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A small plane on its way to Winnipeg from Thomp-son crashed near the run-way on Sept. 15, just before 7 p.m.

The plane, a Navajo Chieftain aircraft, left Thompson but turned around shortly after

experiencing problems. Six passengers and the two pi-lots of the Keystone Flight 408 were able to exit the aircraft and were all taken to hospital. Three of the passengers were then taken to the Winnipeg Health Sci-ences Centre.

The plane may have been fi lled with jet fuel, when in

fact the aircraft should have been fi lled with Avgas in-stead by the aircraft refuel-ers, states the Keystone Air Service Ltd. press release.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says inves-tigators arrived at the site of the crash on Sept. 16, in the evening. During the investigation on Sept. 17,

investigators conducted an exhaustive site examination and photographed the air-craft and the location. The board also says they will be looking into pilot training records as well as aircraft maintenance records.

In a statement from Premier Greg Selinger, he said that three of the plane

passengers were employ-ees of the Northern Airport and Marine operations, two worked for Manitoba Busi-ness Transformation and Technology, and one for Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation.

The plane crashed just less than 400 yards from the 381 highway.

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A Navajo Chieftain aircraft crashed in Thompson on Sept. 15. Eight people were taken to hospital to be treated for injures.

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EDITH ELEANORKILLEN

Edith Eleanor Killen (nee Bellefontaine) aged 68 of Paint Lake, passed away peacefully Friday, September 18th, 2015 at the Thompson General Hospital with Family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.Eleanor was born October 10th, 1946 in Dean Settlement, Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax County Nova Scotia. She grew up in Middle Musquodoboit and was the daughter of Gordon and Murielle (Hamilton) Bellefontaine. She married Robert (Bob) Killen on Sept 28th, 1963 and in 1967 they moved to Thompson, Manitoba where they worked and raised their 5 children.Eleanor retired in 2004 from the Provincial Government and babysat her youngest grandchild, Eric until 2005. She decided to go back to work fulltime again and worked for UpNorth Consulting until 2011 when she decided to give retirement another try. Eleanor volunteered over the course of many years with organizations like YBC, Air Cadets and 4H. She thoroughly enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, gardening, and quilting.Eleanor is survived by her children: Roberta (Harold), Michael (Andy), Greg (Glenna), Darren (Patricia) and Denise (Vernon). Grandchildren: Robert, Mathew, David, Andy, Cassandra (Gurmeet), Jessie, Brianna and Eric. Great Grandchildren: Nova Dawn, Aerilyn, Bodhi, Kyran and most recently Ella. Siblings: Jack (Linda) of Brampton Ontario, Irene of Shubenacadie and Brenda (Sean) of Lantz, Brothers in law: Wendell (Veronica) and Ronald (Leila) all of Middle Musquodoboit. Sisters in law: June and Denise of Middle Musquodoboit. Also her many nieces and nephews in Nova Scotia and adoptive grandchildren as she liked to call them located in Thompson, Manitoba.Eleanor was predeceased by her husband Robert (Bob), her parents Gordon and Murielle, her brother David, sister in law Joanne, brothers in law Edward, Lorne, Percy, Harry and Nephew Daniel.A celebration of Eleanor’s life will be held Thursday, September 24th, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Lutheran United Church of Thompson, located at 52 Caribou Road, Thompson, Manitoba.Service and Interment to follow in Nova Scotia where Eleanor’s ashes will be laid to rest with her husband Bob’s.Northland Funeral Services in care of arrangements; in lieu of fl owers, donations may be made in Eleanor’s memory to Cancer Care Manitoba 675 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9.

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DEVAN C. TASAOver a meal of stew and

bannock, the problem of homelessness in Thomp-son was discussed between those that are experiencing it and representatives from the city’s social agencies.

The discussion at the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friend-ship Centre Sept. 17 began with a presentation about the results of a point-in-time count of the city’s homeless population. On March 6, volunteers found there were 126 homeless individuals. Of that num-ber, 52 were homeless for more than six months.

John Donovan, the com-munity advisory board on homelessness’ chair, said it was important to talk to those experiencing home-lessness about the result of the count.

“We’d promised them that we’d get back and let them know what the results were. They’re not at council meetings and they’re not at other gatherings where this was reported,” he said, “so we wanted to make sure

they knew what the results were.”

After that presentation, the two groups sat down together in a café-like set-ting to talk about the size and causes on homeless-ness in Thompson, how the current responses are working, what still needs to be done and what a group combating homelessness would look like.

Donovan said that for-mat helped make the two groups feel more equal with each other; on the streets, it can be diffi culty for people to connect with those experiencing home-lessness.

“But in an environment like this, to be able to sit down and do a workshop together where everybody is equal, I think that says a lot,” he said.

It was valuable to have for agency heads to sit down with those who are experiencing – or had ex-perienced – homelessness, Donovan said. He said he thought it was valuable for those experiencing home-

lessness as well.“I want it to be em-

powering and I believe that it’s empowering for the folks that are home-less to sit down with those people that are here that are agency lead and people who are working in the community on their be-half,” he said.

Some attending had specific, individualized complaints about some of the social agencies. Don-ovan said that because everyone was all in one room, he was able to dir-ect those complaints to the agency head, hopefully beginning the process to-wards fi nding a solution.

“We did a little bit of bridging in terms of that,” he said.

The survey said 67 of the 126 homeless individuals

were from other Northern Manitoba communities. The people with experience at the event echoed that, saying it was important to have those managing First Nations housing in north-ern communities to be at the table next time.

The key problem is that there isn’t enough af-fordable housing within Thompson. Donovan said there’s a need for landlords to come forward and work with the advisory board to get lower-income residents into leases.

“We have lots of sup-ports for these individuals. We have four people now living in leased units and they are doing very well and they haven’t broken their lease,” adding they haven’t had to fix any apartments. “It works.”

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The RCMP offi cer who shot and wounded 21-year-old Evan Cromarty in Norway House Cree Nation last summer will not be charged.

On July 20, 2014 police were called about Cromarty allegedly assaulting another man with a baseball bat, as well as entering a home uninvited and uttering threats. The caller told RCMP that Cromarty is known for carrying a weapon on him. Cromarty then ran to a nearby base-ball fi eld in Norway House, which was hosting a youth baseball tournament that day.

The offi cer who was put on the case told Cromarty to stop, but Cromarty failed to do so. The offi cer drew his weapon when Cromarty turned and reached down into his pockets.

The RCMP offi cer shot and wounded Cromarty in the arm. The man suffered non-life threatening injures and received medical treatment for the injury. During a search of Cromarty after the shooting found there was only his phone and wallet on him, no gun.

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team conducted a review of the incident, which was requested by the Manitoba Government and announced on Sept. 16 that the offi cer will not be criminally charged.

Charges against Cromarty were also dropped earlier this year. These included aggravated assault, break and enter, and uttering threats. However, he did plead guilty to a pair of breach charges and was sentenced to time already served, with no further penalty. The Crown did not provide an explanation to why the charges were dropped, except that they didn’t believe there was a reasonable likelihood of conviction.

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The topic of homelessness was discussed by the heads of social agencies and those that are actually experiencing it at

a event at the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Sept. 17.

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Elementary school stu-dents took part in inter-active assemblies when animal ambassadors visited Thompson schools on Sept. 14-17. Earth Rangers is a kid’s conservation organ-ization that is dedicated to teaching students about the importance of biodiversity and conservation.

The organization, which is sponsored by Vale has traveled up to Thompson for the past couple of years to work with the different schools. This year the Earth Rangers had four furry friends to show off: Tim-ber the pine marten, Linus the harris hawk, Sonic the European barn owl and Spike the sulcata tortoise.

Every year the organiza-

tion also picks four animals that need human help to save themselves and their habitats. This year for the Bring Back the Wild pro-ject they’re saving the little brown bat, the wolverine, the perugia falcon and cold water coral.

Julia Molnar, one of the two Earth Rangers that pre-sented in Thompson says they pick the four animals based on a few things.

“The animals are chosen based on ones we haven’t done before, it also has a lot to do with our partners Environment Canada and Parks Canada.”

Molnar continued by say-ing they try to expose stu-dents to different animals as well as the different ecosystems all around the country.

Molnar says the little brown bat is probably the most regional-based ani-mal for Thompson out of the four. The bat is currently dealing with white nose syndrome, which causes the bats to wake up during wintertime hibernation. The itchy fungus makes the bat use too much energy, and eventually kills the bat.

The wolverine has been getting caught in other animal traps, and there are less than 600 left in On-tario. The falcon is in need of saving because the bird is fl ying into glass windows mistaking the refl ection for open sky. Finally the fourth animal, which is often con-fused for being a plant, is cold water coral. Coral is dying, which is causing other animals to die because

these animals eat the coral.Molnar says students can

sign up to become an Earth Ranger online and can help choose one of the four ani-mals to save this year. Stu-dents can hold bake sales, book sales or any type of fundraiser to raise money for the animals.

In 2014 the four animals, which were part of the Bring Back the Wild, were the swift fox, the western screech owl, the bobolink, and the eastern wolf. Mol-nar says efforts were met last year and actually ex-ceeded the needed amount. She hopes the same thing will happen for the four new animals needing to be saved.

There are currently more than 200 Earth Ranger members in Thompson.


Another year of classes for students also means another year of school board meetings for the School District of Mystery Lake. On Sept. 15, the fi rst meeting of the 2015/2016 year was held at the school board offi ce.

Don MacDonald nomin-ated Leslie Tucker to con-tinue as chair, and with no other nominations Tucker was elected. Tucker has sat on the school board for the past fi ve years.

Liz Lychuk nominated Guido Oliveira to continue as vice-chair. Oliveira has been a school board trustee for the past nine years, and

with no other nominations for vice-chair, Oliveira was elected.

During the reorganiza-tional meeting standing committee chairpersons were also elected. Trust-ee MacDonald will sit on the fi nance/property/per-sonnel committee, Janet Brady will sit on the policy committee, Sandra Fitzpatrick will chair the public relations commit-tee, and Trustee Lychuk will chair the education and programming com-

mittee. The only change from last year is Lychuk chairing the education and programming committee, for 2014-2015 Ryan Land was the chair.

Standing committee members were also elected for those committees.

During the election for board representation to community six committees were discussed. Trustee Brady will sit on the Ado-lescent Health Education Committee (AHEC), Trustee Land will sit on the Thomp-

son Newcomer Settlement, Trustee MacDonald was elected to the Active and Safe Routes to School com-mittee, and Trustee Fitzpa-trick will sit on the Thomp-son Aboriginal Educational Advisory Committee.

Trustee Brady has been elected for the Develop-ment Review Committee, and Trustee Land was also elected to sit on the Recrea-tion and Community servi-ces Committee.

The next school board meeting will be on Sept. 29.

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After living in Thompson for a year and a half,

it’s a bittersweet time in my life, as I’m saying goodbye to the fi rst city I called home without my family, and hello to a whole new adventure, as I move to British Colum-bia.

When I fi rst moved to

Thompson I was scared. I don’t even know if scared is the proper word, but I packed my two suitcases of stuff, and I got on the airplane in Halifax and made my way to Thomp-son. When I arrived in Thompson I remember how cold I thought it was, and secondly how much snow there was. (Moving to Thompson in Febru-ary probably wasn’t the smartest idea).

It’s been one year since I started to work for the Thompson Citizen and the Nickel Belt News. In the past year I have learnt that writing is exactly what I want to do for the rest of my life, and work-ing in this establishment has shown me what a true community paper is all about. Every morning when I walked into the front doors of this news-paper I felt a comfort I

didn’t really expect to feel at an industry job.

The good morning hel-los have meant so much to me, and honestly the people have been unlike any other people I have met.

On my fi rst day of working at the news-paper Ian Graham, my editor handed me a video of an hour-long mayoral debate, and told me to write an article on it. I had never written print before, but after that day, I felt like I could accom-plish anything. It was so nice knowing my editor and boss had the confi -dence in me, knowing I could do it too.

Not only has my time in Thompson shown me that I chose the right ca-reer, but it’s also taught me a lot about myself. I know now I can move anywhere and be able to

handle what life throws at me. I can even han-dle -50 degree winters, which I never thought I would have to endure. Thompson has shown me love, loss, laugher, but most importantly friend-ship. I’ve met amazing people in Thompson, who I know I will always cher-ish in my heart, and for-ever call them friends.

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who moved to Thompson a year and a half ago, is a completely different Mol-ly who is leaving Thomp-son. I’ve grown and this place has shown me who I want to be, and the type of worker I will continue to be.

Thompson may not have been my forever home, but it will always stay in my heart. I will al-ways remember this city,

my friends, my coworkers and my bosses as amaz-ingly important people in my life.

Thank you to everyone at the Thompson Citizen for making me feel com-fortable and confi dent in my work. I will miss all of you incredibly.

It’s not goodbye, it’s a see you later, and I surely will be back to this place in the future for a visit.

It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later

By Molly

Gibson KirbyLetter to the Editor

Dear Editor:Stuck in the ifs. Some of us are? We

hear this regularly in life: if only we had money, if he or she were more talkative or a bit less, if we had only listened to our parents more.

Ifs will get us nowhere. Be grateful for what we have today. When we con-tinue to dwell on the ifs we get stuck in

yesterday’s drama. Lets work on what we have and use today tools from our Higher Power so that we will not be stuck in the ifs”

Too many ifs in today’s world keeps us from trying to be understood than to be eliminated from remaining “Stuck in the ifs.”

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DEVAN C. TASAWhen the clown went on

stage at the Boys and Girls Club, it got serious. She was there to remind the partici-pants of the Wellness on Wheels bike rally about bicycle safety rules.

The event was organized by the Hope North Suicide Prevention Committee to recognize Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day.

“The theme for Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day is reaching out and preventing suicide. All across the world they’re hosting events with a cycling theme,” said Liz Lychuck, the committee’s co-ordinator. “When we register people tonight we’ll count the kilometers towards the world’s efforts to prevent suicide.”

Those kilometers will be then inputted into a website that will calculate the total dis-tance that people have trav-elled through similar events around the planet.

The Sept. 18 event, held eight days after Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day, was not just a bike rally, but also a celebration of life. Participants could get their helmet properly fi tted – or replaced if needed, get their face painted and watch a dance performance by students from the Aurora Dance Academy. After they rode their bikes on a route guided by the local RCMP, the night ended with a barbeque and music from Poetry in Mo-tion.

There was also a moment of silence to remember those who had died by suicide be-fore the rally began.

There were two routes: the longer one was aimed at bi-cycle riders, while a shorter one worked better for walk-ers, runners, and people using strollers and wagons.

“We really want to make this event as inclusive as we can, to get people from all different groups of ages,” Lychuck said.

This is the second year the rally has been held.

“Last year was an awesome event and I’m hoping this year will be just as good, if not bet-ter,” Lychuck said. “I think it’s a success if we have people come out and enjoy the event. If we can raise awareness for suicide prevention and build those connections, I think it’s always a success.”

Those who are thinking about suicide or knows some-thing that is thinking about suicide should contact mental health professionals to get the help they needed. For those 17 and under, they should call the mental health crisis centre at 204-778-1472. Adults go contact the hospital or contact the mental health program at 204-778-5350. There’s also the Manitoba Suicide Line at 1-877-435-7170.

Bike rally celebrates life

Thompson Citizen photos by Devan C. Tasa

Top: Participants in the Hope North Suicide Prevention

Committee’s bike rally begin their bike ride from the Boys

and Girls Club Sept. 18, Middle: Students from the Aurora

Dance Academy performed before the participants set off

with their bikes. Bottom: Marigold Carter, left, wearing her

new helmet, gets her hand painted by Katherine Pohjo-

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BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY [email protected]

The Thompson Com-munity Band is looking for more players and will be holding an open

house recruiting event on Sept. 29, in the R.D Parker Colligate band room.

The band is open to any adults in the re-

gion who want to create music in a group setting. Rehearsals for the band happen on Tuesday from 6:40-8 p.m, and the band is already prepar-

ing for their future per-formances.

It’s been nine years since the band first came together, and has been playing at the annual

community Christmas concert, the annual com-munity foundation gala, holiday performances at the mall and personal care home, Nickel Days

and many other events around the community.

The open house starts at 6:30 p.m.

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY [email protected]

On Oct. 10 Thompson Reads will have a dis-cussion about the novel Three Day Road by Joseph Boyden. Back in Febru-ary, during I love to read month, people in Thomp-son voted for the fi rst ever Thompson Reads, and decided on the novel by Boyden.

Starting at 3:00 p.m readers are invited to the Thompson Public Library to discuss the book. The novel is available at the library to read if any read-ers are still interested to read along, and take part in the book discussion.

Community band needs more musicians

Thompson

readers

will discuss

Thompson

Reads novel


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For everything

SPORTScall Ian at 677- 4534 ext. 5

or email [email protected]

DEVAN C. TASAA young child, dressed in black

snowpants, jacket and toque bal-anced precariously on his skates. As he began to stubble, a skating coach reached out and steadied him before he fell.

That was the scene at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena at the Thompson Regional Community Centre as Skate Thompson hosted their Skate Canada Manitoba Day. All members of the public – from young children to senior citizens – were invited to take a free skat-ing lesson.

“It’s to emphasize our learn-to-skate programs and to promote Skate Thompson in the commun-ity and the love of skating,” said Megan Fraser, Skate Thompson’s recreation co-ordinator, about the Sept. 15 and 16 event.

The focus on the fi rst day was the CanPowerSkate program, which is geared towards hockey and ringette players. The second day was focused on the CanSkate program and its variants, which teaches beginners how to skate and introduces them to basic skills needed for ice sports.

Ben Harris, a CanSkate coach, is a fan of the free day.

“I think it’s a great idea because it gives anybody the chance to try it out and see what the program is about. I think it’s going to bring more people to the club,” he said.

Skate Thompson was pre-pared for 30 students to attend the event.

“As a result of this and word-of-mouth and people talking who are in the program, our enrolment is strong,” Fraser said. “Last year we were maxed out.”

People should learn how to skate because it’s fun, Harris said.

“It’s a great activity, it’s a great way to get exercise and it’s a lot of fun,” he said.

Fraser agrees.“It’s a skill that can lead into

all sorts of things: fi gure skating, ringette, hockey, power skating,” she said. “It opens up lot of av-enues in different disciplines, so once you learn how to skate, you can branch off into those disci-plines.”

She added it was good to im-prove one’s co-ordination and balance. For those that go into fi gure skating, it’s also a way to develop musically and artistically.

Harris said he likes teaching at

the yearly event.“Teaching new skaters is al-

ways exciting because you don’t

know where they’re coming from. Some have never skated before, so it’s a bit challenging for them.”

He added others had a bit of a skating background before com-ing.

A free skating lesson


Ben Harris, left, gives a free skating lesson for the Skate Canada Manitoba Day held Sept. 15 and 16.

City of Thompson - 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB R8N 1S6 - www.thompson.ca

Please see corresponding map for detailsCLOSED is PATTERNED

ACCESS is drawn in BLACK

Local access to and fromyour properties will be available:

Thompson Drive North Caribou Road,Selkirk Ave., Quartz and Public Lane

Thompson Drive South Deerwood Drive, Juniper Drive, Ash Street

These streets will be openas two lane during construction

Should you have any further inquiriesin relation to the matter please contact

Cory Stainthorpe – Assets & Infrastructure at (204) 677-7907

Cree Road - Temporary Road / Lane ClosurePlease be advised that a section of Cree Road will be partially and/or temporarily closed

August 4th – September 25th (weather dependent) to complete the reconstruction of Cree Road.

PUBLIC NOTICEPUBLIC NOTICECree Road - Temporary Road / Lane ClosurePlease be advised that a section of Cree Road will be partially and/or temporarily closed

August 4th – September 25th (weather dependent) to complete the reconstruction of Cree Road.

The affected area is adjacent to Fox Bay North & Thompson Drive North

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL INVITATIONProposals will be received by the undersigned up to 11:00 am local time, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015 at City Hall, 226 Mystery

Lake Road, Thompson, MB. R8N 1S6.

RFP #13315 Engineering Assessment of the City of Thompson Water System

RFP documents may be obtained from the offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB. phone (204) 677-7974

between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The City shall have the right to disqualify the Proponents from the bidding process if they have failed to complete their obligations

under any prior contract with the City of Thompson or have been involved in litigation with the City.

The lowest or any RFP need not be accepted by the City of Thompson. The City shall have the right to evaluate competing

RFPs in accordance with its own criteria for evaluation applied to the work being Proposed, whether or not such criteria has

been expressly related to the Proponents. The City of Thompson reserves the right to award the work to the Proponent which

it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

TENDER INVITATIONSealed bids are invited for the City of Thompson to Clear and Grub Footprint Road Phase 1 from the eligible bidders on the prescribed bid form as provided

in the bid documents.

The detailed scope of work and terms and conditions of the contract are given in

the Bid Documents and can be downloaded from the City of Thompson website.

The bids completed in all respect must be submitted on or before 11:00 A.M.

Central Time Sept. 30, 2015 to:

Brian Taylor, Acting Purchasing Agent,226 Mystery Lake Road,

Thompson R8N 1S6

The bids must be accompanied by the Bid Bond payable to City of Thompson in

the amount of 10% of the Bid Price. The bids submitted cannot be withdrawn

for a period of 45 days from schedule date of closing bids.

The City shall have the right to disqualify the Contractor from bid process if

they have failed to complete their obligations under any prior contract with

the City of Thompson or has been involved in litigation with the City.

The lowest or any Bid need not be accepted by the City of Thompson. The City

shall have the right to evaluate competing bids in accordance with its own

criteria for evaluation applied to the specifi c item or work being Proposed,

whether or not such criteria has been expressly related to the Bidders. The

City of Thompson reserves the right to award the Bid which it deems to be

in the best interest of the City.

PART TIME NANNY OR Daycare Required Requiring child care 1-2 days per week for two children aged 3 and 11 months beginning in October. Seeking an affectionate and nurturing individual who has considerable experience car-ing for young children. Basic knowledge of French would be fantastic, yet not required, as children are francophone. Please contact Julia for more informa-tion at 204-962-3835 or by e-mail at [email protected]. 38-2-d

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

[email protected]

301 • HELP WANTED

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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3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE $1275/month plus utilities. No Pets. Text 1-204-471-1202. 38-2-d

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

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

Fr Subhash Joseph and Fr Guna Sekhar

114 Cree R. 677-0160

Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am

THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL

Pastor Dan Murphy

Youth Pastor Lawrence Stratton

Children’s Pastor Miranda Murphy

126 Goldeye 677-3435

Service at 10:30 am

ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN

249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799

Pastor Murat Kuntel

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

456 Westwood Dr. S.

Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am

LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF

THOMPSON congregations worship at

52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays.

Phone 204-677-4495

GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor Dave Cook

204-679-9000

Sunday School 10:00

AM Service 11:00, PM Service 7:00

Prayer Meeting- Wednesday 7 PM

THE SALVATION ARMY,

Thompson Corps (Church)

305 Thompson Dr.

Worship services every Sunday at

11:00 am

204-677-3658

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

APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH

111 GOLDEYE CRESCENT

Service Schedule

Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service

3:00 pm Sunday School

7:00 pm Evening service

Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study

followed by prayer time. Contact us at

204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003

LIVING WATER CHURCHPastor Archie McKay

Ph: 677-2469

Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

Light of the North Church

32 Nelson Road

ChurchServices

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

510 • RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE

501 • HOUSESFOR RENT

302 • BUSINESSOPPORTUNITIES

MANITOBA HOUSING

CARETAKER SERVICES

Manitoba Housing is looking

for a Caretaker/Groundskeeper

services for a 2 year term at

the following location:

Princeton Drive & Brandon

Crescent - approx. 6 acres

with dwellings & 1 apartment

block with 10 units

Documents can be picked up

at Manitoba Housing Offi ce

at 118-3 Station Road in

Thompson, MB.

Deadline for RFQ submission

is October 8, 2015 at 4:00 pm.

For additional information

please contact:

Malanie Cutler

204-677-0611

204-677-0614

118-3 Station Road

Thompson, MB

603 • TENDERS

Looking for full and part time kitchen helper and an additional

part time cook.Apply at the front desk.

38-2-nb

183 Cree Rd, Thompson MB, R8N 0C2

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

FAX: 204-677-4087

NOTICEDue to unforeseen circumstances

the Thompson Zoological Society Inc.has postponed the September 18 Gala.

We thank all of the businessesthat provided donations.

Once we have rescheduled the Gala,we will use these donations and

recognize your generosity at the event.

NOW OPEN ON SATURDAYS

8:00 am - noonDR. CHELSEA LILLBECK

consultingCall 204-677-4912 for an appointment.

W O L F S I G H T I N G SIf you have seen a wild wolf recently within 90 miles of Thompson, or taken a photo, please report it on: www.thompsonspiritway.caThe BEST wolf photo in the Thompson region & submitted monthly will win a $40 prize*.

Any wolf photo submitted may be displayed on our website. Your text or photo of wolf sightings help Thompson and region build a wolf economy based on education, research, conservation, eco-tourism, art & culture, and conferences. “Developing excellence in all things wolf.” * Conditions apply.

$40 REWARD

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBYDuring the 35th anni-

versary of the Terry Fox Run, Thompson resi-dents joined together at the Thompson Regional Community Centre on Sept. 20, to walk or run in support of Fox.

In July Greg Moore, mayor of Port Coquitlam, B.C, Fox’s hometown,

asked for all mayors in Canada to raise $1 for every resident. Fenske agreed to take part, and personally raised more than $1,200. “Being the 35th anniversary of Terry Fox, I think the story behind [Terry Fox] and his dream is one that lives forever. He’s done fantastic work, and his

foundation has done fan-tastic work in regards to cancer research,” Fenske noted.

Although the city didn’t raise the $13,123, the day of the event did however raise $4,190.70. Dawn Sands, Communi-cation Offi cer for the City of Thompson, says money is still coming in.

Thompson remembers Terry Fox

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby

Mayor Dennis Fenske leads the 35th Annual Terry Fox run at the Thompson Regional

Community Centre on Sept. 20.

Stittco Energy Limited in Thompson, Manitoba requires a

Seasonal Truck Driver

The ideal candidate must possess aClass 1 with Air Brakes Driver’s Licence.

Drop off resume to:31 Gay Street

Thompson Manitoba

204-677-2304

IMMEDIATELY REQUIRED

Thompson (866) 677.6450

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

COMMUNITY EDUCATION COORDINATOR Classification: Training Consultant Full-Time Regular Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 15-089 Closing Date: October 2, 2015Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.


Careers

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

K.B. Insurance & Thompson Insurance

City Centre Mall / 33 Selkirk Ave

204-677-9991 Fax 204-778-5145

AUTOPAC AGENT/INSURANCE BROKERrequired.

Join the KB. Insurance team.

We are looking for a reliable, professional team player

to join our busy offi ce.

No experience required, we provide all training and courses.

Must enjoy dealing with the public

and possess excellent customer service skills.

Must have a minimum grade 12 education

and provide a clear criminal record check.

Please fax 204-778-5145 or

email [email protected]

or bring your resume to our offi ce today!

Thank you to all those who apply,

only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Workplace Solutions is a professional consulting fi rm that specializes in the design, implementation, administration and management of benefi t and retirement programs.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Permanent Position Monday - Friday (fl exible hours)Closing Date: September 30th

Your Role:

• Facilitate the administration of benefi t and retirement programs

• Assist clients with coverage inquiries, claims and retirement options

• Help our customers resolve issues and questions• Build relationships to maintain customer loyalty

Requirements:

• Demonstrate exceptional active listening, verbal and communication skills

• Handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner

• Attention to detail• Basic computer skills• A minimum of 2 years experience in a role that

involved the administration of benefi t plans

Mail or email cover letter, resume, and references to:

Workplace Solutions Inc.#2-40 Moak Crescent

Thompson, MBR8N 2B7

[email protected]

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

BY DEVAN C. TASAAn open house held

on International Literacy Day gave the Thompson YWCA a chance to talk to the public about some of their programs.

“What we offer is a chance to empower people, especially marginalized people, to get them some basic skills to get them

back into the workplace or, if they choose to, further their education,” said Clint Saulteaux, an instructor with Steps to Success.

Many of the courses are run on a drop-in basis, so that people unable to make a full-time commitment can taken them.

“It’s basically just a come and go and we make

our classrooms as welcom-ing as possible for that to happen,” Saulteaux said.

There are courses, through, where a time commitment has to be made, like the blocks for learning, which includes courses on math skills, essay writing and journal writing.

“We also do driver train-

ing. That’s a really popular course,” Saulteaux said, adding his program would have to fi nd a way to pri-oritize the 80 or so appli-cants done to 25.

The YWCA’s also the site of a pilot project: Essential Skills for Employers. The Thompson branch is one of eight in the country – and the only one in Mani-toba – to host the program.

“Each region is going to bring something dif-ferent out of it because each region is addressing different needs. So for us, our main focus is going to be,” said Cat Cogle, who works with Steps to Suc-cess “working with Ab-original people, getting them in the workplace.”

The federal government is now categorizing jobs by nine essential skills: read-ing, writing, document use, numeracy, digital technology, thinking, oral communication, working with others and continu-ous learning. There are three levels to each skill; some jobs require a higher level of certain skills com-pared to others.

Essential Skills for Em-ployers will be running from Sept. 9, the day after International Literacy Day to Oct. 3.

“Our approach is going to be a strength-based ap-proach,” Saulteaux said. “Let’s say there’s some-one who’s homeless. A lot of people will look at their deficiencies, what’s wrong with them or what they’re lacking but we’re looking at the other way around. We’re trying to empower them and rec-ognize that they do have (strengths).”

Saulteaux will be taking a mentor-like role during the course.

“I’m really excited be-cause I believe in this approach in empowering people and looking at their resiliency, skills, strength and even using their dif-fi cult experiences in life as a strength,” he said.

They’re also hoping to get students certifi ed in skills like CPR, fi rst aid, WHMIS and food safety.

Courses available at the YWCA

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DATE LIMITE : Le 29 Septembre 2015

Pour de plus amples renseignements :

www.dsfm.mb.ca

We’re hiring

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Do you want to play an important role on a team and in your community?

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Visit www.canadapost.ca/careers and search for JOB ID: J0915-0935 for full details on this position.

Des renseignements en français sur ce poste sont disponibles en ligne à postescanada.ca/carrieres.

Delivery Agents

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NOW HIRING Part Time Customer Service Clerks

Join our dynamic retail team. We offer:

Starting Wage $14.01 Flexible Shifts Benefit Packages Opportunity for career advancement

Please apply directly to the Store Manager Thompson Liquor Mart

131 Selkirk Avenue


Joe Garson, left, Ed Hendrickson, second left, and Bonnie Hastings look at the book exchange at the YWCA Steps to Suc-

cess open house Sept. 8. Behind them is Clint Saulteaux, one of the instructors.


Careers

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

LIBRARY CLERK Classification: Clerk 1 Part-Time Regular Position: A.S.A.P. to June 2016 (August to June annually thereafter) Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 15-088 Closing Date: September 25, 2015Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

Position: Child & Family Services Worker

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Regional Child & Family Services

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

directions/directives of the Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when

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

duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews

and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/

follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular

visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/

short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community

education/networking with collateral resources/services.

The Child & Family Services Worker will be working out of the Thompson

Service Delivery Offi ce and will be required to travel, at the request of

the supervisor.

Qualifi cations:• BSW Degree with experience in child welfare

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

completion of 2 years in the BSW program may be considered

• Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards

• Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System

(CFSIS)

• Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated crisis intervention and confl ict resolution skills

• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet

deadlines

• Profi ciency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

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

as well as a team setting

• Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture

and values

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

considered an asset

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

• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable

• Must be able to travel

• Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry

Check and Criminal Record Check

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

vehicle

Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience

Closing date: Friday, September 30, 2015

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

and three references can be sent to:

Human ResourcesAwasis Agency of Northern Manitoba

701 Thompson DriveThompson, MB R8N 2A2

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

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

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYAWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA

CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES WORKER - TSDO

LOCATION: THOMPSON SERVICE DELIVERY OFFICE,

THOMPSON, MB

Position: Regional Child & Family Services Worker

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Regional Child & Family Services

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

directions/directives of the Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when

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

duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews

and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/

follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular

visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/

short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community

education/networking with collateral resources/services.

The Regional Child & Family Services Worker will be working with

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

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

Qualifi cations:• BSW Degree with experience in child welfare

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

completion of 2 years in the BSW program may be considered

• Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards

• Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System

(CFSIS)

• Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated crisis intervention and confl ict resolution skills

• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet

deadlines

• Profi ciency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

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

as well as a team setting

• Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture

and values

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

considered an asset

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

• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable

• Must be able to travel

• Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry

Check and Criminal Record Check

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

Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience

Closing date: Until fi lled

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

and three references can be sent to:

Human ResourcesAwasis Agency of Northern Manitoba

100-701 Thompson DriveThompson, MB R8N 2A2

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

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

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYAWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA

REGIONAL CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES WORKER

- SHAMATTAWA UNIT

LOCATION: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE, THOMPSON, MB

MANITOBA KEEWATINOWI

OKIMAKANAK INC. (MKO)Aboriginal Skills & Employment

Training Strategy

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Incorporated is seeking a highly motivated individual that will perform the functions of Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) Program Coordinator. The successful candidate will facilitate and support the coordination and development of ASETS initiatives with its MKO First Nation communities.

ASETS Youth Program Coordinator (Full time Position)Reporting to the Program Manager, this positon will create a First Nations Youth Network that fosters collaboration and creativity, seeks employment and/or training opportunities, and deals with youth issues and challenges; and requires planning, organizing, interpersonal, communication, and report-writing skills. The Youth Program Coordinator will be a positive role model for First Nations and all youth; a connector. Knowledge of First Nations culture and understanding of the challenges faced by First Nations youth and their communities is essential.

Qualifi cations:

• Training in the area of strategies that will

enhance or provide opportunities to encourage

and support school completion, enhance self-

esteem, and strengthen ties with other First

Nation Youth locally, regionally, provincially, and

nationally;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

and ability to communicate effectively with youth

and other stakeholders;

• Strong organizational and problem-solving ability

with a demonstrated commitment to deadlines

and details;

• Excellent time and resource management and

program administration skills;

• Must be computer literate and have a good

knowledge of MS Offi ce

• Ability to work independently and with a team

with minimal supervision

• Valid Class 5 Drivers license; must be willing to

travel to communities;

• Experience or knowledge of First Nation youth;

• Ability to speak a First Nation language is a

defi nite asset.

Salary is dependent upon qualifi cations and

experience. A comprehensive benefi ts package is

provided. A complete job description can be obtained

by calling (204) 677-1600. Interested candidates are

invited to submit in confi dence, a cover letter with

resume along with at least 3 work related references

by Friday, September 25th, 2015.

Oliver Veuillot, Human Resources Administrator

200-701 Thompson Drive

Thompson, Manitoba

R8N 2A3

[email protected]

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in

employment with MKO, however, only those selected

for an interview will be contacted.

Parts Handler - Part Time or Full Time

Join the Canadian leader in the distribution and marketing of automobile replacement parts and accessories. At NAPA, you will work with committed people in a professional environment with opportunity for career growth.

Why work with us?

• Supportive team mates who are passionate about providing exceptional service

• “The Perks” including employee pricing on automotive parts/products, and incentive bonuses

• Flexible benefi ts program including health, medical, dental and life• Access to personal development and technical training programs• Learn and collaborate with the best in the industry

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for order fulfi llment including the accurate and timely picking of merchandise for delivery

• Verifying part orders against shipping document to ensure they are correct before shipment

• Re-stocking shelves and moving parts; ability to frequently lift 40-50 lbs

• Communicating missing stock and short shipment situations to Counter Person

• Adhering to all safety rules, including the hauling of hazardous materials.

Requirements:

• Automotive aftermarket and parts supply background and/or knowledge preferred

• Capable of recognizing parts numbers• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines• Strong attention to detail with a knowledge of computers• If you are looking to grow your career with a successful, continuously

growing company, we want to hear from you!

Please email your resume to

[email protected]

or drop off at 27 Hayes Rd

204-677-4518

Marymound is presently seeking:

Youth Care Practitioner – Casual position – Marymound Receiving Home -Competition # YCP15-90 (Days, Evenings, Overnights, Weekends, Shift Work)

Casual positions are part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for supervision and safety of youth through daily interaction and care. Participate in planning, assessing and implementation of treatment strategies. Experience working with youth; ability to relate positively and therapeutically to youth; must have excellent physical and emotional health. Education and experience considered.

Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Child Abuse Registry/Prior Contact checks are requirements of all positions as well as emergency fi rst aid, valid driver’s license and abstract. Knowledge of Aboriginal customs, traditions and beliefs will be considered an asset.

For more information about Marymound, visit www.marymound.com

Submit cover letter and résumé quoting Competition # to:

Competition No. YCP15-90Human Resources442 Scotia Street

Winnipeg, MB R2V 1X4By 4:00pm September 28, 2015 - anything submitted aft er the

deadline will not be considered

e-mail: [email protected] or online at www.marymound.com

Marymound is an equal opportunity employer.Applicants are encouraged to self-declare.


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THOMPSON CITIZEN

In May 2015, a group of 23 students and three teacher chaperones from R.D. Parker Collegiate trav-eled with EF Tour s to learn about the early history and culture of one of the oldest parts of Canada.

Over eight days, the stu-dents and teachers trav-elled to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Ed-ward Island to explore the beauty and history of these provinces. Students gained an awareness of their own country, fellow citizens,

and an appreciation of how large, great and diverse we are as a country.

Some of the sights taken in along the trip included Halifax Citadel Hill, Peggy’s Cove, the Canadian Immi-gration Museum, the Mari-time Museum of the Atlan-tic, and a haunted tour of downtown Halifax. After touring Halifax, the group took a ferry to New Bruns-wick where they explored the Bay of Fundy, Hopewell Rocks and were given a his-tory lesson on the United Empire Loyalists and toured a Loyalist House.

The group then went to

Prince Edward Island, via the Confederation Bridge, to Prince Edward Island Na-tional Park to enjoy the red sands of the province, Anne of Green Gables Museum and sat where the Fathers of Canadian Confederation sat.

The fun didn’t end there, the group returned to Hali-fax and enjoyed a habour tour on a Vietnam-era am-phibious boat called the Habour Hopper.

Many thanks go out The Brick, USW 6166, and the TTA for their donations as well the many other people who helped fundraise for the trip.

Students have a good time in the Maritimes

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Teresa Jenkins

Students from R.D Parker Colligate traveled to the Maritime Provinces last May for an

educational fi eld trip

September 23 2015

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