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After 43 years of service in the medicine industry in Thompson, Dr. Alan Rich has been recognized for his continuous commit-ment, and interest in sav-ing peoples lives.

Mayor Tim Johnston wel-comed Rich to City Hall on

Oct. 6 to present the key to him. “Al, from me to you, I want to say thank you for your commitment, thank you for your dedication, and I am happy to say that no one has played more of an important role in the health care of Thompson-ites, and northerners, than Dr. Alan Rich. You are to

be thanked for the commit-ment you made.”

Rich fi rst came to Thomp-son from Saskatchewan to work underground at Inco. Rich hoped to make enough money working at the mine during the sum-mer months to put himself through medical school. He did just that, and returned

to Thompson to open up his practice after graduating.

Other than being known for his work as a family physician, Rich was an Olympic-calibre judo competitor, he coached and trained judo athletes, was the physician for the Thompson Hawks, and even helped save some

animals’ lives too when needed.

During the council meet-ing where Rich was hon-oured, councillors had the chance to thank him per-sonally. “It’s an honour to be here for the presenta-tion of the key to the most dedicated doctor I’ve ever

Beloved doctor receives key to the city for service

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby

Dr. Alan Rich received a key to the City of Thompson on Oct. 6 for his commitment to medicine in the north.

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Coun. Judy Kolada has been living in Thompson for over 50 years, and has raised two sons here that are both currently employed by Vale. She is also a grandmother to four grandchildren.

Kolada worked for the Manitoba government until 2008. While work-ing for the government Kolada worked with com-munities within Northern Affairs, and also worked with two-thirds of the province for employment standards. Because of this Kolada says she is very familiar with the northern part of the province, and how things run in those areas.

When Kolada retired,

she accepted a three-year contract as the executive director for the Thompson YWCA. During her time with the organization Ko-lada brought two national fundraisers to Thompson, the fi rst being Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, which just saw their fi fth walk last month, and the Women of Distinction awards being the second.

Currently fi nishing her fi fth consecutive term on council, Kolada is seek-ing re-election because of her experience. “If I don’t run there won’t be anyone there with more than one term of experience. I fi nd that many times it’s useful to have the history of a project, or an issue, and I think I can be of help with that.”

Kolada says the current council has fi nished some major projects, which are strengthening the com-munity. “I think the two things we have done well in the last term were the completion of the Thomp-son Regional Community Centre, and the completion of the University College of the North. They’re both huge assets to Thompson as well as the region.”

Kolada says city council will face new challenges during these upcoming years. “We’ve got some huge challenges ahead of us, with the legislated requirement for the new sewage treatment plant. Taking over the water treatment plant from Vale is also a big thing for the city, and the amalgama-

tion of the local govern-ment district with the City of Thompson is being ne-gotiated currently.”

Social issues are a topic Kolada feels very strongly about. “Social issues are huge as well. Social issues include the downtown and the shortage of housing. Financially our obliga-tion is to the other ones fi rst. We are legislated to look after the other three fi rst, but the second two are huge issues for our city because we need to have a good image to have people move here, and stay here.”

It’s a two-way street when it comes to trans-parency, says Kolada. “I do believe we need to be transparent at the city. I think that is a responsibil-

ity of both parties. The cit-izen to ask the questions, and the city administra-tion and council to answer honestly.”

Kolada has one wish, and that is to see a larger voter turnout, and with the election she believes the city will see that.

Kolada hopes that resi-dents see her experience as an advantage for the next council. “I think I can make a contribution, and I don’t think age is every-thing. With age comes ex-perience, and history. You see what has failed in the past.”

Incumbent Kolada says experience could help new council


Judy Kolada says Thompson faces three major challenges

for the next term of council. With her experience on coun-

cil, Kolada hopes that will give her an advantage election

day.

Building for future and engaging youth key issues for would-be councillor

BY IAN [email protected]

A 34-year resident of Thompson and a 28-year employee of Inco and Vale, council candidate Robert Chuckrey says he’s seen enough to ap-preciate recent improve-ments to the city and to have a balanced view of what the future holds for Thompson.

“People were always scared that Thompson was not going to be there when the mine wasn’t there,” says Chuckrey, who moved to Thompson in 1980, finished high school here and worked for local businesses be-fore being hired at the mine in 1987, where he works as a heavy-duty mechanic. “Well, the mine had less and less employees and Thomp-son still was growing.”

With that in mind, he said he’s pleased that the municipal government in recent years has begun working on projects that assume the city is going to be here long after their terms are over.

“Growing up in this town and seeing things that weren’t brought into place because either they weren’t informed or they weren’t looking at gov-ernment projects or any-thing from the federal government or provincial government, now they’re looking at getting more stuff done by getting the programs in place,” Chuckrey says. “It may be an inconvenience to the city at some times but it’s a necessary inconven-ience to be able to keep our infrastructure go-ing. A lot of people don’t understand that some of

the government grants you get, they have to be done during a certain time. You can’t change

that otherwise you lose that kind of money and you don’t get the fund-ing next time down the

road.”Chuckrey says that,

if elected on Oct. 22, he will make sure he learns everything he can about an issue before making any decisions or state-ments about it.

“I like to, when I’m looking at something, research it, make sure I have all my facts,” says Chuckrey, who has served as a volunteer coach in gymnastics and soccer when his children, now adults, were grow-ing up, as well as being president of the Kinsmen Club for a couple of years. “The worst thing is to not know as much as you can about something before you go talking about it or doing anything about it. You have to have your information. When I’m speaking to someone, I give them the facts and

don’t give them a long-winded story. People don’t want to sit there for a long period of time. When they ask a ques-tion, they want to know the facts right away.”

Chuckrey says one thing that council and the city need to do is keep people informed of what’s happening and to reach out to younger residents.

“We have to give them more information,” he says. “People are not sure what’s happening. Our community has a lot of young people in it, from schoolchildren right up to the age of 35, that need to understand more of what’s going on in their community. They are the people who are coming up at an age where they’re going to be your next councillors. They’re our next hope.”


Council candidate Robert Chuckrey says Thompson can

grow even as mining employs fewer and fewer of its resi-

dents.

Five-term councillor one of only three current council members running

To the Editor:

“Biting Your Tongue.” We often speak our minds without thinking but biting your tongue will hurt even more. One of our defects of charac-ter is that we point our fingers and place blame on others. If we change ourselves to some de-gree we can then accept responsibilities for the

outcome. Our actions do affect other people, so be careful in what we say and do because it’s not always about us. Throughout the day, people forget what you said or forget what you did, without biting your tongue. You will never forget how you made someone feel.

Ken RossThompson


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Coun. Luke Robinson and Deputy Mayor Dennis Fenske clashed during the mayoral debate on Oct. 8 at the Letkemann Theatre. With their opinions and platforms heard, it is clear both candidates do not agree on many topics.

The debate followed a structured format, with fi ve topics being discussed: social issues, aboriginal issues, taxes and fees, infrastructure, and eco-nomic development and vi-ability.

Both hopeful mayors were asked what they see as future social issues. Robinson says the city needs to set a standard, and ensure everyone is on the same playing fi eld. “There shouldn’t be rules for one group, and rules for another.”

Robinson also says the shelter needs to return to being an emergency shel-ter. “It’s supposed to be an emergency shelter. It’s not supposed to be a home with an address where people can sign up for

welfare and it is delivered. That is not the intent of the homeless shelter. We start by changing the hours.”

Fenske says the Ab-original Accord, which was adopted in 2009, is a stepping-stone. “Specifi c-ally to the downtown issue, over a number of years, council has established a downtown strategy. We aren’t solving it, but we are getting closer to a solu-tion. This issue has been a problem in our community for many years. It can’t be solved overnight, but at least the ball is rolling.”

When the topic of ab-original issues came up, the fi rst question was about the casino. “A casino is not for our community. I can’t fathom the thought we would be taking our taxpayers’ money and sending it somewhere else. We would be encouraging our northern neighbors to come to our community to spend their money at the casino. If there were a ca-sino in this community, the very few dollars it would create in revenues, would not help Peter or Paul,”

said Robinson.Fenske disagrees. “The

casino itself is an agree-ment between the prov-ince of Manitoba and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC). They have decided that a casino will be allowed in the Thomp-son area, and the City of Thompson is not involved in those discussions at all. So whether you like it or not, a casino will be de-veloped in the Thompson area. We own land, we have development rules, and we can participate in the development of the ca-sino. The City of Thomp-son would retain taxes on the building and property; it would make potentially 140 jobs, the split that is normally 90/10 would be 75/25 to the band. So to write off a casino without any discussion of potential, to me is not responsible.”

Robinson and Fenske continued butting heads when it came to reducing taxes. Fenske says it’s about fair taxation. “I worked for the city for 19 years, on the administrative side, preparing budgets for

council to consider. I don’t know where the proposal to cut taxes will be, because reality says it’s one or the other. If you cut services, you don’t need people. If you cut people you can’t provide the services.”

Robinson on the other hand wants to cut the taxes. When asked which three areas he would cut to lower the taxes, he an-swered with one concrete way. “We have to ensure that when we hire some-one to do a job, that they have the skill sets to do the job. It’s very danger-ous when we hire someone that doesn’t have them. We have to make sure we hire for the right reasons.”

A resident spoke about Thompson’s current debt load sitting at 20 million, and the maximum debt load being 25 million. His question to the candidates was how they were plan-ning to lower the debt or eliminate it. Robinson says it’s about how the city spends their money. “Let’s make sure we spend it on the right things. We can spend wisely, we can make

sure things are done prop-erly, and that we respect each others’ opinions and expertise that we bring to the table.”

It’s about no new deben-tures, says Fenske. “This council saw a long-term commitment to debt con-trol, so we incurred on our-selves no new debentures, to pay off existing deben-tures.”

Robinson and Fenske again didn’t agree on snow clearing priorities within the city. Fenske says the city needs to clear roads be-fore sidewalks, but says the sidewalks also are import-ant. “We have purchased additional equipment for snow clearing. Roads have to be our priority because of the safety of vehicles, and emergency vehicles. In regards of multi-use trails and sidewalks, it’s about active transportation, but also handicap accessibility and I see that as a priority as well.”

Robinson wants the sidewalks cleared fi rst. “Sidewalks should always be the fi rst things we clear. Kids walk to school. Let’s

make sure they are pri-ority before streets. Cars have tires; they can push through the snow. Let’s make sure our kids are safe on the sidewalks.”

And the night ended with a tourism question. “One of the things to increase tourism that this council is working on is the length of the camping season. It’s too short. We need to be more vocal, and more active on promoting what we have to offer and to attract and keep people here,” says Fenske.

Robinson wants Thomp-son to focus on the wolves. “What do we have in Thompson? We have a nice big wolf in Thompson. We have two organizations trying to promote the bor-eal discovery centre, and the wolf exhibit. We have groups from all over the world, wondering when Thompson will open their wolf exhibit. That is a very strong attraction for our community. That is some-thing we need to promote and make sure it happens.”

Residents will vote for a new mayor on Oct. 22.

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economy, says business-

man seeking council seatBY IAN [email protected]

As a business owner, council candidate Duncan Wong says he’d bring a pragmatic approach if elect-ed, believing that the most important thing of all is to make the city a business-friendly place to attract in-vestment and improve the economy, which will benefi t the city in the long term.

“Thompson is doing OK but it just needs a bit more transparency,” says Wong, originally from Malaysia and the owner of Wong’s Asian Bistro restaurant as well as a construction com-pany. “I think development is going OK but not up to what I’d like to see because I don’t see any attraction for new investors coming to town, probably because of the tax reasons, or the util-ity reasons. If I get elected, I’d like to focus into those kinds of directions, which is to make Thompson be-come a business-friendly town.”

For Wong, attracting investors is the founda-tion on which a strong economy and city is built. New businesses create new jobs, which means there are

more consumers spending money, which grows the economy and generates more tax revenue for the city to spend on projects to improve the quality of life.

“It’s all a chain reaction,” says Wong. “It’s all togeth-er. You can’t skip one.”

Wong believes his com-bination of experiences would give him the tools to function well as a coun-cillor.

“I believe I have the knowledge to do it, based on my background, which is a businessperson, my culture,” he says. “Because I came as a foreigner, I do see the different system and hopefully I can util-ize some of my knowledge from back home and imple-ment it into this society.”

Wong says he hasn’t seen much positive change in Thompson recently and he’d like to help ensure that things are brighter in the future.

“I want to see some chan-ges,” he says. “I’d also like to see Thompson turn into a friendly town that people would like to stay in when they’re retired. Basically, this happened in, I believe, the past 10 years or more,

people started moving away from Thompson when they retired. So there’s some-thing needs to be fi xed.”

One of those things is the amount of confl ict between councillors.

“There’s lots of fi ght-ing, lots of ganging up, that’s why I’d like to see the changes, too,” Wong says. “To me, it’s not go-ing to work if everybody is against each other, or group against small group, it will never happen. Things will never get done. So basic-ally we have to be open-minded, work together and make the changes. What-ever needs to be changed, whatever the people want to see changed, that’s what we are there for.”

Wong watches costs and revenues carefully with his businesses and says the desire to spend money on something must be bal-anced against the amount of money available and whether there are more pressing needs to take care of.

“The tax, I’d like to see it controlled,” he says. “And spend it in the right direction. Don’t spend the money we don’t have.”


A business-friendly environment with an attractive tax rate is the catalyst for economic

growth and overall prosperity, says restaurant owner and council candidate Duncan

Wong.


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226 Mystery Lake RoadThompson, MB R8N 1S6

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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• 4 Eastwood • 5 Juniper/Southwood/BTC

PUBLIC NOTICE

Thompson Regional Recreational Centre

Staff Parking Designation

Please be advised, effective Tuesday October 14th, a

section of the South (Gordon Beard) Entrance parking

lot has been designated for Recreation, Parks & Culture

staff parking only. Signs have been erected to indicate

the section dedicated to staff parking, which is located

in front of the wooden fence.

This will be in effect 24/7. Anyone parking in this area

will be tagged or towed away at the owner’s expense.

City of Thompson thanks you for your anticipated

co-operation in this matter.

For more information, please contact Recreation, Parks

& Culture at 204-677-7952.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Bill Comaskey Wellness Centre Fitness Area Opening Oct 14th

Please be advised, effective Tuesday October 14th, the Bill Comaskey

Wellness Centre Fitness Area will be open to the public. Membership

applications can be picked up at the reception counter at the TRCC.

City of Thompson thanks you for your patience while we were

completing the fi nal details of the facility.

For more information, please contact Recreation, Parks & Culture at

204-677-7952. To view our membership brochure, please visit our

website at thompson.ca.

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Thompson needs to collaborate better with neighbours, says Métis candidate


A Thompsonite for most of her life since 1966, Julyda Lagimodiere says her heritage makes her ideally positioned to serve in a leadership role on city council if she is elected.

“Obviously I’m an ab-original person but, as a Métis person, I also have in my background the non-aboriginal side of me,” Lagimodiere, cur-rently vice-president of the Manitoba Métis Fed-eration (MMF), says. “My dad always said to me, ‘Go out there. You’ve got the best of both worlds and make the best of it.’”

Lagimodiere’s roots in the area go back to es-sentially the origins of Thompson, as her father first came to the area in 1958 though he didn’t move his family up until eight years later. She’s lived in Thompson almost continuously since then except for while attending the University of Mani-toba, where she obtained a science degree, and a few years afterward in Winnipeg.

Her experience in self-governance as an elected

member of the MMF exec-utive for the past 10 years would be an advantage as a councillor, says Lagi-modiere, who remembers how she learned that one person couldn’t necessar-ily change to world, or even a small part of it.

“I remember when I first started at MMF,” she said. “I had this big idea I was going to go in there and be able to ef-fect change. But I quickly realized that you have to work as a team. It takes a team and good leadership to effect change and al-ways working in the best interests of the people that you serve.”

Working together is one thing Lagimodiere thinks

that the City of Thompson could do better.

“Promoting Northern Manitoba is something that they’ve really tried to do and I believe they’re doing it to try and attract people to Thompson but I also see there’s oppor-tunity for growth in our own backyard. I think we need to work more with neighbouring commun-ities. We need to work with community councils from Thicket Portage and Pikwitonei, not just the First Nations but these community councils and say, ‘Well, let’s compare notes. How are you do-ing this, how can we improve?’ Those people come in here and they

shop, they spend a good majority of their funds here. How can we work together and learn from one another? I don’t think there’s enough of that be-ing done. There’s an Ab-original Accord but what does it really mean? How is this Aboriginal Accord really helping the citizen of Thompson, not just the aboriginal citizens,

all the citizens? I believe that was the intent of the Aboriginal Accord but it’s not doing that, not enough of it anyhow. I don’t want to condemn it because I think the intent is good.”

Safety is another major concern to Lagimodiere, who lost a grandson to what remains today one of Thompson’s unsolved

murders.Lagimodiere also has

sympathy for low-income residents as a retired University College of the North employee.

“As a retiree, even though I’m working for MMF, I earn a very low wage so I’m very con-scious of the challenge of being on a low income level,” she says.


Council candidate Julyda Lagimodiere says working together is the only way to effect

change.

Aboriginal Accord’s

intent is good, but

what is the effect?

Lagimodiere asks


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Tradesman Dave Erick-son, who fi rst lived in Thompson for about a year beginning in 1980 when he worked at T-3 before returning in 1990 after completing his ap-prenticeship in the plumb-ing and heating fi eld, believes infrastructure, training and cost control are among the top issues currently facing the City of Thompson.

“I feel there has been overspending,” says council candidate Erick-son, who knows about watching the bottom line, having operated a plumb-ing and heating business in town since his return. “The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has also commented on that. Why are we spend-ing so much money if that’s the case? What are we doing in our particu-lar job situations that our labour costs are so high? Are we somewhat doub-

ling up on our labour force where we shouldn’t be?”

As someone trained in both underground and above-ground piping installation and repair, Erickson says when tack-ling infrastructure issues it’s important to get down to the roots before begin-ning other work.

“What is absolutely necessary and what is a want?” asks Erickson. “The necessities natur-ally have to come fi rst. For example, if that’s infrastructure, under-ground sewer and water lines, which in the city of Thompson are very old and degrading and need to be changed. We have to start at the bottom which essentially is the piping underground. That has to be dealt with fi rst before you start paving streets and spending money on paving because if you pave before you do the infrastructure, a year later or not even you’re digging

up the new pavement. That doesn’t make sense. It’s a waste of money.”

Erickson would also like to ensure that the city is getting what it’s paying for when it comes to staff-ing costs.

“I would like to see where the costs are, why the costs are what they are,” Erickson says. “Are we paying for quality people at a high rate of pay? Are they certifi ed and trained to do the jobs they’re doing? Are we spending the money wise-ly or are we just spending money?”

Unfortunately, that in-formation isn’t as easy to come by as he’d like.

“If you go online you can look at the City of Winnipeg for example,” says Erickson. “You can look at their pay scale. The mayor, city manager, the clerk. Everyone there is documented from what I saw and it shows what

they’re paid. Why does city hall not disclose what they’re spending on pay-roll for, say, the city man-ager or the clerks equally the same as other munici-palities?”

Erickson, who is a li-censed water meter in-staller and has had a dis-pute with the city over his water bill, says the water utility concerns him as well.

“When the water me-ters came, I don’t know myself of any plumbing outfi t in Thompson that was asked to do this job and I question why that is,” says Erickson, who is also concerned that the company that did in-stall them did not provide training to water utility employees. “To my know-ledge, at this point there has been no training to the city from Neptune [Technology Group] in re-gards to the water meters and repairs.”

Tradesman says infrastructurework should start at the bottom

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Council candidate Dave Erickson has concerns that the

City of Thompson has been overspending on labour.

Council candidate Audrey Dufour contacted the Thompson Citizen to clarify statements that she made in the article “Candidate says outsiders have valuable insights to contribute” that appeared on Page 12 of the Oct. 8 issue. Dufour said that a statement in the fi fth paragraph that mentioned working for the hospital in administration was hypothetical and that she has no defi nite plans to seek employment there at this time. She also said the said the expression ‘get over it’ in the last paragraph regarding the homeless shelter did not convey her meaning effectively and says it is diffi cult to choose the correct words when she is speaking English and not her native French. Dufour says “recover” would better express her intention.

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Arts&Entertainment


This month is Libraries Inspire, and the Thompson Public Library is inspiring people through literacy. On Oct. 9, the Thompson Writers’ Guild presented a reading of their anthology An Unkindness of Ravens.

The guild was founded in 2012, and now has over 73 members, ranging from Thompson all the way to Selkirk. The motto for the group is “Writers helping writers, achieve their writing goals,” says Amanda Holt, a member of the guild.

“Within these pages we aspire not only to carry you away for a few hours, to a land of suspense, the supernatural, and to give you an escape from the rituals of your daily life, we are also hoping to spook you a little. Just enough to make you won-der about the things that go walking in the night in Northern Manitoba.”

Fay Wolfe, a 14-year-old member of the guild, read an excerpt of her entry “The Black Ribbon,” and her mother Angela Wolfe read from her sub-mission, about the im-

portance of a winter sur-vival kit on Highway 6.

An Unkindness of Ravens will be released to the public on Oct. 18, at the Thompson Pub-lic Library. The guild will be having a book launch following story time that day, from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Novels will be $15 a copy, with a limited amount of hardcopies available at the launch, and e-books are just over $1, and can be found on Amazon.

“As our reader, we hope you will enjoy the experi-ence of these stories, and this cornucopia of creepy, creeping, and downright gruesome selections we have prepared for you,” says Holt.

The more mature con-tent is featured in the back of the book, following the poetry and youth submis-sions, appear fi rst. The guild is hoping to release their second anthology in the spring or summer of 2015.

Spooky stories written by the Thompson Writers’ Guild will be released just in time for Halloween

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The Thompson Writers’ Guild announces their anthology will be released this month.

Members of the guild held a reading at the Thompson Public Library on Oct. 9.

Continued from Page 1known. When it came to cancer, I must thank you again for the almost three years you spent looking after my husband. He al-ways looked forward to the Sunday evening visits you always made,” said Coun. Stella Locker.

Deputy mayor Dennis Fenske thanked Rich for his work with his late wife Donelda. “I’ve known you for many years, you de-livered my youngest Kate. Secondly, in regards to general practice when you look at its defi nition it is ‘Dr. Rich.’ With the professional-ism you’ve shown and the commitment you have to the community, you’ve done a great job.”

Coun. Judy Kolada shared a story about Rich saving her son’s life, and Coun. Charlene Lafreniere spoke about him saving her pet dog. “Thank you. I’m glad you’re getting the key dur-ing this term of council so we get to watch it happen,” said Lafreniere.

Coun. Luke Robinson also shared his congratulations with Rich. “Thank you for everything you’ve done for our community. I’ve heard your name so many times, your name is an icon in this community. Everywhere I go people talk about Dr. Rich. You will be remembered for many years to come.”

Johnston and Locker pre-sented Rich with the key to the City of Thompson, and through tears Rich said he wants to stay a doctor. “I ap-preciate it very much, thank you. I enjoy medicine, I’ve done a reasonable job, and I hope I can continue.”

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Three Thompsonites honoured during World Mental Health Day BY MOLLY GIBSON [email protected]

Oct. 10, was World Men-tal Health Day in Canada, and Thompson celebrated by honouring three men-tal health heroes. Paullette Simkins, executive director for the Thompson Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), hosted the lunch-eon.

Darren Fulford, residen-tial services program co-ordinator for the CMHA, nominated Josh Cain, mor-ning announcer for CHTM for the media submission. “Ever since Josh came into the job, he has always been willing to go above and be-

yond to help people with mental illnesses, or to pro-mote mental health aware-ness.”

Cain volunteered at the CMHA thrift store, took part in mental health awareness week, and provides positive quotes during the weekly CMHA radio interview.

“It feels like the CMHA are very active in the com-munity, and it’s very hard not to notice them, and be a part of it. Even the smallest thing can be a boost to your mental health. I think you guys do a great job here, and are the real heroes,” said Cain.

Thompson Citizen photo

by Molly Gibson Kirby

CMHA awarded three

residents of Thomp-

son as Mental Health

Heroes on Oct. 10. From

left to right, Mithe Koh-

lenberg, Darren Fulford,

Josh Cain, Ryan Land,

Kylie Matechuk, Paul-

lette Simkins, and Dan

Murphy, stand together

to honour Kohlenberg,

Cain and Matechuk.

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KAREN JOHNSONWith her family by her side at the Thomp-son General Hospital on Monday, October 6th, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer, Mrs. Karen Johnson, aged 64 years, beloved wife of Harold.Karen was born on March 28th, 1950 in Selkirk, Manitoba to Ola and Bertram Astrope. She grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba where she attended Kent Road School and then Elmwood High School.Karen moved to Gillam in 1973 where she met Harold and they were married on December 14th, 1974. They shared many happy years and a wonderful friendship together. They had three children. Karen and Harold resided in Gillam, Winnipeg and Arborg before they settled in Thompson in 1987. Karen will be remembered as a caring and loving homemaker. She also worked closely with Harold managing the family businesses. She devoted her life to caring for her family, always there to give a hug, share a laugh, and offer words of encouragement. She was happiest in the company of her family, especially her beloved grandchildren.Karen is survived by her loving husband, Harold Johnson of Thompson; her daughter Brandie Johnson of Thompson; her Daughter Amanda (Jim) Devlin of St. John’s, Newfoundland; and her son Darryl Johnson of Thompson. Her grandchildren Logan Primrose, Aidan Devlin, and Aubrey Devlin; her siblings Landon (Karen) Astrope, Bert (Laurie) Astrope, Wayne (Angie) Astrope, Lorraine Astrope; Brent Astrope and Sean Astrope, all of Winnipeg. Karen shared a special bond with and love for her husband’s family; mother in-law Evelyn Johnson of Arborg, sisters in-law Maureen (Craig) Thompson of Winnipeg and Darlene (Curtis) Gallichon of Arborg, brothers in-law Sam (Karla) Johnson of Gimli, Raymond (Kathy) Johnson of Blue River, British Colombia and Les (Eileen) Johnson of Winnipeg as well as many nieces and nephews.Karen was predeceased by her sister Ingrid Astrope of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, her mother Ola Astrope of Winnipeg, her father Bertram Astrope of Winnipeg, father in-law Eigill Johnson of Arborg, sister in-law Lillian Stevens of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, brother in-law Cecil Johnson of Winnipeg and brother in-law Andy Johnson of Dauphin.Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of life for close friends and family will be held on Saturday, October 11th, 2014 at the St. James Anglican Church, 10 Caribou Road in Thompson, at 1pm with Rev Jean Aurtherson of ciating.The family wishes to thank staff of Thompson General Hospital for their care of Karen over the last few months, namely Dr. N. Chaudhry who provided exceptional care to Karen over the last few years; Thompson General Hospital Chemotherapy Department, Northern Health Region Home Care Program, and the Northern Spirit Manor for their past and continued support. Thank you to those who offered kind words, meals, and emotional support to the family during the last couple of years. We also would like to extend a special thank you to Doreen Einarson-Doucet for the wonderful care, friendship and support she provided to Karen and her family.In lieu of owers, donations can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba, 675 McDermott Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0V9, or Port in The Storm, 205 Provencher Blvd, PO Box 85, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 0G0.

LEROY MURRAY LADYKANovember 2, 1966 - September 27, 2014

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Leroy Ladyka on September 27, 2014.

Leroy was predeceased by his Mother, Anne Ladyka (Friesen). Left to mourn are his wife Rachelle Ladyka and young daughters Mackenzie and Kayla. His Father Harold Ladyka and siblings Gordon Ladyka (Helen), Wendy Nederhoed (Albert), Miranda Wajda (Mark), and Tracey Peel (Blaine). Father-in-law Clifford Cummings, Mother-in-law Rita Cummings, Brother-in-Laws Lee Cummings (Angela) and Kent Cummings (Jennifer), along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Leroy was born in Lynn Lake, MB, moved to Thompson in 1969 and spent his entire life there, marrying Rachelle in 2001.

Leroy would often brag to his siblings that he was the only true “northerner” as he was the lone family member born north of the 55th parallel. Growing up in Thompson, he was an avid hockey player who spent most of his childhood at the local outdoor rink. In his younger days he could often be found tinkering with stock-cars but eventually moved onto snowmobiles, even trying to win a few local snow-drags. In recent years he loved to hang out at his Paint Lake camp site, and could usually be found sitting around the fi re with his dog Lexi. Leroy had an infectious smile and grin that greeted everyone he knew, and loved to talk NASCAR with anyone. A proud Thompsonite, he was an avid volunteer with the Thompson Minor Hockey Association and supported local clubs and establishments.

He will be sorely missed by all. Not one to show his emotions except when it came to his daughters; Leroy loved, supported, and encouraged everything they did. May he rest in peace and forever watch over his girls from above.

A Celebration of Life was held at the Army & Navy located at 80 Nelson Road, Thompson MB at 1:00PM on October 7, 2014. In lieu of fl owers a trust fund has been setup for Mackenzie and Kayla at Sunlife Financial Branch in Thompson. Messages of condolence and/or photos can be shared on-line at: http://www.boardmanfh.com. (204)-778-7982.

Conference focuses on

education, employment

and First NationsBY MOLLY GIBSON [email protected]

Last week Community Living Manitoba hosted a conference in Thompson that focused on celebrat-ing abilities in northern and rural areas of the province.

Anne Kresta, interim manager of Commun-ity Living Manitoba, says this three-day meet-up was to rally together. “The goal was to bring people together in the north to talk about disabilities and the many opportun-ities there are by using the disability community and including the disabil-ity community in school, work, and in the broader community.”

Community Living Manitoba is a non-profi t registered charity that is dedicated to the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. Celebrating Abilities didn’t stop at just intellectual disabilities, though.

Gladys Neilson travelled to Thompson from south-ern Manitoba to give a workshop during the con-ference. Neilson is on the board for the Canadian Hard of Hearing Associa-tion, Manitoba chapter.

“We wanted to introduce some of the things that we do in Winnipeg that will help people here. We can provide more information since quite often when you’re losing your hear-

ing you’re caught between two worlds, and you don’t fi t with the hearing any-more, and you don’t fi t with the deaf.”

Brenda Davidson, an interpreter for Neilson, is part of the Society for Manitobans with Dis-abilities. Davidson says improvement of services is a major focus of this event. “I have a hear-ing loss and services in Northern Manitoba are not equivalent to what they are down in south-ern Manitoba. That is one of the things we are try-ing to advocate. It gives us an opportunity to raise awareness.”

Executive director for the Disabilities Issues Of-fi ce in Winnipeg, Yutta Fricke spoke about ac-cessibility legislation. “I’m convinced people under-stand that their commun-ity is diverse, they know that their parents’ needs are changing, and I think people want to give servi-ces in a way for everyone to be able to access. Ac-cessibility legislation is moving us towards that place where all employers, public and private sectors are aware of what access-ibility is.”

While Fricke was in Thompson she visited the University College of the North, the City of Thomp-son, and provincial work-ers to talk about access-ibility legislation.

It means something different to everyone Fricke says. “It’s people in wheelchairs being able to come into businesses, that the aisles are wide enough, that service ani-mals are welcome, and that everyone is treated with dignity and respect. That is the groundwork.” Accessibility legislation does not change building codes, but hopes to im-prove buildings so every-one who opens the door can be welcomed the same way.

One in six Manitobans has a disability, and Fricke says it could even be higher here. “In First Nations it’s higher, and Thompson has a large First Nations community, so you can count on it be-ing higher. I’ve heard as many as a third. It’s a lot.”

Kresta says there is in-formation available after this conference is over for people wanting to learn more. “Community Liv-ing Manitoba works really hard to provide informa-tion to people. We’ve put together a number of re-sources like our family guide to options. It’s a re-source that a family with a newly diagnosed child can

“Honey”See the tree, how big it’s grownBut friend it hasn’t been too longIt wasn’t bigI laughed at her and she got madTh e fi rst day that she planted it, was just a twigTh en the fi rst snow cameAnd she ran out to brush the snow awaySo it wouldn’t dieCame runnin’ in all excitedSlipped and almost hurt herselfAnd I laughed till I criedShe was always young at heartKinda dumb and kinda smart and I loved her soAnd I surprised her with a puppyKept me up all Christmas Eve two years agoAnd it would sure embarrass herWhen I came in from workin’ late‘Cause I would knowTh at she’d been sittin’ there and cryin’Over some sad and silly late, late show

And honey, I miss youAnd I’m bein’ goodAnd I’d love to be with youIf only I could

She wrecked the car and she was sadAnd so afraid that I’d be madBut what the heckTh ough I pretended hard to beGuess you could say she saw through me

And hugged my neckI came home unexpectedlyAnd caught her cryin’ needlesslyIn the middle of the dayAnd it was in the early SpringWhen fl owers bloom and robins singShe went away

And honey, I miss youAnd I’m bein’ goodAnd I’d love to be with youIf only I could

One day while I was not at homeWhile she was there and all aloneTh e angels cameNow all I have is memories of HoneyAnd I wake up nights and call her nameNow my life’s an empty stageWhere Honey lived and Honey playedAnd love grew upAnd a small cloud passes overheadAnd cries down on the fl ower bedTh at Honey loved

And see the tree how big it’s grownBut friend it hasn’t been too longIt wasn’t bigAnd I laughed at her and she got madTh e fi rst day that she planted it, was just a twig

-BOBBY GOLDSBORO

Kerrie Brown Aug. 19 , 1971 - Oct. 17, 1986

Deeply missed by Father James and brothers Ian & Trevor

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The second category was business. Ryan Land, manager of corporate af-fairs and organizational development with Vale, nominated Mo Tus Nua Wellness & Health Bar. “Through the practice of yoga, meditation, mind-fulness and nutrition, Mo Tus Nua is truly a sustain-able 21st-century busi-ness that is contributing signifi cantly to improved mental health in our northern community.”

Kylie Matechuk, owner and founder of Mo Tus Nua worked with the CMHA to provide free yoga classes during Men-tal Health Week in May, and the company also supports community events and initiatives.

“People want to come and know that they are accepted, and it’s a private place where they can relax and be told everything is going to be fi ne. I am just honoured by this. All we are trying to do is help people get healthy.”

The fi nal category was for an individual who has made an impact on mental health awareness. Simkins handed out this award to Mithi Kohlen-

berg. “Mithi was nomin-ated on behalf of the man-agement team at CMHA. When her name was men-tioned it was unanimous that she was deserving of the acknowledgement. Mithe embodies what it means to be a hero of mental health. Not only is she a champion of her own mental health, she lifts others up and wants to see success amongst all of her peers.”

Kohlenberg is a Connec-tions Clubhouse member, and also works at 95 Cree Road, Project Northern Doorway. “It takes com-munity. There are a lot of people suffering from mental illnesses. Some-times it’s hidden, and sometimes it is out in the open. I determined I would not be defi ned by my illness. I am Mithe Kohlenberg, I am not Mithe bipolar. I am Mithe Kohlenberg, and I just happen to have bipolar,” says Kohlenberg.

Kohlenberg thinks the Thompson CMHA are the real heroes of men-tal health. “I just want to say, you want to applaud me, applaud the people of CMHA. They do a lot of hard work within this community.”

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Disability not

something to

hidehave. The province of Manitoba also has a number of fact sheets.”Through all the informa-tion given to the regis-trants, one thing was made very clear: having a disability is not some-thing to hide.

“I think it’s very excit-ing we have a conference in the north. The servi-ces I receive in Winni-peg, we don’t offer 100 miles out of the city, let alone in Thompson. This is just getting the wheel turning, and it’s a step in the right direction,” says

Neilson.Fricke agrees: “Now

it’s not hidden, it’s excit-ing to see how far we’ve come. We know we have a far way to go, but it’s great to see all these people together in one room with the same vi-sion.”

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John Valleghem, Brenda

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Templeton, Deborah Smith,

Yutta Fricke, Kristopher

Blake, Susan Bater and

Charlene Kissick.

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R.D. Parker Collegiate’s athletes of the month for September are deserving of the award for their at-titudes if nothing else, both looking back on the season as a posi-tive experience despite fi nishing second in the girls’ division and third in the boys’ at the Zone 11 soccer championships in Thompson instead of advancing to high school provincials.

“We played a really good season,” said fe-male athlete of the month Chloe Verhaeghe, who captained the girls’ team from her position on de-fence.

Verhaeghe said the team knew after play-ing Hapnot Collegiate Institute from Flin Flon at a tournament in Swan River that they’d have to step their game up at zones to have a chance of advancing and though they didn’t win, she says she was still proud of the team’s performance under adverse condi-tions.

“It was pretty cold,” she said. “You just have to adapt. We played to the best of our ability.”

Austin McKerracher, the male athlete of the month, said the boys’ team could possibly have played better at zones, where they were knocked out of championship con-tention with a 4-0 loss to Frontier Mosakahiken School from Moose Lake in their fi nal round-robin game.

“We could’ve been more mentally prepared,” said the Grade 12 stu-dent, who credited the Trojans’ opponents with making the most of their opportunities. “When they got the chance, they scored. We played well. We did really good, I think.”

A member of the soc-

cer team since Grade 9, Verhaeghe, who is now in her fi nal year of high school, says she was satisfi ed with her play this year.

“I think I played a pretty good season,” she said. “It was good to be captain and help the team out.”

Verhaeghe says the keys to her position in-clude being able to kick the ball far and to com-municate well so other defensive players know where they should be.

McKerracher, who plays defensive wing, used his offensive skills to help his team fi nish third overall in the Zone 11 tournament with a 3-2 shootout win over Otter Nelson River School of Cross Lake in the boys’ consolation fi nal. The fi rst shooter in the penalty kick contest, he buried his chance to put his team ahead from the start.

“I think I played great this year,” he said. “I was a workhorse this year. I worked really hard and played to the best of my abilities.”

McKerracher rides his BMX bike in addition to playing soccer, and also sometimes participates in basketball, and may compete in track and fi eld this year. Verhaeghe also plays ringette but says soccer is her favourite of the two sports because she likes how the team comes together.

More than anything, says Verhaeghe, it was her spirit that earned her recognition, identify-ing herself as someone who helps keep the other members of the team positive and happy.

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Grade 12 students Austin McKerracher, left, and Chloe

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NOTICE of MEETINGThe Annual Meeting of the Northern Health

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The Norman Northstars’ season may have just begun, but they’re already making their mark in the community.

During the regular city council meeting on Oct. 6, Kathy Valentino, long-time volunteer with the Northstars, and the team presented a report to coun-cil. The report spoke about community involvement, revenue, education, as well as sharing a brief his-tory on the team.

In 1985 an elite league of 15-17 year old hockey players was formed, and with that the Norman Northstars were born. In 30 seasons over 660 play-ers have worn a Northstars jersey. In 1995 the North-stars won the league with the help of coaches Doug Korman, Kelly Davis, and Gary Ceppetelli.

Every year on the third weekend of August ap-proximately 70-100 play-ers travel to Thompson from across the Norman region and Nunavut to try and make it onto the 24-person roster. A family pays $4,000 for their son to play on the hockey team, but different fund-raisers throughout the season help with those costs.

Operating costs for the Norman Northstars are $200,000 a year, with the biggest cost being travel expenses. The team does, however, buy sup-plies locally to help bene-fi t Thompson, which in-cludes ice rental, jerseys, and other types of clothing purchases.

The report given to councillors spoke to the revenue that the city has received due to out-of-town teams visiting. Over 30 years, there have been 750 days where a visiting team has stayed the night in Thompson, with usually six hotel rooms a night. That totals $337,500, if each room was $75 a night. Including fi ve meals a day, for 30 people for 375 weekends is 56,250 meals bought. At $10 a meal that

would total $562,500 for local restaurants.

Extra expenses for trav-eling families include ice time at the arena. If one time each year, a team rented one hour of ice for 30 years it would have totalled $1,500. Plus if 30 people on the visiting team spent at least $15 a day for 375 weekends in Thompson that’s another $1,687.50 in miscellan-eous expenses. The total revenue that has been brought back into the city for the past 30 years from visiting hockey teams is roughly $1,070,250.

Along with out-of-town teams coming to Thomp-son, having out-of-town players stay in Thompson for the team also benefi ts the community. On aver-age the Norman North-stars have 11 out-of-town players a year on the team. Over the 30-year time period, that is 330 play-ers and their families. The team estimates that parents spend two nights at $75 dollars a night for 750 days, which equals to $56,250 in hotel expens-es. With food and mis-cellaneous costs it would total $496,000. After everything is added the

total revenue for the City of Thompson in the past 30 years because of the Northstars is $1,711,390.

The report also talked about the Northstars’ com-mitment to community or-ganizations and events. The team took part in Walk a Mile in her Shoes, the Terry Fox Run and the bike rally for mental health in September, and they will be helping with school activities like intramural sports and gym classes.

“The demands of a AAA midget hockey player are no excuse for poor effort in school,” states the report. An education chairperson monitors school reports and attendance, and team players attend a one- to two-hour tutoring pro-gram every week to keep education number one.

Players on the Norman Northstars have gone on and attended Canadian or United States colleges through scholarships and several have played in the Western Hockey League. When a player makes it onto the team, they are always reminded that it’s not just about hockey. It’s about education, leader-ship, commitment, and friendship, too.


The Norman Northstars appeared at a city council meeting Oct. 6 to present a report on

the revenue the team creates for Thompson.

Norman Northstars say they

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Lightning strikes Northstars early and oftenBY IAN [email protected]

The Norman Northstars hoped their 30th home opening weekend would bring them the fi rst win of the 2014-15 Mani-toba AAA Midget Hockey League season, but the Interlake Lightning played party poopers Oct. 11-12, outscoring the home team 15-2 over a pair of games and never trailing.

The weekend series had barely opened be-fore the Northstars found themselves in a hole Oct. 11, with Aiken Chop of the Lightning putting his team up just 24 seconds after the opening face-off of a game that ended 6-2 for Interlake. The Lightning didn’t let up, with Trenton Kornelson

– shorthanded – and Kar-son Collins adding goals in a fi rst period that ended with shots 22-4 in favour of Interlake.

Evan Lutz got the sea-son’s fi rst home ice goal for the Northstars fi ve minutes into the second period, reducing the Lightning’s lead to two when he picked up a clearing attempt after a blocked wraparound and wired it into the open side of the net. John McCam-mon restored Interlake’s three-goal lead by fi nish-ing off an odd-man rush and Dawson Anderson extended it to four when he scored from the slot with nine seconds to go in the period.

Michael Markus got the Northstars’ second goal in

the third, converting his own rebound after a pass from behind the net by Bryce Horning. Interlake’s Anderson concluded the

scoring with a power play mark with 3:35 left in the game, which saw Norman goaltender Mark Steeves make 35 stops as his team

was outshot 41-16.The teams were on even

terms for more of the second game of the ser-ies, which saw the Light-ning go up 1-0 about fi ve minutes in, when Dane Derewianchuk put a puck in the net which was full of players from both teams who prevented Northstars goalie Connor Faulkner from even attempting a save. Jeremy Idzikowski got a shorthanded goal to double the lead before the period was through and Interlake went on to score seven more goals – fi ve of them in the second period – en route a 9-0 shutout.

Faulkner stopped 16 of 21 shots he faced in his home debut as a Northstar before being replaced by Steeves with 12:30 left in the second period and the Lightning up 5-0. Steeves

stopped 17 of 21 shots the rest of the way as the Northstars gave up 40 shots and took less than 20 for the second game in a row.

With fi ve games on the books, the Northstars are in last place in the 12-team league and the only squad yet to record a win. They trail the Central Plains Capitals and Ken-ora Thistles by two points.

The top eight teams in the standings advance to the playoffs following the regular season.

The Northstars’ next opponents are the Win-nipeg Wild on Friday, the Southwest Cougars on Saturday and the Parkland Rangers on Sunday. All three of those games will be played in Steinbach as part of the league’s 2014 showcase weekend.


The Norman Northstars’ Jack Clinton, right, checks John

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The YWCA held their annual general meeting on Sept. 25, where board president Brittany Lamb presented the annual re-port. There are four new faces on the board, with two well-known faces leaving. Kate Fenske, Charlene Lafreniere, Aileen Garrett and Jessica DuGray are joining, while Norma Leahy and Louise Hodder have fi nished their terms. Leahy has been a lifetime YWCA member, and previously served as the YWCA board president as well as a board member on the Canadian board for the organization.

Current executive fi -nancial offi cer Angel An-derson will be faced with a new role for the next year as well. Anderson is taking over the role of president from Lamb while transitioning in the new executive director.

Elaine McGregor is step-ping in and taking over as director. McGregor is mov-ing to Thompson from Rossburn, Manitoba, and brings a strong fi nancial background to the pos-

ition. With a bachelor of commerce, work as an in-ternal auditor as well as experience as the board president of the Brandon YWCA, McGregor is ready for this new position.

Past executive director

Joy Thompson accepted a job recently in Ontario to be closer to family. Lamb thanked Thompson dur-ing the meeting for her dedication and hard work over the past two years.

Thompson was also

complimented on her work with fi nances for the organization. The YWCA fi nished this fi scal year, which ended Mar. 31, with a surplus of $52,285 and their positive net assets were $21,016.

The new vision for the YWCA is “A world where women and girls are equal, safe, empow-ered and valued.” In the annual report for the or-ganization it says they will reach this vision “through advocacy, in-novative programming and dynamic leadership. As well as eliminating barriers that prevent equity seeking groups from reaching their full

potential.” Strategic priorities for

the next fi ve years for the organization include pro-gram expansion that will

be focused on women and girls, governing with excellence, fi nancial sus-tainability, and capital asset protection.

Change is in the air for the Thompson YWCA

FORM 20

Subsection [48(2)]

NOTICE OF ELECTION

CITY OF THOMPSON & SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MYSTERY LAKE

Notice is hereby given that a vote of the

City of Thompson and School District of Mystery Lake

will be taken to elect Mayor, Councillor & School Trusteefrom the following duly nominated candidates:

VOTING PLACESVoting places will be open for voting on

Wednesday the 22nd day of October 2014 between

8:00 am and 8:00 pm at all Elementary Schools.

IDENTIFICATION MAY BE REQUIREDBEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO VOTE.

A person may be required to produce one piece

of government issued photo identifi cation

(for example - driver’s license or passport) or at least

two other documents that provide proof of identity.

ADVANCE VOTINGFor the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualifi ed

to vote, but who have reason to believe that they will be absent

or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on

election day, an advance voting opportunity will be located at

City Hall and will be open the following day on

Monday, October 13, 2014 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.

MOBILE VOTINGFor the purpose of accommodating persons who are

qualifi ed to vote, but reside at a health care facility,

a mobile voting station will be set up at the following

health care facilities on election day:

1. ROTARY PLACE 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 NOON

(name and location of facility) (hours of operation)

APPLICATION TO VOTE BY SEALED ENVELOPEA voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote

in advance, may apply in person, in writing, or by fax to the senior

election offi cial at _______________________________

(address and fax number)

If applying in person*, a voter may apply between

_________________ and _________________.

(date) (date)

* A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot

package at the time of application.

If applying by mail or fax**, a voter may apply between

_________________ and _________________.

(date) (date)

** A voter applying by mail or fax will receive a sealed envelope

ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative

arrangements with the senior election offi cial.

_______________________ ______________________

Senior election offi cial Name of Local Authority

_______________________

SEO telephone number

For the offi ces of Councillor:

1. VALENTINO, Kathy

2. KOLADA, Judy

3. LAGIMODIERE, Julyda

4. ELLIS, Blake

5. SIMKINS, Paulette

6. BYER, Penny

7. BLAIS, Lydia

8. BERCIER CUTLER, Malanie

9. McCARTHY, Erika

10. DUFOUR, Audrey

11. EVENSON, Brad

12. CHUCKERY, Robert

13. SMOOK, Colleen

14. FOLEY, Dennis

15. MATECHUK, Ron

16. ERICKSON, David

17. WONG, Duncan

18. HERKERT, Christa

For the offi ce of Mayor/Reeve:

1. FENSKE, Dennis

2. ROBINSON, Luke

For the offi ce of School Trustee:

1. FITZPATRICK, Sandra

2. SAULTEAUX, Clint

3. KROKOSZ, Doug

4. NOWLIN, Vince

5. BRADY, Janet

6. WINSHIP, Caroline

7. LYCHUK, Elizabeth

8. TUCKER, Leslie

9. MACDONALD, Don

10. OLIVIERA, Guido

11. LAND, Ryan

Angel Anderson speaking

during the 2014 Walk a Mile

in her Shoes event on Sept.

20. Anderson has taken

over the role as president

of the YWCA board for the

next year.

Thompson Citizen

photo by Ian Graham

To claim their savings, they must complete the

T1005 form when they file their Manitoba income tax.

For information about saving up to $25,000 on their Manitoba income tax, visit manitoba.ca/tuition

Our kids are building their futures here in Manitoba.

Thanks to the Manitoba Tuition Fee

Income Tax Rebate...

You want what’s best

for your children. A good

education. A good career.

And the opportunity

to build their futures

here at home.

Find out how your children can receive a tax rebate for up to 60% of their tuition – as much as $2,500 a year. This extra cash will go a long

way to helping them pay back their

student loans, save for a house, or

maybe even start a family.

CorrectionThe ad below was misprinted in the October 10 edition of

the Nickel Belt News with errors in the list of candidates.

We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

Enjoy our fresh crop of recipes. Quick and Healthy Volume 5. Call to order at 204.949.2000or toll-free at 1.888.473.4636

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Got a sports scoop?call Ian at 677- 4534 ext. 5or email [email protected]

News

Watch out for deer ticksLyme disease is caused by a bacterial infection that people can get from the bite of an infected blacklegged (deer) tick.

Manitobans can reduce contact with deer ticks by avoiding wooded or forested habitat, wearing long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, tucking in clothing, using an appropriate repellent (it should state ‘for use against ticks’ on the product label), looking for and removing ticks as soon as possible.

For more information about Lyme disease, its symptoms and how to prevent it, visit our website at www.manitoba.ca/health/lyme/

You can helpYou can help in the study of Lyme disease in Manitoba by collecting and submitting deer ticks for research purposes:

Deer ticks are smaller than the more common wood tick. Unlike wood ticks, they do not have white markings on their bodies.

If you find a deer tick, remove it slowly from skin or clothing using tweezers and steady pressure; avoid twisting. Cleanse area with soap and water or a disinfectant.

Place the tick in a small, crush-proof container (for example, a pill bottle) with a piece of slightly damp paper towel (to help keep the tick alive).

Firmly tape the lid shut. Check the pictures and additional information on the website

to determine if your tick might be a deer tick. Hand-deliver or mail the sample to the address below. If

mailing, place the container in a sealed plastic bag then in a cardboard box labeled: RESEARCH SPECIMENS – FRAGILE – HANDLE WITH CARE

Include your name, telephone number, email address and information about where, when and on whom (e.g. a dog, a person) the tick was found. Deliver or mail to:

Dr. Kateryn Rochon, Department of EntomologyAnimal Science/ Entomology Building, Room 214

Fort Garry Campus, University of ManitobaWinnipeg MB R3T 2N2

(Office hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday)


Vale’s Manitoba Oper-ations could see the smelt-er and refi nery stay open until 2019 in Thompson.

“We have a tentative agreement with the fed-eral government to allow for the operation of the smelter up to Jan. 1, 2019, until such time as the con-centrate load-out facility is

completed. This is subject to the completion of satis-factory terms within an Environment Performance Agreement with Environ-ment Canada, pending the submission and approval of a performance plan.” says Ryan Land, manager of corporate affairs and or-ganizational development.

The initial announce-ment that the smelter and

refi nery would be closing came on Nov. 17, 2010 with Vale saying at the time it would be “phasing out of smelting and refi n-ing by 2015” in Thomp-son.

Almost two years later Vale came out with a new announcement say-ing there was a possible one-year extension for the Thompson smelter and refi nery, dependent on federal sulphur dioxide (S02) emission standards

approvals, to no later than Dec. 31, 2015. But things have changed once again two years later with the news coming at around the same time that a new fi ve-year contract agree-ment between Vale and United Steelworkers Local 6166 was approved by the union on Sept. 15.

During the Sept. 22 council meeting, Coun. Luke Robinson said this extension would benefi t not just the employees at

Vale. “The federal govern-ment has granted an ex-tension to 2018 for emis-sions so that’s good news for the community also.”

The smelter and refi n-ery in Thompson opened on March 25, 1961 as the world’s fi rst fully in-tegrated nickel operation and cost $185 million. Currently 450 of the 1,500 employees or about 32.1 percent of Vale’s Manitoba Operations’ current work-force work in the smelter

and refi nery. Murray Nychporuk,

president of United Steel-workers Local 6166, says this means job security for Local 6166 workers the next four years. “The new workforce which was hired after Oct. 1, 201, now have job security also.”

Land says Vale is now waiting for the federal government to fi nalize the agreement but no specifi c date has been set.

Smelter emissions deadline extended by federal government

Lutheran - United Church of Thompson

Fall Rummage SaleSaturday, October 189:00 am to 1:00 pm

52 Caribou Road

Refreshmentswill be sold

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON

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.

FREE PUBLIC COUNCILLOR FORUM takes place Wednesday, October 15 at 6:30 pm in the Letkemann Theatre at RDPC. Learn more about the candidates and make your vote an informed one. For info, call Donna Wilson, 204-939-1576.

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.

THE FORK IN THE ROAD Community Bike Shop is closed for the season. We will re-open in May 2015. Thanks for your support. For more information or to become involved call Lynn Watkins at 778-3583.

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]

INCOME TAX PREPARERS wanted. H&R Block is hiring tax preparers for the tax season. Starting in early November up to the end of April. This position is ideal for the individual who wants to keep busy indoors and make money during the winter and looking forward to rest and relaxation during the summer months. 1) Have tax preparation experience? Contact H&R Block now at 204-677-0277 or 204-939-1010 for information on the upcoming seasonal requirements. 2) Don’t have tax preparation experi-ence? Contact H&R Block now at 204+677+0277 or 204-939-1010. We can train you to become a tax preparer. 42-2-nb

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

2004 FORD F150 - Lariat. Safe-tied- excellent condition, 2005 Ford Escape 54,000 kms. Excellent condi-tion, safetied. Phone 204-677-4346 or 204-679-0263. 42-1-d

WATTISTAR RESIDENTIAL Mainte-nance - painting/fi nishing: interior/exterior. Yard/home/horticulture: tree fall and removal. Cleaning: home/business. Moving (local) hauling. Household appliances free pick up & disposal. Free estimate call 204-307-1547. 37-gcd-42-d 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

[email protected]

112 • CHURCHSERVICES

302 • BUSINESSOPPORTUNITIES

201 • SERVICES

STRUGGLING WITH DEBT?LET OUR FAMILY

HELP YOUR FAMILYUnderstand the options

available to assist with

your financial situation

(Arrangements with

Creditors or Bankruptcy)

FREE CONSULTATION

KEITH G. COLLINS LTD.Trustee in Bankruptcy

Phone 944-01871-800-263-0070

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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

204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org

TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT 3 bedrooms, stove, refrigerator, large deck, shed, $1250/month plus utilities. No pets, ref-erences required. Available Nov. 1. Call 204-239-0152. 41-2-dTOWN HOUSE FOR RENT 41 Duke place. $1300 month plus utilities. Call 204-307-1113 or 204-778-6511. 42-1-d

HOUSE FOR SALE Juniper area. 3 bed-room, 2 bathrooms, newer upgrades throughout, fi nished basement. Large backyard, close to school and down-town. Detached double car garage. Price $180,000. Call for your appointment to view. Cell 204-679-2320. 41-4-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

2 REMOTE OUTPOST CAMPS:

1-6 man 1-8 man Teal Lake Goose Hunting Lake$85,000 Call Rick at 204-679-8079.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

502 • APT/TOWN-HOUSE FOR RENT

502 • APT/TOWN-HOUSE FOR RENT

1 & 2 bedroom apartments available immediately

9 - 35 Ashberry PlaceFor applications

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

301 • HELP WANTED


2013 Odes 4 place Camo UTZ 800cc mint condition 13 km on machine, tracks included

(never been on machine) $12,000,

Phone 204-307-1555 or 204-482-3048.

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401 • VEHICLES

510 • RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE

511 • REAL ESTATE

505 • HOUSESFOR SALE

301 • HELP WANTED

Looking for a full time cook with experience preferred.

Apply at the front desk from 8 am to 3 pm

Start wage is $15.0029nb-2-nb

183 Cree Rd, Thompson MB, R8N 0C2

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

FAX: 204-677-4087

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Looking for full time kitchen helper. Apply at the front desk

from 8 am - 3 pm.Start wage is $12.00

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183 Cree Rd, Thompson MB, R8N 0C2

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

FAX: 204-677-4087

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

Your search is over.

People. Purpose. Progress.

Mechanical Supervisor Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 29316 Closing Date: October 27, 2014 Salary Range: $52,842.00 - $63,381.00 per year plus applicable remoteness allowance

The Manitoba government has a comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, health spending, dental, vision, long term disability, supportive employment program, maternity and parental leave, and a defined pension plan (Some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

Qualifications:Essential:Extensive experience as a Heavy Duty Mechanic or Truck Transport Mechanic at a journeyman level. Experience using a computerized equipment management system. Management experience in the operations of heavy duty fleet. Experience using computers including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and diagnostic software.

Conditions of Employment:Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic Licence, Truck Transport Mechanic Certification or Agricultural Mechanic Licence. Minimum Class 5 driver’s licence with the ability to obtain a Class 3 with Air Endorsement. Ability to obtain truck/tractor and trailer/semi-trailer signing officer certificate. Physically able to perform all the duties of the job.

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

Duties:The Mechanical Supervisor provides direction the daily activities of VEMA equipment repair shop to ensure safe, timely and cost effective repair and servicing of equipment.

The successful candidate for this position may be considered for relocation after (5) five years of service, subject to operational requirements.

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

Apply to: Advertisement No. 29316 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Recruitment Support Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-945-1481 Fax: 204-948-2193

When applying to this advertisement, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line of your e-mail.

Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter, resumé and/or application if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.

Lot Person/Detailer Required

Must have a valid driver’s license. This is an introductory job into the autobody eld. Email [email protected] or drop off resume at:

Hayes Auto Body & Glass33 Hayes Rd, Thompson, MB R8N 1M3

www.thompsoncitizen.net Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Careers

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Housekeeping Aide

As a member of the housekeeping team, the Housekeeping Aide maintains a high standard of housekeeping service to all departments following standards established by the NHR and Aramark. 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:

courteous, pleasant, and tactful.

area of responsibility.

required utilizing proper body mechanics as instructed.

attendance at work.For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.brha.mb.ca.

Please submit résumé to:Mr. Dion McIvor, 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

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

Your search is over.

People. Purpose. Progress.

Application Intake and Assessment Clerk Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Justice, Legal Aid Manitoba, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 29324 Closing Date: October 27, 2014 Salary Range: $38,072 to $43,670 annually

Qualifications:The following are essential for this position: Experience providing administrative support in a legal office environment. Experience gathering and compiling information through interviewing clients and/or conducting research. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with the public, clients, government agencies and professionals. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Experience interpreting complex documents and provide appropriate assessments and recommendations within specific policies and/or legislation. Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment; to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision. Excellent organizational and time management skills as well as verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy; and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook or equivalent). Knowledge of Legal Aid, the application process and related legislation is desired.

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

Apply to: Advertisement No. 29324 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7 Fax: 204-948-2193 Email: [email protected]

Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter, resumé and/or application if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.

Atlas Copco is looking for Heavy Duty Mechanics

Atlas Copco’s Mining and Rock Excavation Technique business area provides equipment for drilling and rock excavation, a complete range of related consumables and service through a global network. The business area innovates for sustainable productivity in surface and underground mining, infrastructure, civil works, well drilling and geotechnical applications. Principal product development and manufacturing units are located in Sweden, the United States, Canada, China and India.

For additional information please visit our website at www.atlascopoc.com

Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation Technique Canada requires licensed Heavy Duty Mechanics who want to take their career to the next level. There are positions currently available in Thompson Manitoba and surrounding area. The ideal candidate:

• Licensed Heavy Equipment Technician • 2-3 years of experience • Experience in electrical and hydraulic control

systems. • Good communication and problem solving skills • Proven and motivated self starter and is able to

work with minimal supervision, but can take direction

• Strong team player • Able to travel to customer site to repair

equipment and promote Atlas Copco products in the field

If you believe you are the right person to fulfill this position, please forward your resume in confidence to:

[email protected] with a copy to [email protected].

For more information relating to this job, please contact Joe Benoit, Service Manager at (306) 688-2053.

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

seeks an experienced Carpenter/Handyperson to teach,

supervise and mentor youth:

• The successful candidate will be a Manitoba Carpentry

Journeyperson and have at least 3 years of carpentry

experience.

• Consideration may be given if the incumbent has a proven

combination of several years of work experience in the trade

and some high school, college or industry courses in carpentry.

• Preference will be given to those who have taught adult

learners (including apprentices of the fi eld) and high school

students.

• The applicant must demonstrate the ability to deal with adult

and high school students in a professional and supportive

manner.

• The ability to be an effective and positive team member

is essential. Providing positive feedback to participants is

necessary.

• The applicant must be willing to provide reinforcement of

positive behaviors, identifi cation of problems & needs of

participants.

• Teach and model effective employability skills, (what it is to

be successful in the world of work – cooperating with team

members, working well with a supervisor, the importance of

being on time, working hard, etc.)

• Maintain a safe working environment on the job site through

observance & application of safety rules & procedures.

• Provide skills training in painting, dry walling, general

carpentry, power tools, safety, etc.

• Provide hands on supervision & training in performance of

on-site construction/renovation work, balancing production &

training

• Ensure completion of projects to a professional level of quality

& in conformance with written specifi cations/plans.

• Participate in regular staff meetings - serving on

interdisciplinary team with Youth Build Program Team to track

& support progress of students throughout all phases of the

program

• Maintain carpentry shop inventory

• Give proper direction & supervision to Carpentry Assistant

• MUST have a valid Class IV Manitoba Driver’s License, or be

willing to obtain.

• Volunteer within the community of Thompson with participants

• Have an understanding of First Nation, Métis and Inuit culture

• Other projects & duties as assigned

***Wage/Salary will be commensurate with qualifi cations***

Mission StatementTo provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive

relationships and develop confi dence and skills for life.

DEADLINE For Applications is October 24, 2014

Criminal Record & Child Abuse Registry check required.

Submit resume, along with two references.

Your cover letter must clearly indicate how you meet the

qualifi cations

Please apply to:

Fax: 204-778-1942

E-mail: [email protected]

Mail to P.O. Box 484, Thompson MB R8N 1N2

ATTENTION: Regina DaSilva-Gibbons, Executive Director

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

further consideration will be contacted.”

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General Manager RequiredFor 2015 Golf Season

April 15 - October 15, 2015The Thompson golf club is seeking applications

for the position of General Manager

The Thompson Golf Club is seeking an energetic and professional General Manager who will plan, direct and control the operation of the Thompson Golf Club Pro Shop, Fairways Restaurant, Bucky’s, driving range, club storage, and beverage cart. The General Manager will be responsible for the day to day operation of the golf course including supervision of staff . Duties will also include responsibility for building maintenance for pro shop, kitchen, club storage and other areas. Position is the fi rst point of contact for issues with operation of the building. The General Manager will work under the supervision of the Executive Committee of the Thompson Golf club.

Applications will be accepted in confi dence until November 15, 2014.

Detailed Job Description, outlining full duties,is available upon request.

Please Submit to:

Thompson Golf ClubBox 1205

Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1P1Attention Dennis Fenske, President

For questions or clarifi cation contact: [email protected]

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

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ET D

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eral

Mot

ors o

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ada.

Offe

rs a

pply

to th

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rcha

se, f

inan

ce a

nd le

ase

of a

201

4 Ch

evro

let C

ruze

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d 20

15 C

hevr

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LS

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des

crib

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reig

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1,60

0/$1

,695

/$1,

650)

and

PD

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lude

d. L

icen

se, i

nsur

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, reg

istr

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dmin

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es, P

PSA

and

taxe

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rs a

re fr

ee to

set

indi

vidu

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rice

s. L

imit

ed ti

me

offe

rs w

hich

may

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be

com

bine

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ith

othe

r of

fers

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are

sub

ject

to c

hang

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itho

ut n

otic

e. D

eale

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der

or tr

ade

may

be

requ

ired

. * O

ffer

ava

ilabl

e to

qua

lifie

d re

tail

cust

omer

s in

Can

ada

for

vehi

cles

del

iver

ed b

etw

een

Octo

ber

1 and

Oct

ober

31,

201

4. 0

% p

urch

ase

fina

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fere

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app

rove

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edit

by

TD

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nanc

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rvic

es, S

coti

aban

k® o

r RB

C Ro

yal B

ank

for

84 m

onth

s on

all

new

or

dem

onst

rato

r 20

14 C

hevr

olet

veh

icle

s, e

xclu

ding

Cor

vett

e; s

peci

al fi

nanc

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te n

ot c

ompa

tibl

e w

ith

cert

ain

cash

cre

dits

on

Silv

erad

o (1

500

& H

D),

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nox,

Mal

ibu,

Son

ic, C

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, Tra

x an

d Or

land

o. P

arti

cipa

ting

lend

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are

subj

ect t

o ch

ange

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om o

ther

lend

ers

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var

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own

paym

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trad

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d/or

se

curi

ty d

epos

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ay b

e re

quir

ed. M

onth

ly p

aym

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nd c

ost o

f bor

row

ing

will

var

y de

pend

ing

on a

mou

nt b

orro

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and

dow

n pa

ymen

t/tr

ade.

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mpl

e: $

20,0

00 a

t 0%

APR

, the

mon

thly

pay

men

t is

$238

.10

for

84 m

onth

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ost o

f bor

row

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is $

0, to

tal o

blig

atio

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$20

,000

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unc

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ally

inte

rest

-fre

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reig

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x ($

100,

if a

pplic

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d. L

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nsur

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deal

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clud

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re fr

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o se

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imit

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me

offe

r w

hich

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com

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ith

cert

ain

othe

r of

fers

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CL m

ay m

odif

y, e

xten

d or

ter

min

ate

offe

rs in

who

le o

r in

par

t at a

ny ti

me

wit

hout

not

ice.

Con

diti

ons

and

limit

atio

ns a

pply

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dea

ler

for

deta

ils. ®

Reg

iste

red

trad

emar

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The

Ban

k of

Nov

a Sc

otia

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and

Roy

al B

ank

are

regi

ster

ed t

rade

mar

ks o

f Roy

al B

ank

of C

anad

a. †

$3,

500

is a

com

bine

d cr

edit

con

sist

ing

of a

$1,

000

man

ufac

ture

r to

dea

ler

deliv

ery

cred

it (t

ax e

xclu

sive

) and

a $

2,50

0 m

anuf

actu

rer

to d

eale

r ca

sh c

redi

t (ta

x ex

clus

ive)

for

2014

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et C

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LTZ

, whi

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ava

ilabl

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r ca

sh p

urch

ases

onl

y an

d ca

nnot

be

com

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ith

spec

ial l

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and

fina

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rate

s. B

y se

lect

ing

leas

e or

fina

nce

offe

rs,

cons

umer

s ar

e fo

rego

ing

this

$2,

500

cred

it w

hich

will

res

ult i

n hi

gher

eff

ecti

ve in

tere

st r

ates

. Dis

coun

ts v

ary

by m

odel

and

cas

h cr

edit

exc

lude

s Cr

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1LS

1SA.

$

8,00

0 is

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ned

cred

it c

onsi

stin

g of

a $

4,00

0 m

anuf

actu

rer

to d

eale

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liver

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edit

(tax

exc

lusi

ve),

$1,0

00 F

all b

onus

for

truc

k ow

ners

(tax

exc

lusi

ve),

and

a $3

,000

man

ufac

ture

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dea

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cash

cre

dit (

tax

excl

usiv

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r 20

14

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role

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1500

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ble

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whi

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ava

ilabl

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sh p

urch

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onl

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be

com

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spec

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and

fina

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rate

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leas

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fina

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offe

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onsu

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e fo

rego

ing

this

$3,

000

cred

it w

hich

will

res

ult

in h

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r ef

fect

ive

inte

rest

rat

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isco

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var

y by

mod

el a

nd c

ash

cred

it e

xclu

des

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erad

o 15

00 D

oubl

e Ca

b 2W

D 1

WT.

††

Offe

r ap

plie

s to

elig

ible

cu

rren

t ow

ners

or

less

ees

of a

ny m

odel

yea

r 19

99 o

r ne

wer

car

that

has

bee

n re

gist

ered

and

insu

red

in C

anad

a in

the

cust

omer

’s n

ame

for

the

prev

ious

con

secu

tive

six

(6) m

onth

s. C

redi

t val

id to

war

ds th

e re

tail

purc

hase

or

leas

e of

one

elig

ible

201

3, 2

014,

201

5 m

odel

yea

r Ch

evro

let c

ar, S

UV,

cro

ssov

er a

nd p

icku

ps m

odel

s de

liver

ed in

Can

ada

betw

een

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ber

1 and

Oct

ober

31,

201

4. C

redi

t is

a m

anuf

actu

rer

to c

onsu

mer

ince

ntiv

e (t

ax in

clus

ive)

and

cre

dit v

alue

dep

ends

on

mod

el p

urch

ased

: $75

0 cr

edit

ava

ilabl

e on

all

elig

ible

Che

vrol

et v

ehic

les.

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er a

pplie

s to

elig

ible

cur

rent

ow

ners

or

less

ees

of a

ny m

odel

yea

r 19

99 o

r ne

wer

pic

k-up

truc

k th

at h

as b

een

regi

ster

ed a

nd in

sure

d in

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ada

in th

e cu

stom

er’s

nam

e fo

r th

e pr

evio

us c

onse

cuti

ve s

ix (6

) mon

ths.

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dit i

s a

man

ufac

ture

r to

con

sum

er in

cent

ive

(tax

incl

usiv

e): $

1,00

0 cr

edit

ava

ilabl

e to

war

ds th

e re

tail

purc

hase

, cas

h pu

rcha

se o

r le

ase

of o

ne e

ligib

le 2

013,

201

4 or

201

5 m

odel

yea

r Ch

evro

let o

r G

MC

light

or

heav

y du

ty p

icku

p; d

eliv

ered

in C

anad

a be

twee

n Oc

tobe

r 1 a

nd O

ctob

er 3

1, 2

014.

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er a

pplie

s to

elig

ible

cur

rent

ow

ners

or

less

ees

of a

ny P

onti

ac/S

atur

n/SA

AB/H

umm

er/O

ldsm

obile

mod

el y

ear

1999

or

new

er

vehi

cle

or C

hevr

olet

Cob

alt o

r H

HR

that

has

bee

n re

gist

ered

and

insu

red

in C

anad

a in

the

cust

omer

’s n

ame

for

the

prev

ious

con

secu

tive

six

(6) m

onth

s. C

redi

t val

id to

war

ds th

e re

tail

purc

hase

or

leas

e of

one

elig

ible

201

3, 2

014,

201

5 m

odel

yea

r Ch

evro

let c

ar, S

UV,

cro

ssov

er a

nd p

icku

ps m

odel

s de

liver

ed in

Can

ada

betw

een

Octo

ber

1 and

Oct

ober

31,

201

4. C

redi

t is

a m

anuf

actu

rer

to c

onsu

mer

in

cent

ive

(tax

incl

usiv

e) a

nd c

redi

t va

lue

depe

nds

on m

odel

pur

chas

ed: $

1500

cre

dit

avai

labl

e on

all

elig

ible

Che

vrol

et v

ehic

les.

Off

er is

tra

nsfe

rabl

e to

a fa

mily

mem

ber

livin

g w

ithi

n th

e sa

me

hous

ehol

d (p

roof

of a

ddre

ss r

equi

red)

. As

part

of t

he t

rans

acti

on, d

eale

r m

ay r

eque

st d

ocum

enta

tion

and

con

tact

Gen

eral

Mot

ors

of C

anad

a Li

mit

ed (G

MCL

) to

veri

fy e

ligib

ility

. Thi

s of

fer

may

not

be

rede

emed

for

cash

and

may

not

be

com

bine

d w

ith

cert

ain

othe

r co

nsum

er in

cent

ives

. Cer

tain

lim

itat

ions

or

cond

itio

ns a

pply

. Voi

d w

here

pro

hibi

ted

by la

w. S

ee y

our

GM

CL d

eale

r fo

r de

tails

. GM

CL r

eser

ves

the

righ

t to

amen

d or

term

inat

e of

fers

for

any

reas

on in

who

le o

r in

par

t at a

ny ti

me

wit

hout

pri

or n

otic

e. *

^ G

over

nmen

t 5-S

tar

Safe

ty R

atin

gs a

re p

art o

f the

Nat

iona

l Hig

hway

Tra

ffic

Saf

ety

Adm

inis

trat

ion’

s (N

HTS

A’s)

New

Car

Ass

essm

ent P

rogr

am (w

ww

.Saf

erCa

r.gov

). '

Base

d on

GM

Tes

ting

in a

ccor

danc

e w

ith

appr

oved

Tra

nspo

rt C

anad

a te

st m

etho

ds. Y

our

actu

al fu

el c

onsu

mpt

ion

may

var

y. *

* Of

fer

valid

to e

ligib

le r

etai

l les

sees

in C

anad

a w

ho h

ave

obta

ined

cre

dit a

ppro

val b

y an

d en

tere

d in

to a

leas

e ag

reem

ent w

ith

GM

Fin

anci

al, a

nd w

ho a

ccep

t del

iver

y fr

om O

ctob

er 1

, 201

4 th

roug

h Ja

nuar

y 2,

201

5 of

a n

ew 2

015

Equi

nox

mod

el. G

ener

al M

otor

s of

Can

ada

will

pay

one

mon

th’s

leas

e pa

ymen

t or t

wo

bi-w

eekl

y le

ase

paym

ents

as

defi

ned

on th

e le

ase

agre

emen

t (in

clus

ive

of ta

xes

and

any

appl

icab

le p

ro-r

ata

amou

nt n

orm

ally

due

at l

ease

del

iver

y as

def

ined

on

the

leas

e ag

reem

ent)

. Aft

er th

e fi

rst m

onth

, les

see

will

be

requ

ired

to m

ake

all r

emai

ning

sch

edul

ed p

aym

ents

ov

er t

he r

emai

ning

ter

m o

f the

leas

e ag

reem

ent.

PPS

A/RD

PRM

is n

ot d

ue. I

nsur

ance

, lic

ense

, dea

ler

fees

and

app

licab

le ta

xes

not i

nclu

ded.

Add

itio

nal c

ondi

tion

s an

d lim

itat

ions

app

ly. G

M r

eser

ves

the

righ

t to

mod

ify

or t

erm

inat

e th

is o

ffer

at a

ny ti

me

wit

hout

pri

or n

otic

e. S

ee d

eale

r fo

r de

tails

. ¥ L

ease

bas

ed o

n a

purc

hase

pri

ce o

f $29

,255

(inc

ludi

ng $

1,00

0 le

ase

cred

it) f

or a

201

5 Eq

uino

x LS

AW

D. B

i-w

eekl

y pa

ymen

t is

$163

for

48 m

onth

s at

0.9

% A

PR a

nd in

clud

es F

reig

ht a

nd A

ir T

ax, o

n ap

prov

ed c

redi

t to

qual

ifie

d re

tail

cust

omer

s by

GM

Fin

anci

al. A

nnua

l kilo

met

ers

limit

of 2

0,00

0 km

, $0.

16 p

er e

xces

s ki

lom

eter

. $0

dow

n pa

ymen

t and

a $

0 se

curi

ty d

epos

it is

req

uire

d. P

aym

ent m

ay v

ary

depe

ndin

g on

dow

n pa

ymen

t tra

de. T

otal

obl

igat

ion

is $

16,9

17, p

lus

appl

icab

le ta

xes.

Opt

ion

to p

urch

ase

at le

ase

end

is $

13,0

96. P

rice

and

tota

l obl

igat

ion

excl

udes

lice

nse,

insu

ranc

e, r

egis

trat

ion,

app

licab

le p

rovi

ncia

l fee

s, d

eale

r fe

es, t

axes

and

opt

iona

l equ

ipm

ent.

Oth

er le

ase

opti

ons

are

avai

labl

e. D

eale

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