2015 progress issue

Nickel Belt NewsPROGRESS ISSUENOVEMBER 2015

PROGRESSISSUE 2015Highlighting Northern Business

PROGRESSISSUE 2015

WHAT’S INSIDE

Canadian Tire

WEST

Northern Manitoba Sector Council

Skills Canada Manitoba

Family Foods

Sharpies $$$ Store Plus

Laban Fitness

Nickel City Motors

The City of Thompson

Calm Air

Pruder’s Property Services Inc.

Boardman/Northland Funeral Home

Co-op Gas Bar

Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre

Royal Lepage

Robin’s

Quality Inn & Suites

Lambert’s

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November 2015 THOMPSON CITIZEN - PROGRESS ISSUE

Since assuming ownership of Thompson’s Canadian Tire location in May, Pieter Ciere has been hard at work improving Thompson’s retail ex-perience, and bringing quality service to Northern Manitoba.

Pieter’s main focus has been “trip assurance”, with an ideal that no customer should ever have to leave the store empty-handed: “We want the customer to get what they want, when they want it.” For 2015, this has meant undertaking a two-pronged approach. Most noticeably, Pieter has expanded the amount of exclusive, in-store specials to over 6000 at any given time, and passes on his savings

to the consumer. “I’m always shop-ping for deals, and if I get a good deal, so do our customers.” He has also introduced Double Flyer Thursdays and Fridays, where customers have the opportunity to shop from both the previous weeks fl yer, ending on Fri-day, and the new week’s fl yer, begin-ning on Thursday.

Yet deals and potential savings are nothing without the inventory be-hind it, and Pieter has ensured he has inventory in spades. Since May, he’s expanded the store’s inventory by $2 million, with particular inter-est towards ensuring fl yer specials are available whenever they’re advertised.

From brand new fasteners section and an upgraded paint section, to a toy in-ventory which has tripled over the last year, Pieter ensures that Canadian Tire is the retailer of choice for every mem-ber of the family.

Canadian Tire’s reach also extends beyond the storefront, with a full-time mail-order department servicing both remote communities, and locals seeking the convenience of delivery. For those who prefer to shop in store, Pieter and his team have you covered as well, with extended Saturday store hours from 8am to 8pm.

But Pieter wants Thompsonites to know Canadian Tire as more than just

a shopping spot: Since starting as a cart boy in 1995, Pieter has climbed the corporate ladder across Canada, and has now owned four progressive-ly successful locations across Canada. Pieter wants to remind youth, and others, that retail is not “just a job”: With hard work and perseverance, it can be a rewarding, life-long career with no limit to your success.

Pieter is currently stocked with all of your Halloween needs and is setting up for the Christmas season. Watch for Pieter’s Picks in the Thompson Citizen and Nickel Belt in the future, featuring Canadian Tire’s best local offerings for deals and savings.

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THOMPSON CITIZEN - PROGRESS ISSUE November 2015

Putting northerners into northern jobs is the purpose of the Northern Manitoba Sector Council (NMSC), an industry association that opened a new training centre on Selkirk Avenue in Thompson over the summer.

The NMSC took possession of its new home in May and was open for business a few months later.

“We fi nally got all our new furniture and now we’re up and running,” says Liz Sousa, NMSC’s Thompson area project manager.

An industry group representing mining, forestry and hydroelectricity sectors, NMSC’s board includes members from Vale, Hudbay and Manitoba Hydro as well as Spruce Products Ltd., LP Building Products and Tolko Industries Ltd., with Doug Lauvstad of The Pas serving as executive director. These companies collectively contribute over $7 billion annually to the Manitoba economy and employ more than 10,000 workers in highly skilled and high-paying jobs.

The provincial government and University College of the North are also ex-offi cio board members.

One of NMSC’s roles is to help those companies fi nd workers in the region by ensuring that these potential employees are prepared for the positions that industry requires.

“We help facilitate training for industry so northern people can access entry-level skills to get into entry-level jobs,” Sousa says. “We fi ll to the job, we don’t just train people for the sake of training. The industry tells us what is needed. They’re the ones that pick the programs that we’re going to offer and then we just put everything together.”

The NMSC runs the Northern Construction Trades Training Program, which offered 31 aboriginal participants from Northern Manitoba the chance to enter into an apprenticeship training model that will take them from entry level one to Red Seal journeyperson within four or fi ve years. The program began in January with two weeks of life skills training followed by 12 weeks of introduction to trades training. Participants entered technical training and industrial placements in May 2015 and will emerge from the program as industrial electricians, industrial mechanics (millwrights) or steamfi tter/pipefi tters, three in-demand trades.

“The sector council has the ability to indenture people which means to become indentured to us and we place them in different industries to get all their apprenticeable hours,” says Sousa.

NMSC also works with other organizations, including Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM), which

runs the Workplace Essential Skills Training (WEST) Centre that offers aspiring industrial workers the opportunity to upgrade skills required to perform successfully at work and that NMSC member companies desire.

The NMSC partners with other organizations, including Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), which connects the council with potential employees in Northern Manitoba’s MKO communities and provides supports to students going through training with NMSC.

“We have a mentor who offers counselling, meets with the students when they’re having issues like needing a tutor,” says Freda Lepine, First Nations Employment and Training Co-ordinator with MKO. “The issues vary. Some of them need help with fi nding an apartment in Thompson. Maybe they’re having trouble with fi nding daycare because their spouse has moved to Thompson, too. There’s fi nding daycare, getting their children settled into the proper school, getting their children into the various different programs within the city of Thompson. There are all those type of things that we work with.”

The end result, says Sousa, is that employers have a larger pool of adequately trained job applicants with ties to the region to draw from and training program participants have the skills that employers want. This is especially important given the shortage of tradespeople that Canada faces.

“Studies show, 30 per cent or tradespeople are retiring and in 10 years, 70 per cent will be retired,” says Sousa.

The fact that the aboriginal population is growing at a faster rate than the country’s population as a whole means there’s a pool of potential industrial workers that companies can access if those people have the required training. “There’s going to be so many young aboriginal people needing jobs,” Lepine adds.

This is why it’s important to encourage young people now to explore the options of a career in the trades and technology, says Michelle Pruder, the Northern In-School Program Offi cer for Skills Canada Manitoba, which also works in partnership with the NMSC. Skills Canada Manitoba promotes careers in the skilled trades

and technologies as viable, fi rst-choice career options for young people in Manitoba. Northern programs reach over 2,000 students Grades 6-12 through a variety of events that include an In-school presentation, an annual Trade and Technology Olympics, an Extreme Sledding competition, youth conferences and trades and technology showcases, and regional, provincial, and national skills competitions.

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Skills Canada Manitoba works with employers, educators, labour groups and governments to reposition skilled trades and technology careers, as a fi rst choice career option for Manitoba youth.

Through initiatives such as Provincial and Canadian Skills Competitions, Young Women’s Conferences,Skilled Trades and Technology Showcases, Trades & Technology Olympics, Extreme Sledding Competition

and the In-School Program, we strive to show corporate Manitoba and youthhow their individual successes will be mutually prosperous for us all.

Michelle Pruder

Northern In-School Program Offi cer

Skills Canada Manitoba

79 Selkirk Ave., Unit 302

Thompson, MB R8N 0M5

204-677-4124

[email protected]

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Narinder Singh Sandhu, known to his friends as Namma, is a very busy man. Not only does he run Sharpies $$$ Store Plus and North Star Taxi, he’s also very active in the community. He started Gurudwara Sahib, a place that welcomes everyone to gather and pray. Every Sunday they have a get-together followed by a community lunch.

6-725 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 0C7Phone 204-677-1144 • Fax 204-677-1145 • [email protected]

Namma also owns and operates a dispatch company for North Star Taxi.

North Star Taxi has an excellent reputation. Customer satisfaction is the top priority for the business. The team believes that good service to the customer is the key to success, and they work hard to make it happen.

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Sharpies is a one-stop shop for all kinds of decorating and party supplies: birthday parties, themed parties, or any other kind of celebration.

Sharpies is the only store in Thompson that offers East-Indian groceries, with different Indian spices and other snacks. There are also fresh vegetables and fruits every second week of the month.

For kids, there is a wide range of books and toys. Come down and take a look -– we have something for everyone!


Dear Residents and Visitors,

On behalf of Council, I am pleased to report on our progress for 2015 and share with you the vision for our city’s future as the regional service centre for Northern Manitoba.

It’s been a year of growth, celebration and progress for our community. With the support of our partners, we implemented the Thompson Economic Diversification Working Group Plans, Sustainability Plan, Master Parks Plan and the Thompson Aboriginal Accord while focusing on moving towards sustainability and building meaningful relationships with our regional neighbours. 2015 brought substantial investment in housing, commercial developments and the construction of a new school, resulting in $29 million of new spending in our city.

Infrastructure renewal was a top priority for us this year. The acquisition of the Waste Disposal Grounds was completed this July and we continue our negotiations with Vale for the transfer of the Water Treatment Plant. Furthermore, a commitment of $22.3 million was confirmed from the Federal and Provincial governments for the construction of a new Waste Water Treatment Plant. Capital upgrades to Cree Road and our Watermain Renewal project also progressed this year, and for the third year in a row, was 100% funded by grants and did not require the use of property tax dollars.

As Northerners, we understand that it takes collaboration and partnerships to create an environment for all of us to be safe, healthy and prosperous. We have seen this demonstrated through projects like Project Northern Doorway. As a partner in this project, our local RCMP detachment received international accolades for their approach to community policing; specifically aimed at addressing addictions and homelessness. Additionally, the launch of the Community Safety Officer program supports our commitment to providing a clean, safe and friendly environment for our resident and visitors.

Community events and celebrations such as National Aboriginal Day, Canada Day, Pride Week, Munn Cup, Nickel Days and Winterfest/Rogers Hometown Hockey entertained us and attracted people from all over our region to visit our proud northern city. These are flagship events for our city and important economic drivers for our retail, hospitality and tourism industries.

As we look to the year ahead, we will continue striving to build a cohesive community that reflects the values of our residents and working with our regional partners towards economic prosperity and sustainable development. We are a community that celebrates its diversity and by working together we will service our residents and visitors as Northern Manitoba's Hub of the North. Sincerely,

Mayor Dennis Fenske

Dear Residents and Visitors,

On behalf of Council, I am pleased to report on our progress for 2015 and share with you the vision for our city’s future as the regional service centre for Northern Manitoba.

It’s been a year of growth, celebration and progress for our community. With the support of our partners, we implemented the Thompson Economic Diversification Working Group Plans, Sustainability Plan, Master Parks Plan and the Thompson Aboriginal Accord while focusing on moving towards sustainability and building meaningful relationships with our regional neighbours.

2015 brought substantial investment in housing, commercial developments and the construction of a new school, resulting in $29 million of new spending in our city.

Infrastructure renewal was a top priority for us this year. The acquisition of the Waste Disposal Grounds was completed this July and we continue our negotiations with Vale for the transfer of the Water Treatment Plant. Furthermore, a commitment of $22.3 million was confirmed from the Federal and Provincial governments for the construction of a new Waste Water Treatment Plant. Capital upgrades to Cree Road and our Watermain Renewal project also progressed this year, and for the third year in a row, was 100% funded by grants and did not require the use of property tax dollars.

As Northerners, we understand that it takes collaboration and partnerships to create an environment for all of us to be safe, healthy and prosperous. We have seen this demonstrated through projects like Project Northern Doorway. As a partner in this project, our local RCMP detachment received international accolades for their approach to community policing; specifically aimed at addressing addictions and homelessness. Additionally, the launch of the Community Safety Officer program supports our commitment to providing a clean, safe and friendly environment for our resident and visitors.

Community events and celebrations such as National Aboriginal Day, Canada Day, Pride Week, Munn Cup, Nickel Days and Winterfest/Rogers Hometown Hockey entertained us and attracted people from all over our region to visit our proud northern city. These are flagship events for our city and important economic drivers for our retail, hospitality and tourism industries.

As we look to the year ahead, we will continue striving to build a cohesive community that reflects the values of our residents and working with our regional partners towards economic prosperity and sustainable development. We are a community that celebrates its diversity and by working together we will service our residents and visitors as Northern Manitoba's Hub of the North.

Sincerely,

Mayor Dennis Fenske


A Proud Northern City with Unlimted Opportunities

Launch of our new brand which is the result of the Thompson Economic Diversification Working Group and 20,000 hours of community consultation

Total Capital investment (public & private) of $29,095,560 include improvements & expansion by local businesses such as, KFC, Aaron's Furniture Store, Cameron & Hoe Building, Co-op Gas Bar, KTC's Multi Family Units, Youth Crisis Center, Real Estate Development & education ( La Voie du Nord)

Zero property tax dollars have been required for the purchase of capital for the third consecutive year

Negotiations with Vale for the transfer of the Water Treatment Plant

Continuation of the Watermain Renewal program

Improvements to Cree Road

Acquisition of the Waste Disposal Grounds from the LGD

$29M

As a result of the Downtown Strategy, we continue to improve our ranking in the Crime Severity Index with a 15.1% drop overall crime severity15%

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Celebration of multiple community events including, National Aboriginal Day, Nickel Days, Canada Day, Pride Week and Munn Cup & a very successful Roger’s Hometown Hockey /Winterfest Weekend

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Local RCMP detachment received the prestigious International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) award for their work on Project Northern Doorway

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Community Safety Officers were hired in conjunction with the Community Safety Officer Program launch this year

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Since 2009, Pruder’s Property Services has provided Thompson with quality, local property maintenance for all seasons.

Nelson Pruder has come a longway from his fi rst bobcat for snow removal: With renewed capacityfor commercial clients, Nelson hopes to tap new local markets, and has invested in equipment in order to provide both power-washing services for building exteriors as well asre-painting commercial parkinglots, services which where once available only through contractout of Winnipeg.

Pruder’s Property Services Inc.

As his business expands, PPS is also looking for hard-working Thompsonites to join his growing team.

If keeping things clean is your scene, Nelson has a place for you!

Call Nelson at [email protected]


Boardman/Northland Funeral Home

Whenever we’re faced with diffi culties, we fi nd comfort in those we know and trust. People we can count on to do their very best to help us.

Th is is especially true when a loved one has died. If, at this very moment, this is your experience, please know the members of our professional staff are your friends and your neighbors. Each of them care deeply about the people

living in our community, and will become your ally during this time…and long aft er.

28 Nelson Rd Th ompson, MBPhone: 204-778-7982 Fax: 204-677-9859

Email: [email protected]

Naturally, people turn to us every day to assist them in planning a funeral. Sometimes it’s because a loved one has recently died, and their need is immediate. Other times, they turn to us because they wish to plan ahead; either for themselves, or for someone they love. We can also help you learn to understand your grief and help yourself heal. We are available for you, 24 hours a day. Please contact us for more information.

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Phone: 204-778-7982 Fax: 204-677-9859Email: [email protected]

Christopher Boardman and Brian White

Thompson Gas Bar CO-OP Ltd. A community-minded businessin the city of Th ompson.

Thompson Gas Bar Co-op Ltd. is a community-minded business in the

city of Thompson. Located at 722 Thompson Drive, we have 16 pumps of regular, mid and premium gasoline in addition to diesel fuel. We are proud to offer you 4 full serve pumps at no extra charge. In addition, we have a well-stocked convenience store and offer lottery sales.A Co-op is a business with a difference! The difference is that the Co-op is locally-owned. Anyone can apply for membership by completing an application available at the store. Locally controlled, the Thompson Gas Bar Co-op is governed by a Board of Directors elected by its members. Our Board of Directors include: Marty Sanders, President – Les Ellsworth, Vice President – Gloria Jacobs, Secretary – Brigitte Schwartz, Treasurer – Jas Gill – Jasper Robinson – and Rob Ellsworth.Savings generated by the Co-op are returned to members, proportionate to the amount purchased from the Co-op during the year. These member savings accumulate as equity in each member’s share account, so the more a member supports the Co-op, the greater his or her equity can become. At the discretion of the Co-op’s Board of directors, a percentage of a member’s equity may be returned to the member in the form of a cash refund at the end of each fi scal year.Thompson Gas Bar Co-op is proud to announce that a second gas bar with convenience store will be opening in the Spring of 2016! The location is at 179 Thompson Drive and will feature state of the art equipment and a larger food-to-go program. We thank our members and customers for supporting the Thompson Gas Bar Co-op and look forward to continuing our support of Thompson and surrounding communities. We look forward to serving you at both locations!


EMPLOYMENT FIRST NORTHAND

YOUTH WIN WITH CHOICES

The Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre is a non-pro t, charitable urban Aboriginal organiza on that strives to meet the social, educa onal, cultural, recrea on and employment needs of urban Aboriginal people in Northern Manitoba.

Vale has been a long-standing ac ve partner with the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre for many years. Together, we have developed and delivered a number of ini a ves including our most recent project:

EMPLOYMENT FIRST NORTHThis ini a ve called for the development of a model to address barriers for employment and training pathways for urban Aboriginal people in the City of Thompson and Northern Manitoba.

Since sta were rst hired three months ago, they have been on a whirlwind journey of development – highly encouraged by the communi es overwhelming response.

As of mid October, 2015, Employment First North proudly accepted their 65th client. It has been a rewarding experience providing support, training and guidance to such a large number of Thompsonites who are seeking full me, permanent work with Vale.

EFN Sta are: Audrie Brooks – Project Manager; Brad Evenson and Amy Carriere – Support and Reten on O cers and Tanika Chaboyer – Intake & Assessment O cer. As the job tles indicate, the work does not end with a successful hiring! EFN con nues to work with their clients long a er the actual start date! The ul mate goal of our program is not only helping our Urban Aboriginal popula on nd meaningful employment – we welcome the opportunity to con nue suppor ng the employees as they se le into their new work environment.

YOUTH WIN WITH CHOICESIn a community where approximately 6000 residents are under the age of 25, the development of our Youth Win with Choices project is a welcomed addi on!

Through Youth Win with Choices, Thompson youth are guided through a process which enables them to take responsibility and control over their lives. Our goal is the promo on of personal development, independence, choices and employment. In addressing issues and assis ng youth with skills such as self-advocacy, systems naviga on, healthy living, along with educa onal support, we hope to see our youth either stay in school or advance to a higher level of learning.

As with adults, youth also face barriers such as lack of con dence or work experience, poor communica on skills or minimal supports. Youth Win with Choices will assist in addressing these barriers through support, training, community resources and appropriate referrals.

Topics such as Recrea on; Culture; Social Issues; Volunteerism; Educa on, Labour Force/Employment and Stay in School/Return to School/Join Labour Force will be explored with all par cipants of this program.

We welcome youth between the ages of 16 and 24 to drop down to the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre and speak with Lore e Stevens. Your future begins today!

The Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre will promote and provideculturally sensi ve programs and services with the communitythrough empowerment, respect, accountability and leadership.

MA-MOW-WE-TAK FRIENDSHIP CENTRE

Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Inc • 4 Nelson Rd, Thompson, MB R8N 0B4 • Tel: 204-677-0950 Fax: 204-677-0970


Maureen & Tana McCartney, both Award Winning Realtors were proud to introduce Royal LePage Martin Liberty Realty to Thompson in 2012. They brought a new approach to the local market by introducing TEAM McCartney. Unlike traditional real estate o ces there is no competition – their energy is focused on looking out for every client.

Maureen & Tana provide professional and con dential service, attention & consideration to their clients and build trust and lasting relationships. They represent Royal LePage – the only major real estate company that is 100% Canadian and enjoy an outstanding support team. Their time is spent looking after you – the home Buyers and Sellers.

Team McCartney is pleased with their new updated website and obviously consumers are as well as they have unprecedented tra c.

They believe in the power of MLS which is where the public shops across Canada. They also believe that by pricing their homes correctly a sale is quickly achieved.

Secure ‘Lockboxes’ are provided for their clients so viewings can be easily arranged anytime without depending on o ce hours.

Maureen and Tana thank their clients for their continued success and are proud of their rst 4 award winning years with Royal LePage.

‘Welcome to the Power of Two – Working Together to Serve you Better’!

TEAM McCARTNEY

MAUREEN 204-679-0067TANA 204-307-0236royallepagethompson.ca


Over thirteen years ago Troy and Dolly Anand opened Robin’s Donuts in Th ompson, and with every passing year the family business continues to get bigger. To start your morning off right visit the downtown location, or stop by the Th ompson regional airport and enjoy coff ees and treats at their second location. Th ey use a premium blend of 100% Arabic beans from several of the world’s best coff ee regions, which also contains no additives. Other than coff ee, Robin’s also serves upgrade soups, sandwiches, pizza, ice cream, cakes and donuts. All baking is made from scratch, and is removed from displays aft er 12 hours if not sold.

At the Th ompson airport location, which was opened because of the success of the downtown location in 2006, enjoy all the same treats with added specialties of burgers and other hot meals. Even though Robin’s is part of a huge chain of restaurants, when someone walks into the Th ompson location they feel the family restaurant atmosphere automatically. Staff members greet customers with smiles, and the seating area is open and ready to be full with conversations.

Th eir ice cream and photo cakes have become a popular necessity for any occasion. Cakes can range from birthdays, anniversaries, and any other ‘just because’ occasion. Th ey’ve also added new designer cakes to the mix, for even more party options.

Troy Anand loved his community, and has shown that by getting involved in city events. Robin’s has helped over the years with the annual spring clean up, Operation Rednose, and the Humane Society, just to name a few. His sudden passing aff ected the store and the people of the community, but he would be proud

of the way Dolly, his kids Palak and Shiv, and Robin’s employees are continuing to run the business and support the community.

2014 Troy Anand Scholarship presentation to Morgan Hanson-Oliveira

Check out our cakes !Check out our cakes !PERFECT for any occasion!

Quality Inn & Suites celebratestheir 2nd year of business in Thompson

General Manager Donna Wilson and her staff are very proud of their beautiful hotel and their accomplishments. Wilson states, “We have many corporate guests just getting off from a day at work and we like to make them feel at home the moment they walk through the door. We welcome guests that need a place to stay for just a night and some are here for much longer, that begin to feel like family. I love when guests get off work and stick their head in my of ce just to say they are home. We care about all of our guests and want their stay to be comfortable and memorable.”

Dr. Alan Lagimodiere says, “When the new ownership took control of the hotel in 2013, they set the hotel on a new course and a new direction. Our mission statement focused our efforts on exceptional guest satisfaction and community involvement. We are very proud of our commitment to excellence of Donna Wilson and her team. And we would like to acknowledge that none of this would be possible without commitment and support of our investors.”

All seventy rooms are suites. Sixty-three are junior suites, 6 full suites with a seperate bedroom and one very large suite which would compare to an apartment complete with it’s own laundry facilities inside the suite. All seventy suites have a kitchenette, comfy pillow top mattresses, free wi , free cable and a free hot delicious breakfast buffet to start your day. The hotel has a 24 hour tness centre and guest laundry. Guests also appreciate having an elevator and a large parking lot located behind the hotel. They are pet friendly and most de nitely customer friendly as shown by their award winning efforts taking home National Rookie of the Year, National Platinum Award, and the awards keep coming with just receiving two Western Canada awards.

The hotel is very community minded and has sponsored many local events such as Thompson Trailbreakers, Boys & Girls Club, Thompson Playhouse, Thompson Gymnastic Club, Relay for Life, Juniper Centre and the list goes on. Wilson believes that a business should always give back to the community that supports them and enjoys volunteering her time to organize such events as an annual community Christmas concert receiving a lot of participation as well as organizating talent shows.

If your company is in need of a corporate rate please call Donna or Destinee at 204-677-5600 and they would be happy to set you up. Emails may be sent to [email protected] and online bookings can be made at www.qualityinnthompson.com

45 Moak Crescent • 204-677-5600www.qualityinnthompson.com

Nickel Belt NewsNovember 2015

Produced and published by the Thompson Citizenwww.thompsoncitizen.net

PROGRESS ISSUENOVEMBER 2015

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