arise. Others will ap-preciate this with honesty and trust. We will grow in our emotions, some-times slowly, sometimes quickly.

Ken RossThompson

In my own

words:

ownership of

feelings

Recycling

refresher

Of the three R’s – reduce, re-use and recycle – ad-vocated by those who would like to lessen the impact people have on the Earth’s environment

and resources, recycling is probably the simplest, as it doesn’t require any signifi cant change in consumers’ be-haviour. And in Thompson, recycling is easier than in many other cities, since households aren’t required to sort their recyclable materials but merely to dump them in a bin as if they were garbage.

Unfortunately, the ease with which it can be accom-plished seems to encourage laziness in some cases, with people neglecting to rinse out cans and plastic contain-ers, and outright negligence in others, since there’s no possible way that anyone could reasonably believe that animal parts or carcasses are in any way recyclable.

The north is already in the bottom half of regions in the province when it comes to the amount of material re-cycled per person and it would be nice to see that change. It would be even nicer for the staff at the Thompson Re-cycling Centre if people would take the time to consider them before tossing non-recyclable or potentially harm-ful materials – needles, live ammunition, car batteries and electronics come to mind – into their bins. It might not help Northern Manitoba to move up the ranks of top recycling regions, but the best advice for those who truly want to esnure that recyclables are recycled would be to only place items they are sure can be recycled in their blue bins and to check with the recycling centre before including ones that they aren’t sure of.

Reducing the amount of garbage that makes it into the recycling stream, potentially contaminating material that might otherwise fi nd a second life outside the landfi ll, is one step on the road toward become a greener com-munity.


Local Viewpoint

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Achilles Concepcion

Local reporter fulfi lls her hope and goals of having a northern summer.

CALL FOR ARTISTSThe City of Thompson Recreation, Parks and Culture department is looking for local artists for our 2016 Visual Art Exhibitions. Artists are

encouraged to submit a brief portfolio of their work. Exhibits are displayed monthly at the Heritage North Museum.

How to Apply:

Submit an exhibition proposal in a document or digital Word fi le, in 500 words or less. Please include:

• Contact information

• Project Title and description, concept, and physical details

• Images. Maximum of 15 digital images in jpg format, PC compatible, maximum 2MG total. Video samples may be submitted on

DVD or CD, maximum 10 minutes. Printed images will also be accepted.

• Corresponding numbered list of submitted images and/or videos as a document or digital Word fi le.

The Recreation department supports local artists by providing artist’s fees and exhibition promotion. Fees will vary-display only or

available for sale. Shipping and installation is the responsibility of the artist. For more information, call Darlene at 204-677-7969 or

email [email protected]. Only those selected will be notifi ed. Deadline for submissions is Monday August 24th, 2015.

Proposals may be mailed to:

Attn. 2016 Art Exhibition - Darlene Dick, Events Coordinator

City of Thompson: Recreation, Parks & Culture, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB R8N 1S6

Cree Road - Temporary Road / Lane ClosurePlease be advised that a section of Cree Road will be partially and/or temporarily closed

August 4th – September 25th (weather dependent) to complete the reconstruction of Cree Road.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The affected area is adjacent to Fox Bay North & Thompson Drive North

Please see corresponding map for detailsCLOSED is PATTERNED

ACCESS is drawn in BLACK

Local access to and fromyour properties will be available:

Thompson Drive North Caribou Road,Selkirk Ave., Quartz and Public Lane

Thompson Drive South Deerwood Drive, Juniper Drive, Ash Street

These streets will be openas two lane during construction

Should you have any further inquiriesin relation to the matter please contact

Cory Stainthorpe – Assets & Infrastructure at (204) 677-7907

Party in the Park MacLean Park 7:00-8:45pm, Free Family Concert Saturday August 29, 2015 Rain location will be the GB Arena @ TRCC (No Alcohol or drugs permitted at this event)

Featuring the RICHARD FARROW Band

FREE

COMMUNITIES IN BLOOMCommuni es in Bloomis looking for volunteercommi ee members.

For more informa on,please call the TRCCat 204-677-7952.

Every summer since I was a little girl on summer holi-day from school I have al-

ways started my summer off with a bucket list. The list reminds me that summer is supposed to be an enjoyable few months where I can experience new things.

This summer I made a bucket list in probably May or June, and I started to tick things off the list, and as of last Thursday I have com-pletely checked off my list, which has never happened before.

My list this summer had a lot of outdoor activities, which I thought would go well with Thompson. My biggest item was to go camping this year in a new place. I’ve been camping all my life, and some of my best memories are while I was in nature. One Thanksgiving I went camping with my mom and brother at Algonquin Provincial Park, we had Hamburger Helper over the fi re for our holiday meal, and huddled in our canvas tent reading Harry Potter out loud while it snowed.

This summer there was no snow, but there was something close to it. My friend and I went camping at Clearwater Lake in The Pas for the long weekend of August. It was an amazing trip full of clear waters and hidden caves. On our last day we set our alarms for 5:30 a.m. to go down to the lake to watch the sunrise. When my alarm went off and I unzipped my tent, and looked outside ... there was frost on my car, and I just about shed a tear.

Watching the run rise was also on my bucket list, and it was the highlight of my trip. While waiting for the sun to rise over the lake, I sat on the wooden dock and medi-tated and thought about what I was grateful for. It was surreal watching

the sun come up, and it gave me the refreshing restart that I was looking for that weekend.

Another of my bucket list items was to immerse myself in the north-ern life, and I did that in a differ-ent way than most would think. I jumped off the cliff at Mid Lake, and I fl oated in the lake, letting the sun soak into my skin. I also sat at Ospwagon Lake the night of the meteor shower, and situated myself against my windshield and watched the shooting stars soar through the sky, and the northern lights dance. It was magical, and in that moment, I thought this is something I would never see in a city.

This summer I’ve had the most adventure in my last couple of years that included other things like canoeing, island-hopping, kay-aking, visiting new places, seeing Wekusko Falls, fl ying in a tiny plane, and dancing my life away many, many nights.

I’ll never forget this summer, and I feel so lucky to have made these memories with some amaz-ing friends.

What’s on your summer bucket list?

Reporter completes summer bucket list

Molly Gibson Kirby


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Summer driving in Thomp-son is a little more diffi cult than usual this year, with some roads blocked and traf-fi c patterns changed on others – Public Lane is two ways in-stead of one at the moment as the intersection of Cree Road and Selkirk Avenue is blocked off – but while excavations and water system work pose their own special challenges, other sources of confusion are there throughout the year.

Generally speaking, Thomp-son’s a pretty relaxing place to drive for anyone who’s spent time as a motorist in a larger city. Most of the roads are one lane each way and there are only 10 intersections with traffi c lights. Where there are two lanes, there are usually no restrictions on what you can do in them within reason – left turns from the right lane and vice versa are obviously forbid-

den. But the two intersections where there are specifi ed lane uses seem to create confusion for local motorists.

In the case of the Thompson Drive and Mystery Lake Road intersection by the Heritage North Museum, some of this confusion may be a result of the traffi c pattern being changed. But when it comes to the inter-section of Thompson Drive and Nelson Road by the Juniper Cen-tre, which has had the same restrictions for years, either people aren’t paying attention or they just don’t care.

An informal 15-minute sur-vey at the museum intersec-tion on Aug. 14 revealed that 85 of the cars heading east on Thompson Drive made the cor-rect choices at the intersection – turning left in the left lane and going straight or right in the right one – though four drivers used the left lane to continue straight and onto Princeton Drive. This may be a case of

old habits dying hard since, until recently, either lane could be used for continuing straight through. In fact, when arrows indicating lane use were recent-ly painted on the pavement, a portion of the symbols in the left lane had to be painted over because they contradicted the sign and indicated that the left lane could go straight.

Outside the Juniper Centre, however, unfamiliarity is no excuse. Though the sign indi-cating which lane should do what is new, it merely replaced a previous sign instructing driv-ers that cars in the right lane must turn right. For whatever reason, however, the message is not getting through. In 15 min-utes on the afternoon of Aug. 14, nearly a quarter of the cars passing through – 12 out of 52 – took the one reasonable op-tion they aren’t supposed to and continued straight through the intersection in the right-hand lane.


In 2013 Manitoba Hydro used Thomp-son as a test location for new LED (light-emitting diode) energy-effi cient streetlight bulbs. The company installed nine bulbs, and to this day they’re still kicking, and haven’t burned out.

Since the bulbs were a success, as part of the Power Smart initiative and Manitoba Hydro’s efforts to improve energy effi ciency the company has now started a project to replace all high-pressure sodium bulbs with these LED’s.

Scott Powell of Manitoba Hydro says there are many benefi ts for doing this. “These are considerable more energy effi -cient and they actually throw a much whiter light than the typical yellow orange you see from high-pressure sodium. These are a much cleaner light, and they have improved lighting characteristics with less glare. They

will provide better light which will be a safety benefi t for drivers and pedestrians.”

Powell continued by saying the bulk of the project started this spring, and will be fi nished in four years. To date 6,500 bulbs around Manitoba have been replaced, and throughout this fi scal year a total of 35,000 will be changed. In Thompson the retrofi t replacement started the fi rst week of August and by Sept. 15, Powell says they will have replaced 2,700 lights.

The new lights will have a longer street life and they’ll help reduce maintenance costs for the company and the amount of electricity the province of Manitoba uses annually.

The new lights will be fl atter, as street-lights now have more of a dipped lens fa-cing the roadways. Power Smart is funding this project with a price tag of $40 million. The high-pressure sodium bulbs being re-placed will be disposed of, says Powell.

A tale of two intersections

The top sign represents a change from the former traffi c pattern at the intersection of Thompson Drive and

Mystery Lake Road outside the Heritage North Museum, but the other one at the intersection of Thompson

Drive and Nelson Road is harder for drivers to follow, an informal traffi c survey shows.

Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham

A light bulb switch is happening

for streetlights in Thompson

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Hugh Fraser may be well-known in the city of Thompson because of his past education experience, having retirred in 2010 ing from the position of superintendent of schools in the district, but this month, he’s showing off his other passion, which is photography, at the Heritage North Museum.

During the month of August, Fraser has an exhibit of his artwork, ranging from northern wildlife and nature photo-graphs as well as Arizona and Maui shots. Fraser says in 2010 his wife gave him a Canon T2I DSLR and that started his pas-sion. “It gets me out on the land. Whether it’s here, or we winter in Arizona, we also travel, have been to Maui a few times. It gets me outdoors and close to nature, as I grew up with nature. I enjoy capturing images and sharing them. Someone once said art isn’t about money, art is about living. It makes me feel alive.” Since then Fra-ser has added to his cam-era collection, but says his T2I is still a favourite

to shoot with, as well as his 7D which he uses for wildlife images.

Fraser loves capturing animals like birds as well as the occasional bear on his front steps at Setting Lake, but is also getting more interested in sun-sets, nightscapes, and northern lights.

Last July, Fraser was featured at the Heritage North Museum, and he

says it was with the en-couragement from Jasyn Lucas that he applied and he is glad he did. “That was cool because showing here gave me the confi -dence, and I’ve shared in Arizona now, so it really helped to give me that boost, and [Jasyn Lucas] is to thank for that.”

Fraser started a photog-raphy group in Arizona, and is part of the Thomp-

son photography groups. He noted it’s important to fi nd others with the same passion or hobby, because everyone shoots differ-ently, and it’s great to get and give different tricks and tips.

Fraser mounts his pic-tures in frames, as well as on canvas and metal. His photographs are shot in raw format, and touched up in Lightroom. The pho-

tographer says he’s begun shooting full frame, and dreams to eventually go to Iceland and explore the area since he has Icelandic blood running through his veins. He also mentioned shooting images with his

cousin in Los Angeles, who is a professional pho-tographer.

The Hugh Fraser pho-tography exhibit will be at the Heritage North Mu-seum until the end of Au-gust.

Hugh Fraser exhibit currently at the Heritage North Museum

Thompson Citizen photos by Molly Gibson Kirby and Hugh Fraser

Photographer Hugh Fraser has hung his artwork in the Thompson Heritage Museum for a month. The exhibit is a City of Thompson initiative to show-

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The sign that went up on the old Staples building at the corner of Thompson Drive and Mystery Lake Road last week confi rmed what was not a well-kept se-cret in Thompson: the new tenant is Aaron’s, a furniture, electronics and home appliance lease and rent-to-own store.

Renovations on the building, which had been vacant since Sta-

ples closed its Thompson store at the end of 2011 and vacated the prem-ises about a month later, began in the spring.

The leasing agent would not reveal to the Thompson Citizen who the tenant was when contacted in April, other than to say it was not a food-based business. Sources said Aaron’s was the new tenant, but in-quiries to the company elicited neither confi rma-tion nor denial.

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Identity of new building tenant confi rmed

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham

A sign that went up in the second week of August on the old Staples building at the corner

of Thompson Drive North and Mystery Lake Road confi rmed that the new tenant would be

Aaron’s, a furniture, electronics and home appliance lease and rent-to-own store.


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The Dropkick Murphys were the winners of the latest installment of the back-and-forth cham-pionship seesaw with the Thompson Reds, beating their rivals two games to nothing to take the Thompson senior baseball league crown back.

The Reds were the win-

ners in two straight games last year while in 2013 it was the Dropkick Mur-phys who took the best-of-three championship series two games to none.

“They have the best pitching in the league,” said Jack Sangster, man-ager of the vanquished Reds, regarding the champs.

Pitching proved to be the downfall of the Reds team that represented Thompson at the senior AA baseball provincials in Hamiota Aug. 7-9, which gave up double-digit runs in all three games with Wayne Lagimodiere, Ryan Stuart and Ed Vystrcil pressed into service on the mound since other lo-

cal pitchers were unable to participate because of injuries and personal rea-sons. For Vystrcil, it was the fi rst time he pitched all season.

“If you haven’t pitched it’s kind of hard to come in and pitch seven innings,” said Sangster. “The guys are out there trying but the balls are coming off

the bats like cannons. No-body likes being on the fi eld for half-an-hour try-ing to get outs.”

Sangster said he was writing a letter to the Manitoba Baseball As-sociation to request that Thompson have more op-portunity to pick up pitch-ers from other regions for the tournament in the fu-

ture.“We only have three

teams up here,” he said, while the leagues some of their opponents compete in have seven or eight, and therefore a much deeper pitching well to draw from when making up roster for provincials. “We have to make some changes. We want a fi ghting chance.”

Dropkick Murphys take Thompson baseball title back from Reds

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of Lucie Lambert

The Dropkick Murphys defeated the Thompson Reds two games to none in a best-of-three series to win the 2015 Thompson senior baseball championship. The teams have traded

the title back and forth over the past three years, with the Reds claiming it in 2014 and the Dropkick Murphys the year before that.

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Students of the gameRiley Locke and Bryce Clemons were the two young hockey players who won a free registration at hockey school for submitting brief essays stating their case to the Thompson Citizen. Their photos and winning entries are below.

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Mid-Way Bible Camp would like to thank McMunn and Yates Building Supplies and MTS Wireless Solutions for being major sponsors of our Fishing Derby Fundraiser held at Moak Lake this year.

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A pair of former Nor-man Northstars have committed to the OCN Blizzard of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League for the 2015-16 season.

Forwards Anthony Keeper of Cross Lake and Daylon Campbell of The Pas are hoping to earn a spot on the Blizzard when training camp opens Sept. 3.

The 5’9”, 165-lb Keeper was third in scoring on the

midget AAA Northstars last year with 32 points in 44 games, including 14 goals – the second-highest total on the team – and 18 assists, also second on the team. He was also named the Northstars’ top defen-sive forward.

“Anthony’s work ethic and driving to the net are a few of his key at-tributes,” said Blizzard head coach and general manager Jason Smith on the team’s website. “An-thony will be coming into

training camp pushing for a vacant spot as the OCN Blizzard continue to form a young talented hockey club.”

Campbell, 5’11 and 190 lbs, had the fourth-most points on the Northstars in 2014-15 with 13 goals and 16 assists – both the third-highest totals on the team – for 29 points in 43 games while also picking up 61 minutes in penalties. Campbell re-ceived the team’s offen-sive player of the game

award and Barry Patter-son most popular player award at the conclusion of his fi nal season with the Northstars. He also played seven games with the Blizzard after being called up at the end of the midget season.

“Campbell has elite puck-handling skills and strength, and his ability to use those attributes for getting into the zone,” said Smith. “Daylon gets to pucks when others don’t want to.”

Northstars alumni vying for spots on OCN Blizzard roster

Thompson Citizen fi le photo

Anthony Keeper

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of OCN Blizzard

Daylon Campbell

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Thompson residents are being asked to cut down on the amount of water they use Aug. 22 while Vale shuts down power to the river pumphouse and the water treat-ment plant.

The scheduled power outage will enable the company to replace the pumphouse with a new one that was trucked into town a couple of weeks ago and hook up electri-

city to the new building. Previous scheduled power out-ages for Aug. 17 and Aug. 21 were rescheduled for Aug. 22. City residents are being asked not to water lawns, wash cars or perform other activities that require large amounts of water between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Aug. 22.

Water from reservoirs will supply residents’ water needs during the power outage, said Ryan Land, man-ager of corporate affairs and organizational development for Vale’s Manitoba Operations.

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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.

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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.

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION COORDINATOR Classification: Administrative Officer Full-Time Regular Position Split Lake, Manitoba Competition No. 15-082 Closing Date: August 31, 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.

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Position: Regional Child & Family Services Worker

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Regional Child & Family Services

Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specifi c

directions/directives of the Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when

working with families and children in the fi eld of child protection. The

duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews

and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/

follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular

visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/

short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community

education/networking with collateral resources/services.

The Regional Child & Family Services Worker will be working with

the Shamattawa Unit out of the Thompson Central Offi ce and will be

required to travel to the community at the request of the supervisor.

Qualifi cations:• BSW Degree with experience in child welfare

• Combination of experience in a related fi eld along with the

completion of 2 years in the BSW program may be considered

• Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards

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

• Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated crisis intervention and confl ict resolution skills

• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines

• Profi ciency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as

well as a team setting

• Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and

values

• Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language would be

considered an asset

Working Conditions:• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment

• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable

• Must be able to travel

• Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check

and Criminal Record Check

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

Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience

Closing Date: Friday, August 28, 2015

A cover letter indicating the position applying for, an updated resume

and three references can be sent to:

Human Resources

Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba

100-701 Thompson Drive

Thompson, Manitoba R8N 2A2

Fax: (204) 778-8428

Email: [email protected]

Awasis Agency provides continuous trainingand a great benefi ts package to employees.

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

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYAWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA

REGIONAL CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES WORKER

- SHAMATTAWA UNIT

LOCATION: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE, THOMPSON, MB

Corayana Enterprises is looking to hire a Property

Manager in Thompson M.B. (full or part time)

The candidate must possess experience in:• Residential property management with a combination

of education, experience and skills. • Handling of payment instruments (cheques/PAD) and

deposits• Accounts Receivable & Arrears Management• Strong customer service orientation• Skilled in organizing and supervising multiple

simultaneous service requests• Computer skills – MS Word, Excel.• Must have clean employment and criminal history.

Only those that possess the required experience need apply by email with your resume.

Nyree Wiebe,Property [email protected]

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JOB VACANCYTRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT

PROGRAM ASSISTANTFULL TIME POSITION

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under the supervision of the Director of Education & Training, the Training & Employment Program Assistant will be required to maintain accurate fi nancial records and provide support to the Training & Employment Coordinator and Employment & Training Workers in KTC Communities. Provide regular fi nancial reports to the KTC First Nations and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak ASETS Program on the Employment & Training budgets for KTC. (Includes Consolidated Revenue Fund & Employment Insurance Programs).QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

1. Formal training in the area of Business Administration.2. Experience in maintaining fi nancial records, individual fi les, fi nancial

reports (monthly, quarterly and annual).3. Knowledge of the various programs and guidelines under the Aboriginal

Skills & Employment Training Strategy (ASETS).4. Knowledge of the eligibility and reporting requirements of the ASETS.5. Ability to work independently.6. Must have experience in working with Excel Programs, KETO and be

computer literate.7. Must be able to travel to remote northern communities to work with

Training & Employment Workers.8. Valid driver’s license for the Province of Manitoba is an asset.9. Ability to speak either Cree or Dene is an asset.

Salary is dependent upon qualifi cations and experience. A comprehensive benefi ts package is provided. A complete job description can be obtained by calling (204) 677-2341 or Aggie Weenusk, Director of Education & Training at (204) 677-0399. Interested candidates are invited to submit in confi dence a resume with references and a letter of application stating salary expectations before 4:00 p.m., August 21, 2015 to:

Lisa Beardy – Offi ce ManagerKeewatin Tribal Council

23 Nickel RoadThompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4

Fax: (204) 677-0257E-mail: [email protected]

We thank all applicants in advance for their interestin employment with Keewatin Tribal Council, however;only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLETRIBAL HOME & COMMUNITY

CARE COORDINATORUnder the general direction of the Director of Health, the Tribal Home and Community Care Coordinator will actively work with the member Bands in the planning, development and implementation of the First Nation & Inuit Home & Community Care Program. The Tribal Home & Community Care Coordinator will provide consultation and recommendations for the establishment of processes to support the delivery of second level services and activities required for the operation and safe delivery of Home & Community Care services to member First Nations communities.QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Registered Nurse diploma, degree in nursing preferred and demonstrate knowledge and experience.

2. Active nursing registration with CRNM.3. Demonstrated expertise in home and community care planning,

programming and community development.4. Knowledge of scope of practice issues, liability & standards of the

nursing profession.5. Knowledge of other linkages with the Home & Community Care

program, i.e. diabetes strategy; AANDC’s Adult Care, etc6. Previous working experience with First Nations and Inuit and a

demonstrated understanding of the particular health and social issues encountered and experienced by First Nations is desired.

7. Ability to work well with others and in team settings8. Profi cient computer skills9. Must be able to travel

10. Respect for the customs, traditions and practices of the local First Nation communities

11. Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be considered an asset.

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: August 21, 2015Please Forward Resumes to the Attention of:

Lisa Beardy, Offi ce Manager23 Nickel Road, Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4

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

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm, August 21, 2015.

We would like to thank those that apply for the positionbut only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

House Manager Immediate Employment Opportunity

Manitoba Family Services, Community Living disABILITY Services Program requires a House Manager to work as part of a team of Direct Service Providers and independently to provide care to an individual with physical and intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. The position is casual with an opportunity for up to 80 hours/bi-weekly, requires on-call availability, and fl exibility to work evenings, weekends and nights as required. Training provided for successful candidate.

Qualifi cations:

• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills• Demonstrated ability to maintain confi dentiality• Proven ability to work independently and as a team leader to

interact effectively with staff, participants and agency• Excellent organizational skills• Grade 12 and/or suitable combination of knowledge and

experience working with vulnerable persons• Legally entitled to work in Canada• Have valid driver’s licence• Satisfactory Criminal Records check, Child/Adult Abuse Registry

checks

Duties:

• Assist with personal care and daily living activities (including bathing, toileting, dressing, eating/feeding, administering medications)

• Monitor health services for individual including medication, regular appointments, etc.

• Manage physical environment and regular house routines• Provide leadership and support to staff to facilitate the

coordination of daily operation of home• Act as liaison between staff and agency and maintain adequate

records and fi les as required• Prepare staffi ng schedule to ensure coverage including providing

on-call duties as required

Salary: $16.12 - $21.99 per hour

Application Deadline: September 1, 2015

Apply to:

Manitoba Family ServicesBarbara Korman, Resource CoordinatorBox 5Room 107-59 Elizabeth DriveThompson, MB R8N 1X4Fax: 204-677-6517Tel:204-677-7280Email: [email protected]

Full Time and Part Time Youth Care Practitioner Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson

COMPETITION NUMBER: 2429.08.15

Macdonald Youth Services requires Part-time and Full-time Youth Care Practitioners to work within the Kisewatisiwin Services, working with high-need adolescents with multiple treatment issues. The successful applicant will be required to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a nurturing, caring and safe environment for youth in a residential setting and must display the ability to understand and support treatment goals and to develop and maintain positive relationships with youth who demonstrate a wide range of social, emotional and behavioral diffi culties. Good written and verbal communication skills are required. As team members, duties may include, but are not limited to: administrative responsibilities, crisis management, maintaining health standards as directed by residential licensing requirements, budgeting, and contributing to treatment programming. Sound judgment, stress management, and good role modeling skills are required. Valid driver’s license is mandatory, willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR Certifi cation, minimum of 18 years of age, possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check.

SALARY RANGE: $27,727.49 - $43,622.31 d.o.q per annum, plus competitive benefi ts plan, this position is also entitled to a Northern allowance equal to an additional fi ve percent (5%) of the salary. Resumes maybe faxed, 778-7778, emailed, [email protected], or delivered to 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 noon September 15, 2015.

MYS is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. All successful applicants may also be required to apply for a Prior Contact Check. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit our website www.mys.ca.


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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


NURSING INSTRUCTOR (CLINICAL) Classification: Instructor Part-Time Term (with the possibility of future term extensions): September 8, 2015 to December 11, 2015 and January 4, 2016 to April 15, 2016 The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 15-078 Closing Date: August 21, 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.

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Maintenance Coordinator Departmental/Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Thompson, or Winnipeg, MB Advertisement Number: 30716 Closing Date: September 08, 2015 Salary Range: $52,976.00 - $66,139.00 per year, plus remoteness allowance (if applicable)

Qualifications: Civil Engineering Technology Diploma specializing in Architectural or Structural; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Broad diversified experience in building maintenance, dealing with HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and building envelope systems. Experience working with Microsoft office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Experience in the use of computer aided drafting programs (AutoCad/Micro Station). Strong leadership experience along with several years supervisory experience on building construction projects.

Please see the website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs/ for a complete list of qualifications and conditions of employment.

Duties:Reporting to the Manager of Infrastructure, the Maintenance Coordinator is responsible to provide; leadership, overall direction, planning, coordinating, integrating, staffing, directing, controlling activities and resources with respect to the inspection, maintenance, repair and upgrading of all building facilities and grounds at 23 remote northern airports and 5 marine locations; portfolio totaling over 80 buildings.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 30716 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resources Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-948-1271 Fax: 204-948-2193 Email: [email protected]

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 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.

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FULL TIME MAINTENANCE PERSON WANTEDPlease drop off your resume in person

to the office at 364 Princeton.Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

HELP WANTED

OmniTRAX Canada Freight Services, a division of OmniTRAX Canada, one of North America’s leading transportation management companies, is now accepting resumes for the following position.

Full Time Class 1/Labourer for Thompson, MB

We are looking for hard working, self-motivated, and safety focused individual. Duties will include loading and unloading of transport trucks and rail cars, securing freight to both rail cars and trucks.

Applicants must be able to lift 50lbs manually on a regular basis. Experience with power & carpentry tools is an asset & must have a Class 1 Driver Licence.

Interested applicants can pick up an application at 176 Station Road on the corner of Treeline, or email resumes to:

Lena Johnson Offi ce Coordinator@ [email protected]

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Carpenter Departmental/Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 30710 Closing Date: September 08, 2015 Salary Range: $1,879.20 - $2,148.00 bi-weekly 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 (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Conditions of Employment: Must have a valid Interprovincial Journeyman Carpenters licence. Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence; physically able to perform duties of position; must be able to travel within the province.

Qualifications: Extensive experience in building carpentry maintenance and the carpentry construction environment. Experience working with other trades (electrical, plumbing) with the ability to oversee contractors. Experience working in northern and remotes sites. Experience with Microsoft Office.

For a full list of required qualifications and conditions of employment, please go to our website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs.

Duties: Under the direction of the Maintenance Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for performing duties at a journeyman level in the carpentry trade. Specifically responsible for the maintenance and repair of building structures, foundations, roofs, walls, windows, doors, locks, flooring, woodwork, cabinetry, furniture, and fencing at 23 remote and northern airports including 5 marine sites throughout the province of Manitoba.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 30710 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resources Services 300- 05 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J7 Phone: (204) 945-3777 Fax: (204) 948-2193 Email: [email protected]

Please include advertisement number and position title in the subject line of your email.

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.

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TERM POSITION – MARCH 31, 2016CASE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

COLLABORATION, COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION

KTC has successfully developed a community centered collaborative planning model, working with all stakeholders at the Tribal Council and community level; the incumbent will be responsible to assist the KTC area communities to further refi ne their integrated community health planning activities and develop their own community based models.

The client centered Case Management model is an effective tool to coordinate, deliver and evaluate client service outcomes based on the client’s participation, assessed needs and coordinated service provision. The KTC Case Management Coordinator will work with the KTC area community’s front line services providers to implement and evaluate a successful case management process which refl ects each community’s uniqueness.

To be successful in this role, the Case Management Coordinator should have the following qualifi cations:• Degree in Nursing, Social Sciences, Social Work or a related discipline

plus 5 years minimum work experience or an acceptable combination of post-secondary education and related work experience

• Knowledge and familiarity of First Nations Health and Social issues• Knowledge and familiarity of the programs and resources available

to First Nations citizens and communities• Knowledge of and or experience in collaborative, integrated program

and community planning• Experience in using Client Centered Case Management as a service

delivery tool• Knowledge and familiarity of the various First Nations in Northern

Manitoba• Knowledge of the culture, traditions, attitudes and socio-economic

conditions of the First Nations communities

The successful candidate will be required to provide a recent criminal record and child abuse registry check.

Closing Date: Friday August 21, 2015Late applications will not be accepted

Please Forward Resumes to the Attention of:Lisa Beardy, Offi ce Manager

23 Nickel RoadThompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4

Email: [email protected] Fax: 204-677-0256We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates

selected for an interview will be contacted.

WE ARE HIRING!MDS Aero Support Corporation is a world leader in the design and construction of gas turbine engine test equipment and facilities. MDS AeroTest operates the Global Aerospace Center for Icing and Environmental Research (GLACIER) located in Thompson, Manitoba, and has a requirement for a Chief Facilities Engineer and an Administrative Assistant at this renowned facility.

CHIEF FACILITY ENGINEERGeneral ResponsibilitiesManage the day to day maintenance of the GLACIER test facility. In addition, the individual will maintain the Health and Safety Management System including policies, procedures and training in order to promote health and safety and ensure a safe workplace.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTGeneral ResponsibilitiesTo be part of the AeroTest team and to assist and support in maintaining administrative and nancial records. To work closely with both the General Manager and the Administrative Coordinator. Liaise with customers, suppliers, visitors and other MDS of ces. Execute all aspects of the site administration in accordance with Company procedures.

For more information on how to applyand to view the complete job descriptions,

please visit our website at www.mdsaerotest.comInterested and quali ed candidates are invited

to forward their resumes by email to [email protected] thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY

WELLNESS CENTRE INC.

Invites applications

for the following

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Designated Intake Worker -

Thompson Amalgamated Offi ce (SP4)

JOB SUMMARY

The Intake worker is responsible for gathering and screening information to determine whether Child & Family Services are necessary or appropriate. The Intake Worker applies procedures when there is a request for services or a report that a child is or might be in need of protection.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Assessing complaints of children alleged to be in need of protection as defi ned by the Child & Family Services Act, specifi cally including areas of sexual and physical abuse, neglect and parenting capacity:

• Providing protection services to clients, including apprehending children and bringing matters before the court where necessary

• Undertaking family and individual assessments• Providing therapeutic intervention to parents and children• Developing partnerships in the community and collaborating with

other social services in a community based model of service• Preparing reports, correspondence and documents for internal and

external use• Participating in case conferences, staff meetings and professional

development opportunities both within and outside the agency

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Social Work, other combinations of education and experience will be considered

• Demonstrated ability to conduct investigations, assess risk and to formulate and carry out service plans in collaboration with the family and other community resources

• Willingness to learn skills associated with child protection• Knowledge and experience in applying therapeutic approaches with

children and families• Excellent oral and written communication skills• Excellent crisis intervention skills• Basic computer literacy• Proven ability to work as an integral member of a team• Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively under

pressure• Demonstrated experience and skills in working with various ethnic/

racial backgrounds with specifi c focus on the aboriginal issues• Must possess a valid Manitoba Driver’s License & be able to provide

a clean Child Abuse Registry/Prior Contact & Criminal Record Check upon hire

SALARY RANGE: 54,365 – 72,647 Inclusive of NLA

CLOSING DATE: 4:30 pm Friday August 21 , 2015

Submit All

Applications to: Amanda LeDrew, Human Resources Manager

Family & Community Wellness Centre

Nelson House, MB.

[email protected]

Phone: 484-2341 Fax: 484-2351

THOMPSON REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY

Help Wanted

Custodian Term Position

(may become fulltime)

Thompson Regional Airport

Qualifi cations:

Must have ability and experience in cleaning commercial buildings. Applicants must have a valid class 5 driver’s license. Must be able to manage and prioritize his/her workload. Effective interpersonal skills, communication skills and proven ability to work co-operatively in a team environment are essential.

Duties:

Reporting to the Operations Manager the incumbent will provide regular cleaning of the airport terminal building. Cleaning will involve mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing and buffi ng fl oors, windows, walls, bathrooms, offi ces, and emptying garbage cans etc. Incumbent will also provide backup for the day shift, when required.

Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume how they meet the qualifi cations of the position. This position will work Wednesday to Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Thompson Regional Airport offers a competitive benefi ts package. Salary will be $17.71 per hour based on union agreement. Closing date will be August 20, 2015.

Apply to:

Thompson Regional Airport

Box 112

Thompson MB R8N 1M9

Fax 778-6477

Melissa.Lounsbury@fl y-yth.ca


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@2.49%APR

LEASE FOR ONLY

BI-WEEKLY FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $1,195 DOWN.

$23,352**

OR OWN FOR ONLY

Offers include $2,237 in total price adjustments.Freight and air tax included.

S model shown

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham

Headliner Benny Crait, right, entertained a lunchtime

crowd with country and country rock selections during

the Aug. 14 concert at MacLean Park.

Good ol’ boys

august 19 2015

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