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On Nov. 6, Vale will be recognizing one worker for 50 years of employment. Nov. 6, 1964, Ben Waldner started working for Inter-national Nickel Company of Canada (Inco), which became CVRD Inco, Vale Inco and then fi nally Vale. Waldner has worked under all four names and that is something he is very proud of.

At the time Waldner’s brother was working for Inco. With a little convincing Waldner left his farm job in southern Manitoba and came to work in Thompson.

Waldner had no mining experience, but was raised with a great work ethic, a love for heavy equipment, and a strong sense of adven-ture. The pay rate was $2.43 per hour for underground labor when he began. “I was hired for underground work. On my fi rst day, my instructor showed us the tools of the trade and gave us an overview of the mine.”

In the beginning, the transition from the farming life he’d always known was intimidating. At 19 years of age, leaving his Hutterite roots behind, he was now a mineworker in fast-growing

town. The skill, expertise, and machinery used under-ground earned Waldner’s re-spect immediately though. “Every move you make underground has to be well focused and well thought out. Then you can manage the risk and proceed. I can honestly say I fi rst learnt to manage risk as part of my training underground. Be-fore that I had always been a risk taker, but this was a new challenge. It was excit-ing, but I was also scared. So I watched everything I did carefully. My focus changed pretty quickly on machinery and towards the job.”

After 50 years in mining, Waldner is thankful to be in good health especially with his hearing. Back then there was no emphasis on ear protection so he would stuff his ears with tissue paper before drilling. “I benefi t today from that and I can hear my grandchildren just fi ne. I’ll be 70 next month, my hearing is good; I can have good conversations. I do however hear some ring-ing at times, but I am very happy that I took care of my ears, before the ear muffs and plugs came along.”

When asked about fright-ening experiences under-ground Waldner said, “You

learn from them and do it better the next time.” In-stead of going into more detail Waldner spoke of his favourite experience. “My favorite experience was to drill and blast. After the blast, checking through the results, I communicated with geologists and engin-eers all the time. I found that part of the process extremely interesting.”

In 1974 Walner said goodbye to the under-ground work, and moved above ground to the Pipe Lake open pit. “It was bet-ter than underground. The equipment was bigger, the trucks were powerful, and the sun was shining.”

Waldner also spoke of Fred Houston, who last May reached his 50 years of employment within Vale. “I admire Freddy, and I look up to him. In my mind, Freddy and I know what it takes to get to 50 years. I have so much respect for him.”

One piece of advice Wal-dner would give to younger employees is to get involved in the community. “For me it’s the forest, the lakes, the land. I was introduced to fi shing by friends I met at work. It is more than just a job at the mine, it is the community and it has be-come my home. If I could say anything I’d say get involved.”

“It’s been an awesome career,” he says. “From the time I was hired on, it’s been an honor to work here. Inco/Vale and the United Steel-workers union were a big part of my identity. From where I came from, leaving home with only a change of clothes and $2 in my pocket, I’m proud to be a part of both.”

“My health is good, my ambition is strong, and I am looking to enjoying retire-ment with my grandchildren in time.” Waldner says he is proud of how far he’s come.

To congratulate Ben Wal-dner on his 50 years, Vale will donate $5,000 to a charity of his choice.

Vale celebrates Ben Waldner,a 50-year employee of Vale

Ben Waldner, pictured second to the right, is being recognized for his 50 years of employ-

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OBITUARY

IN MEMORY

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GORDON (HUGHIE)

Gordon (Hughie) Connors – August 9, 1953 - November 2, 2014 – passed peacefully away with his family at his side at the Thompson General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 61.Gordon was predeceased by his parents Daniel & Eileen Connors, brothers Denny, Cyril and Tommy, and sister Alice.Gordon is survived by his children Amanda & Paddy Connors and his beloved grandson, Carter Vincent Connors of Thompson. Also, left to mourn in his passing are his sisters Sandra (Ralph) of Port Albernie, BC, Anna (Joseph), Mary, Bunnie (Donnie), brothers Kevin (Donna), Leo (Hilda), Bobby, Danny (Rhonda) and sister-in-law Kathleen Connors, plus many nephews and nieces of Pouch Cove, NL.Gordon was born in Pouch Cove, NL on August 9,1953 and moved to Thompson, MB in 1974. He worked with the City of Thompson from May 1976 till his retirement in June 2007. Gordon will be fondly remembered for his quick wit and great sense of humour.The family would like to thank Dr. LLanos, the nurses, and the staff at the Palliative Care Unit for their compassion and care.Cremation will take place with inurnment to follow in Pouch Cove. NL.A brief memorial service and light refreshment for family and friends will be held at the Army Navy building - 80 Nelson Road on Wednesday, November 5 at 7 PM.If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Wapanohk Community School welcomed a repre-sentative from Tree Can-ada Oct. 16 to thank the organization for arranging a grant for their community garden project.

Ken Fosty, a community advisor with Tree Canada in Manitoba, made the trip to Thompson to see what Wapanohk’s Community Garden had used a $3,000 grant for. The money was spent on apple trees and

metal cages to protect them while they are still yung and vulnerable.

“Tree Canada is a non-profi t group,” says Fosty. “We provide resources for communities to plant trees. We act as a liaison between the people who need trees and the companies and cor-porations that provide the funding for them.”

The money for the trees and equipment at Wapanohk’s community garden came from Fed Ex, said Fosty.

The Wapanohk commun-ity garden site is intended to integrate lessons about growing and caring for plants into the curricu-lum, as well as to serve as a composting demonstra-tion site and to invite com-munity involvement in the school and help local resi-dents grow their own food by providing garden plots for families to tend over the summer. The project aims to be as sustainable as pos-sible so it relies mainly on native plant species – like

apple trees, gooseberry and Saskatoon berry plants, red and black currants and strawberry and raspberry bushes. In addition, some of the features of the gar-den, like tires to help con-tain the spread of the rasp-berry bushes, were donated by Northland Tire instead of ending up as garbage at the dump. There are also plans to develop a system of using rainwater to water the beds and eventually to use some vegetables from the site for the school’s lunch program.

Work completed this summer included the establishment of several fl ower and plant beds, the largest of which required 50 bags of mulch. Garden beds are arranged so that when viewed from above they would appear in the shape of a fl ower, while the fl ower beds will be planted with species in the four col-ours of the medicine wheel, as well as plants used in ceremonies and traditional aboriginal practices.

“Some of it was done during school hours,” said Wapanohk commun-ity connector Johanna Petrowski, who is a mem-ber of the Wapanohk gar-den committee along with Cathee Helgason, Rob Zoller, Wapanohk princi-pal Kathleen Kelson, Jeff French and community vol-unteer Melissa Brancon-nier. “Some of it we had work bees.”

So far the garden pro-ject has received $50,000 or more in grants and there are plans to expand it in the future through initia-tives such as planting 20 to 25 shade trees around the school’s newest play-ground. A sign will be erected at the site to pub-licly acknowledge all the organizations that have donated to the project.

Grant helps Wapanohk School

add fruit trees to garden project

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham

Wapanohk Community School garden committee members Rob Zoller, Johanna Petrowski, Cathee Helgason, Melissa

Branconnier, Kathleen Kelson and a couple students join Ken Fosty of Tree Canada, right, amongst the trees and tree

cages purchased and planted with a $3,000 grant from Fed Ex.

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Thompson RCMP detach-ment Insp. Will Tewnion was the guest speaker during the Oct. 29 Cham-ber of Commerce meet-ing. Tewnion took over for Insp. John Duff three months ago, and has been serving for the RCMP for the past 24 years. “Most of my service is in Manitoba. I did 20 years of service in Manitoba before leaving the province to Saskatch-ewan for 11 months. There I was in charge of six de-tachments. After that I got my commission to go up to Whitehorse for the past three years.”

Tewnion says the people that he is responsible for here produce the results he is accountable for. “The members I work with here are very hard-working, very professional, friendly and always have smiles on their faces. I don’t get very many public complaints about attitudes with our members. So that is very refreshing.”

Since moving to Thomp-son Insp. Tewnion says he’s seen improvement within the detachment. Two of the main improvements he mentioned were the RCMP role in the downtown strat-

egy, which includes bike and foot patrolling, as well as visits to Project North-ern Doorway and having educational talks with the occupants.

The Thompson RCMP has four areas that they focus on strategically. They are youth and youth at risk, organized crime, substance abuse and traffi c. Tewnion says they focus on mul-tiple objectives for each area. “Some of the things we are doing for youth are the D.A.R.E program, and we are tracking the number of classes we teach. There is also the aboriginal shield program. Organized crime includes everything from drug traffi cking to commer-cial break and enters. We are tracking the number of search warrants that we ob-tain and we are also track-ing the number of offender management fi les opened and closed. Substance abuse; we are tracking the number of visits with Project Northern Doorway, as well we are tracking the number of intoxicated per-sons incarcerated and the number of liquor tickets that are written. On the traffi c side we are tracking impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving and seatbelts.” This infor-

mation is then shared with the public safety commit-tee, which the RCMP sits in on every month, and mayor and council.

In the past year Tewnion says Thompson has been successful in bringing the numbers down. “As of the end of September disturb-ing the peace calls were down 474 from the per-vious year. Mischief calls, which are vandalism, were down 270 calls. Assaults are down 102 calls from last year. These to me are measurable successes for the efforts we put forward.” The detachment also had a goal of 110 tickets for seat-belts, aggressive driving, and distracted driving for this year. Six months in and so far 317 tickets have been handed out.

Tewnion gave some ex-amples on how he wants the city’s RCMP force to im-prove. “Maybe we should start a consultative group. The group cannot be po-lice-owned it has to be to community-owned. I would come there to the meeting and listen, and I could hear the concerns of the com-munity.”

Another improvement would see Thompson be-coming a training detach-ment. “Becoming a training

detachment would mean we’d have more members and we don’t have to pay for them. It would also allow me to have them trained by selected members to teach them the right way of doing things from the start. The

downfall to this is when we train these cadets, and they become really good mem-bers staffi ng comes and takes them away from us because they’re great.”

Right now an RCMP of-fi cer has to committee to

patrolling Thompson for four years before they can move on. Although the detachment sees a great turnover, there are several offi cers who have asked for an extension to continue policing this city.

New RCMP Inspector wants Thompsondetachment to be a training detachment

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby

Thompson RCMP Insp. Will Tewnion gives an update to the Chamber of Commerce

Oct. 29.


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Letters to the Editor

The dogs of war

In my own

words: Are our

troubles ours?

To the Editor:

In today’s lifestyles we are so occupied add-ing up our troubles that we often forget to count our blessings. Beautiful things do happen when we distance ourselves from the negativity of our surroundings. There is much incompetent in our lives today when people judge us or be-tray us. But the key is to live our lives to please

our Higher Power, not them. People today try to expose what’s wrong with us because they cannot handle situations that are right about us. Are our troubles ours? Because the more we know, the more we real-ize how much we don’t know. And it is because the less we know the more we think we know.

Ken RossThompson

A new era, but many issues remain the sameThere was a

changing of the guard in Thomp-

son in the last few days of October and fi rst few days of November, a seven-day stretch that saw four rookie trustees sworn in as members of the School District of Mystery Lake school board, Alain Huberdeau sworn in as a provincial court judge and six new councillors and Mayor Dennis Fenske sworn in at the inaugural meet-ing of Thompson’s new council in separate cere-monies from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3.

That’s quite a bit of swearing but certainly won’t be the last – from either the elected and ap-pointed representatives or the people who pay their salaries – over the next four years and be-yond.

There’s a new mayor and a new dynamic on council, with many of the colleagues Fenske

frequently agreed with having stepped out of politics to let new hands take the reins. What aren’t new are the issues. Thompson still has aging infrastructure, and a sewage treatment plant to build, and a water treatment facility to take over from Vale, and a dump to take over from the Local Government District of Mystery Lake, which the city might ab-sorb, and homelessness, along with run-of-the-mill problems like mak-ing sure the garbage gets picked up and the streets get cleared of snow and the potholes get fi lled and people get charged for the amount of water their household actually used – and that they pay their bills when they do. There are new faces to address these problems and some new attitudes and ideas among them but the reality is that short of a miracle solu-tion dropping down from

the sky, they’ll have the same range of options to tackle them with as their predecessors.

At the school board, it seems likely this term will be quieter than the last and the trustees guiding that ship will as-suredly be doing their ut-most to ensure that it is. But smooth sailing isn’t an end in itself. It’s just a way of getting where they need to go, which is the harbour of im-proved graduation rates. And while some of the problem in that area is related to student tran-siency, the truth is – as some candidates them-selves pointed out during the election campaign – that not all students are having the same ex-perience in this school district. Anyone who’s dealt with students on sports teams or student council and other extra-curricular groups knows that there are plenty of bright, upstanding stu-

dents that schools, the district and their parents should be proud of. But there are others who aren’t achieving that same level, who in many cases are the same ones who started with a strike or two against them, and if schools can’t help to close that gap, education becomes a dividing force in society rather than one that levels the inconsis-tencies of fate.

And in the greater world, crime –though many indicators show it dropping – continues to be a problem, both for victims and perpetrators, with many inhabiting both of those roles, often with the aid of alcohol or other drugs.

In looking at what lies ahead for these Thomp-sonites just entering their new roles, perhaps rookie councillor Dun-can Wong said it best on election night: “There’s a real challenge coming ahead.”

To the Editor:

About 12 years ago, the leadership in Ottawa made the decision not to participate in the inva-sion of Iraq. Both President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair lied to their electorate and in the struggle to control Middle Eastern oil, created a mess which further radicalized the area, resulting in what we now know as ISIS (Islamic State of Syria & Iraq) Why then, having seen the chaos and an-archy on the ground in Iraq, would a peaceful nation like Canada send troops when the situation would endanger our own country? Prime Minister Harper has once again abused his executive power and sent angels in where fools wouldn’t dare to fight. I’m not surprised, having seen the same man shut down Parliament twice, getting the Queen of England to help him “prorogue” parliament.

Defence Minister Rob Nicholson should resign in disgrace. He has, without parliamentary approval, endangered our nation’s security more than ISIS, as he would have us believe! To add insult to in-quiry, for damage control Mr.Harper is equating the attacks to a “threat against our way of life.” The equation is simple in mathematical terms:

x + y = cheap oil where x is the gullible public (us) and y is an endless reserve of taxpayers’ money and troops. And “cheap oil,” good for business – what else can I say?

Angus CambellThompson

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The City of Thompson released a survey on Oct. 28, regarding the R.D. Par-ker Collegiate speed limit.

The three-question sur-vey was posted on the City of Thompson web-site. It was being asked if residents were in favour of changing the school zone bylaw on Thompson Drive in front of the high school. The webpage gave an example of changing it to Monday to Friday, Sep-tember to June, 7:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

There were also two open-ended questions; suggestions on how the city can make speed lim-it signs more visible to drivers, and if there is any other feedback about the speed limits residents

wanted to bring forward.Dawn Sands, communi-

cations offi cer for the City of Thompson says they created this survey be-cause of feedback the city received during the Sept. 9 council meeting. “Based on that feedback, council instructed the public safety committee to review the bylaw. The committee felt that a survey was a good way to get residents’ feed-back so it can be included in their review and recom-mendations.”

All data has been pro-vided to the public safety committee. They will now bring this information forward during their next committee meeting, which is on Nov. 13. After all data is analyzed it will be re-leased to the residents of Thompson.


The new board of trust-ees for the School District of Mystery Lake had their fi rst meeting on Oct. 28. During the meeting each trustee recited their oath of offi ce, and trustee rep-resentatives were chosen for several committees. The chairperson and vice-chair-person were also elected.

Leslie Tucker, who has sat on the school board for the past four years, was nominated by Don MacDonald to become chairperson. With no other nominations, Tucker was elected.

Sandra Fitzpatrick nom-inated Guido Oliveira to be elected as vice-chairperson.

Oliveira has been a school board trustee for the past eight years. With no other nominations for vice-chairperson, Oliveira was elected.

MacDonald was elected chairperson for the fi nance/property committee. Fitz-patrick and Oliveira were also elected as committee members. Janet Brady was elected chairperson for the policy committee. Ryan Land and Liz Lychuk were also nominated to sit on that committee.

For the public relations committee, Fitzpatrick was elected as chairperson, and Oliveira will also be sitting on the committee. The fi nal standing committee elec-tion was for the education

and programming com-mittee. Lychuk nominated Land as chairperson. With no other nominations, Land was elected. Lychuk and MacDonald will also sit on the committee as members.

Brady and MacDonald were elected for the Thomp-son Teachers’ Association board negotiation commit-tee. Negotiations for this committee will begin early December. Oliveira was elected to sit on the United Steelworkers’ negotiating committee. The standing agreement with the Steel-workers expires in 2017.

Board representatives for community committees were also elected. Brady will sit on the adolescent health education com-

mittee, Lychuk will sit on the Thompson newcomer settlement committee, and Land will represent the School District of Mystery Lake on the active and safe routes to school committee. Fitzpatrick will be on the Thompson aboriginal edu-cation advisory committee, Brady will sit on the de-velopment review commit-tee again, and MacDonald was elected to sit on the recreation and community services committee.

The district’s three-year strategic plan has expired, superintendent Angele Bartlett said. New planning and talks will be starting in November to create a new plan with the new trustees.

Residents voice their concerns over school speed limits

School District of Mystery Lake elects committee representatives

Thompson Citizen fi le photoThe City of Thompson received public feedback on school zones via a Web survey.

Juniper Centre receives nearly $5,000BY MOLLY GIBSON [email protected]

The Thompson area Mani-toba Hydro social club visited the Juniper Centre on Oct. 31, to hand them a $4,791 cheque. Every year during the Manitoba Hydro Christ-mas social, the proceeds from the silent auction are saved, and then donated to a worthy cause.

For the past two years the proceeds have been saved, and the club recently voted to donate the money to the Juni-per Centre. Carol Lussier, past president of the social club, says they picked the Juniper Centre because they look where the money is needed. Lussier said they knew the centre would use the money for their drainage project cur-rently underway.

Rachel Templeton, Juniper Centre executive director, says this money was a sur-prise. “It’s a huge relief, and it came at the best time ever. We’ve had some unexpect-ed bills, and have had this drainage project that we’ve been trying to fi nish for over

three years. This cheque is huge, and will go straight to the major drainage project.”

Templeton says this ma-jor drainage project started out as just having a safe and easy wheelchair ac-cessible entrance to the building, but turned into a larger project. “Because of the ground having too much water in it, anytime

a sidewalk went in, there would be cracking and it would be uneven. So the engineers said we wouldn’t be able to have a safe walk-way until we had the proper drainage.”

The estimated cost of this project is $45,000. All that needs to be fi nished is the building of the ramp, and the laying of the sod. All

the underground work has been completed. Temple-ton hopes if the weather cooperates the sod can be laid down before the New Year, but if not they will wait until the spring.

Templeton says with-out Manitoba Hydro and the donation, this project would not have been able to be completed.


Manitoba Hydro social club members donate $4,791 to the Juniper Centre, to go towards

their drainage project. Pictured from left to right are Carol Lussier, Glenda McLeod, Lor-

raine Rodgerson, Irene Constant, Ryan Ault, Kristal Baron, Mike Baron, Joseph Langan

and Kendra Genaille.


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CALL FOR ARTISTS

The City of Thompson Recreation, Parks and Culture department is looking for local artists for

our 2015 Visual Art Exhibitions. Artists are encouraged to submit a brief portfolio of their work.

Exhibits are displayed monthly at the Heritage North Museum.

How to Apply:

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

Please include:

• Contact information

• Project Title and description, concept, and physical details

• Images. Maximum of 15 digital images in jpg format, PC compatible, maximum 2MG

total. Video samples may be submitted on DVD or CD, maximum 10 minutes. Printed

images will also be accepted.

• Corresponding numbered list of submitted images and/or videos as a document or digital

Word fi le.

The Recreation department supports local artists by providing artist’s fees and exhibition

promotion. Fees will vary-display only or available for sale. Shipping and installation is the

responsibility of the artist. For more information, call Darlene at 204-677-7969 or email

[email protected]. Only those selected will be notifi ed.

Proposals may be mailed to:

Darlene Dick

Events Coordinator

City of Thompson: Recreation, Parks & Culture

226 Mystery Lake Road

Thompson, MB R8N 1S6

Attn. 2015 Art Exhibitions

The citizens on patrol program is needed says justice minister Andrew Swan

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBYMOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN/NET

Justice Minister Andrew Swan visited Thompson Oct. 30 to give a pres-entation and an update. Swan talked about how the province is improving on crime prevention, and how it all ties in with the Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP). “ I hope you can see that Citizens on Patrol fi ts perfectly into all the things we are trying to do to continue to build safer communities in Thompson and elsewhere.”

Swan says to build a safe community we need three things. “First is having the laws in place, the second is giving the right kind of support for law enforcement and the third is preventing crime from happening in the fi rst place.”

Provincially there have been laws that have passed in the last decade that work with organized crimes. These laws have now since been adopted federally. “One of the laws is the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act. If you are aware of a crack house, or a place of sex-

ual exploitation, or a place you know is home for a criminal organization, you can make a confi dential complaint, and our crim-inal investigators will go and investigate. If they can show if there are some unlawful activities taking place, they can move to shut down that house.”

This law is in effect in Thompson, The Pas Flin Flon and larger places like Winnipeg. Swan says the government of Manitoba is now working on ex-panding this into First Nations territory. Since the beginning of this law there have been 800 crim-inal properties shut down.

Another law that Swan is proud to have in Mani-toba is the criminal prop-erty forfeiture act. This law comes into place when there are drugs and drug money. “We take the money from that and we give it to victims of crime. If there is a specif-ic victim of crime we can identify they get the fi rst class. Second we give it to groups, and thirdly we give it to police agencies and other agencies who are working to prevent

crime.”On July. 3, Swan was in

Thompson to announce funding for a cadets pro-gram for three northern communities. The fund-ing was the money taken from criminals and crimes, and given to help make Manitoba a better, safe province.

Something Thompson will be seeing soon are community safety offi cers. “We’re going to take by-law offi cers and give them control now over certain pieces of provincial legis-lation that the city thinks is important. It’s going to allow them to do preventa-tive work.” It’s about more hands on deck says Swan. “Every time we can free up an RCMP offi cer from what a community safety offi cer can now do we’re making that force more ef-fi cient and we’re reducing the city’s overtime cost at the same time.”

These initiatives are great, says Swan, but could be even better with the help of COPP. Citizens on Patrol are the eyes and ears for police forces. There are more than 77 COPP groups throughout

Canada and they are help-ing deter crime from hap-pening.

Swan says Manitoba Justice has been sup-porting COPP since 1991. “The best part is when crime is deterred it doesn’t go somewhere else, it just doesn’t happen at all. That is what the COPP program is all about.”

Anyone can volunteer to help out with COPP. Volunteers take turns patrolling the city in the daytime, and in the night-time and then let offi cers know if they see any crimes happening, or any suspicious activities. To become a volunteer you can visit their website at http://www.citizensonpa-trol.mb.ca.

Swan ended off the night by saying there is nothing Thompsonites can’t do. “At the end of the day we can have fewer people in jail if there are more people out there be-ing the ears and eyes for the community. There are different things we can do. I know from my time in Thompson, there is no limit of what you folks can do here.”


Justice minister Andrew Swan visits Thompson to give a

crime update during a dinner presentation.


News

T H E R O YA L C A N A D I A N L E G I O N

Please join us on for ourRemembrance Day ServiceTuesday, November 11 10:20 a.m.C.A. Nesbitt Arena,Thompson Regional Community Centre

All Welcome to Attend

Seating of the public at 10:00 a.mAnyone who wishes to order a wreath can call the Legion offi ce between 8 am and 12 noon or leave a message at 204-677-1650 or email us at [email protected] Lest We Forget

REMEMBRANCE DAYREMEMBRANCE DAYNOVEMBER 11

Lest We Forget

Vale is hos ng Employee Informa on Sessions concerning the di erences betweenthe DB (De ned Bene t) plan and the DC (De ned Contribu on) plan and to help

employees be er understand conversion op ons before the December 1, 2014 deadline.

DB to DC Conversion Op ons - Informa on Sessions for Hourly Members

Time Tue – November 4th Wed – November 5th Thu – November 6th

8:30 AM VALER BUILDING – Room #3 VALER BUILDING – Room #3 VALER BUILDING – Room #3

4:00 PM VALER BUILDING – Room #3 VALER BUILDING – Room #3 VALER BUILDING – Room #3

8:00 PM USW 6166 UNION HALLOpen to employees & spouses

USW 6166 UNION HALLOpen to employees & spouses

USW 6166 UNION HALLOpen to employees & spouses

For more informa on contact the Manitoba Pension O ce: 204-778-2010

A en on Vale Hourly EmployeesHired before January 1, 2012

Homestyle Suites opened their doors for an open houseBY MOLLY GIBSON [email protected]

Homestyle Suites held an open house on Oct.30, at 71 & 79 Cree Road. Maxine Larway, owner of Home-style Suites, says their hope is to clear up any confusion residents have about what they offer. “We call our-selves an alternative to a ho-tel stay. So our key market has been anyone coming to Thompson for an extended stay. People that would nor-mally stay in a hotel, but are looking for either more space or more of a home-like environment. It’s amaz-ing how many people still don’t know what we do. We fi nd when people do come in they’re surprised. We just want to get the word out to the community that this is what we do”

Larway says most of the apartment occupantts are Vale contractors or Mani-toba Hydro workers, but they’re open to anyone, in-dividuals or companies.

Homestyle Suites have two buildings with fi ve apartments in each one on Cree Road. In the upstairs there are two larger apart-ments, and three smaller ones downstairs. Larway says each apartment comes furnished, and includes

other additions like Internet, cable and housekeeping.

Larway says although they usually rent monthly to contractors they are looking at longer stays now. Since the longer stays have be-come a possibility, they are offering new things to ac-commodate those residents. “We’re looking at offering fewer services. We’ve cut back on some of the servi-ces, like bedding, weekly housekeeping, and lower-ing our rates. We’re trying to attract that type of person

as well.”Rates start at just over a

grand. “Our basic rates start at $1,500 for a studio suite which equals to $50 a night, plus after 30 days there is no GST or PST. So if you compare it to a hotel stay, it’s a pretty good price.” In-cluded as well is access to a private courtyard with a barbecue and a gazebo.

Larway says they con-tinue to do yearly renova-tions and upgrades to the buildings, and have since the beginning in 2007.

I would like to thank:The voters of Thompson for their confi dence.

My campaign team for their support and guidance.All the volunteers for their time and efforts.

“It’s about Leadership…It’s about building a sustainable community…

It’s about creating opportunity”

THANK YOU!Dennis Fenske

Thank you!


Homestyle Suites in Thompson held an open house on Oct.

30 to showcase what they’re offering.

Vendors packed the community centre for the small business expo


The Thompson Regional Community Centre (TRCC) had a packed gymnasium on Nov. 1, for the sixth artist, crafter and small business expo. Commun-ity Futures North Central Development (CFNCD) puts on the day-long event every year in the city.

Leanne Brown, CFNCD development offi cer, says this year has been another success. “Last year we had about 800 through the whole day, and right now we are at 667 people and we still have an hour-and-a-half to go. So, either we will meet or exceed that target again.”

This year there were 46 exhibitors, down by two from last year. Brown says 25 per cent of the tables

were new businesses that haven’t participated in the last fi ve years.

Denise Duncan runs Riverside Stained Glass in The Pas. This is her second year at the expo. “I enjoy it, I like the facility, and I am treated well. I make good money here, too.”

Holding this expo, Brown says, helps kick-start a lot of the smaller local businesses. “One of the roles of our organiza-tion is to assist small busi-ness operators who want to start or expand their business. This is just one of projects we do each and every year to help promote local and regional artists.”

Exhibits ranged from paintings, soaps, knit-ting, and there were even a couple of Christmas craft tables.

Brown says the TRCC is the perfect place to hold an event like this. “Last year was our fi rst year here and with it being the new building it’s got the space, and can accommo-date more exhibitors than previous locations. The ex-hibitors love the space.”

Duncan agrees and can’t wait to come back next year. “I’m hoping to come next year. It’s a good venue, with the atmos-phere being great. I need the light for my business, and I don’t have to add light because of the big windows here. The people putting it on are easy to work with also, and there are no fees, it’s just won-derful.”

Brown says the expo will happen in Thompson again next November.


Denise Duncan, owner of Riverside Stained Glass in the Pas was one of 46 vendors at the

artist, crafter, and small business expo on Nov.1

CORRECTION

The article “Conference Focuses on education, employment and First Nations” that appeared on Page 10 of the Oct. 15 Thompson Citizen used the incorrect name for a board member of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, Mani-toba Chapter. It should have read Gladys Nielsen.

As well it should have read that Brenda Davidson is the supervisor of the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities,northern regional of-fi ce. The Thompson Citizen apolo-gizes for the errors.


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It held off until after Halloween but not by much as Thompson woke up to the fi rst Monday in November with a couple of inches

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Lest We ForgetBY AMANDA SANDERSSPECIAL TO THE

THOMPSON CITIZEN

Each year on Nov. 11, Canadians take the time to honour and remem-ber the men and women who have fought for our freedom throughout our history on Remembrance Day. Nov. 11 signifi es the signing of the armistice between the Allies and Germany, ending the fi ghting in Europe for the First World War; it took effect at 11 a.m., Nov. 11, 1918. Also known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day and Veterans Day, each country takes the day to remember those who have risked their lives to provide us with the lifestyle we enjoy to-day.

Most Canadians have a family member who fought in and/or was affected by one of the world wars; I myself have a grandfather who was a spotter pilot in the Second World War for the Canadian Army and two grandparents who were born during the Second

World War in Scotland and were raised in a post-war era. With the passing years, the number of vet-erans from the two world wars is dwindling; in fact, there are no longer any surviving veterans of the First World War, and the surviving veterans of the Second World War are only getting older. We must continue to teach future generations about

the sacrifi ces that these men and women made so they know how Can-ada was moulded into the country it is today by these brave men and women.

Here at the Thomp-son Public Library, we have a number of great resources to introduce and educate your chil-dren about the import-ance of Remembrance

Day and the sacrifi ces made by our ancestors. For smaller children, we have the picture book A Poppy is to Remember by Heather Patterson and Ron Lightburn, which in simple terms and vibrant pictures explains why we have Remembrance Day and why we use the poppy as a symbol of re-membrance. Included in-side is the poem In Flan-ders Field.

For school-aged chil-dren, in From Vimy to Victory: Canada’s Fight to the Finish in World War I, author Hugh Brewster outlines how the Battle of Vimy Ridge became one of the un-expected moments of Canada’s participation in the First World War and ultimately one of our defi ning moments as a nation. With archive pictures and fi rsthand soldier accounts of the battle that proved Canada as a formidable force, it shows how Canada suc-ceeded where the British and French had failed. We also have the novel

Hana’s Suitcase, about a young Czech girl whose life was turned upside down by the Holocaust, as discovered by re-searchers out of Japan.

For older readers, among many books about the wars, we have Women Heroes of World War I and Women Heroes of World War II, as wars are not entirely fought by male soldiers. Spies, medics, nurses, resisters, factory workers, home-bound patriots and vari-ous other roles need to

be fi lled when war hits the world, and these two volumes outline the wide range of roles women played in the world wars.

This Nov. 11, let the Thompson Public Library help you teach your chil-dren the importance of Remembrance Day and to honour the men and women who have served or currently serve in the Canadian Armed Forces. Lest We Forget.

Amanda Sanders is a library assistant at the Thompson Public Library.

Welcome to WinterFREE EVENT FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA!

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Activities for kids!Prizes and snacks will be

providedBY IAN [email protected]

Kristopher Blake, president of People First Manitoba and People First Thompson Chapter, self-advocacy organizations for people with intellec-tual and developmental disabilities, will represent both organizations at the People First of Canada an-nual general meeting in Winnipeg this month.

The People First Thomp-son Chapter held its third-annual Smile for the Strong and Free fundraising so-cial Sept. 27 at the Juniper Centre, bringing in $1,000 to go towards travel and operating expenses of the organization.

“During the evening we also had [then] Mayor Tim Johnston come down and say a few words on behalf of the city,” said Blake, as well as MLA Steve Ashton and MP Niki Ashton. “The event went very well. Our attendance was low but again it was a very enter-taining evening. Thanks Vale for being a major sponsor as well as 102.9 CHTM and a number of other businesses as well for silent auction items. Thanks to Al Starling and the T-Town Rollers and Music Maker Productions for sound. It’s great to see that people in the com-munity are very willing to help out with a non-profi t organization. It’s won-derful to see. Thanks to everybody that sponsored us this year.”

Blake himself provided part of the entertainment,

joining Al Starling and the T-Town Rollers on harmonica for two songs, including “Freefalling” by Tom Petty and the Heart-breakers.

People First has four chapters in Manitoba, in-cluding two in Winnipeg and one in Beausejour, and provincial and territor-ial organizations in every province and territory of Canada except Nunavut, says Blake, and works towards the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental dis-abilities into mainstream society.

“We believe that dis-abled people have the right to live in regular society,” Blake says. “It’s all about

people’s rights. We all have the same rights.”

People First also has organizations around the world, in countries in-cluding the United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Italy and Austria.

Locally, People First Thompson Chapter works with the city’s public works committee on issues such as improved sidewalks, and with the Chamber of Commerce as well.

“We promote wheelchair accessibility issues here in Thompson such as auto-matic doors to businesses in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce,” Blake says.

Other efforts include

presentations on the con-ditions in mental institu-tions, which People First believes should be closed, as depicted in the docu-mentary The Freedom Tour produced by People First of Canada, featuring footage from 2006 to 2009.

“A bunch of people in an RV went across Mani-toba, Saskatchewan and Alberta to raise aware-ness about people in in-stitutions,” Blake says.

For more information on People First Thomp-son Chapter or People First Manitoba, email [email protected] or call 204-677-2970 from Monday to Friday be-tween 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Kristopher Blake

Kristopher Blake, centre, president of People First Thompson Chapter and People First

Manitoba, accompanied Al Starling and the T-Town Rollers on harmonica for a couple

of songs at the Smile for the Strong and Free fundraiser Sept. 27 at the Juniper Centre.

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Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Amanda Sanders

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Map shows how walker- and biker-friendly the city really isBY IAN [email protected]

Plot your course for a trip using two feet and a heart-beat with the Thompson walking and cycling map now available at various locations around town and from the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) website.

Unlike a road map, this version shows sidewalks and both formal and in-formal paths darker than the roads, emphasizing the options Thompson offers for getting around with-out spending money on gas, says Bruce Krentz, a regional health promotion co-ordinator with the NRHA and a year-round cycle com-muter as well as one of the many people and organiza-tions that contributed to the production of the map.

“People outside real-ize it was well-planned for cycling,” Krentz says of Thompson, pointing out that active transportation advocate Anders Swanson of Winnipeg, who’s biked around the city on visits here before, was one of the driving forces behind the map’s development. “He did the computer graphics part of it,” says Krentz, and then reviewed it with people from

Thompson to ensure that it was accurate.

The maps are available at most of Thompson’s hotels, as well as the train station and bus depot, City Hall, the Thompson Regional Community Centre and the Heritage North Museum. The city and the museum were among the organiza-tions that helped to produce the map, with printing of the fi rst run of 5,000 copies paid for by the NRHA and a grant from In Motion, a provincial strategy to promote physical activity as part of Mani-tobans’ their daily lives. A PDF of the map is also avail-able from download from the publications section of the NRHA website.

Part of the motivation for the map is to show people that Thompson’s roads are often not the most effi cient way to get around and to highlight areas that people may not think of as walking areas, like schoolyards, that make a walk or bike across the city that much faster.

Not all the paths indicated on the map are paved, or even offi cial, with informal paths – what active trans-port planners call desire lines – shown by dotted lines, to signal that they may be uneven or muddy to

people using the map. “We didn’t want to not

put them on the map,” Krentz says, though not all users may wish to take ad-vantage of them.

The map also serves as a guide for the city to see where pedestrian infrastruc-ture like sidewalks are lack-ing.

“It’s a pretty good plan-ning tool,” says Krentz.

It also helps newcomers from places where walking is more common see how to get around and parents with kids in school how conven-ient it generally is to get to any of Thompson’s six ele-mentary schools.

Included on the map is the Millennium Trail, which can be used for commuting or cycling by foot or bike in an environment generally free of vehicle traffi c, but isn’t always well-marked.

“There isn’t a good map of the Millennium Trail right now,” Krentz says.

Future plans to get the map into the hands of resi-dents include having the Juniper Centre deliver cop-ies to every household in Thompson, a plan that was delayed to ensure the map wouldn’t get recycled during election season when people may be swamped by more

fl yers than usual. That dis-tribution may not take place until the spring when people are more likely to think about walking or cycling

where they’re going, though Krentz says the window for pedestrian and cyclist com-muting is much longer than people think, even if they

aren’t committed enough to try it through the winter.

“September and October are great for cycling,” Krentz says.


Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) regional health promotion co-ordinator Bruce

Krentz holds up a copy of the Thompson walking and cycling map produced with as-

sistance from the City of Thompson, NRHA, Heritage North Museum and the provincial

government, among others.

First period fl urry by Parkland too much for NorthstarsBY IAN [email protected]

The Parkland Rangers did not extend the wel-come mat for the Norman Northstars, who were play-ing their fi rst home games since Thanksgiving week-end, in Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League action at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena Nov. 1-2.

The visitors scored four times in less than three minutes in the late stages of the fi rst period Nov. 1 to turn a 1-1 tie into a 5-1 lead. Bryce Horning con-tinued to have a hot hand for the Northstars, scoring consecutive goals in the second period after as-sisting on linemate Michael Markus’s fi rst period power play goal that opened the

scoring but that was as close as the home team would get, as Parkland added two more goals in the third period to win 8-3.

Northstars goaltender Mark Steeves made 37 saves in the loss as his team was outshot 45-16 by the Rangers.

Horning was in on the scoring play for the fourth time in as many goals to open the scoring on Sun-day, giving the Northstars a 1-0 lead with just over a minute to play in the open-ing period when he scored on the power play. The lead held up until about half-way through the second period, when Matthew Greening beat Northstars netminder Connor Faulk-ner up high with a quick

shot from the hash marks off the rush. Four minutes later the Rangers took the lead when Bradley Mar-shall put home a rebound during a double minor penalty to the Northstars’ William Eikel.

The Northstars looked as if they had the equalizer in the third when the puck found the way into the net following a goalmouth scramble, but it was dis-allowed by the referee, who said it had been kicked into the net.

The Rangers added two more goals on the power play after Riley Nowlin was given a fi ve-minute match penalty with a little over eight minutes to play, mak-ing the fi nal a 4-1 win for Parkland.

Faulkner stopped 32 shots in Norman’s net while his teammates had

22 shots turned aside by the Rangers’ Cole Ritchot.

The Northstars are back

at home again this week-end, when they take on the Eastman Selects.


Norman Northstars goaltender Mark Steeves prepares to freeze the puck at the side of

the net during an 8-3 loss to the Parkland Rangers at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena Nov. 1.


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Notice of 2015

BOARD OF REVISION

Pursuant to Section 41 of the Municipal Assessment Act, NOTICE is hereby given that the 2015 Assessment Rolls for the City of Thompson will be open for inspection starting on October 27, 2014 at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, Manitoba during normal offi ce hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The public is also advised that the Board of Revision will sit to hear applications for revision on:

DATE: December 4, 2014.TIME: 7:00 pm PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall 2nd Floor, 226 Mystery Lake RoadThompson, Manitoba

A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under subsection 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to a) liability to taxation; b) amount of assessed value; c) classifi cation of property; or d) refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13 (2).

An application for revision must:a. Be in writing; b. Set out the roll number and legal description of the

assessable property for which a revision is sought;c. Set out which of the matters referred to in subsection

42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those matters;

d. Be fi led by delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the offi ce above or by serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board (By November 18, 2014).

Gary CeppetelliCity ManagerOctober 27, 2014

Success for All

School District of Mystery LakeChange of date for Regular Board Meeting

School District of Mystery Lake Regular Board Meeting has been changed from November 11, 2014 to November 12, 2014. Meeting time is 7:00 p.m. at the School Board offi ce located at 408 Thompson Drive North.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

A sincere Thank You to all who supported me in the recent Municipal Election.

Judy KoladaCouncillor

Stingy Wildcats surren-der just one goal to Wild

in three-game setBY IAN [email protected]

Captain Kendra Hanson provided all the offence the Norman Wild could muster in a three-game Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League home-stand in The Pas Oct. 31-Nov. 2, scoring her team’s lone goal in a 3-1 loss to the Westman Wildcats on

Halloween. The Wildcats shut out

Norman 4-0 the follow-ing day and 7-0 on Sun-day.

The Wild now have a record of 3-8 this sea-son while the Wildcats lead the league with eight wins and only one loss so far.

Hanson scored in the

third period of the Oct. 31 game, in which the Wild-cats got one shot past Norman netminder Keri-gan Dowhy in each per-iod. Hanson is currently tied for fourth in league scoring with eight points.

Westman jumped out to a 2-0 fi rst period lead on Nov. 1 and then add-ed one goal each in the

second and third periods, outshooting the Wild 38-27 in the game.

Statistics from the Nov. 2 game were not avail-able at press time.

The Wild have next weekend off before a three-game set against the Eastman Selects Nov. 14-16 in Ste. Anne and Portage la Prairie.


Norman Wild captain Kendra Hanson, centre, seen here against the Pembina Valley Hawks Oct. 19 in Thompson, had the

only goal for her team as they lost three games to the Westman Wildcats in The Pas Oct. 31-Nov. 2.

Norplex Pool adopts

swimwear policyBY MOLLY GIBSON [email protected]

During the second-last meeting of the past council, a new swimwear policy was put into place. John Burrows, director of recreation, parks and culture says this policy is needed, as there wasn’t a policy before this. “The purpose of the policy is to ensure that all pa-trons wear clothing that meet the standards set forth. This will mini-mize the risk of harm to both the patron, the staff and mechanical equip-ment. The policy also states that all considera-tion shall be made to ensure patrons are not discriminated against based on their protected human rights under the Manitoba Human Rights Code.”

Norplex Pool manager

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Coun. Byer asked about infants, and what

they were supposed to wear. Burrows said they don’t have anything in the policy about infants, but all infants are to wear swimming diapers. He says this now clears up some grey areas. “By specifying the wearing of Lycra material or a simi-lar material it clears up any grey area of what is acceptable and what is not. For instance we now can tell the patrons that cutoff cotton shorts or T-shirts are not al-lowed.”

Burrows says it’s im-portant that the city stays on top of new changes. “I believe that it is import-ant that we bring forth policies such as this and that we visit and revisit policies that affect the operations of the depart-ment to ensure that any

changes to legislations or human rights are dealt with in a timely fashion and that the safety of the staff and patrons remain at the forefront of our operations.”

CorrectionThe article “Northstars get second win on the road” on Page 11 of the Oct. 29

Thompson Citizen mistakenly identifi ed Connor Faulkner as the winning goaltender in the Norman Northstars 4-3 win over the Kenora Thistles on Oct. 23. Mark Steeves was in fact the winning goaltender. The Thompson Citizen apologizes for the error.

MANITOBA’S EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

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Meet with an Employment Standards Officer Nov 18, 19, 20 at the Employment Standards Office in Thompson located in the Provincial Building - 59 Elizabeth DriveDrop in, or call ahead for a specific meeting time. Contact Marlise at 1-800-821-4307. To learn more about Employment Standards, click on How We Can Help at manitoba.ca/labour/standards


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2014-15 SNOW BIRD pricing(*prior to Dec. 31, 2014)

2015 Golf Fees before *Dec. 31, 2014(Prices shown with GST tax included)

Adult w/share ............... $578.00 Couple w/share ............... $845.75 Family w/share ............... $994.50 Senior w/share ............... $518.50 Senior Couple w/share ............... $760.75 STUDENT w/Card ............... $229.50 Junior w/sponsor ............... $127.50

MEMBER CART PATH FEES $145.00NON MEMBER CART PATH FEE $240.00

Electrical hook-up fee $50.00/season

Share Price - $100.00 plus $100.00 transfer fee = $200.00 Adult (no share) ............... $747.00 Couple (no share) ............... $1,006.25 Senior (no share) ............... $590.75

2014 - 9 HOLE PUNCH CARD - $234.002014 -18 HOLE PUNCH CARD - $378.00

Locker rental - $55.00*Postdated cheques through to Jan 15, 2015

will be accepted at early bird pricing

2015 FUND RAISING TICKETS- $120.00/personPLEASE CONTACT:

Dave Turpie (204) 679-1000or Rick Gallant (204) 677-5821

THE THOMPSON WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION HALL IS AVAILABLE FOR RENTALS AGAIN.

AFFORDABLE RENTAL RATES

• DAY MEETINGS

• 1/2 DAY MEETINGS

• SOCIAL FUNCTIONS

• AND PRIVATE PARTIES

CALL 204-939-0972 FOR MORE INFORMATION BY IAN [email protected]

Thompson can take a peek at the concept for the planned Boreal Dis-covery Centre tonight and tomorrow when the Thompson Zoological Society (TZS) projects an animated video of the proposed animal habi-tats and vision for the successor to the Thomp-son Zoo on the wall of the Best Western Hotel from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The first showing of the video on the wall was last night and there will also be a private view-ing at the Meridian Hotel tonight. Those who pre-fer to do their watching from home will also have the opportunity to see the video on the Boreal Discovery Centre Face-book page.

“We want people of Thompson to see our plans, to be excited about what is happen-ing here, and to get in-volved, if they wish,” said Thompson Zoo-logical Society chair-person Keith MacDonald in a press release. “It will

also be a valuable tool in our fundraising efforts.”

The video was cre-ated with help from zoo design specialist Julia Hanuliakova from Zoo Design Inc. in Seattle, who has previously done work for the Chicago Zoo, the penguin display at the Calgary Zoo and the Journey to Churchill exhibit at the Assini-boine Park Zoo in Win-nipeg. Hanuliakova and her team are responsible for ensuring that the Boreal Discovery Cen-tre animal habitats meet Canadian Accredited Zoos and Aquariums standards while simul-taneously entertaining visitors.

The Thompson Zoo, which opened in 1971, closed down in September 2012 to enable develop-ment and construction of the Boreal Discovery Cen-tre, which was envisioned in late 2011 as a $3.8 mil-lion, 3,000-square-foot building at the Thompson Zoo grounds with displays on wetland creatures, the skies and birds of prey, forest predators with a

focus on wolves, a prey exhibit featuring moose and caribou, as well as a human connections ex-hibit. At that time, the Thompson Zoological So-ciety projected a staff of 12 for the Boreal Discovery Centre, compared to three full-time employees and one part-time worker that the Thompson Zoo had. It also predicted that the revenue would increase to $450,000 annually over its fi rst seven years follow-ing the change from a free facility to one that char-ges admission. The city had asked the Thompson Zoological Society in April 2011 to either become economically sustain-able or lose the funding it was receiving, which was about $130,000 per year, not including an annual defi cit of approximately $30,000.

New homes were found for the animals at the zoo in late summer 2012 and turnover at the zoological society board since that time slowed progress on the zoo’s re-placement until the past year.

“Through the efforts of Spirit Way, the predator (wolf) habitat is nearing completion,” said Mac-Donald. “The TZS board completed its perimeter fence this summer. And demolition of some of the old infrastructure was started. In addi-tion, we have provided summer programming during July and August and maintained the com-munity gardens.”

Summer programming this year consisted of workshops on tradition-al aboriginal practices.

“We thank Chris Sa-watsky and John Paul for developing excellent interactive workshops and activities on a var-iety of teachings ranging from tipi building to birch bark biting,” said MacDonald. “Program-ming will be a large part of the Boreal Discovery Centre once we are again a 12-month operation.”

For more information on the Boreal Discov-ery Centre or to become involved, contact Keith MacDonald at 204-307-

1850.

Outdoor viewings of Boreal Discovery Centre concept video

tonight and tomorrow

Five suspects arrested

after Grand Rapids

home invasionBY IAN [email protected]

RCMP arrested five suspects after a home invasion in Grand Rap-ids around 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 26.

Five masked people entered a party at a Grand Rapids residence and shots were fired, though no one was shot. Several victims were physically assaulted and injured by the suspects, who took alcohol and fled the scene.

Twenty-four-year old Reginald Ballantyne, 23-year-old Christopher Arthurson and 21-year-old Dillon Lavallee, all Grand Rapids residents, were arrested soon afterwards in connection with the home invasion. Christopher Robinson, 23, and Myles, Siran, 18, both from Grand Rapids, were taken into custody by Grand Rap-ids RCMP on Nov. 2.

All five face multiple

charges, including break and enter and robbery with a firearm.

Anyone with infor-mation regarding this incident can call Grand Rapids RCMP at 204-639-2469, Manitoba

Crime Stoppers anonym-ously at 1-800-22-2477, submit a secure tip online at www.mani-tobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus a message to CRIMES (274637).

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Christopher Robinson

35 GALLON SEALED poly bio-soap (bar-rels) drums with 2 bungs. Measure 20” x 30”. Excellent for docks. $20 each. Cleaned and ready to use. Text 204-679-6831. 43-GCD-48-d

55 SELKIRK 280 1st fl & 910 2nd fl , 79 Selkirk: 400 & 2000 storefront, 23 Nelson: 1000 industrial call : 204-778-5511 or 204-679-0915. 37-tfn-nb OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft. available. Cameron/ Hoe building 81 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto. 204-679-0490 or Neil Cameron 306-477-5668. 20-tfn-nb

PRO RENOS for all your renovation needs: decks, fences, siding, windows, doors, shingles, etc. Over 30 years of experience. Call now for a free estimate! Thompson and surrounding areas call 204-778-4402 or cell 204-679-2370. 35-tfn-d

DOAK BULK FUELS is seeking a truck driver/yard person. $22.00 per hour plus benefi ts package, weekends off. Drop off resume at 250 Station Road. Or call 204-677-2150 for more information 44-2-nbESKER TOWING Looking for class 1 drivers, competitive wages, F/T, P/T for the winter season coming up. email [email protected]. 44-4-d

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

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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

132 Greenway Cres. 677-4151

Sunday School (youth): 9:45 am

(kindergarten and up): 11:30 am

Regular Hours: 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

ADVENT LUTHERAN and ST. JOHN’S

UNITED 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

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

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Comrades,

When Canadians awoke on October 22, 2014, we had no idea that the calm and peace would be shattered by violence that would occur on Parliament Hill in the heart of the nation’s capital. In that terrifying day, a young soldier, Corporal Nathan Cirillo, a reservist with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada, made the ultimate sacrifi ce as he stood on guard at the National War Memorial.

Two days prior, Warrant Offi cer Patrice Vincent, 53, died after being struck by a car in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., in a terror attack. After all, Canada is not at war and our country is known as one of the most peaceful on the globe. Remembrance Day is approaching. Often Canadians think of

that solemn day when we remember those who have served in the First World War, which is now a century since that horrible confl ict began that ripped apart the world, the Second World War and the Korean Confl ict. The greying veterans from those wars are becoming less each year.

The tragedy that befell us just a short while ago reminds us of the importance of the military, our police, fi re, security and emergency service personnel to defend and protect Canadians on our own soil, as well as those who can’t defend or protect themselves abroad. As a Legion branch, it is our duty to honour not only our veterans, but those who are asked to stand and defend our country today. We must protect them and their families, as they deal with the aftermath of events like October 20 and the 22, whether that is physical or mental injuries, or a son dealing with the fact that his Daddy will never come home again.

Just like these two solders, the Legion must never stand down and always be ready to defend and protect.

In that vein, the last year has been a struggle for the branch to have active members. This is a volunteer driven organization and we depend up on our membership to succeed. I encourage all members to consider putting their names forward for the executive and committees. I thank those who have given of their time. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. In moving forward I would like to ask all comrades to make an effort to attend the Remembrance Day Services on November 11.

Lest We Forget,Michele Nichol, President

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSONWESTWOOD CRAFT SALE, Saturday, November 15, 11 am – 3 pm at Westwood Elementary School. Crafters please ensure you have your license with you for the day of the sale. If you would like to book a table, contact Westwood School at 677-6190. Cost of table is $25. Admission is a silver collection. Refreshments are provided.

THOMPSON SENIORS COMMUNITY RESOURCE COUNCIL AGM. Monday, November 17 at Noon. NRHA Administration Building Room 143. For more info or to RSVP Call Pam 204-778-1597.

TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES FESTIVAL SALE will be held at the Lutheran United Church, 52 Caribou Rd, Nov. 14 - 22 (closed Sunday). Mon - Fri, 2 pm - 8 pm and Sat. 10am - 4 pm. On Sat., Nov. 15 there will be a bake sale and homemade crafts will be for sale throughout the week. Come out to support this Fair Trade event that also supports local causes such as the Wapanohk breakfast program and the Rotary Splash Park. For more info: 677-3713 or [email protected]

LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY REMEMBRANCE DAY TEA. Sat., Nov. 8, Legion Centennial Hall – 1 to 3 pm. Bake, Touch & Take Tables, Silent Auction, Fish Pond for Kids, Pie Auction, Coffee, Tea & Lunch. Door prizes – 1 adult; 1 junior. Plus: Rented tables. Everyone Welcome! Admission – Adults $3; 12 years & under $1. All profi ts will go to the Thompson Fire Fighters Association!

GIRLSPACE IS BACK! We will be offering this program to young ladies 12 -15 years old every Wednesday from 3:30 - 5:30 pm at Wapanohk. We will talk about relevant issues, host guest speakers and have fun activities. Each session will also include a snack or meal. All girls are welcome, it doesn’t matter where they go to school. No cost to attend. Thank you to the Thompson Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation for the Small Grant Fund.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE ANNUAL CRAFT SALE: Saturday, November 29, 10 am - 3 pm at St. Lawrence Hall. Art, crafts, raffl es, baking, pie auction and more. No admission fee. Chili & bun lunch. To rent tables call Heidi at 677-1086.

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

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.

SCHOOL’S COOL is up and running! It’s for 4 year olds starting kindergarten in 2015. It’s free! Phone futures at 204-677-7823 for registration and more information.

BABIES BEST START Nutrition program for pregnant women and new moms (Post natal new moms Wednesdays 1:30- 3:30 pm. Pregnant moms (pre-natal) Thursday 1:30 - 3:30 pm. High school Tuesday 12 pm - 1:10 pm. Phone 204-677-4431. 125 Commercial Place, Thompson.

COMMUNITY FUTURES NORTH CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT will be hosting the 6th annual Artists, crafters and small business expo on Saturday, November 1 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the TRCC gymnasium. If you would like to register for a table please call Leann Brown at 204-677-1490. Space is limited.

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA & UCN are hosting a Northern Manitoba Research Network Forum on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the University College of the North, 55 UCN Drive, Thompson. This is a one-day inclusive & creative forum for conversation about how research can address a range of social issues in Northern Manitoba. There is no cost to register – lunch and refreshments will be provided. For more information call 204-677-1459; fax 204-677-4110 or email [email protected]

Submit your own community events to [email protected]


Careers

NEED TO [email protected]

OR PHONE 204-677-4534

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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.

ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTOR Classification: Instructor Part-Time Term Position: January 26/15 to February 9/15 (maximum of 90 hours) Norway House, Manitoba Competition No. 14-089 Closing Date: November 21, 2014 or until position is filled. Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “Employment”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

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.

AMENDMENT BUILDING SERVICE SUPERVISOR Classification: Building Service Supervisor Full-Time Permanent Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 14-084 Closing Date: November 7, 2014 Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “Employment”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

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Home Support Workers/Home Care Attendants

The Continuing Care Program supports care at home by providing services to enable clients and their families to remain as independent as possible in meeting their identified needs. The appropriate service provider is assigned to meet care needs which would normally, but no longer be met by family or self. The skills of the HCA are used where the client’s situation is stable and predictable and the HCA has been trained in the skills required to perform the tasks. Specifically, the HCA is responsible to assist the frail and/or physically disabled individual through the provision of personal care and home support services. The HCA may be assigned more complex personal care when he/she has been trained in the specific procedure.

Training and experience:

demonstrated skill in bathing and transferring is preferred.Skills and abilities:

Training and experience:

previous experience in assisting elderly and disabled persons with their daily living tasks is preferred.

Skills and abilities:

For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca.Aboriginal applications are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & résumés.Full job descriptions are available upon request. Positions will remain open until filled.For more information, please contact:Mr. Dion McIvor, RPR, Recruitment Officer867 Thompson Drive South, Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4Fax: (204) 778-1477, Email: [email protected]

Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to self-declare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Manager - Thompson Clinic

The Clinic Manager provides direction and supervision to the Primary Care Clinic staff. This position is responsible for the effective delivery of clinic services to clients, the maintenance of accurate health records according to legislation and physician billing processes (physician billing in Thompson is done by a separate department). The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable Person, Child Abuse Registry check, and Adult Abuse Registry check and adhere to all Northern Health Region policies and procedures.Qualifications:

combinations of skills and education may be considered.

For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca.Aboriginal applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & resumés.Full job description is available upon request. Position will remain open until filled.Please submit resumés to: Mr. Dion McIvor, RPR, Recruitment Officer867 Thompson Drive South, Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4Fax: (204) 778-1477, Email: [email protected]

Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to self-declare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

www.nrha.ca

Teekinakan Day Care is looking for an individual who enjoys a fast paced environment. This person must enjoy being around children, have good time management skills and the ability to be flexible. Experience would be an asset. Qualified ECE’s preferred but will accept all applications.

This position is a full time 8 hour day shift, Monday-Friday and will start ASAP. Please call Anne-Marie @ 778-8866 for more information or send a resume to P.O. Box 471 Thompson, Mb. R8N 1N2.

We have an immediate opening for a

Shipper/ReceiverIf you have the commitment to work in a team

environment, deliver top level customer satisfaction,and have a valid Manitoba driver’s licence,

WE HAVE THE CAREER FOR YOU!Competitive wages and benefits package.

Resumes only please.Call David atThompsonFord Sales

778-6386or email

[email protected]

Salesperson/Management TraineeSeeking a highly motivated, permanent, full-time salesperson for busy expanding retail store.

Successful applicant will be well groomed, outgoing and personable, and able to keep pace with rapidly changing technology and procedures. Applicants should possess a positive attitude, and be professional in appearance and demeanor. A high degree of proficiency with new and emerging technologies is required.

Wireless Solutions offers an above industry average performance based compensation package with benefits. Applicants must be available to work during store hours which are from 9 AM to 6 PM weekdays, and 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Please drop off resume and cover letter in person to:

Wireless Solutions/MTS Connect Thompson16-50 Selkirk Avenue,

Thompson, MB R8N0M7Attention: Vincent W. Shumka

No phone calls please.

GAMING TECHNICIAN COMPETITION #MLL247-14-15

Full Time Term Reporting to the Senior Service Technician, the Gaming Technician, within Video Lotto, is responsible for providing customer and technical service for all VLD and WCLC site holders in the province of Manitoba. This includes installation and servicing of machines within the province.

The ideal candidate will have:

Post-secondary education in a recognized electronics program; must possess a certificate/diploma in electronics.

One year previous technical experience in diagnosing electronic equipment with the use of the digital multimeter (DMM).

Having and maintaining a valid Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License.

*Please note work locations are located north of the 53rd parallel Please visit us at www.mbll.com for more information and how to apply.

Responsibilities include: Equipment inspection, repair, and testing Completion of technical reports and time records Commissioning of new equipment

Sandvik Mining Canada is seeking Field Service Technician Job Number: 334446 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba

Sandvik Mining is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading global supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining industry.

Requirements: Technical certification or diploma in mechanical or electrical fields Excellent customer focus and strong communication skills 5 yrs. related experience in industry specific equipment High level of experience with electronic controlled diesel engines Knowledge of hydraulics and electrical systems

Sandvik offers a comprehensive compensation package including a retirement savings plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits, ongoing development and training, and paid time off. Please visit www.sandvik.com/careers for complete job details.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates can apply at www.sandvik.com/careers or fax a resume to HR Services at 1-866-479-2551

Please clearly indicate job number 334446 on your resume. Sandvik Mining is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.



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Offi ce Coordinator (1 Year Maternity Leave)

At Multicrete Systems, we are passionate about providing innovative solutions, value, safety and support our customers can count on.

Our team members are dedicated, service and safety oriented individuals committed to going the “extra mile” for the customer, the company and each other.

We are now recruiting a like-minded individual to join our Thompson, MB Team. As our Offi ce Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the branch operation by providing a variety of administrative and clerical functions.

This position is scheduled to begin training early January 2015.

While not inclusive, main duties and responsibilities include:

completing associated paperwork.

coordination of the front offi ce.

This opportunity would appeal to an individual with previous experience in a similar capacity and is looking for a position where the workload is fast-paced and off ers variety on a daily basis. Your computer literacy will allow you to quickly learn and work comfortably with our in-house computer system.

In addition, superior customer service, organizational, time management skills, along with the ability to work as an integral team member and with minimal supervision are imperative. A valid driver’s license and own vehicle are also required.

Individuals interested in this unique opportunity are asked to submit their cover letter and resume in person to: Branch Manager, 47 Weir Rd., Thompson, MB. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for interviewing will be contacted.

AT MULTICRETE, OUR EMPLOYEES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

www.multicretesystems.com

WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER

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

JOB VACANCY

DIRECTOR OF HEALTH

Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Offi cer and the KTC

Executive Council, the Director of Health provides advisory and advocacy

services to member First Nations as well as overseeing the planning,

development and implementation of health programs and services to

achieve the maximum and/or acceptable level of effectiveness at the

Tribal Council and community level. The Director of Health is responsible

for the operation and functioning of specifi c programs and the supervision

of individuals within these programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Attainment of a diploma or degree from a Post-secondary institution

in a health related or Social Work fi eld.

• A minimum of three years successful work related experience in

management and supervision.

• Knowledge and successful experience in community development.

• Experience in the development and administration of health

programs and services for First Nations people.

• Profi ciency in Microsoft Offi ce applications is a requirement.

• Must possess acceptable written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to speak Cree or Dene language an asset.

• Must be willing to travel and must have a valid Manitoba Driver’s

License.

A detailed resume, including at least 3 references with written permission

to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor, should

be submitted to:

Lisa Beardy, Offi ce Manager

Keewatin Tribal Council Inc.

23 Nickel Road

Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4

Fax: (204) 677-0256

EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

Resumes will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, November 7, 2014. We

thank those who submit their resume and only those applicants being

considered for the position will be contacted.

Program Manager – Learning Independence Fosters Empowerment (LIFE) Transition ProgramKisewatisiwin Services – Thompson MB

Competition No. 2309.10.14

Macdonald Youth Services requires an experienced, full-time Program Manager for the LIFE Transition Program working with high needs adolescents’ who are dealing with multiple treatment issues. Reporting to the Assistant Coordinator, this position is responsible for the overall coordination and case management for all the youth in the program. The Program Manager is responsible for creating a therapeutic environment within the program through the development of specifi c treatment plans for the youth using the strength based treatment approach and provides the overall supervision of the Youth Care Practitioners working within the program. QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Minimum 4 years experience working with high risk youth; Minimum 2 years experience in a management/supervisory role; Degree in an Applicable Human Services fi eld, a combination of experience and education will be considered; Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR certifi cation; Must possess a valid driver’s license; Possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and Child Abuse Registry.

SALARY RANGE: $40,741.03 – 56,350.10 d.o.q. per annum plus 5% Northern Allowance and a competitive pension and benefi t plan.

HOURS WORKED: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm with some fl exibility to support the program on evenings and weeks as required.

Resumes maybe faxed to 204-778-7778, emailed, [email protected], or delivered to 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 noon November 13, 2014. All successful applicants may also be required to apply for a Prior Contact Check. Please visit our website www.mys.ca for complete information on this and other employment and volunteer opportunities.

Marymound North is presently seeking:

Clinical Case Manager – Treatment Foster Care - Bulletin #CCM14-80Part-time Permanent (40 hrs. bi-weekly).Full caseload management working with children and adolescents in treatment foster care homes, clinically supporting treatment home providers in delivery of care plans while providing intense therapeutic services to clients. Minimum BSW and 3 years’ or direct experience working in child welfare or similar setting. Experience working in foster care; in developing treatment plans, ability to work independently and as part of a team is an asset.

Treatment Foster Parents – Bulletin #TFC14-50Marymound North’s Treatment Foster Care Program (TFC) is seeking treatment foster parents to support, nurture and attend to the daily requirements of a high needs youth who deserves to grow up in a caring environment. As part of our TFC Program, you will be a member of our foster care team and will receive extensive support.

Youth Care Practitioners, F/T/, P/T, Casuals – Marymound Receiving Home – Open Bulletin YCP14-03 (Days, nights, overnights, weekends) Full-time, part-time and casual positions as part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for supervision and safety of youth through daily interaction and care. Participate in planning, assessing and implementation of treatment strategies. Experience working with youth; ability to relate positively and therapeutically to youth; excellent physical and emotional health. Education and experience considered.

Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Child Abuse Registry and acceptable Prior Contact checks are requirements of all positions as well as emergency rst aid, valid driver’s license and abstract

Submit a cover letter and résumé quoting the Bulletin # to:

Human Resources442 Scotia Street

Winnipeg, MB R2V 1X4Fax: 204-334-1496

E-mail: [email protected] on-line: www.marymound.com

For more information www.marymound.comMarymound is an equal opportunity employer

Join ValeAs one of the largest mining companies in the world, Vale’s mission is to transform natural resources into prosperity and sustainable development.

At Vale’s fully-integrated Manitoba Operations, we produce some of the best nickel in the world, in some of the safest operations in Canada. Located in Thompson, Manitoba, in the heart of the northern boreal region, we are deeply committed to our people, our communities, and our planet. We employ approximately 1500 people in a wide range of highly-skilled, innovative and challenging surface and underground roles, from process operators to technical and trades-related positions.

Our Manitoba Operations is currently seeking:

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), T.Q. - 705332 Industrial Instrument Mechanic, T.Q. - 727381 Process Control Supervisor - 734932 Mine Survey Technician - 741247 Labourer (Surface) – Manitoba - 705677

Your career awaits... apply at valejobs.ca

Multiple recipient of the John T. Ryan Award for outstanding mine safety. Vale is an equal opportunity employer.

www.thompsoncitizen.net


NORTH CENTRE MALL

2nd Floor North Centre Mall - 677-4415Nick Di Virgilio, Proprietor

N.C. Crossroad Lanes10 Pin & 5 Pin Bowling • Glow Bowling

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

Twoonie Tuesdays • Closed Sundays + Holidays

NORTH CENTRE MALL3 Station Road

Thompson, MB R8N 0N3Phone 677-3642 Fax: 778-6557

Office Rentals

HAIR STUDIO-TANNING SALON-PIERCING PARLOUR

204-778-54323 STATION ROADSECOND FLOOR

OPENMONDAYS

RESOURCE GUIDE

Including wolf, polar bear and wildlife related souvenirs.FIND US... N55 43’38.61 W97 52’18.45. Or fi rst left as you enter, or last right as you leave � ompson - 216 Hayes Rd. Pete & Ray are just two old farts with big hearts who will gladly look after you.

OPEN DAILY 8 am - 9 pm. Ph/Fx 204 778 6819

THOMPSON, MB

204 679 0017www.aaabuilders.ca

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P: 204-677-4272

C: 204-307-0032

3-33 Severn Cres.

Thompson, MB

R8N 1M7

W. RICHARD WHIDDEN, Q.C.Barrister and Solicitor

D.R. Knight Law Of ce202-900 Harrow St. E.Winnipeg, ManitobaR3M 3Y7

Direct: (204) 948-0406Bus: (204) 948-0400Fax: (204) 948-0401

[email protected]

Providing legal services in the North for more than years.

2nd floor, 436 Thompson Drive N., Thompson, MB R8N 0C6

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Thompson www.paulsplumbing.ca

100% Customer Satisfaction

On Call 24/7Residential & Commercial

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Dont Panic! GIve us a Call!

677-3162

Repairs & Installations

• All Plumbing repairs and Installations• Sewer Cleaning• Repair and Maintenance• Straightforward pricing

Mario J. SantosTel: 204-677-1057 Cell: 204-307-1060

[email protected]

MARIO SANTOS LAW OFFICEBarristers & Solicitors, Notaries Public

306 - 83 Churchill Dr., � ompson, Manitoba, R8N 0L5Offi ces in Winnipeg and � ompson

“Connecting the North to the South”

Burntwood Plaza33 Selkirk Ave.

Ph: 677-4574 • Fax: 778-6622

Brian & Sherrie Kreuger2 Locations to assist you

with all of your Insurance needs.

City Centre Mall - The Insurance Store

Ph: 677-9991 • Fax: 778-5145 Insurance Service Ltd.

THIS SPOT CAN BE YOURS!Call Ashley at the Thompson Citizen

(204) 677-4534 (ext. 1) or email

[email protected]&W - $21/wk* Colour - $30/wk*

*Minimum 6 months, taxes not included.93 Churchill Dr. Thompson, MB 204-677-5204

PRINCE

FURNITURE& APPLIANCES

Big CityFashion

THIS SPOT CAN BE YOURS!Call Bhawna at the Thompson Citizen

(204) 677-4534 (ext. 1) or email

[email protected]&W - $21/wk* Colour - $30/wk*

*Minimum 6 months, taxes not included.

Tax preparation services

■ Accurate & affordable■ Experienced tax preparers

■ Year-round service■ Audit assistance

Call or visit us:

We prepare all types of tax returns

www.hrblock.ca

125 Commercial PlaceThompson MBPhone 677 0277 Fax 677 0276

MPINDUSTRIES

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE

79 Weir Road, Door 1APhone: 204-677-2966 Fax: 204-677-2972

Service and repair on all makes & modelsMonday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

PAINT LAKE RESORT

Phone 204-677-9303 • [email protected]

WINTER HOURSWednesday & Thursday: noon - 8 pm • Friday: noon - 9 pm

Saturday: 9 am - 9 pm • Sunday: 9 am - 7 pm

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Great Food! Great Service! Come out and enjoy the view!

november 05 2014

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