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Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Serving the Hub of the North since 1960 Volume 56 • Issue 24

BY IAN [email protected]

Thompson moved up 45 spots from 177th in 2015 to 132nd this year in MoneySense magazine’s an-nual ranking of Canada’s best places to live, which compares the attrib-utes of 219 communities across the country.

Thompson was among the top 10 places on the survey in terms of af-fordable housing and also earned check marks in the categories of low unemployment, high incomes and low house prices.

MoneySense pegged Thompson’s population at 14,201 and the an-nual growth rate at 0.71 per cent. Unemployment was calculated at 5.1 per cent and MoneySense said 11.2 per cent of Thompsonites were employed in the health care fi eld, with another 1.5 per cent working in the arts and recreation fi elds. The median household income is $90,738, $50,202 of which is desig-nated as discretionary. The average household net worth is $126,387 and the value of primary real estate averages $197,812. The ratio fo the average home price to the average

income was 1.96 and the aver-age rent for a two-bedroom home equivalent to 10.6 per cent of the average income. MoneySense said the home ownership rate was 75 per cent. The average income tax for a person earning $50,000 was $10,822, while the average property tax was 2.29 per cent of the average income or $2,174.

The highest-ranked city of com-parable size to Thompson in the MoneySense rankings was Brace-bridge, Ont., which ranked 18th overall in its fi rst appearance in the rankings. That community, with 16,593 people, had a lower an-nual population change (0.51 per cent), a lower median household income ($79,539) and lower aver-age discretionary income ($46,488) but a higher average household net worth of $532,387, aided in part by a higher average value of pri-mary real estate ($276,179). Brace-bridge’s rent-to-income and home price-to-income ratios (13 per cent and 3.16, respectively) were poorer than Thompson’s, but a person earn-ing $50,000 per year there pays an average of only $8,405 in income

tax, though property taxes as a percentage of income are higher at 2.75 per cent. Bracebridge also had fewer people employed in health care (7.9 per cent) than Thompson and fewer people driving cars from the model year 2013 or newer (17.8 per cent compared to 25.4 per cent for Thompson).

While Thompson’s crime rate per 1,000 people of 4,756.48 was worse than Bracebridge’s 3,654.08, the Hub of the North actually had a lower crime severity index score of 55.7 compared to 64 for the Ontario city and the violent crime severity index in Bracebridge was 49.7 com-pared to 34.4 in Thompson.

Where the Nickel City can’t com-pete, however, is in the climate cat-egory. Bracebridge has an average of 3.8 days above 24 degrees Cel-sius compared to 1.3 for Thompson, according to MoneySense, and an average of 107 days with a daily maximum temperature of more than 20 Celsius, compared to 66.9 in Thompson. Bracebridge also has an average of 181.7 days with a minimum temperature above freez-ing, while Thompson has 126.7.

The rankings are compiled by as-signing points to various categories in order of their importance. Hous-ing constitutes the largest portion, at 12 points, with weather and un-employment second with a value of 10 points each. Population growth is worth eight points, with commun-ities above or below MoneySense’s ideal of 1.6 per cent being ranked lower. Crime stats are worth seven points, while the number of residents who walk or bike to work is worth up to six points, as were amenities such as hospitals and universities or col-leges, movie theatres and proximity to an airport served by Air Canada or WestJet. The number of arts and recreation professionals, the number of doctors, and workers using transit were each valued at up to fi ve points, as was median household income and discretionary income. The num-ber of health care workers was as-signed up to four points, the income tax rate three points, the property tax rate two points and other categories one point each. A maximum perfect score would be 103 and Ottawa, the top-ranked community on the list, earned 71.7 points this year.

Thompson jumps 45 places in MoneySense rankings of Canada’s best places to live

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nets fi shing fan a million dollarsA Thompson man will

have plenty of time for fi shing after winning $1 million in the May 27 Western Max lottery draw.

Dennis Sullivan, who purchased the ticket at Clarke’s Pharmacy, didn’t even realize he had won at fi rst.

“I checked my ticket on the Internet, but only the main draw,” Sullivan said in a Western Canada Lot-tery Corporation press re-lease. “I didn’t check the additional draw numbers because I’ve never won anything on them before. I didn’t think I won any-thing so I left my apart-ment and went fi shing.”

Later, Sullivan took his ticket back to the store to check it again and was cer-tainly glad he did when it turned out to he won one of the additional prize draws.

“I couldn’t believe it,” said Sullivan. “My legs went weak when the clerk scanned my ticket. I had to call my brother to come and get me. I was so shocked, I couldn’t even

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will go to support Sulli-van’s retirement and his hobby.

“You know that old lot-tery commercial with the

guys fi shing?” said Sul-livan. “Well, I’ve always dreamed that one day that would be me. And now it will be. I can live out my dream. I’ll be ‘gone fi shing!’”

Iconic Canadian spectacle RCMP

Musical Ride coming July 9Less than one month re-

mains until the return of the RCMP Musical Ride to Thompson for the fi rst time since 2008.

The performance of the troupe, one of Canada’s

most recognized icons, is being hosted by the Rotary Club of Thompson and the city and will take place at the Thompson Regional Community Centre grounds July 9 at 1 p.m.

Tickets for the event are $10 for adults, and $5 for children aged three to 16 and seniors over 60 years

old. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to sup-port the Rotary Club’s local projects.

A choreographed per-formance of cavalry drills by a troop of 32 horses and riders, the RCMP Musical Ride dates back to 1876 when North West Mounted Police began performing to

display their riding abilities and entertain local com-munities. It performs in 40 to 50 communities per year between the months of May and October. This year the tour includes southern Ontario and Manitoba. The travelling troop includes 36 riders, 36 horses, a far-rier (a smith who shoes horses), three non-com-missioned offi cers and the offi cer-in-charge.

All riders must serve at least two years with the force before volunteering for duty with the musical ride and most have no pri-or horse-riding experience.

The city will set up the fi eld and warm-up area for the event, supply 36 stalls in the Gordon Beard Arena and provide feed for the animals.

The RCMP Musical Ride last appeared in Thompson in August 2008.

Tickets are available at the TRCC, Lamberts Paint and Decor and RBC.

ThompsonManitoba Chamber Orchestra / Outreach EnsembleLetkemann Theatre, RD Parker Collegiate7:30 pm, Sunday, 19 June 2016Admission: paid for by Vale

— suggested donation of $10 per family, with proceeds to the RDPC Music Students Association.

Music from country swing to Red River jigs!MCO Outreach Ensemble

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Vale marking 60 years of mining in Thompson this weekend

BY IAN [email protected]

We weren’t even suppos-ed to be here today, but the ore that is the foundation of Thompson in both the literal and fi gurative senses has outlived the original projec-tions of its lifespan more than twofold, making it possible for Vale, which bought Inco in 2006, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Thompson operations this weekend.

When the decision to estab-lish a mine and a town to ser-vice it was made following the discovery of nickel deposits in 1956, the plan was for the community - and its infra-structure - to be around for 25 years, says Vale Manitoba Operations corporate affairs and organizational develop-ment manager Ryan Land. That it has far outlasted that prediction means the com-munity is now repairing and replacing much of that infrastructure but also that Thompson itself has grown to become more than just a mining town.

“We are already a diversi-fi ed economy,” says Land. “That regional hub thing is real. The region sustains

Thompson as much as Vale if not more.”

And while, given the cur-rent nickel prices and the fact that Vale has asked a lot from its employees during the belt-tightening of the past several years, a big blowout for the whole town is neither economically nor symbolic-ally practical, it’s important to mark the beginning of the seventh decade of nickel mining and processing in Thompson.

“It’s a signifi cant milestone and you have to acknowledge it,” says Land.

That acknowledgement will include a full day of events ranging from displays, a magic show, music and a mini miners competition for Vale employees and their families at the Thompson Regional Community Centre June 18 and more events at the Heritage North Museum on Sunday, including tours of the company’s operations for employees and families. The weekend will close with its only event that is open to the public - a performance by the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. June 19 at the Letkemann Theatre at R.D.

Parker Collegiate. Vale is sug-gesting that a donation of $10 per family be made by those attending, with all proceeds going to support the Thomp-son Music Students Associa-tion. Saturday’s events will also see Thompson artist Jasyn Lucas at the TRCC to sign commemorative prints of a painting commissioned by Vale to mark the 60th an-niversary, the theme of which is “60 Years Proud.”

A lot has changed since the establishment of the fi rst mine and associated facilities in Thompson, including the speed at which a company could jump all the regulatory hurdles between discovery of ore and its extraction from the ground.

“At that time [1956], you could move remarkably quickly from discovery to production,” says Land. Even more important, he says, is the difference in safety. Min-ing has gone from an industry in which fatalities and injuries were a fairly regular occur-rence to one in which deaths are thankfully rare. Vale’s Manitoba Operations marked a whole year - 3.75 million hours worked - without any lost-time injuries in Febru-ary. And while the mines and smelter and refi nery are pro-ducing more nickel than even, they are doing so with less than half of the peak employ-ment of 4,000 workers that it once had, with technology having increased effi ciency,

among other benefi ts.“Technology keeps people

out of harm’s way,” Land says.

Although the closure of the smelter and refi nery is now only about two years away, Land says the company be-lieves there’s a longer-term future for mining and milling in Thompson.

“There’s resources in the ground that we know about and we believe there’s more potentially,” Land says. “Down the line I think we’ll get to another milestone. Seventy-fi ve would poten-tially be a big one.”

That said, no one can pre-dict the future and projected closure dates are always shift-ing based on a number of fac-

tors. L:and notes, however, that while other Manitoba mining towns often receive just a few months’ notice when a company decides to shut down, Vale has provided more than that to Thompson just for the closure of its re-fi nery and smelter.

“Thompson will have had nearly eight years’ notice on a change in what we will be doing,” Land says.

Despite the diffi culties that closure will bring, Land notes that the community has sur-vived downturns before, in-cluding several years when the Birchtree mine was closed, and emerged when conditions improved.

“Thompson persevered,” says Land.

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Editorial

Moving up to 132nd in this year’s Money-

Sense magazine best places to live in Canada rankings may be a bit of an ego boost for Thompson, though it’s still in the bottom half of the survey, which now in-cludes 219 communities across the country. It’s also a far cry from the giddy heights of 2008, when it ranked 19th overall, helped along by sky-high nickel prices and the accompany-ing boost that that pros-perity brought to the local real estate market, which boosted home prices and, thus, the average net worth of Thompsonites. Still, it’s an improvement on last year 177th ranking, the city’s worst since 2007; previously, our lowest ranking had been 164th.

The reality, of course, is that, given the survey’s

methodology, Thompson is never likely to fi nish in the upper echelon, seeing as weather, population growth and crime statistics are thee of the top fi ve categories in terms of the weight they are assigned in the fi nal rankings. Odds are that Thompson is never going to snag the points available to communities within 50, 100 or 200 kilometres of an airport served by either Air Canada or WestJet. And with Manitoba currently running a defi cit of a bil-lion dollars or so, it may be a while before Thompson, or any other community in the province, can compete with some other provinces in terms of the income tax that workers pay.

On the other hand, some of the statistical categories are a double-edged sword. Higher home prices, for ex-ample, would boost the net

worth of their owners, but reduce the ratio of prices to income and the overall af-fordability of housing, cat-egories in which Thompson is currently doing well, and likely reduce the amount of discretionary income here with larger mortgage pay-ments eating up some of that. Depending on where you are in life, and how many years are remaining on your mortgage, lower house prices can be good or bad.

It’s interesting to note, however, that Thompson outperforms Bracebridge, Ont., a comparably sized city, in numerous categor-ies, including crime, which is usually considered to be the thorn in Thomp-son’s side, yet fi nishes 116 places behind it in the overall rankings. We’ve often said that this city isn’t perfect (what community

is?) but it may not be as imperfect as its residents sometimes suspect when looking enviously at other Canadian communities. As they say, the grass is al-ways greener on the other side of the fence. When comparing itself to other communities in Canada, Thompson has to accept that certain factors, like location, income tax rates, climate and, indirectly, the market-determined price of nickel, are beyond the control of anyone within its limits and will always make it, in the methodol-ogy of MoneySense at least, a less desirable home than many other places in Can-ada. Once that’s done, we can concentrate on improv-ing the factors we can con-trol to make the city the best remote, cold, Northern Manitoba city it can be.

Organized confusion

To the Editor:

True: Your tax component for water will be removed from the city’s tax on your home.

False: The new water and sewer levy will not exceed what you are currently paying for water and sewer.

True: Mining companies traditionally pay a grant in lieu of taxes.

False: This system works in the lean years and benefi ts the mining communities all over Canada, not the city involved.

True: The new water/sewer utility clearly favours the people who use too much water.

False: The consumer who uses less water pays a minimum which is clearly a subsidy to the over-users.

What I suggest is a discount for households or apartment complexes which use less than the norm, eliminating the unfair system which charges frugal water users the same as the wasteful citizens (min-imum charge).

The powers-that-be have been attempting to earn a profi t on water, while our city, provincial and federal monies already pay for the mechanism, as well as the wages for city employees working on water and sewer facilities.

This is a blatant example of civil servants attempting to make what I consider a “public service” into a cash cow for our fair city - no doubt about it.

Furthermore, why should we subsidize a service that we have already fi nanced in the fi rst place? I chal-lenge city hall: answer me publicly!

The powers-that-be have been attempting to raise revenue from a public water system, which normally provides water to all citizen (rich and poor) at a rea-sonable rate.

The ridiculous monies being charged for businesses and private citizens are just another indication of the attempt by “right-wing” governments to pass the bu-rden of public services away from those we have elect-ed, and charge each and every one of us for services we have already paid for in our tax system.

It’s time to demand that households in Thompson that genuinely conserve water receive a credit for their frugal use of water and not pay a “minimum charge,” which is nothing more than a subsidy for households that waste water and disguise their abuse of water re-serves by paying more for their ignorant misuse of “free water.”

Angus CampbellThompson

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Construction of the Keeyask Generating Station is underway near Gull Rapids on the Nelson River. This can cause speed and depth of water in the area to change very quickly and may also result in an increased risk to public safety.

Watch for signs, buoys and booms marking the dangerous waterway zone and avoid the area at all times during construction. Be alert, don’t get hurt.

BY KACPER [email protected]

For the second year run-ning, the Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation has partnered with northern schools to provide cardio-pul-monary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defi brillator AED training to Grade 9 phys ed students, and on June 3 R. D. Parker Collegiate opened its doors to thank the foundation with a demonstration of the studentss newfound skills.

RDPC vice-principal Kelly Scallion thanked the ACT Foun-dation for the donation: “Living in the north has many benefi ts, but it also has many challen-ges: often we fi nd ourselves in very remote areas, with no cell service or immediate access to emergency services. These lifesaving skills introduced in Grade 9 can make all the difference.”

The ACT Foundation works with international and lo-cal sponsors to bring fi rst aid training and equipment to high schools across Canada: In Northern Manitoba, ACT pro-vided staff training, training AED units, and CPR dummies to RDPC last years and this year Nelson House’s Nisichawayas-ihk Neyo Ohtinwak Collegiate and Wabowden’s Mel Johnson School also received the same training and support.

“This is the fi rst time we’re

in Northern Manitoba,” said operations manager Jennifer Edwards, representing the ACT Foundation at the dem-onstration. Joining Edwards were a variety of commun-ity representatives, including Mystery Lake School District superintendent Lorie Hender-son, Stacey Martin, assistant to Thompson MLA Kelly Bindle, and Dr. Adam Amadu, med-ical director of the Thompson General Hospital’s emergency department.

Edwards also acknowledged Vale Manitoba Operations as a leading community partner, while deputy chief of Thomp-son Fire and Emergency Ser-vices Rick Morris presented vice-president of Manitoba Operations Mark Scott with a certifi cate of appreciation. “As a supervisor at Vale, I’ve re-ceived CPR and fi rst aid train-ing a number of times, “ Scott noted, “and I’ve been witness to events over the last couple of years where, just as Rick said, the early intervention and the application of that training is responsible for the fact that friends of mine are still with us.”

“Have fun with it,” he said, “and take it seriously at the same time. At some point, it may well come in handy.”

Natalie Tays, principal of Nisichawayasihk Neyo Oht-inwak Collegiate, pointed out

that the program fi lls a critic-al component of the school’s unique land-based educational programming, which involves considerable time in the wilder-ness. But even at home and in the classroom, Tays notes that isolated community may benefi t greatly from wider education in fi rst aid: “The additional sup-port to our remote location, with limited resources, will be able to give our students market-able skills,” she said, “and help increase the sense of the com-munity by giving back.”

Edwards also presented RDPC phys ed teacher Tairra Warren with ACT’s Community Champion Award, for her ef-forts in working with Edwards and ACT in implementing a pro-gram suitable for the school. “This program wouldn’t exist if we didn’t have teachers who were dedicated to ensuring that students had the skills and knowledge,” Edwards stressed. “She’s been a giant in helping this program started here.”

Edwards also recognized RDPC’s Grade 10 fi rst aid class fpor providing a semester-long course enhancing student’s knowledge and certifi cations in emergency procedures. She noted that teachers have re-ported that the basic training in phys ed class has sometimes sparked a student’s interest in furthering their emergency skills.

R. D. Parker Collegiate students demonstrate emergency CPR and AED (auto-

mated external defi brillator) skills June 3 using the mannequins and ma-

chines donated to the school through the ACT Foundation.

Local schools show off CPRskills for Act Foundation


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The automated carts must be placed along your curb no later than 8 am on the day of scheduled pickup AT LEAST one metre apart from other cart/objects. No Parking on residential streets between the hours of 8 am and 4:30 pm during Garbage/Recycle days for that area. Example: if it is Westwood’s Garbage/Recycle day there is to be no parking on the residential streets in the Westwood Area. This is to aid in the safety for both the residents of Thompson as well as City crews. Vehicles found parked on the streets will be ticketed.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGBY THE MUNICIPAL BOARD OF MANITOBA

RE: CITY OF THOMPSON BY-LAW NO. 1938-2016

(MUNICIPAL BOARD FILE NO. 16E8-0010)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, under the provisions of The Municipal Act, S.M. 1996, c.58 and The Municipal Board Act, that The Municipal Board will hold a public hearing for the purpose of hearing any presentations in objections to or in support of the proposed By-law. The public hearing will take place on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 101 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson, Manitoba.

The By-law proposes to authorize the design and construction of a new waste water treatment plant, including the decommission of the existing waste water treatment plant. The estimated cost of the project is $36,500,000. The City is to receive funding from the Federal Government in the amount of $12,167,000 and $12,167,000 from the Province of Manitoba. The balance of $12,167,000 is to be borrowed by the City of Thompson.

A copy of the By-law is available for review at the Municipal Offi ce and at The Municipal Board.

In addition, the Board requires that any party who intends to submit as evidence at the hearing any written material or other documents, shall fi le four (4) copies of that material with the Board and one (1) copy with the Municipality for public review, at least 10 working days prior to the hearing.

If a party wishes to have service in French, or requires assistance because of a disability, they must notify this offi ce 15 days prior to the hearing.

Dated at Thompson, in Manitoba, this 12th day of May, 2016.

Rose Gibbons, Secretary

The Municipal Board

1144-363 Broadway,

Winnipeg MB R3C 3N9

204-945-4014

May 28,

May 20,

NEW VEHICLES BEING USED BY THE COMMUNITY SAFETY OFFICERSas they patrol the streets of Thompson

May 25th marked the one year anniversary of the Community Safety Offi cer Program. The City of Thompson’s Community Safety Offi cers program is a two year pilot program, the fi rst in Manitoba and is part of the City of Thompson’s Downtown Strategy, modelling under the strategy of the Main Street project in Winnipeg. The funding for the program is currently being equally shared with between the City of Thompson and the Province of Manitoba. It has taken a year to fi nalize the details and to purchase the much needed vehicles for the program. These Vehicles are highly visible and are equipped with safety equipment for the eight offi cers to carry out their duties and for the safety of the people they transport. If you need assistance from the CSO’s please contact 204-677-7916.

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AUTOMATED COLLECTIONREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL INVITATIONProposals will be received by the Purchasing Agent up to 11:00 a.m. local time, Friday, July 1, 2016 at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB. R8N 1S6.

RFP #12116 - Upgrade Work on the Multi-Use Building

at the City of Thompson Landfi ll

RFP #12216 - Replacement of One Unit Air Compressor

at City Mechanical Workshop

RFP documents may be obtained from the offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB. Phone (204) 677-7974, email [email protected] between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The City shall have the right to disqualify the Proponents from the bidding process if they have failed to complete their obligations under any prior contract with the City of Thompson or have been involved in litigation with the City.

The lowest or any RFP need not be accepted by the City of Thompson. The City shall have the right to evaluate competing RFPs in accordance with its own criteria for evaluation applied to the work being Proposed, whether or not such criteria has been expressly related to the Proponents. The City of Thompson reserves the right to award the work to the Proponent which it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

BY KACPER [email protected]

Brenda Davidson showcased some of the many employment ability services available through the Society of Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD) to both job seekers struggling with physical and neurological disabilities, as well as employers considering hiring an individual with such disabilities for the Chamber of Commerce June 1.

First mentioned was SMD’s children’s support services, which provides children with disabilities, as well as their families, with sup-ports such as service co-ordination (working with schools, childcare centres, and others), family coun-selling, and fi nancial care plans to help with fi nancial burdens like travel and equipment needs. The children’s program also includes early vocational planning, prim-ing youth working with SMD to transition into one of the society’s adult programs.

Davidson presented the case of one young man who had come through the program from a young age: profoundly deaf and growing up in Thompson’s iso-lated service environment, he did not develop a language until he was 10 years old. “There were some challenges; he was a very bright young man, but we didn’t have the supports or interpreters in Thompson, so it was quite a plan that had to be put in place to

get him into job training.”Through community partners,

SMD was able to ensure the young man was able to attend the Manitoba School of the Deaf while retaining critical ties with his home community, fl ying in every week and returning home every weekend. SMD was also able to able to parlay the man’s education and training into an opportunity to host workshops to train and inform employers and government service provid-ers, such as community business owners, case workers and Crown attorneys, among others.

One of the many challenges in securing work for the man was funding a willing partnering employer: often, employers lack confi dence in both the employee’s ability to perform their required tasks, as well as their own ability to accommodate the employee. As a result, Davidson and the SMD work with both parties through their vocational rehabilitation pro-gram, as well as the Thompson supportive employment program.

Vocational rehabilitation works primarily with the prospective employee: counsellors work with clients to assess their skills, abil-ities and interests, developing a realistic job search and employ-ment plan, as well as continued support through the challenges of implementing that plan.

Davidson also spoke for the Thompson supportive employ-

ment program, which provides employment supports and servi-ces for anyone with a physical or neurological disability no longer in the public school system. The program is designed to work with both clients and prospective em-ployers to fi nd a suitable match for each individual. Client services include aspects like the develop-ment of a job search plan, resume and interview preparation, and work experience placements, to help clients get a taste of potential

placements.Program counsellors also pro-

vide support to employers, such as knowledge resources and consul-tation surrounding employee ac-commodations: “A lot of employ-ers assume it will cost too much money, but really, accommodating someone in the workplace doesn’t cost much at all. Usually it’s only within the hundreds of dollars rather than the thousands like many assume. Sometimes it’s no cost at all.”

“The Accessibility for Mani-tobans Act has been passed, and service providers like businesses, universities, city services, now have to implement accessibility plans. But Thompson is well ahead of a lot of other cities. It would be nice to see Thomp-son become a really accessible communit.y Our population is aging, and it’s not just for young people with disabilities: it’s for seniors, people with babies, it’s for everybody.”

SMD updates chamberon array of disability services

Thompson Co-op extends its reach

Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski

In case you’ve really been milking that gas light, Thompson Co-op’s second location at 179 Thomp-

son Drive recently opened, extending their services to the opposing side of town. The new location

makes Co-op the fi rst gas station to hold multiple locations in Thompson in over a decade.


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Norman AAA Northstars

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further information please contact:Kelly Salamandyk

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Team Manager

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40Celebrating 40 years

Leaders of the trackBY IAN [email protected]

It was literally a banner weekend for R.D. Parker Collegiate at the high school track and fi eld provincials June 9-11 in Brandon as they captured the most points of any AAA school along with eight top-three fi nishes, including one gold and two silver.

Three Trojans athletes – Adrianna Proulx, Jack Kennedy and Jonna Mc-Donald – came home with two medals each.

Proulx was the sole gold medallist for RDPC, clear-ing 1.52 metres to claim the varsity girls’ high jump and also capturing the varsity girls’ javelin throw bronze with a toss of 33.48 metres. She also fi nished fi fth in the varsity girls’ triple jump.

McDonald was a force in the junior varsity girls’ throwing events, winning silver in the discus with a distance of 28.27 metres and bronze in the shot put with an 8.61 metre toss.

Kennedy fi nished third

in the varsity boys’ 100 metres with a time of 11.23 seconds, just .14 seconds behind the champion, and was also the varsity boys’ 200 metres bronze medal-list, crossing the fi nish line in 23.79 seconds, about a quarter of a second behind

the winner.RDPC’s other medallists

were Dennita Cameron, who won silver in the junior varsity girls’ high jump by clearing a height of 1.52 metres, and Nathan Traverse-Smith, who tied for third in the varsity boys’

high jump by making it over the bar at 1.74 metres.

The Trojans had double the number of top-three fi nishes as last year, with Kennedy adding to the two gold and one silver med-als he earned in 2015, and Proulx rounding out her collection, which already included a silver medal from last year’s high jump competition.

Other top eight fi nish-ers whose results con-tributed ot RDPC’s total of 72.5 points included Caitlin Fennell (fifth in varsity girls’ shot put), Tyler Monias (sixth in jun-ior varsity boys’ discus), Karly Kraychuk (seventh in varsity girls’ 800 metres and eighth in varsity girls’ 400 metres), Taylor Wat-son (eighth in junior var-sity girls’ tetrathlon), and the varsity girls’ medley team of Blair Bodie, Tay-lor House, Zoe O’Callaghan and Kraychuk, which fi n-ished fi fth.

The team banner was the second consecutive for the Trojans.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Dolores Proulx

High jump gold medallist Adrianna Proulx

Field lacrosse team won consolation fi nalR.D. Parker Collegiate’s fi eld la-

crosse team won its last two games to win the A-side consolation fi nals during provincial playoffs in Win-nipeg June 5.

The Trojans clinched the title with an 8-7 overtime win over Selkirk June 5. They qualifi ed for the consolation fi nal by beating the Edward Schrey-

er Barons 8-4 earlier that day after opening the playoffs with a 12-7 win over the Barons.

Attacker David Saunders and de-fender Isaac Babulic of the Trojans were named to the league’s all-star team at the awards banquet June 4.

RDPC won two of eight regular sea-son games, defeating Vincent Massey

Collegiate of Winnipeg 3-2 May 27 and Powerview 7-6 May 28 before concluding the regular season with a 10-4 loss to Lord Selkirk later on May 28. They also dropped a 5-4 decision to Glenlawn May 27 after opening the season with four losses May 6-7, one of them by a single goal and one of them to Edward Schreyer.


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

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HOLY SPICE (NEW RESTAURANT) is looking for a sweet maker and Tandoor cook. Knowledge of East-Indian cuisine will be an asset, but willing to train. Drop off resume at 146 Selkirk Ave. 24-1-nbJ.B HOME IMPROVEMENTS Residential & commercial renovations. Phone 204-679-1970. email: [email protected] 19-GCD-24-dBOARDMAN/NORTHLAND Funeral Home is looking for a full time funeral director’s Assistant/Apprentice. Individual must be a self-motivated team player who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to assist in creating meaningful ser-vices. Ability to multitask, detail orientated, organized and strong time management skills are considered an asset. Computer profi ciency is required. Individual must hold a valid Driver’s Licence and be available to work evenings and weekends on an on-call rotation. Please submit resume and cover letter ATTN: Chris Boardman, to 28 Nelson Road in Thompson, or by email at [email protected] 23-tfn-nbRAPID CLEANERS requires an employee for their operations on Hayes Road. Please call 204-778-8393. 20-tfn-nbIN HOME NANNY required for one child in Thompson. We require daytime childcare on a full-time basis of 120 hours per month, occasional evenings and weekends may also be required. Wage: $11.50/hour. Duties include care of child in employer’s resi-dence, light housekeeping and preparation of meals. Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: this is not a condition of employment. Please contact [email protected] for more information or to submit resume. 24-6-d

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LICENSED FAMILY RESTAURANT and lounge, established in 1985. Restau-rant seats 92, lounge seats 40. pres-ently has 22 VLTs. Call 204-307-0119. 22-gcd-27-dCOMMERCIAL LAUNDRY and dry clean-ers 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

HUNTING CAMP for sale 6 ½ acres alongside Woody River, located 6 miles east of Birch River Manitoba. Moose, Elk, Deer, Black Bear at your back door. Good fi shing nearby and hundreds of miles of groomed skidoo trails. 20x20 hunting shack, with new shingles, siding, windows included. Asking $10,000 OBO. Contact 204-236-4837. 23-GCD-28-d

CAREEROPPORTUNITIES

502 • APT/TOWN-HOUSE FOR RENT

512 • CABINSFOR SALE

1 & 2 bedroom apartments available immediately

9 - 35 Ashberry PlaceFor applications

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

ST. JAMES ANGLICAN

Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan10 Caribou 677-4652

11 am Sundaysalso 7 pm 1st & 3rd Sundays

ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC

340 Juniper Drive 778-7547

ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC

Fr Subhash Joseph and Fr Guna Sekhar

114 Cree R. 677-0160Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am

THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL

Pastor Dan MurphyYouth Pastor Lawrence StrattonChildren’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie

126 Goldeye 677-3435Sunday Service at 11:00 am

Sunday School 9:45 am

ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN

249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799Pastor Murat Kuntel

Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service

CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP

328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457Sun. School 9:45 am, Service 11 am

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

456 Westwood Dr. S.Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am

LUTHERAN - UNITED

CHURCH OF THOMPSON

Congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd.at 10:30 am Sundays. Phone 204-677-4495

LIVING WATER CHURCH

Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH

32 Nelson Road

GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor Dave Cook159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000Sunday School 10:00 am

AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7Prayer 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

204-939-4382

or visit Mormon.org

THE SALVATION ARMY

Thompson Corps (Church)

305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658

Worship services every

Sunday at 11 am

APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH

111 Goldeye Crescent

Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service

7:00 pm Evening service

Wednesday: 7:00 pm prayer time.

Contact us at

204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003

Church Services

302 • BUSINESSOPPORTUNITIES

Beaver Flooring will be in town until

June 17, 2016. Are

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Purolator is looking foran Authorized ShippingAgent in THOMPSON.

Increase revenue withno up front costs.Increase customertraffic.

If you are an interestedbusiness, pleasecomplete the applicationat: purolator.com/agentopportunity or [email protected].

CABIN FOR SALE Setting Lake-Lot 57-Road 1 2 Bedroom-All Season Home Immaculate Condition $249 900.00. Con-tact: 204-307-5750. 21-4-d

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

Manitoba Hydro is committed to diversity and employment equity.

Community Relations CoordinatorWe are seeking a Community Relations Coordinator to join the Community Relations Department in Thompson, Manitoba.

As a Community Relations Coordinator, you will provide advice, counsel and create plans, processes, and tools to support the effective management, implementation, and enhancement of activities arising from contractual obligations in the Northern Flood Agreement, related Comprehensive Implementation Agreements and other arrangements for offsetting impacts to Indigenous communities along regulated waterways.

You will have a four year degree from a university of recognized standing in a related discipline such as Political Science, Business Administration, or Economics, plus three years of directly related experience, OR a two year diploma in a related discipline from an institute of recognized standing plus five years of directly related experience.

To learn more about this position or apply online, visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca/careers. The deadline for applications is June 24, 2016. We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

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

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Layered Ruben SaladThis salad will be a hit at any

Father’s Day gathering. It has all of Dad’s favorites! 1/4 cup Kraft fat-free mayonnaise 1/2 cup Land O’Lakes no-fat sour cream 1/4 cup Kraft Fat-Free Thousand Island Dressing 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish 2 cups finely shredded lettuce 1 (15-ounce) can sauerkraut, well-drained 2 (2.5-ounce) packages Carl Buddig lean corned beef, shredded 3 slices rye bread, toasted and cut into small pieces 6 (3/4-ounce) slices Kraft reduced-fat Swiss cheese, shredded

1. In a medium bowl, combine may-onnaise, sour cream, Thousand Island dressing and pickle relish.

2. In an 8-by-8-inch baking dish, layer lettuce, sauerkraut, shredded corned beef and toasted bread piec-es. Carefully spread dressing mixture over top. Evenly sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese over dressing mixture.

3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Divide into 6 servings.

TIP: Place sauerkraut in a colander and press juice out with a sturdy spoon.

• Each serving equals: 187 calories, 7g fat, 13g protein, 18g carbs, 681mg sodium, 271mg calcium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Meat, 1 Starch/Carb, 1 Vegetable.

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Rocky Road DessertJust about everybody loves chocolate.

Just try this when you’re craving it! 1 (8-ounce) can Pillsbury reduced-fat crescent rolls 1 (8-ounce) package Philadelphia fat-free cream cheese 1 (4-serving) package Jell-O sugar-free instant chocolate fudge pudding mix 2/3 cup Carnation nonfat dry milk powder 1 cup water 1 cup Cool Whip Free 3/4 cup miniature marshmallows 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons Hersheys lite chocolate syrup

1. Heat oven to 415 F. Spray a rimmed 10-by-15-inch baking sheet with butter-flavored cooking spray. Unroll crescent rolls and pat into sheet, being sure to seal perforations. Bake for 6 to 7 minutes or until light golden brown. Place baking sheet on a wire rack and allow to cool com-pletely.

2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir cream cheese with a sturdy spoon until soft. Add dry pudding mix, dry milk powder and water. Mix well using a wire whisk.

3. Blend in Cool Whip Free. Gently stir in marshmallows and walnuts. Spread mixture evenly over cooled crescent-roll crust.

4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Just before serving, drizzle chocolate syrup over top. Cut into 8 servings.

• Each serving equals: 224 calories, 8g fat, 9g protein, 29g carb, 572mg sodium, 159mg calcium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Starch/Carb., 1 Fat, 1/2 Meat; Carb Choices: 2.

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Careers

Position: Regional Child & Family Services Worker

Two (2) Full-Time Permanent Positions

Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Regional Child & Family Services

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

directions/directives of the Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when

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

duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews and

assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/follow

up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits,

ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/short term

case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community education/

networking with collateral resources/services.

The Regional Child & Family Services Worker will be working with the

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

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

Qualifi cations:• BSW Degree with experience in child welfare

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

of 2 years in the BSW program may be considered

• Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards

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

• Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated crisis intervention and confl ict resolution skills

• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines

• Profi ciency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

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

well as a team setting

• Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values

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

considered an asset

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

• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable

• Must be able to travel

• Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check

and Criminal Record Check

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

Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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

and three references can be sent to:

Human Resources

Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba

701 Thompson Drive

Thompson, MB R8N 2A2

Fax: (204) 778-8428

Email: [email protected]

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

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYAWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA

REGIONAL CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES WORKER-SHAMATTAWA UNIT

LOCATION: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE, THOMPSON, MB

Position: Family Enhancement Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

Summary of Position:

The Family Enhancement Worker will be responsible for providing supports to families in crisis, in order to address risk and strengthen family functioning. The Family Enhancement Worker undertakes thorough assessments and comprehensive planning with families, and follows a solution focused, strength based approach to making change. The Family Enhancement Worker will utilize services, develop service plans, coordinate the services needed and arrange connections to community resources. The Family Enhancement Worker will ensure that services are being delivered in accordance with provincial legislation and standards and that all programs and services are also in accordance with the policies, procedures and specifi c directions/directives of Awasis Agency.

Qualifi cations:

• Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards• Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills• Excellent written and oral communication skills• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines• Profi ciency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well

as a team setting • BSW Degree preferred with experience in child welfare or combination

of education and experience in a related fi eld• Enrolled or interest in the BSW program is ideal• Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak the Cree language would be considered an asset

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable• Must be willing to travel• Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and

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

Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience

Closing Date: Until Position is Filled

A cover letter indicating the position applying for and updated resume

can be sent to:

Human ResourcesAwasis Agency of Northern Manitoba

701 Thompson DriveThompson, MB R8N 2A2

Fax: (204) 778-8428Email: [email protected]

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

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

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYAWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA

LOCATION: SPLIT LAKE SUB-OFFICESPLIT LAKE

WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER

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

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is a privately owned Canadian company that specializes in the design, manufacture and marketing of quality mechanized equipment serving customers worldwide in Underground Mining, Commercial and Municipal Sectors.

We offer competitive compensation, benefi ts, and company bonus. We also support continuous learning and professional development.

We are actively recruiting for a

FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIANfor our Thompson, Manitoba location

Requirements:

• Teardown, re-assemble, commission/ test and trouble-shoot MEMCO equipment at customer sites or MEMCO facility, as required• Provide expert and disciplined analysis of structural, or mechanical, electrical or hydraulic systems• Acquired at Minimum 3 years hands-on experience as Journey Person within the mining industry, preferably on heavy mobile equipment• Possess a Certifi cate of Qualifi cation as a Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic (HDM)• Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving abstract• Willing to work overtime, off-shift and weekends

A company vehicle will be provided.

If you are interested in being part of an established Canadian company we want to hear from you!

Please submit cover letter and resume no later than June 20, 2016 to:

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited

Attention: Human Resources

1067 Kelly Lake Road

Sudbury, ON P3E 5P5

Fax: (705) 671-7334


For more information on these positions and on our company,please visit our website

www.macleanengineering.com

Giant Tiger West - General ApplicationJOB LOCATION: Thompson, Manitoba

CAREER OPPORTUNITY:Are you looking for professional growth in a career that puts your skills and talents to work? If you answered yes, then you’ve come to the right place. Giant Tiger is recruiting passionate individuals who want to make a difference in their career and community.

ALL POSITIONS:Full time Supervisors, Full time & Part time sales associates and cashiers,Full time receiver, Full time supervisor - frontend checkout.

Interested applicants can submit their resumes via e-mail or in person at the Giant Tiger store located at:

436 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0C6;Attention Store Manager

OREmail: [email protected]

Only those applicants we wish to pursue will be contacted and all other resumes are kept on fi le. When you fi nd an opportunity that fi ts your interest, please specify which position you are applying to.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. This offer is complimented by an equal opportunity work environment.

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Southern Manitoba? Morden?

Winkler? Altona? Or

surrounding area?

Call SANDRA WIEBE at Gables Realty

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Sandra@gablesrealty.

204-362-8582

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTENDTHE TOWN OF LEAF RAPIDS2016 BUDGET HEARING

Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 8 pmLocation: Town of Leaf Rapids Council Chambers

At this time the proposed 2016 fi nancial plan will presented. Th e presentation will provide an overview of the proposed fi nancial plan followed by a forum for questions and comments from the public. Th e purpose of the hearing is to allow any interested person to make a representation, ask questions or register an objection.

Copies of the proposed plan are available upon request at the municipal offi ce during regular business hours. Questions and remarks may also be directed by letter to our offi ce.

Donald MooseActing CAO/Financial Offi cerTown of Leaf RapidsBox 340Leaf Rapids, MB R0B 1W0

June 10, 2016

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MONDAY - FRIDAY 8 am - 5 pmSATURDAYS 9 am - 6 pm

For your convenience

NORTHERNAUTOMOTIVE

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For all your automotive needs visit us at

Bay 4 - 67 Weir RoadPhone 204-677-8040

TIRE SERVICES, OIL/LUBE, & MORE

There was a typo in the email addresses in our reminders for submitting info for the 2016 Graduation Booklet.

There’s still time to submit your congratulation message!

Please call, fax or email, or drop by our offi ceto speak to a representative.

Thompson Citizen141 Commercial Place (across from Days INN)PH: 204-677-4534 FAX: 204-677-3681

[email protected]@thompsoncitizen.net

ATTENTION PARENTS OFGRADUATING STUDENTS


Careers

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.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR(S) Classification: Instructor Part-Time Term Position: August 29, 2016 to June 15, 2018 (Looking for one or more individuals to instruct) Churchill, Manitoba Competition No. 16-055 Closing Date: July 4, 2016Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

Thompson (866) 677.6450


BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR Classification: InstructorFull-Time Term Position: August 22, 2016 to June 15, 2018St. Theresa Point, Manitoba Competition No. 16-056Closing Date: July 4, 2016Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.


OFFICE ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: August 22, 2016 to June 16, 2017 Easterville, Manitoba Competition No. 16-058 Closing Date: June 24, 2016Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Thompson (866) 677.6450


BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: August 22, 2016 to June 29, 2018 Oxford House, Manitoba Competition No. 16-059 Closing Date: July 4, 2016Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

Thompson (866) 677.6450


GENERAL STUDIES INSTRUCTOR Classification: InstructorFull-Time Term Position: August 22, 2016 to June 23, 2017Oxford House, Manitoba Competition No. 16-062Closing Date: July 5, 2016Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN..


COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: August 22, 2016 to June 28, 2019 Pukatawagan, Manitoba Competition No. 16-061 Closing Date: July 4, 2016Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Thompson (866) 677.6450


COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: August 22, 2016 to June 28, 2019 Grand Rapids, Manitoba Competition No. 16-060 Closing Date: July 4, 2016Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

FAMILY SERVICE WORKER

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Human Resources

Preference will be given to Métis, Inuit and Non-Status applicants.

SETTARC WELDING

is looking for the following:

Welders - Must be red seal or

CWB certifi ed.

$35-$40.00/hr - depending on

experience

Millwights - Must have red

seal.

$40-$45.00/hr - depending on experience.

Health benefi ts and Full time hours offered.

Please send resume to [email protected]

Position: Program Manager (After School) – Full TimeThe Boys and Girls Club of Thompson invites applications for the position of Program Manager. Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director, this position will be responsible for the development and facilitation of program activities targeting youth aged 6 – 18 as part of the After School Program

DUTIES: (SUMMARY)• Supervise up to 8 support staff to develop and facilitate program

activities• Supervise and provide direction to up to 8 support staff• Ful ll reporting obligations to various funding sources• Ability to work exible hours, in a fast paced, dynamic environment.• Develop new programs and secure support• Provide administrative supports as required

KEY COMPENTICIES:• Sound judgment• Problem solving and decision-making• Planning, organizing, and task delegation• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills• Work independently

QUALIFICATIONS:• Minimum grade 12, college diploma preferred.• 2 – 3 years management experience• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritizing skills• Experience on developing children’s or youth programming• Must be computer literate and have experience working with

Microsoft of ce programs.• Must have strong oral and written skills• Knowledge of provincial and federal funding sources an asset• Must have a valid Manitoba Driver’s License at all times• Knowledge or experience with cultural competencies an asset.

SALARY:• Competitive salary based on experience and quali cations

The Boys and Girls Club of Thompson must conduct a Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to nalizing the appointment to the position.

CLOSING DATE: June 30, 2016A cover letter indicating the position you are applying for and updated resumes can be sent to:

Regina Da-Silva GibbonsBoys and Girls Club of Thompson

PO Box 484,365 Thompson DrThompson, MB R8N 1N2


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

Boys & Girls Clubof Thompson


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The Knights of Columbus are hosting a Bud, spud

and steak fundraiser June 16 at the Mystery Lake

Hotel Trappers’ Tavern from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. to

raise money to send Father Guna Sekhar of St. Law-

rence Roman Catholic Church to World Youth Day

in Krakow, Poland July 25-31, where Pope Francis

will be in attendance. Tickets for the event are $25

apiece, which includes a full meal and a beverage.

A 50-50 draw and silent auction fundraisers will

also be held during the 18-and-over event.

Submitted photo

Father fundraiser

June 15 2016

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