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Students from R.D. Parker Collegiate and other Thompson schools kept warm by getting moving for the Mystery Lake in Motion fi ve-kilometre walk

and run on May 29, when freezing temperatures and falling snow made it hard to believe that the school year is almost in its last month.

BY IAN [email protected]

It looks the same as some of the other buildings sur-rounding it, but those involved say the Project Northern Doorway sup-ported-housing facility at 95 Cree Rd. has changed the lives of some of the people who live there.

“We’ve had some great surprises,” says Paullette Simkins, executive direc-tor of the homeless shelter and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Thompson branch, one of several organizations work-ing together on the Project Northern Doorway initiative, a housing-fi rst approach to homelessness, which seeks to address the immediate problem of having no place to live before moving on to address correlated issues, which can include addic-

tions and mental health. “You don’t need to be sober or abstain from drinking [to live at 95 Cree Rd.] but we’ve had participants that chose that they didn’t want to drink and then for those individuals, we had to try and fi nd them housing in the community because they wanted to maintain their sobriety so that’s a great success. We had one other individual that wanted to work and so because he was making enough money he didn’t need to be on social assistance anymore and he’s no longer in the facility so there’s been some great outcomes.”

That’s not to say that every resident at 95 Cree Rd. – which has space for 16 people and has been at full capacity for about a year – immediately adapts to a new way of living.

“We have had some of them that have decided that it wasn’t their time. Some-times it can take two, three four tries before somebody decides that shelter living is not for them,” says Simkins. “When you are so accus-tomed to just that specifi c way of living, sometimes it’s really hard for an individual to say no because it’s like a culture shock. It would be like if you had somebody that never had a care in the world, had money, sup-ported themselves and then in one split second they’re going from having it all to having nothing. Can you imagine the culture shock that it would be if you were having to go to a shelter?”

The initiative isn’t just about getting people off the street. It’s also about putting them in the driver’s seat regarding where they want

to see their lives go.“There has to be buy-in

because this is client-driven and client-centred so it’s really all about them,” says Simkins. “We don’t dictate. The homeless outreach men-tors don’t tell them, ‘OK, you’re doing this today.’ We discuss what it is that you want and we are going to assist you so that you can achieve these milestones.”

From a policing perspec-tive, Thompson RCMP de-tachment Insp. Will Tewnion says one person who is participating in the Project Northern Doorway initia-tive went from having 50 negative interactions – in which he was the subject of a complaint – with police in 2013 to just a single inter-action in 2014. This time, it was as a witness.

The housing-fi rst model has not only paid individual

dividends, however. At a macro level, it’s reduced the amount of time and money dedicated by vari-ous agencies to providing for Thompson’s homeless population and incarcerat-ing them for the problems that arise when they’re on the street all day.

This winter, for example, the cold weather policy that houses people that there isn’t room for at the homeless shelter in war-mup buildings at the city’s outdoor ice rinks was only activated a handful of times.

“Last year it was like 69 times,” Simkins says. “And a minimum of 10 to 12 in-dividuals [on each of those nights] so by housing it has turned into a positive effect on all of these other areas.”

Tewnion says that while the project requires police

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For the past 15 years Manitoba has been taking part in the Commuter Challenge every June and this year is no different.

“The commuter challenge is a na-tional event,” Jaret Olford, commuter challenge co-ordinator for Manitoba’s Green Action Centre explains. “It runs the fi rst week of June, in this case May 31-June 6. The challenge asks Manitobans and Canadians to use sustainable transportation for one week, so that includes walking, bik-ing, carpooling, telecommuting, or taking public transit.”

Canada has been involved in the challenge for the last 25 years, and since Manitoba started, the province and Thompson has come out on top. “The good news for us to hear is that Manitoba comes out with the highest participation rate in the country, and Winnipeg and Thompson win gold in their population category. That was 2014, and it’s been a few years for Thompson,” Olford noted.

The week-long commuting event is also a challenge, and participants record their mileage online through their website. The website shows what provinces are doing the best, what cities are in the lead, as well as workplace teams.

This year participants have the chance to win some great prizes, if they sign up and commute at least once during the week says Olford. “There are hotel stays in Winnipeg, thousand of dollars worth of gift cards, swag for all types of places in Winnipeg and Thompson.”

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Manitoba Minister of Healthy Living and Seniors Deanne Crothers arrives on

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BY MOLLY GIBSON [email protected]

There’s something new in Thompson called the Northern Culture Artists Cooperative Ltd. and it’s a membership based co-op and studio to help north-ern artists.

The idea started when Allan Chapman visited the Thompson Lodge and Eco-Tourism

Centre and spoke to owner Shane Cripps. Chap-man had recently set up a co-op in Churchill, and wanted to start one in Thompson as well. Chap-

man is now currently the elder of the Thompson co-operative.

Cripps, treasurer for the board, says he wanted to be involved to help local artists shine. “I wanted to help the artists that have come to our lodge and our restaurant, who had just fi nished a work of art, travelling in their cars having to sell them. I thought it would be good to some way promote them. There’s a gap for facilities to work together on art, and promote arts in general.”

Membership started to rise, and the idea came to a head during a Septem-ber 2014 harm reduction conference. Cripps and Chapman were discuss-ing entertainment for the conference, and then the entertainment acts began talking together, and members joined up.

One member, Markus Mercredi, wanted to get involved to help promote the arts, and become a role model for youth. “I wanted to help people. I wanted to be able to let people come in and come and draw,

paint, and do anything I can do. We can have work-shops, too.”

The co-op will be open-ing a studio in June at 97B McGill Place downstairs. Mercredi says they chose that building because it’s a busy neighbourhood. “We were looking for a build-ing that was involved with people. We knew the multi-culture centre is beside it, there’s a school close by, and there’s a lot of kids in the area. We want to focus on the younger generation to show them art.”

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Shane Cripps, left, stands with Markus Mercredi, vice-president of the Northern Culture Artists Cooperative Ltd., beside

the new art studio in town. The studio will be open this June.

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EditorialWednesday, June 3, 2015 www.thompsoncitizen.net

Local Viewpoint

In my own words:

life of mirrors

MS walk co-ordinator inspires

On the second-last weekend in May my friend Valdine

Flaming hosted the MS Walk in Thompson, and I had the opportunity to help out for the day. Valdine has been a friend to me pretty much since I moved to Thompson, but before yes-terday I think I took her and her friendship for granted.

During the speeches be-fore the walk, Valdine took to the microphone because the other guest speaker wasn’t able to make it, and she shared the spoons story.

It’s a story about a friend not fully understanding what it’s like to have an ill-ness and asking their friend to explain it to them. The

one friend gave the other a handful of spoons. Each time you do something like brushing your teeth, or get-ting out of bed, a spoon is taken away. People with ill-ness have to choose what they do in a day, because they can’t do everything. They need to decide if it’s more important to shower, or run errands. Everything takes a different kind of effort, which I don’t fully

understand, or have never experienced.

While Valdine was speak-ing I cried. I cried because when I see Valdine I see a strong, independent, and genuine person that has dreams and goals, but not someone who has a limited number of spoons every-day, who has been living with MS for the past 10 years.

Valdine did such an

amazing job organizing the event, and Thompson did an incredible job raising al-most $7,000.

I know Valdine will be stepping to the side next year, and I truly hope some-one steps up to the plate, and continues this great walk in Thompson, in honour of all the outstand-ing work Valdine has done with the MS community of Thompson.

Molly Gibson Kirby


Valdine Flaming, event co-ordinator for the MS Walk in Thompson brings reporter to tears

because of her constant drive for life.To the Editor:

“Life of mirrors.” What we see in others, we see in ourselves. What we like in others, we like in ourselves, and what we don’t like is what we don’t like in ourselves. So how are we choosing to look at another! This all goes back to a place of respect, happiness and love. Without taking a step back and putting ourselves in the shoes of another person we may become irritable, discontented or lay on our laurels. “Life of mirrors” comes from peace, compas-sion and patience. It can be filled with love and is to be loved every day of our lives.

Ken RossThompson

Water education and enforcement

When it comes to water in the City of Thompson, as with most things in life, there’s good news and bad news.

The good news is that the city will present the de-tails of the transfer of the water treatment plant from Vale to the municipal government at a pair of open house events on June 10 and June 17. While many aspects of the transfer are explicitly spelled out in the 1956 agreement between Inco, the provincial government and the Local Government District of Mystery Lake, it’s only fair that citizens of Thomp-son, who are the ones who foot the costs for what-ever the city does, at least get the chance to develop a clear understanding of how the transfer will work, without taking the time to track down their own copy of the 1956 agreement. The city deserves credit for at least making an effort to ensure that accurate in-formation is available to the citizenry, though how many of them actually take the opportunity to re-ceive it now that summer weather is frequently upon us remains to be seen.

Not so good is the news that more than 700 unpaid water bills totalling up to nearly half-a-million dollars are being transferred to property taxes after the city has been unsuccessful in getting the people or busi-nesses responsible to pay up. Although there have been several cases in which it appears that residents have been charged for water amounts they didn’t use, in most cases these overdue bills are merely the result of people shirking their responsibilities. Un-fortunately, in the cases of tenants who didn’t pay their water bills, the buck stops at the doors of their landlords. It may not be a perfect system, but the city needs to have a way to ensure that bills can’t remain unpaid forever. Once property owners realize the outstanding debts will become theirs eventually, it’s likely that they will step up their efforts to ensure that tenants are paying their share.

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Thompson Teachers’ As-sociation (TTA) members voted Monday on a pro-posed four-year collective bargaining agreement that will see them receive a two per cent raise in each of the fi rst three years and a raise of 1.5 per cent at the begin-ning of the 2017-18 school year and again on Jan. 1, 2018.

The tentative agreement with the School District of Mystery Lake is retro-active to the beginning of the current school year. The teachers’ previous contract expired June 30, 2014.

Compounded, the total increase over the four years of the contract, which would expire June 30, 2018, would be a little over 9.3 per cent.

Under the terms of the

previous contract that began in 2010, Class V teachers with zero years of experience received $58,570 in salary for the 2013-14 school year, while Class VII teachers with 10 years of experience re-ceived $101,599.

A Class 5 teacher is one with fi ve years of post-sec-ondary education including at least one year of profes-sional coursework. A Class VII teacher is one with sev-en years of postsecondary education, including at least a master’s degree or the equivalent and at least one year of professional coursework.

If the tentative agreement is approved, Class V teach-ers with no experience will receive about $59,741 for the current school year and by January 2018 the salary will be $64,033. A Class

VII teacher with 10 years of experience will receive ap-proximately $103,630 for the current school year and the salary will be $111,076 as of January 2018.

Teachers also receive al-lowances for extra respon-sibilities. Co-ordinators re-ceive about $7,600, while department heads receive allowances of $2,815 to $4,842 depending on the number of teachers in the department. Princi-pals receive a minimum of $21,985 at the elemen-tary school level and vice-principals receive half the allowance of their school’s principal.

The tentative agree-ment was presented to TTA members on May 25, with advance polling after the presentation. Regular voting ended at 6 p.m. on June 1.

Tentative agreement will see teachers’ salaries increase

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Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) were a topic of dis-cussion during the regular meeting of city council on May 25, because a reso-lution was brought for-ward for the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) to lobby the prov-ince of Manitoba to devote 15 per cent of VLT revenue to addictions, poverty and homelessness.

AMM passed resolutions in recent years focusing on the distribution of VLT revenue and abuse of al-cohol. The 15 per cent, if approved by the province would head back to the communities that have a high level of social prob-lems created by the use of VLTs.

Coun. Kolada was quick to speak on this resolution, as she’s been following the issue of slot machines for

a while. “As you know I’ve paid attention to this issue and I estimated that there was a lot of money leaving our community, up to 50 million dollars, however after numerous requests we fi nally had the govern-ment receive that there is over 10 million dollars leaving our community every year.”

To be able to collect back 15 per cent, which would be around 1.5 million,

Kolada says would be a dream come true, however with the fi nancial challen-ges of this year regarding the city’s contribution to the waste water treatment plant, which over 12 mil-lion, Kolada suggested that the 15 per cent be cut in half; 50 per cent going to social issues, and 50 per cent going to general rev-enue.

Deputy mayor Byer says Kolada has validity

in her comments, how-ever they’re premature. Byer suggested the city fi rst gets the province on board, before they dis-cuss where the potential money will go. “The prov-ince loves formulas, so I think what would have to happen is to get the province to agree to take 15 per cent from VLT in the province and then we have to have that conver-sation that councilor Ko-

lada talked about, to then sit with the province and say ‘now that you’re de-voting 15 per cent, this is how we would like to see you use it.’”

Byer also noted that the resolution didn’t say 15 per cent specifi c-ally to Thompson, but to the entire province. The resolution was passed unanimously, and now AMM will lobby with the province.

Slot machine money could go to social issues if passed by province


An abduction report that Thompson RCMP re-sponded to May 28 turns out to have been imagin-ary.

Police began their in-vestigation after an adult woman complained that she had been abducted in the Deerwood area. After RCMP identifi ed incon-sistencies in the woman’s

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Continued from Page 1participation in terms of at-tending steering committee meetings – which happen as needed – and service committee meetings, which happen once a month and involve front-line service providers, the investment of that time saves more down the road.

“Absolutely it’s worth our time,” Tewnion says. “Any reduction in crime means overall less work for the police.”

And while statistics lag behind the real-time calen-dar, Tewnion points out that Thompson has seen a 50 per cent reduction in disturb-ing the peace calls over the past few years – from about 3,700 in 2011 to 1,800 such calls in 2013 – a trend that will likely continue now that some chronically homeless people have a home base.

“They don’t frequent the downtown core and they don’t go to visit the shelter either because they’re not homeless,” says Simkins.

Residents of 95 Cree Rd. have had to adjust to other changes that come with in-dependent living, and some habits are hard to break after becoming accustomed to living in a homeless shelter.

“It’s more about de-veloping the skills to be able to know that if you want to hang out with a friend then you go and get a coffee,” Simkins says. “It’s

knowing that you don’t have to get up and get out right away. That was a bit of an adjustment for them. We had to let them know, ‘No, no, you can walk around in your pajamas. This is your house. You don’t need to get out of bed, have breakfast and leave. You can hang out.’”

Programming is provided to help residents accomplish goals and adjust to living independently, including cooking classes and budget-ing, opening a bank ac-count, and learning skills like shopping for clothes and groceries. Simkins says the organizations involved have also learned from the project.

“We did fi nd that it is diffi cult and supports need to be there, probably more so for individuals that are going from the shelter right into an apartment because you’re coming from a com-munal environment to now living on your own,” she says. “Those individuals require more supports so that was kind of like a les-son learned for us.”

The idea of housing pre-viously homeless people in the former Northern Lights bed and breakfast had sup-port when it was fi rst an-nounced in 2013, though some other businesses and residents of the Cree Road neighbourhood expressed reservations that it would

bring an increase in undesir-able behaviours to the area, though that doesn’t seem to have happened.

Maxine Larway, who operates Homestyle Suites on Cree Road and was a supporter of the 95 Cree Rd. facility when it was seeking rezoning approval from city council in 2013, says she hasn’t had any customer complaints, though she’s only in the area a couple of times a week.

Homeless people still hang around in the area, Larway says, but she hasn’t noticed any worsening of previous issues.

“It sure hasn’t gotten worse,” she says. “It certain-ly seems to be very quiet. I think it’s been positive.”

Tewnion says it’s been a huge success from the RCMP’s perspective because police aren’t merely ware-housing homeless people with addictions issues in holding cells after they’re picked up for being intoxi-cated in public.

“Primarily you’re dealing with addictions that result in criminal activity [down-town],” he says. “Until somebody has a roof over their head you’re not going to be able to address those issues.”

The collaborative nature of the project is the key to the success of Project North-ern Doorway in Thompson so far, the RCMP inspector

believes.“We continue to reap

those rewards in Thomp-son,” he says. “This some-thing I want the public to continue to be aware of.”

As for the idea that the housing-fi rst model is using money that could be put to better use elsewhere, Tewnion asks if people would rather have RCMP offi cers available to respond to emergencies or be busy booking an intoxicated per-son into the holding cells again.

“Now we can focus on core policing,” he says.

Simkins says its person-ally rewarding to see that even a community the size of Thompson can succeed in reducing homelessness.

“You defi nitely know that by providing housing you can get individuals off the street,” she says. “Because it’s not about their addic-tions, it’s not about their level of education, it’s really about housing. I’ve been doing this for fi ve years. It’s a nice change of pace to actually see your efforts affect the life of somebody else in a positive manner.”

She also likes the light the initiative has shone on Thompson.

“People have defi nitely taken notice which is a good thing, especially for us,” Simkins says. “It’s nice to be noticed for something good.”


A 35-year-old Leaf Rapids man who had not been heard from since a May 4 camping trip near Granville Lake has been located safe and sound, say Leaf Rapids RCMP.

William David Baker was reported missing to Leaf Rapids RCMP on the morning of May 8.


Nearly 750 water utility customers have been sent let-ters from the City of Thompson advising them that if their outstanding accounts are not paid off the amounts owing will be transferred to property taxes.

The letters requested payment by May 15, according to a May 25 memo to mayor and council from fi nance project specialist Carol Taylor which noted that letters went to anyone with unpaid invoices from September 2014 or earlier, all inactive accounts and all tenants with unpaid balances from before last September. Prop-erty owners who have been making monthly payments or who owe under $100 were not sent letters.

The 748 customers who did receive letters owe a cumulative total of $487,118.27 and represent about 15 per cent of the total number of private dwellings in Thompson – there were 4,741 in 2011 according to cen-sus fi gures.

The outstanding amounts range from a low of $10.04 to a high of $27,361.98. One-hundred-and-fi fteen of the outstanding accounts have balances of less than $100. There are 530 overdue accounts with balances of between $100 and $999 while 103 outstanding ac-counts have more than $1,000 owing. Of these, 83 owe between $1,000 and $2,000. There is one other account with more than $10,000 owing, at a total of $18,128.08.

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Gerhard Randel spoke to the Public Utility Board in May 2014 to discuss the need for and alternatives to Manitoba Hydro’s preferred de-velopment plan. Randel, a resident of Thompson for nearly two years now, spoke about the possi-bility of burying Mani-toba Hydro power lines instead of building the Keeyask Generating Sta-tion. “Manitobans need to know what Manitoba Hydro is doing, especial-ly Northern Manitoba. The dams are being built here in the north, in the north is where we actual-ly generate the power for the rest of the province, and this dam isn’t even for Manitobans, it’s for export so Manitoba Hy-dro can make money.”

Randel, who is origin-ally from Los Angeles, says he’s not used to seeing power lines, and thinks they’re an eye-sore. He says he’s done a lot of research about the benefi ts of burying lines. One main benefi t is the increased amount of power staying in the lines. “The lines still gen-erate the fi eld, but they go back into the lines because they’re so close. The reason why the over-head lines are so far apart is because of wind. The lines are not insulated, so they have to be far apart because if they touch they short. Being farther apart, the fi eld that gets gener-ated can’t make it back into the cable, and that energy is lost.”

It’s not just about bury-ing the lines to stop the generating station; it’s

about creating a safer environment for humans and animals at the same time. “The trap lines are messed up because of the lines, animals won’t migrate because of their placement, and thou-

sands of birds die a year because of these power lines. Plants die. Workers die, it’s not safe for hu-mans to be so close to the lines, and they can cause cancer. It’s just to death to everything. When you

bury them a lot of those factors disappear.”

Randel’s hope is to create a legal case fund-ed by interested people, to bring forward an in-junction to stop the building of the Keeyask Generating Station. Instead of using the money for the dam, Ran-del hopes Manitoba Hy-dro would use it instead to start burying lines. “I’m ready to do it. It’s going to take a team of lawyers, but you need to

crowd fund something like that. We’re looking at a couple hundred thou-sand to fi ght this.”

He says this is for the future of the north, and the next generations be-ing healthy, and creating a safe and healthy prov-ince.

However, Jane Kidd-Hantscher of Manitoba Hydro’s public affairs department says the cost associated with bury-ing the overhead lines would be excessive, es-pecially due to perma-frost and surface bed-rock in the province’s north. “The cost would be in the millions per km for transmission spe-cifically, approximately a factor of 10 times the cost for burying trans-mission compared with overhead transmission,” said Kidd-Hantscher.

Former Los Angeleno wants power lines buried to create safer environment

Thompson resident Ger-

hard Randel wants to see

Manitoba Hydro power

lines buried underground

to create a safer environ-

ment and eliminate the

need for the Keeyask Gen-

erating Station.

Thompson Citizen photo by

Molly Gibson Kirby


Members of the public were offered two free bike clinics on May 30-31, at the Fork in the

Road Bike Shop. Dave Martin taught participants how to fi x the most common breaks on

bikes, like brakes and fl at tires. Volunteers are still needed for a Fork in the Road bike

shop, which is on the Boys & Girls Club of Thompson’s property.

Thompsonites learn to fi x bikes

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Audiences will have to a chance to appreciate some homegrown dramatic tal-ent this week and next at R.D. Parker Collegiate, where high school actors will be performing three plays over three nights, including one penned by Thompson’s own Keyanna Boyko-Ouellette.

Boyko-Oullette’s play, described by RDPC drama teacher Janine Plummer as a fantasy-reality cross-over, was one of the top fi ve submissions in the Scirocco Drama Manitoba high school playwriting competition and was per-formed in Winnipeg last week. It’s titled “Beyond the Locked Windows” and will be performed June 3 and June 4 at the Letke-mann Theatre at 7 p.m. along with a second play – “The Plot to Assassinate Chase Manhattan Bank.”

“The legend of the town is you have to have your windows locked or else these mythical creatures will come in, rob you, and steal your one child,” Boyko-Oullette previously

described her play to the Thompson Citizen. “There is another mythical crea-ture that is the guardian of the town that scares those mythical creatures away. It’s about this one girl, she’s around seven or eight and it was a summer night, and it was really hot out, so she unlocked her window and opened it a bit. They come in night after night and stuff hap-pens.”

Boyko-Oullette, a Grade 9 student, travelled to Winnipeg in March and April to polish her play in workshops in preparation for the competition’s fi nal performance and judging. Her play will be performed by actors from the high school as well as her two sisters, who go to River-side School.

The second play is a comedy about a man try-ing to hold up a bank only everybody’s too nice for him to do it. It is being performed by Plummer’s Grade 12 drama class as their fi nal project.

Each play is about 15 minutes long.

The following week, on June 9, also at 7 p.m., Plummer’s Grade 10 drama class will put on “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse,” a lighthearted look at pos-

sible ways to avoid be-coming a zombie yourself, including the possibility of distracting the undead with romance.

“It’s very comedic,” says Plummer. “It’s all a

bit kooky.”All performances are

$5 for adults and $2 for

children 12 and under and tickets will be sold at the door.

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Thompson’s Keyanna Boyko-Ouellette, right, with one of

the performers of her play “Beyond the Locked Windows”

in Winnipeg. The play, which was one fi ve fi nalists in the

Scirocco Drama Manitoba high school playwriting con-

test, will be performed at the Letkemann Theatre on Wed-

nesday and Thursday.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Keyanna Boyko-Ouellette


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“National Health and Fitness Day is a great way to encourage Canadians to get off the couch and get active,” said Senator Nancy Greene Raine. “Physical activity is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle and an important factor in reducing the burden on our health care system. I truly believe that Canada can be the Fittest Nation on Earth, and National Health and Fitness Day is an important step to making that a reality.”

After six years of working with Member of Parliament John Weston, local community

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Playoffs this weekend for RDPC fi eld lacrosse squadBY IAN [email protected]

R.D. Parker Collegiate’s field lacrosse team came up with their second win of the season May 22 when they beat the River East Kodiaks 6-4.

They lost their other three games on the trip, fall-ing 13-2 to the Sturgeon Heights Huskies May 22 and 8-2 and 6-4 in a pair of games against the Sag-keeng Anicinabe Wolves on May 23.

Assistant coach Brad Ritchie says it was encour-aging to come up with a win against River East, who beat the Trojans 8-2 earlier in the season, and that RDPC had a couple strikes against them in the games against the Wolves, when they were missing two players, including Taylor Ritchie, who made his debut with the Manitoba Blizzard junior B box la-crosse team that day. On top of that, they ran into a hot goalie.

“The other guy was very tough,” said Ritchie. “He was the difference-maker in both those games.”

Ritchie says there’s been a dramatic improve-ment in the team since their first game and that they should be in top form for the playoffs, which begin this Friday, with their entire roster together for the first time all season.

“Isaac Babulic will be playing for the first time,” Ritchie said, noting that any team without two of its top players would struggle.

It takes four wins to capture the provincial cham-pionship and the assistant coach thinks his team can up their game.

“I like our chances,’ he said. “We’re not scared. I think we can probably shock some guys.”

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham

R.D. Parker Collegiate’s fi eld lacrosse team, seen here during a May 14 practice, came up with their second win of the

season May 22 when they beat the River East Kodiaks 6-4.

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School District of Mystery Lake

Change in Location for Regular Board Meeting on

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The Board of Trustees of the School District of Mystery Lake will be holding the June 9, 2015 board meeting in the library at Juniper

School.

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Thirty-one RDPC athletes competing at track and

fi eld provincialsBY IAN [email protected]

Thirty-one track ath-letes from R.D. Parker Collegiate will be com-peting at the high school track and fi eld provincials June 4-6 in Winnipeg after fi nishing in the top three in their events at the Zone 11 track cham-pionships in The Pas May 22-23.

RDPC fi nished second in the race for the overall banner to Hapnot Collegi-ate Institute of Flin Flon but all but six of the Tro-jans’ athletes qualifi ed to extend their season.

Twelve relay teams ad-vanced to provincials in-cluding the junior girls’ 4x100-metre team of Blair Bodie, Jenna Hor-vath, Taylor House and Zoe O’Callaghan, three of whose members – Bodie, O’Callaghan and House – were also mem-bers of the fi rst-place winning 4x400-metre team along with Karly Kraychuk. Bodie, Hor-vath, O’Callaghan and Kraychuk also won the junior girls medley relay. Other junior girls’ relay teams advancing to prov-incials included the team of Brieanne Bruneau, Kali Cummings, Magan Griffi n and Taylor Watson, which fi nished third in the 4x100-metre event, and Kaitlyn Van De Kerck-hove, House, Griffi n and Gillian Larocque, who were third in the medley relay.

Four varsity girls’ relay teams also fi nished in the top three at zones with

three of them taking fi rst place. Vatineh Magaji, Harmony McKenzie-Sin-clair, Adrianna Proulx and Kerri-Ann Sweeny were the 4x100-metre event winners, with Mc-Kenzie-Sinclair, Sweeny, Aubrey Queen and Carly Peterson taking top spot in the 4x400-metre race, in which the team of Janis Bittern, Larissa Einarson, Lindsay Fortin and Jaida Jacobson fi nished third. Sweeny, Paterson, Magaji and Queen were the win-ners of the varsity girls’ medley relay.

Boys’ relay teams moving on to provin-cials include Brayden Dudley, Jack Kennedy, Jashan Sandhu and Tyson Mosiondz, who won the junior boys’ 4x100-metre relay, along with Dudley, Mosiondz, Bran-don Eveleigh and Kendal Plante, who were fi rst in the junior boys’ 4x400-metre event. Mosiondz, Dudley, Sandhu and Plante were second in the junior boys’ medley relay.

Individual qualifi ers included Nick Convery, who was second in the varsity boys’ triple jump and is the only male var-sity athlete from RDPC moving on to provincials, as well as Kennedy, who won the junior boys’ 100 metres, 200 metres and 400 metres. Plante won the junior boys’ javelin event and was third in the 3,000 metres, while Sandhu was fi rst in the junior boys’ triple jump and third in the 100 metres. Other junior boys

who advanced to provin-cials were Dudley (second in long jump), Eveleigh (second in 400 metres), Mosiondz (second in 200 metres) and Eric Olson (third in shot put).

First-place fi nishers among RDPC’s varsity girls’ athletes included Magaji, who was fi rst in hurdles and the 100 metres, McKenzie-Sin-clair, who won the long jump, Adrianna Proulx, who was fi rst in the 200 metres, high jump and javelin competitions, as well as Queen, who won the 1,500-metre race. Ja-cobson was third in the triple jump, while Pater-son was second in the 200 metres and Sweeny was third in the 100-metre event.

RDPC had seven fi rst-place fi nishes in junior girls’ events, with Jonna McDonald fi nishing fi rst in shot put and discus while Kraychuk was fi rst in the 400 metres and 800 metres. Griffi n won the high jump, Horvath won the 200 metres and was second in the 100 metres, and Watson was fi rst in the tetrathlon, as well as in each of the four indi-vidual events within it – 100 metres, 800 metres, long jump and shot put. Bodie was second in the 400 metres, Bruneau third in the high jump, Cummings second in the triple jump and third in the long jump, Kya Houle second in shot put, La-rocque third in the 800 metres and O’Callaghan second in long jump.

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From left to right, Jack Kennedy, Taylor Watson and Vatineh Magaji are among the 31 R.D. Parker Collegiate athletes

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within tight deadlines and adapt to quickly changing situations.

The duties for this position include providing coverage for various positions within the City’s Finance department, researching fi nancial fi les and

compiling reports as assigned, maintaining offi ce supplies and inventory, and trains and assists in training personnel in related positions as required.

The City of Thompson offers an extensive benefi ts package. This position involves a 35 hour work week at a current rate of $26.30 per hour.

Please send detailed resumes outlining experience, education, qualifi cations and references by Friday, June 5, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. to:

Deanna Kondakor, HR ManagerCity of Thompson

226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB R8N 1S6Fax: 204-677-7981

Email: [email protected]

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those considered for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Thompson is committed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportunities. We are dedicated to supporting

healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and facilities.

WATER TREATMENT PLANT TRANSFER The City of Thompson invites all members of the public to

attend an open house to view a presentation regarding the transfer of the Water Treatment Plant from Vale

to the City of Thompson. A question and answer periodwill follow the presentation.

Date: June 10th & June 17thTime: 7:00 - 9:00pmPlace: St. Joseph’s Hall

OPEN HOUSE


The president of the Thompson Chamber of Commerce, Keith McDon-ald recently returned to the city after the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting

(AGM) in Brandon last month. During the AGM McDonald brought for-ward two resolutions for Thompson, which were both passed.

The fi rst was the need to provide regional govern-ment services in Thomp-

son. In the policy resolu-tion it states “Government jobs are being vacated due to retirement, moving and other reasons. These jobs are not being fi lled in the community, but instead moved to a central loca-tion. Provincial govern-ment services are being centralized, which is hav-ing a negative impact on northern and rural com-

munities.”The resolution is for

the provincial govern-ment to implement ser-vice standards to region-al communities, and to provide internships and training to train people locally, for local jobs.

The second passed was the need for a northern development strategy. Currently Manitoba is

ranked 37th in the world for mineral exploration and development, when the province was once in the top 10. The hope for the passing of this resolution is to return Manitoba to the top 10, and that locals are able to support this develop-ment.

During the AGM a new chairperson for the

Manitoba Chamber of Commerce was named, being Merv Gunter, who is formally from Church-ill. McDonald says he’s looking forward to hav-ing a chairperson who knows and understands northern issues.

Thompson has put in a proposal, and is working on being the host for the 2017 AGM.

Two local policies passed during provincial chamber of commerce meeting

LAKEFRONT LOTS FOR SALE, starting at $44,900.

Old Town Harbour subdivision on the south shore of Dauphin Lake, 20 min east of Dauphin •The perfect place to

retire! • Great Fishing • All lots have water frontage • 160 foot wide canal • No building time limit • All-season municipal road • Central Municipal Water System • Flood proof.

Phone 1.204.761.6165 Email: [email protected] or stop by Rick’s Marine to pick up a brochure.

CLASS OF

2015R.D. Parker Collegiate Graduation Special

Parents, students, teachers, businesses and members of the community: have your message of congratulations printed in this Grad 2015 keepsake.

For more details, contact:Bhawna Varma, Advertising Sales Consultant

PH: 204-677-4534 FAX: [email protected]

This year’s grad booklet will be the biggest yet –More photos, more speeches, more personality!

LOOKING FOR A COOK with 2 years experience. Also looking for an as-sistant manager with 4 years of experience. Interested candidates can contact Chicken Chef at 204-677-2331 or apply in person with resume. 22-2-nb

COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY and dry cleaners for sale. Coverall and mat rental business. 5000 sq ft building (new roof 2013) 145 Hayes Rd. Satellite store at Thompson Plaza. Interested parties con-tact: 204-778-8393. 9-tfn-nb

EASTWOOD AREA 3 bedroom, side by side, references only. NO PETS. 4 appliances. $1,200 plus utilities. Damage deposit and signed lease required. Call or text 204-250-3127. Available June. 1. 22-1-d THREE BEDROOM HOUSE for rent. Available July 1, 2015. $1300 per month plus utilities. For more info call 204-677-3633 or 204-679-0478. References re-quired. 21-2-d

REMOTE CABIN at Paint Lake. 1000 sq ft large deck, screened in deck, propane + 115 V fridge. Valley comfort wood-stove, southwest exposure, large trees. 204-670-1649. 19-6-d

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft available. Cameron/Hoe building 83 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Ani-ceto. 204-679-0490 or Neil Cameron 306-477-5668. 20-tfn-nb

136 WOLF ST. Sat, June 6, 8 am - 3 pm. Toys, electrical, clothes, hosehold items, etc.

[email protected]

112 • CHURCHSERVICES 301 • HELP WANTED

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THOMPSONCITIZEN.NETYOUR SOURCE FOR NEWS IN THE NORTH

CHRISTIAN COUNCIL DIRECTORYST. JAMES ANGLICAN

Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan

10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am

ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC

340 Juniper Drive 778-7547

ST. LAWRENCE

ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH

Fr Joseph Subhash and Fr Guna Sekhar

114 Cree R. 677-0160

Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am

THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL

Pastor Dan Murphy

126 Goldeye 677-3435 Sunday School

9:45 am, Church 11:00 am

ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN

249 Thompson Dr. 204-677-2799

Pastor Murat Kuntel

11 am Church Service

CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP

Pastor Ted Goossen

328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457

Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Ps Peter Elias 456 Westwood Dr. S.

Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am

LUTHERAN-UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON

congregations worship at 52 Caribou

Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays.

Phone 204-677-4495

LIVING WATER CHURCHPastor Archie McKay

Ph: 677-2469

Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

Light of the North Church

32 Nelson Road

GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor Dave Cook

35 Station Road 204-679-9000

Sunday School 10:00

AM Service 11:00, PM Service 7:00

Prayer Meeting- Wednesday 7 PM

APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH

111 GOLDEYE CRESCENT

Service Schedule

Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service

3:00 pm Sunday School

7:00 pm Evening service

Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study

followed by prayer time. Contact us at

204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003

501 • HOUSESFOR RENT

502 • APT/TOWN-HOUSE FOR RENT

1 & 2 bedroom apartments available immediately

9 - 35 Ashberry PlaceFor applications

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

302 • BUSINESSOPPORTUNITIES

505 • HOUSESFOR SALE

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

EVERYONE WELCOME SUNDAYS

AT 10 AM 83 COPPER RD

For more information, church tours or

home visits call the Missionaries at

204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org

510 • RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE

GARAGE SALES

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BOSTON PIZZA4 Moak Crescent, Thompson,

MB R8N 2B7

Requires

Full-time Cooks. Min 1 year

experience, starting wage is

$12.50-$13.00/hour depending

on experience and training.

Apply within, or email your

qualifi cations to

[email protected].

Only qualifi ed applicants will be

contacted for interview. 19-4-nb

HOUSE FOR SALE -R2000 bi-level in Th ompson, one of the newest houses in Th ompson. Open concept LR/kitchen, oak laminate fl oors, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2210 sq ft on two levels, fenced yard, central air, HRV. Great price at $289,000! A must see. Call 204-677-8075 for more info or appt to view. Private sale.

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Looking for:

Cook, Cook’s helper and waitresses

Full time and part time.

Apply at the front desk22-2-nb

183 Cree Rd, Thompson MB, R8N 0C2

Toll free: 1-800-565-2401 PH: 204-778-8387

FAX: 204-677-4087

TENDER WILL BE AVAILABLE ONJUNE 3, 2015

MANITOBA INFRASTRUCTURE AND

TRANSPORTATIONSeparate sealed tenders will be received by:

Infrastructure and TransportationRegion 511 Nelson RoadThompson MB R8N 0B3(204) 677-6540

on the specifi ed day up to 12:00 noon prevailing local time for the following work:

JUNE 17, 2015C.O. X05934

Mowing Various LocationsPonton - Wabowden - Jenpeg -

Norway House - Thompson

The work involves mowing of grade slopes and ditches along various PTH’s and PR’s in the Ponton, Wabowden, Jenpeg, Norway House and Thompson areas..

BID BOND & TENDER FEE ARE WAIVED FOR THIS

PROJECTTender forms may be obtained

at the above address. The lowest or any tender may not

necessarily be accepted.

NOTICE OF TENDER

For other Manitoba government tenders, please

visit www.manitoba.ca

TENDER WILL BE AVAILABLE ONJUNE 3, 2015

MANITOBA INFRASTRUCTURE AND

TRANSPORTATIONSeparate sealed tenders will be received by:

Infrastructure and TransportationRegion 511 Nelson RoadThompson MB R8N 0B3(204) 677-6540

on the specifi ed day up to 12:00 noon prevailing local time for the following work:

JUNE 12, 2015C.O. X05939

Supply of One Asphalt Spreader

The work involves the supply of one Asphalt Spreader for region 5 to be used in various locations for the 2015 and 2016 construction seasons.

BID BOND & TENDER FEE ARE WAIVED FOR THIS

PROJECTTender forms may be obtained

at the above address. The lowest or any tender may not

necessarily be accepted.

NOTICE OF TENDER

For other Manitoba government tenders, please

visit www.manitoba.ca

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

Your search is over.

Community Corrections Worker Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Justice, Community and Youth Corrections, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 30057 Closing Date: June 15, 2015 Salary Range: $43,388 - $51,506 per year

Qualifications:Experience working with vulnerable or at risk youth and adults in a supportive or supervisory role is essential. Problem solving and decision making skills are essential. Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential. Experience working independently and as part of a team is essential. Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) or equivalent is essential.

Post secondary education in Social Sciences or equivalent combination of education, training and experience is desired. Ability to build and sustain professional relationships with at risk youth and adults is desired. Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and history is desired. Knowledge of community resources to support intervention plans is desired.

The ability to travel, valid driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle are essential, as is the ability to work a flexible schedule between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Satisfactory Internal Security Check including a Criminal Record Check and a Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check.

For a complete listing of qualifications and duties, visit www.manitoba.ca/govjobs.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 30057 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg MB R3C 3J7 Fax: (204) 948-2193 Email: [email protected]

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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News

Thompson (866) 677.6450

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

REPRESENTATIVE WORKFORCE COORDINATOR Classification: Administrative Officer 1 Full-Time Term Position to April 22, 2016 (with the possibility of extension). The Pas, MB Competition No. 15-049 Closing Date: June 9, 2015; however, the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is recruited.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.

WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER

Glacier Media Group is growing. Check our job board regularly for the latest openings:www.glaciermedia.ca/careers

requires aCASUAL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE

We’re in the business of helping organiza ons help their employees and looking for talented professionals who will embrace the long-term client rela onships we value.

The applicant should be:• Customer orientated, self-motivated, possess excellent

interpersonal skills, and able to work as part of a mul -disciplinary team.

• A licensed prac cal nurse, diploma or baccalaureate prepared nurse.

• Experienced in Occupa onal Health Nursing and disability case management. Although such experience would be considered an asset, applicants with an excellent combina on of training and experience will be considered.

• Be eligible for Provincial registra on with their respec ve Colleges.• Have experience with MS O ce and Windows.

A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle would be an asset.

Responsibili es include:• The administra on of a health screening and audiometric program

that includes diagnos c tes ng, health educa on and health promo on.

• Administra on of pre-employment medical screening.• Administering immuniza on vaccines• Disability case management including assis ng clients from the

onset of illness or injury through to medical recovery and a mely return to safe and produc ve work.

Salary based on current Collec ve Bargaining Agreement. Résumés, together with the names and contact informa on of three professional references who will be contacted, can be forwarded to:

Horizon OHSSecond Floor, Westwood Mall

436 Thompson DriveThompson, MB R8N 0C6Phone: (204) 677-7355

Fax: (204) 677-2695Email: [email protected]

DEADLINE: May 31, 2015

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Welcomes back Darlene Charronas Executive Head Housekeeper

Darlene was previously a dedicated employee at the hotel for 10 years, so we just wanted to say

Welcome Back!Lakeview Inn & Suites also requires

the following positions:Full-Time Housekeeping Attendants

& Relief Head Housekeeper

Applicants must be available to work day shifts& weekends, be detail oriented and enjoy a fast-paced

work environment. In return we offer great benefi tsand a fun working atmosphere.

Please submit resumes with work-related references to:70 Thompson Drive, NorthThompson, MB R8N 1Y8

Continued from Page 2Thompsonites can sign

up at www.greenaction-centre.ca as individuals or teams. The Northern Regional Health Author-ity (NRHA), Aboriginal and Northern Affairs fi -nance and administration department, Assiniboine Credit Union, Manitoba Hydro, McKay GM, Vale, provincial government employees and CHTM Arctic Radio are among the Thompson teams tak-ing on the challenge of commuting to help pro-mote a healthy life. Last year about 80 people in

Thompson walked, biked, car-pooled or used tran-sit to get to work at least once during the week of the challenge.

Lynn Watkins is the commuter challenge co-ordinator for the NRHA team, a role she says mainly involves send-ing emails encouraging people to participate. As someone who has biked to work regularly in the past summers, Watkins knows the benefi ts of having that personal downtime before and after work and en-courages everyone to par-ticipate, even if that just

means making a different transportation choice for one day of the week.

“Physical activity has wonderful benefi ts,” says Watkins. “It’s actually a very good way to de-stress.”

Thompson is also an ideal location for people-powered commuting.

“Most commutes, espe-cially if you’re biking, are about the same time as if you’re driving a car,” she says.

Signing up for a chal-lenge like this not only gives a person the chance to win some prizes and

health benefi ts, it’s also a good way to prepare yourself to make long-term behavioural chan-ges. As Watkins points out, deciding to walk to work means fi guring out how much time it’s going to take, what you’re going to carry your stuff in and how to deal with rain and other types of weather.

Olford also says he’s been pushing Manitoba extra hard this year to take part because British Col-umbia and Vancouver are bumping up their game, and Olford wants Mani-toba to continue on top.

Continued from Page 3Members of the co-

operative will have ac-cess to the building to create art in, and Mer-credi will open up a tat-too parlor as well.

There is an applica-tion process to become a member, and there are credentials for member-ships. There are two dif-ferent types of member-ships being offered, says Cripps. The first will be a supporter membership. This is for businesses or people that aren’t artists

themselves, but want to support the arts, as well as take advantage of the different benefits the membership includes. The second membership is a producer member-ship. This is for artists who want to be able to share studio space, as well as have the avail-able help to sell their pieces. “The benefits and obligations will change over time as the co-op is growing. For example, we didn’t have a studio workshop before, and

now we do, so it’s a new benefit,” noted Cripps.

The Riverview restau-rant will have a gallery and gift shop set up for artists to show off their work. The co-operative has also set up a web-site where all member pieces will be photo-graphed and put up, and purchases can be made online from all over the world.

Cripps says the whole idea behind the co-op is for members to all have the same power, as there

is not one owner, and have the chance to sell their art for the dollar value they want.

Although Cripps says there is no end goal for this new venue, he did say he’s excited to grow the arts and culture scene in Thompson, as well as all of Northern Manitoba.

Hopeful members can call Cripps at 204-679-8388, or email [email protected] for a membership application.

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.

HEALTH CARE AIDE INSTRUCTOR Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: January 11, 2016 to August 19, 2016 Gods River, MB Competition No. 15-048 Closing Date: June 25, 2015 or until position is filledPlease 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

McMunn & Yates Building Supplies Ltd., a leading supplier of building materials and construction products, is currently accepting applications for the position of: Cashier in our Thompson location.

Cashier Thompson, MB

Reporting to the Store Manager, your duties will include: Customer service, point of sale transactions, general administrative duties, assisting in the paint department and answering the phone. A friendly out-going personality with good communication skills & previous retail experience is a defi nite asset.

We are looking for individuals who have great organizational & time management skills, works well in a team environment & values professional customer service.

We offer a full range of benefi ts and a positive team environment. If you would like to build your career with our company, please forward your resume in confi dence to:

McMunn & Yates Building Supplies

Attn: Store Manager – Dave Krobel

44 Station Road

Thompson, MB R8N 0N7 Fax: (204) 778-8640


We thank all candidates in advance; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

a careeryou can build on

Venture aims to help

grow Northern Manitoba

arts and culture scene

Sustainable transport provides time to de-stress

AUTOMOTIVE DETAILER/LOT PERSONBusy collision repair shop needs a Detailer/Lot person. Must have

general knowledge of vehicles and a driver’s license. This is an

entry level position into the Auto Body fi eld.

Email [email protected] or drop off resume at:

Hayes Autobody & Glass33 Hayes Rd.

Thompson, MB, R8N 1M3

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


The Boys & Girls Club of Thompson Inc. - Youth Build Program

seeks a Youth Build Director who has the following capabilities;

Must Have:

• Strong commitment to youth leadership and empowerment

and ability to work sensitively and effectively with young

people;

• Excellent oral, verbal, and written communication skills;

• MUST be energetic and passionate individual who can relate

positively to youths ages 18 to 30 years of age.

• Experience with Microsoft word, excel, budgets, fi nancial

reporting, email, fax, and other offi ce equipment

The Director is responsible for:

• All monthly narrative reports

• All participant paperwork and administrative documentation

• All fi nancial reports (to all funders and the BGCT)

• All fi nancial spending on the program (large purchases will

be the Director’s responsibility)

• Communicate with the BGCT Finance Director regarding

corrections or changes to reports

• All activities that require signifi cant funds and communicate

directly with organizations (ie grads)

• Communicate directly with funders (EIA, TES, MB4Y and

ESDC)

• Provide all necessary documentation at funder’s request

• All participants should be accompanied by the Director when

attending functions in the community.

• Participant selection and interview process

• The orientation portion (plan for presentations and book CPR/

fi rst aid)

• Communicate with employees regarding participant issues

when needed

• Provide guidance and support to both employees of the

program and participants

• Raising funds from public and private funding sources

• Reporting payroll for staff and stipends

• Develop strong community support, partnerships, and

effective working relationships with community organizations

• Referrals to outside agencies when necessary

• Teach and model employability skills

• Be a positive role model for participants and employees

• Reinforce/reiterate employability skills

• Participate and lead regular staff meeting

• Other duties and projects as assigned

• Must be available to work for the Boys and Girls Club annual

fund raising event

Mission Statement

To provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can

experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive

relationships and develop confi dence and skills for life.

Criminal Record & Child Abuse Registry Check required. Please

Cover Letter indicating your requirements, Resume, and two

References.

Please apply to: [email protected], or fax 204-778-1942 or

PO Box 484 Thompson, MB R8N 1N2

Deadline for application June 26, 2015

“We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for

further consideration will be contacted”

BURNTWOOD CUSTOM BUILDERSNOW HIRING

SUBMIT RESUME:FAX:

EMAIL:

176 STATION RD, [email protected]

PART-TIMEMONDAY - FRIDAY

LOOKING FOR A SELF-MOTIVATEDINDIVIDUAL TO JOIN COMPANY

RECEPTIONIST/BOOKKEEPINGSOME YARD UPKEEP & WAREHOUSING

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

KTC HOME & COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM (HCCP)

NURSE LPN & RN

KTC requires P/T or casual Home & Community Care

Nurses ( LPN & RN ). The Home Care nurse will work

under the direction and supervision collaboratively

with the Tribal Home and Community Care Nurse

Coordinator. This position requires MANDATORY

travel to the KTC communities. This opportunity is

available to those nurses who are interested in gaining

additional knowledge and experience in working with

First Nation comminutes in the north.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a RN or LPN with current practice

registration in Manitoba (CLPNM/CRNM)

• Knowledge and experience in Home and

Community care.

• Knowledge of scope of practice issues, Case

Management principles, Chronic Disease

Management (Diabetes) and First Nation

community wellness programs.

• Previous nursing experience with First Nations

• A demonstrated understanding of the health

and social issues experienced by First Nation’s

community members.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Knowledge of First Nation culture and language

will be considered an asset.

• Must have a valid driver license and CPR

certifi cate.

• Must be willing to travel extensively.

A written application with detailed resume, including

three references including current or most recent

employer 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., June

12, 2015. We would like to thank those that apply for

the position, but only those being considered for an

interview will be contacted

CWB WelderLa Furlane Construction

Thompson, Manitoba

Well established company in the construction industry is accepting applications for the services of a CWB welder to work with our experienced construction crew. Must have experience in fabrication and eld work as well as able to work with minimal supervision. This position offers a bene t package as well as competitive wages.

Please email your resume to [email protected] or fax to 204-677-4540. Resumes may also be dropped off at our of ce, 176 Hayes Road.

Power Line Technician Training ProgramWe have opportunities in our Power Line Technician Training Program. Power Line Technicians construct, maintain and repair electrical power transmission and distribution systems. You will participate in a four year apprenticeship program that includes on-the-job training and 10 weeks of competency-based trade schools.

To be considered, you will be a high school graduate with the following credits: Mathematics 40S (Applied or Pre-Calculus), Physics 30S and English 40.

Aboriginal Line Trades Pre-Placement

Training ProgramAboriginal candidates who do not currently meet all the above qualifications may be interested in our six month Aboriginal Line Trades Pre-Placement Training Program. Selected candidates will receive on-the-job training and academic upgrading to meet the minimum requirements to compete for a position in the Power Line Technician Training Program.

To be considered, you will be a high school graduate with at least one of the following credits: Mathematics 40S (Applied or Pre-Calculus), Physics 30S or English 40. Proof of Aboriginal Ancestry is also required.

Applications for both the Power Line Technician and Aboriginal Line Trades Pre-Placement Programs must include a personal résumé and a complete transcript of marks (high school and any post secondary). Only complete applications will be considered.

Visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to apply online. If you are unable to access a computer, please call our Employment Line at 1-204-360-7282 or 1-800-565-5200.

The deadline for applications is June 17, 2015. We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

Manitoba Hydro offers a competitive salary and benefits package and working conditions that provide for a balanced approach to work, family life and community, including a nine day work cycle.

Manitoba Hydro is committed to diversity and employment equity.

Generating bright futures

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 40 hours per week

Available for Post-Secondary Students returning to school in the fall who are interested in gaining experience working in the social service field. This position will be responsible to plan, develop and implement a Summer Camp Program for children ages 6 to 12 and children ages 2 – 5 that are residing on the Emergency Shelter floor or living in on-site apartments. Other duties may include administrative tasks, light housekeeping, assisting in on-site daycare, management of donations received. If interested please submit your cover letter and resume by , 2014 to Box 1226, Thompson, MB, R8N 1P1 or by email [email protected] or by fax 204.677.8376

Senior Adjuster, Thompson, MBWe have a great opportunity for a Senior Adjuster who is dependable and service oriented, for our Thompson O ce. Kernaghan Adjusters Ltd. is a na onal independent adjus ng rm with branches across Canada.

The successful candidate will be an established and experienced adjuster with speci c exper se in property claims. They must also possess superior interpersonal, team building and strong organiza onal skills with a commitment to quality and customer service.

Job Descrip on:To provide exper se and quality assurance to Kernaghan Adjusters’ Property, Casualty and Automobile claims. To assist in the development of new market opportuni es and to provide customer service excellence by applying their e cient and sound adjus ng prac ces. The candidate will primarily be working out of the Thompson branch o ce.

The ideal candidate will have:• Property and Casualty claims exper se required• Minimum 5 years adjus ng experience preferred• Full license preferred• CIP Designa on or working towards CIP Designa on• Ability to work independently in a high pressure environment• E ec ve wri en and verbal communica on abili es• Computer pro ciency with an ability to adapt to new computer

programs quickly

Kernaghan Adjusters o ers compe ve remunera on and excellent bene ts. Career paths are provided for our professionals that encourage con nuing educa on and the pursuit of industry accredita on/cer ca on. Interested candidates should submit their resume via email to [email protected] with Senior Adjuster Thompson in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Kernaghan Adjusters; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Careers



Maintenance Coordinator Departmental/Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Thompson or Winnipeg Advertisement Number: 30315 Closing Date: June 15, 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 with lesser qualifications may be considered on an under-fill basis.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 30315 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-948-1271 Fax: 204-948-2193 Email: [email protected]

Please quote the Advertisement Number and the position name in the subject line of your email.


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.




Sheriff’s Officer Term/Part-Time Manitoba Justice, Sheriff Services, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 30326 Closing Date: June 22, 2015 Salary Range: $19.94 - $25.82 per hour plus Remoteness allowance and Northern premium where applicable

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSONTHE PLAYS “BEYOND THE LOCKED WINDOWS” and “The Plot to Assassinate Chase Manhattan Bank” will be staged at the Letkemann Theatre on June 3 & 4 at 7 pm. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for children under 13. Grade 10 Drama Class will be performing “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse” on June 9 at 7 pm. The tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children under 13. Tickets are only available at the door.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Residents of Thompson may have noticed a higher police presence in the city on the weekend of May 22-24, and that was the plan, said RCMP Thompson detach-ment Insp. Will Tewnion, who presented policing sta-tistics to city council on May 25.

The 24-person Div-ision Action Response Team (DART) travelled to Thompson to help with the 2015 policing strategies

that the Thompson RCMP and the City of Thompson have agreed on. One of the focus points is traffi c, and

the weekend blitz was at no cost to the city. “We had 828 vehicles checked, 25 vehicle searches, 196 traf-

fi c charges laid, nine check stops, four impaired drivers, six drug arrests, 16 liquor seizures, and one fi rearm,” noted Tewnion.

Members from The Pas, Steinbach, Selkirk, Thomp-

son rural and general inves-tigative sections, Cranberry Portage, Fisher Branch, “D” Division Jetway team, major crimes and the commercial vehicle inspector were all part of the DART team.

Coun. Blake Ellis con-gratulated the RCMP for the work they’re doing. “I would just like to congratu-late the detachment. I think it’s great in terms of the blitz and traffi c, 828 vehicles be-ing searched is great. It’s great it didn’t increase the costs by the city.”

Deputy mayor Penny Byer agreed with Ellis. “Yours is a job I would never want to have, but I’m really glad there are people that want to have that job. You are all so good at it.”

Coun. Kathy Valentino asked Tewnion about the possibility of another blitz since the numbers were so high. Tewnion says it’s not possible to repeat the clampdown every weekend, since there aren’t enough RCMP offi cers, but says he’ll be pushing for another shortly. Community safety offi cers will also have the ability, once on the street, to help reduce the crime rates.

Mayor Dennis Fenske fi nished off by saying the police are always there when they’re needed. “The RCMP are our police force of choice, and I believe it’s the best force in Canada by far. I want to congratulate the members on an individual basis, it’s a job where we don’t want to see them, but when we need them they’re there.”

RCMP lay 196 traffi c charges during weekend blitzThompson RCMP Insp. Will

Tewnion presented policing

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A man found unrespon-sive on a walking trail in Eastwood May 27 has died but foul play is not suspected, say police.

Thompson RCMP and emergency medical servi-ces personnel responded to a report of an un-responsive male on a trail near Highland Towers on Princeton Drive on Wed-nesday and he later died.

The RCMP and the med-ical examiner are inves-tigating what caused his death.

Anyone with informa-tion regarding this inci-dent can call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909, Crime Stoppers anonym-ously at 1-800-222-8477, submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimes-toppers.com or text “TIP-MAN” plus a message to CRIMES (274637).

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