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GRADUATES HONOURED AT
POW WOW
NEWS - PAGE 7
LIBRARY CELEBRATES
50TH YEAR
NEWS - PAGE 8
HOOPS ALL-STAR TAKING
GAME SOUTH
SPORTS - PAGE 14
HUMANE SOCIETY
HOLDS AGM
NEWS - PAGE 2
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BY IAN GRAHAMEDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
The federal government an-nounced June 2 that it would be contributing more than half a mil-lion dollars to help University Col-lege of the North (UCN) establish its industrial skills and trades training centre in Thompson.
Navdeep Bains, the Liberal min-ister of innovation, science and eco-nomic development, whose portfolio includes Western Economic Diversifi -cation Canada, announced that UCN will receive $574,000 for the trades training centre, which will be oper-ated in partnership with the School District of Mystery Lake (SDML) and is also being supported by Vale.
“The government of Canada is pleased to support the creation of the industrial skills trades and training centre and is committed to ensur-ing that indigenous peoples - First
Nations, Metis and Inuit - have the support and training they need to participate in the growing economic opportunities that exist in Western Canada,” said Bains in a press re-lease. “The government is investing in students and post-secondary in-stitutions like UCN, so that the next generation of Canadians will be well-equipped to tackle the challenges of the future.”
It was announced in November that the centre would be 19,500 square feet and be built on SDML property near both R.D. Parker Collegiate and UCN and will accommodate 126 ap-prentice/post-secondary students and 50 to 60 high school students. It will include a 7,250-square-foot heavy-duty equipment mechanics shop and 12,250 square feet for trades technology programming to support apprenticeship, high school industrial arts and dual-credit pro-
gramming. High school and short-term market-driven programming will include training in electrical and electronic technology, civil and computer-aided drafting technician skills, heavy-duty equipment mech-anics, instrumentation technicians, carpentry, plumbing and facilities technician.
“Western Economic Diversifi ca-tion Canada’s generous investment is well-aligned with UCN’s mandate to enhance the economic and social well-being of Northern Manitoba by providing quality, affordable trades training for our students,” said UCN president and vice-chancellor Konrad Jonasson. “The availability of high-quality equipment, made accessible through WD funding, will ensure that students are well-prepared and qualifi ed to fulfi ll the requirements identifi ed by our industry stakehold-ers and partners.”
Feds contributing half-a-million dollars
towards UCN trades training centre
Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham
Participants in the Hope North fl ag football camp June 3-5 weren’t the only ones having fun despite wet weather. Coaches were also getting into the
act. See story on Page 11.
Minister of Science, Innova-
tion and Economic Develop-
ment Navdeep Bains
Slip’n’slide
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OBITUARIES
BRIAN H. ADAMSIt is with deep regret and profound sadness that the family announce the death of Brian on Thursday June 2nd. 2016 at St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 82 years. Brian is survived by beloved wife Margaret, sons, Michael, Andrew (Katie) grandsons Mark and Matthew, David (Jabeen, Cherine and Zia), Sister Pauline and loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.Brian is predeceased by his parents Edward and Edith, Brothers, Eric and John and Sister Eileen.Brian was born in England and came to Canada in 1974, where he commenced employment with Inco Metals in Thompson, Manitoba. Brian enjoyed his work as an Environmental Analyst until a severe stroke in 1985 changed that, he subsequently took disability and he and Margaret moved to Winnipeg in 1997. They enjoyed many years with friends from Thompson days and new friends met through travelling and socializing. Brian did well until February 8th. when he had a second large stroke and was admitted to St. Boniface Hospital. The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and health care aides who took special care of him on wards 6E and 5B and our special thanks to Dr. Li.A memorial service will be held for Brian on Saturday, 11th June at Holy Trinity Church at Donald & Graham, Winnipeg, at 12:00 Noon.In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made in Brian’s memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.
Thank-youfrom a grateful family
It has been two months since Bob’s journey with cancer ended. We wish to express our sincere thanks to all who travelled with him. It began with Dr. Al Kadhaly and the nursing staff on the second fl oor. As Bob’s journey continued we need to thank all the caring and patient staff in the chemo room as well as Doctors Singh and William. You will soon have a much better facility in which to do your important work. We thank all the members of Cancer Care Navigation Services, Shelly Watt, Shane MacDonald and Jenn Th ackeray. We would not have been able to respect Bob’s wishes that he die at home without the understanding and respectful work of the Palliative Care Unit, Nicole Marques and others.
Bob loved this community and this community displayed love in return. Th ank-you to all who had any part in preparing Bob’s Celebration of Life and the reception that followed. You know who you are.
Th ank-you from our hearts,
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DAVID CONRAD KRUEGERNovember 12, 1970 – May 31, 2016
David passed away on May 31, 2016 after fi ghting a battle in Winnipeg, MB.He was predeceased by his father James Krueger.He is survived by his wife Sandra, his one and only child Paige Krueger-Trottier (Bryan), his only grandson Ryder-James Monan, his mother Beverley Krueger and his brother Christopher Krueger (Faby), as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends.A celebration of David’s life will be held Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the MMF hall (171 Cree Road) from 2:00 pm til 5:00 pm.
Clarifi cationThe caption of the photo “Good news, bad news” that appeared on Page 2 of the June 1 Thompson Citizen stated that
no handicapped parking had been designated to replace the parking stalls occupied by dumpsters to collect renovation debris at the Thompson General Hospital. Inquires to the Northern Regional Health Authority regarding the construction and parking situation had not been answered at the time that issue went to press but the Citizen has since been informed that, following the removal of the two large bins and their replacement by a smaller bin which only takes up one handi-capped parking space, there are now four handicapped spaces in front of the hospital and discussions are underway to provide further designated parking for patient use while construction in ongoing. Expansion of the chemotherapy room at Thompson General Hospital began May 9 and, when fi nished, the new space will hold three chairs, a bed and an examina-tion room as well as a nurse call system and med-gas capability (oxygen and vacuum) at the chair location. The Thompson Citizen apologizes for any confusion.
BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKIKACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
The Thompson Regional Humane Society hosted its annual general meet-ing May 31. Chairperson Oswald Sawh guided volunteers and past and present board members through the last year’s fi nancial statements, noted achieve-ments and acknowledged the efforts of volunteers throughout the year.
The humane society emerged with a surplus this year, with treasurer Melissa Branconnier noting that the society is in “a very healthy fi nancial position,” with accumulated revenue to contribute to-wards planned building upgrades. Sawh noted that a healthy fi nancial foundation has been one of the society’s cardinal fortunes: “Over the years there’s been a lot of humane societies that have closed down across the country, and a lot of animal rescues as well. The reality is that you need to always have a strong fi nancial platform built in, and that’s where a lot of operations have failed. We’ve always managed to keep that in balance, either breaking even or having some kind of surplus.”
Sawh had several partners to thank for the society’s solid organizational foundation, beginning with the organ-izers behind Woofstock; Sawh singled out the festival as the single-largest fundraiser the society hosts, net-ting $25,000 in 2015. Sawh person-ally thanked event organizer Carmen Dusecina, Tracy “Smitty” Smith from Music Makers, and the bands that per-formed at this year’s festival. Sawh also thanked the Royal Canadian Le-gion’s president Rick Murray, who has helped the THS host its annual poker tournament, another critical society fundraiser.
Equally critical has been the society’s partnership with the City of Thompson, who has contracted the city’s animal facility needs to the society since 2003. “Without having that agreement,” Sawh noted, “We probably wouldn’t have been able to make a business
case at the time. It still remains one of the few collaborative facilities in the country.”
Dusecina, Smitty, Murray, and City of Thompson public safety manager Sonya Wiseman received certifi cates of appreciation for their work with the humane society.
But as Branconnier noted, the THS has always been on fairly stable fi nan-cial footing. But as Sawh repeatedly noted, the priority of the humane society is the welfare of the animals. In 2015, the shelter took in 226 animals, 55 of which were adopted, 67 that were re-turned to their owners, and 93 that were transferred to other shelters.
One point Sawh was proud to note was the progress made in the animals which have to be euthanized annually: in 2015, only three animals had to be put down – two from complications dur-ing birth, and one due to the contraction of parvovirus – a far cry compared to what the society was coping with in its early years. “In 2003 when we were fi rst formed, over 130 to 150 animals a year were euthanized, a sad reality of the system we had before. Even three to four years ago, we were up about 30-35 animals that had to be put down due to space issues. We’ve no longer had to put down any animals due to space issues, and that’s a huge achievement.”
Sawh attributes much of this success to Calm Air, which has worked with the humane society for years to help afford-ably transport animals who could not be adopted to alternative shelters with adequate space. “Arnold Morberg was a big animal lover, and he recognized the fact that we were not able to always adopt out an animal in town.”
The Thompson Veterinary Clinic also merited a society thank-you: “You know Bingham: he’s pretty straightforward. If we’re doing something wrong, he’ll tell us, and he’ll have this annoyed look on his face before he even says any-thing. But the vet offi ce has been critical: they’ve worked with us fi nancially to
keep our costs down. Without them in the mix, we wouldn’t be able to do what we’ve been able to do.”
“It’s one of those things that people can always relate to. People have be-come desensitized to a lot of things, but the things I’ve seen that still make people see red are the abuse of children, and the abuse of animals.”
Along with the society’s “foundational partners,” Sawh also acknowledged the exceptional efforts of several volunteers who have devoted countless consistent hours to the society’s fundraising and operations, like Glenda Weir and June MacTavish, weekend warriors who have devoted countless hours over the years; Ron Dyre, who has taken up the role of the society’s handyman (Sawh noted, “Everyone should have a Ron in their lives”); Karen Agar, who regularly takes the dogs on long walks to maintain good health and low stress. He also acknow-ledged Gianna Dusecina in particular as a youth volunteer, noting that future generations are critical to the survival of volunteer organizations like the THS: “It’s young people like this that really set the stage for us down the road. We don’t live forever, and we need people to come after us.”
Volunteers received honorary certifi -cates, as did Calm Air sales co-ordin-ator Brock Weir. A representative of the Thompson Veterinary Clinic was unavailable for the meeting.
For 2017, Sawh stated that the THS would be placing expansion on hold for the time being, while they focused on improving the facilities which they currently used.
“We don’t want to warehouse ani-mals: keeping animals in kennels for long periods of time is in itself an in-humane thing,” said Sawh. “We want to improve our facility where we can have a dedicated quarantine space for animals who just came in, a space for animals up for adoptions, a space for moms with pups or kittens, to improve on what we have now.”
Thompson Regional Humane Society acknowledges partners
and volunteers at AGM
Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski
The Thompson Regional Humane Society hosted its annual general meeting May 31.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 www.thompsoncitizen.net Page 3
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NOTICE
POSSIBLE FRAUDIf you have been contacted by
or have contact witha Peter Kessler, please call
204-677-6909
226 Mystery Lake Road,Thompson, MB R8N 1S6www.thompson.ca
FULL-TIME INSTRUCTOR/GUARDNorplex Pool - (28.5 hours per week)
The City of Thompson invites qualifi ed applicants to submit a resume for consideration:
The successful candidate will be 18 years of age or older and must possess Lifesaving Society current National Lifeguards Service Award (NLS), Lifesaving Society Instructor (LSI), Standard First Aid and Swim for Life. The candidate must have effective public relation skills and good communication skills which prove an ability to give and receive verbal & written instructions.
Preference will be given to those applicants who also possess Instructor Trainer (IT) and National Lifeguard Service Award Instructor (NLSI).
Duties include preparing, teaching and evaluating lessons and classes; safeguarding and supervising pool patrons; cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining the pool deck and miscellaneous equipment. Ability to maintain fi tness level to perform duties and participate in schedules. Effectively communicate with the public, supervisors, part-time staff and participates in staff training sessions. Other related duties as per the job description.
Applications will be accepted up to and including Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Those interested may apply in confi dence to:
NOTICE OFPUBLIC HEARING
BY THE MUNICIPAL BOARD OF MANITOBA
RE: CITY OF THOMPSON BY-LAW NO. 1938-2016
(MUNICIPAL BOARD FILE NO. 16E8-0010)
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, under the provisions of The Municipal Act, S.M. 1996, c.58 and The Municipal Board Act, that The Municipal Board will hold a public hearing for the purpose of hearing any presentations in objections to or in support of the proposed By-law. The public hearing will take place on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 101 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson, Manitoba.
The By-law proposes to authorize the design and construction of a new waste water treatment plant, including the decommission of the existing waste water treatment plant. The estimated cost of the project is $36,500,000. The City is to receive funding from the Federal Government in the amount of $12,167,000 and $12,167,000 from the Province of Manitoba. The balance of $12,167,000 is to be borrowed by the City of Thompson.
A copy of the By-law is available for review at the Municipal Offi ce and at The Municipal Board.
In addition, the Board requires that any party who intends to submit as evidence at the hearing any written material or other documents, shall fi le four (4) copies of that material with the Board and one (1) copy with the Municipality for public review, at least 10 working days prior to the hearing.
If a party wishes to have service in French, or requires assistance because of a disability, they must notify this offi ce 15 days prior to the hearing.
Dated at Thompson, in Manitoba, this 12th day of May, 2016.
Rose Gibbons, Secretary
The Municipal Board
1144-363 Broadway,
Winnipeg MB R3C 3N9
204-945-4014
May 28,
May 20,
NEW VEHICLES BEING USED BY THE COMMUNITY SAFETY OFFICERS
as they patrol the streets of Thompson
May 25th marked the one year anniversary of the Community Safety Offi cer Program. The City of Thompson’s Community Safety Offi cers program is a two year pilot program, the fi rst in Manitoba and is part of the City of Thompson’s Downtown Strategy, modelling under the strategy of the Main Street project in Winnipeg. The funding for the program is currently being equally shared with between the City of Thompson and the Province of Manitoba. It has taken a year to fi nalize the details and to purchase the much needed vehicles for the program. These Vehicles are highly visible and are equipped with safety equipment for the eight offi cers to carry out their duties and for the safety of the people they transport. If you need assistance from the CSO’s please contact 204-677-7916.
PART-TIME GUARDSNorplex Pool
The successful candidates will be 16 years of age or older, and possess Lifesaving Society current National Lifeguards Service Award and c urrent Standard First Aid/CPR “C”. The candidates must have effective public relation skills and good communication skills which prove an ability to give and receive verbal & written instructions, willingness to participate in ongoing training and courses and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Some of the duties include: safeguards and supervises pool patrons, cleans, disinfects and maintains the pool deck and miscellaneous equipment and other related duties as per job description.
Applications will be accepted up to and including Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. Those interested may apply in confi dence to:
Samantha Scibak, Pool Manager
Norplex Pool, 226 Mystery Lake Road
City of Thompson, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6
E-mail: sscibak@thompson.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.
The City of Thompson is committed to providing asuperior quality of life and unlimited opportunities.
We are dedicated to supporting healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality
municipal services and facilities.
Deanna Kondakor, HR Manager
City of Thompson,, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6
FAX: (204) 677-7981 E-Mail: cmaclean@thompson.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest,
however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The City of Thompson is committed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportunities.
We are dedicated to supporting healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providingour residents with high quality municipal services and facilities.
frofrom tm he CSO’s please contact 204-677-7916.
BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKIKACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
The City of Thompson passed its municipal development and services agreement with Nisi-chawayasihk Cree Nation sur-rounding its newly approved urban reserve at the Mystery Lake Hotel, ironing out final details and signifying the final formal step in the 11-year process.
The agreement changes rel-evant phrasing in service agree-ments between NCN and the City of Thompson, and ensures that development on the urban re-serve is required to comply with city bylaws. While the fi rst draft of the MDSA was approved al-most a decade ago, the current approval addressed outstand-ing phrasing issues, as well as including a permit which allows
the City of Thompson to utilize the land as required to repair ad-jacent infrastructure. Council-lors Blake Ellis and Penny Byer both expressed their congratu-lations to NCN: “I could never fi gure out why it took so long to get a signature from the federal government, and I’m really glad that we’re getting it,” said Byer. “NCN has had different plans for that area for some time, and it
will be very nice to see that area developed, now that they have the freedom to do so.” Mayor Dennis Fenske also offered his congratulations, himself having worked on the project as staff, councillor and mayor through-out the years. “I’m extremely proud of this development, in the sense that it really speaks volumes to our aboriginal ac-cord and the respect that we
have for each other as a na-tion and a government, and as an investor in our commun-ity. I look forward to further development on that property, and further development with Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation.”
Fenske also thanked former NCN chief Jerry Primrose and former mayor Tim Johnston, who had spearheaded the pro-ject prior to the current council.
Mayor and council approve agreementsurrounding Mystery Lake urban reserve
Tim Hortons raises over $7,000 for youth summer camps
BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKIKACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
June 1 was Tim Hortons Camp Day, the coffee fran-chise’s annual fundraising event: along with donations, the proceeds from every cof-fee sold that day go towards funding Tim Hortons sum-mer camps across Canada. Last year 18,000 underpriv-ileged youth attended Tim Hortons summer camps, including three youth from Thompson (who attended the inaugural year of Tim Hortons newest summer camp, located in Whiteshell Provincial Park near Pinawa, Manitoba). With some luck and generosity, Thompson hopes to send closer to eight local youth off to camp this year.
Along with collecting do-nations, employees offered
kids fun ways to win prizes, such as a sucker draw and a duck pond, while others collected donations in the drive-thru with quintessen-
tial squeegee service.This year, Thompson’s Tim
Hortons collected $4,219.34 in donations, a notable in-crease over a total of roughly
$3,100 from last year. Com-bined with $2,940 in coffee sales, the franchise managed to raise $7,159.34 for camps this summer.
Jeffrey Paupanakis, manager Kathy Cavanaugh, Mayor Dennis Fenske and assistant
manager Jibran Khan cut the ribbon on Tim Hortons 2016 Camp Day fundraiser.
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Columnists
My fi rst love for an animal was apparently a
beautiful white kitty. My Nanny Penney told me of how this kitty followed her and I to the Avalon Mall when we walked across from our home on Viking Street in St. John’s. I was young and thank-
fully don’t remember kitty being hit by a car, but I do remember many other animals we’ve loved and lost over the years.
Some of you may re-member Dr. O’Connor. My mom worked for him and he gave her a beauti-ful King Charles cavalier spaniel named Tammie. Tammie brought so much joy to our family. Despite the joy of giving an ani-mal a good home, sadly their life spans are much shorter than humans, un-less you have a parrot. My parrot Lucy is only 14 but likely will outlive all of us. She hopefully has another 100 years to go. Our sweet canines, on the other hand, have left us much earlier. Our beautiful res-cue dog that followed my daughter home ended up
living with us for 15 years until we had to let her rest. It was such a hard day for our family. Our pets are family and when one member of our family loses a fur baby we all feel the pain. Remembering Cuddles, Tasha, Winston and Sammy to name a few. Each loss comes with heartbreak but the joy they gave us stays in our hearts forever.
My brothers Eric and Bill recently lost Par-ker, who may have had the strongest will to live. Three years ago he lost his back leg to cancer, but he adapted better than we could have ever have hoped. He lived three years running and enjoy-ing being spoiled. Trips to Palm Springs and lay-ing by the pool were likely
his favourite as he loved the sun and also loved trips to the beach. The last eight months have been a tough journey for Parker being hydrated twice every day in order to survive but looking into his eyes you could tell he wanted to fi ght. He was helped day and night to make his struggle more comfortable, and loved every moment and knew he was never alone in his struggle. Parker’s kidneys fi nally failed him and he said goodbye. He will always be missed but we can only smile when we think of the wonder-ful 16-plus spoiled years he was given. I think it’s safe to say that he was probably one of very few three-legged dogs that enjoyed horseback riding.
Sad goodbye to a horse-riding dog
Out & AboutBy Donna Wilson
Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Donna Wilson
Parker was probably one of very few three-legged dogs
who enjoyed going on horsey rides.
To the Editor:
Why is it that in the 21st century, our nation’s immigra-tion policy is still tied to a colonial system that has outgrown its usefulness, but obviously not the infl uence of the English monarchy?
If you would like to see the prime example of failed colonial-ism, study that beautiful country of Ireland’s history. A Dutch monarch who took the crown of England (Hanover) deliber-ately put English lords in place and took Ireland by force dur-ing his reign. If that wasn’t enough, Oliver Cromwell cruelly suppressed the citizens of Ireland when he succeeded in one good deed - he rid England of the monarchy. Then along came Maggie Thatcher, who got tough on terrorists, as she called them, and put Ireland under the War Measures Act. Bobby Sands, elected MP for Ireland during a hunger strike, starved to death in prison while he was a political prisoner of jolly old England. She offered political asylum to Augusto Pinochet (the butcher of Chile) and refused to participate in sanctions designed to end apartheid and free Nelson Mandela (another political prisoner) in a white supremacist government.
In this century, because of royal decree, we are forced to give preference to former British colonial citizens, which ex-cludes Latin America, South America as well as citizens of the former Soviet Union.
The money sent to the Crown in the form of “royalties” would be better invested in Canada instead of propping up an institution straight from the fairy tales. Charity should start at home and I have a problem with one family having assets of $8 billion, while other people (commoners) work and pay to support our social system.
Recently I saw a front-page photograph of Camilla Parker Bowles, Queen Elizabeth II and plain jane Kate Middleton. All I could think is that not one of the trio represent anything about modern women. Get a life, ladies, and get a job! For some reason, “they” give birth to “royal children,” whatever that means.
Angus CampbellThompson
Gentlemen - the Queen?
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Dangerous Waterway Zone
STEPHENS LAKE
GULL LAKE
NELSON
RIVER
Fox Lake Cree NationGillam
Fox Lake Cree NationBirdPR 280
Butnau Marina
NELSON
War Lake First NationIlford
Tataskweyak Cree NationSplit Lake
York Factory First NationYork Landing
RIVER
Dangerous Waterway Zone
Keeyask Construction Site
Construction of the Keeyask Generating Station is underway near Gull Rapids on the Nelson River. This can cause speed and depth of water in the area to change very quickly and may also result in an increased risk to public safety.
Watch for signs, buoys and booms marking the dangerous waterway zone and avoid the area at all times during construction. Be alert, don’t get hurt.
BY DANIEL MCSWEENEYA few of our Canadian
friends drive every autumn to Florida, Texas and Ari-zona fl eeing the worst of Canadian winter. Most are prepared, bringing their pots and pans, linen and bedding, television sets and pretty much everything needed to establish house-keeping while away from the Great White North. It’s a seamless annual migra-tion earned by making such moves on a regular basis.
But when you fl y across an ocean with 300 other people on a once in a life-time move, you can’t take very much. You only take what can be jammed into suitcases. But when settled, you realize there are things you need that must be rep-licated. It’s at that stage a process of discovery begins.
“You want to make eggs, but no spatula. So off we go to the High Street,” says Sandra. “And while I pur-chased coffee cups, I dis-covered we needed spares for when they are in the dishwasher. So off we go
again to the High Street. They are incremental dis-coveries making for lots of shopping trips.”
“Thank goodness for the local ‘pound store. It is our best friend in England.”
Shop, shop, shopThe “pound store” is of
course the equivalent of a North American “dollar store.” The quality of their goods is slim at best, de-pending of course on how one measures “quality.” Their prices though are ex-cellent. And what we buy there meets our needs.
They are like those “granny carts” written about earlier: a tad fl im-sy, but they do the job. We could have spent 60 pounds on each of those carts; instead we pur-chased a couple for about 12 pounds apiece. They are not going back with us, so if they disintegrate mid-trip to Sainsburys, we’ll just replace them with similar low-priced rigs.
We certainly have had to purchase more than a few items. They include small
cupboards for bathroom items extension cords; fl oor mats; cooking sheets; knives, forks and spoons; garbage receptacles; towel racks; additional shelving; a small vacuum cleaner; miscellaneous electrical connection devices – and even a small television.
Probably the most sig-nificant “missing” was something that really sur-prised us. It’s one of those “creature comforts” we discovered that we really, really missed – and wasn’t included with the furniture rented for our Solihull fl at.
We were watching tele-vision one evening won-dering why our legs were so sore. We clearly missed our footstools for relaxing in our big leather chairs at home.After checking out John Lewis, we discovered one footstool alone would cost the equivalent of $400 Cdn., hardly a price we were willing to pay just to leave here in England at the end of our stay. Eventually, we found just what we needed – a $40 Cdn. fake leather-
clad collapsible storage box that serves as a footstool.
THE ATHENA COLLECTION
This all leads me to ex-plaining the term “Athena Collection.”
It’s certainly not like Hyacinth Bucket’s collec-tion of “Royal Doulton with hand-painted periwinkles” in the British sitcom Keep-ing Up Appearances. And it’s not named for Athena, the goddess of pretty much everything heroic and the patron of the Greek city of Athens.
It is instead named for a delightful young Ro-manian girl who will get what we can’t take back to Canada. She works at the front desk of a local hotel and was kind and helpful during Sandra’s stay there in January.
She knows we are not purchasing expensive household items. She and her boyfriend though are saving to buy a house, and she assures us that any-thing we gift her will be ap-preciated. So every time we
make a purchase, we jok-ingly add it to “The Athena Collection.” We get to use our purchases while here and upon leaving, we lend a helping hand to our Solihull Athena, just like family and friends did for us when we started out more than four decades ago on the other side of the Atlantic.
Dan McSweeney, a Hali-fax native, fi rst worked as
a reporter at the old Halifax Herald, then got a taste of public relations work at Canadian National Railway in Moncton, before coming to Thompson in 1980 to work for Inco. He retired back home to Bridgewater on Nova Scotia’s south shore in June 2007 after 27½ years with Inco here. He blogs at mcsweeneys-diversion.wordpress.com.
The Athena Collection
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BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKIKACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
For all of 2016’s cen-sus fever, some Thomp-sonites may have found themselves disappointed as May 10 came and went, as it appears that several residents did not receive
their census ballots by the census target date.
Local resident Louise Hodder fi rst posted on the community Facebook page Thompson Talk, ask-ing if anyone else had not received their ballots: she herself had not only failed
to receive a form, but a quick call to Statistics Canada lead to the discov-ery that her home had not even been enumerated. Others had been enumer-ated, but simply had not received their forms, while other households received
two forms with two separ-ate access codes.
Several factors poten-tially infl uence the cen-sus’s thoroughness in Thompson: as Statistics Canada determines po-tential addresses through a complex verifi cation pro-
cess, not all information is 100 per cent accurate:. Forms are often mailed out and returned as undeliver-able, and these addresses are currently under review as of the June 1 (Hodder herself had an enumerator visit her home shortly after discovering the error).
Nor has counting hous-es themselves been a sim-ple task for Thompson’s enumerators in particular. Statistics Canada’s survey patterns are rather con-voluted, due to the mul-tiple and parallel steps in the process. However, Thompson’s census of-fi ce struggled to fi ll their staff roster this census year. While Statistics Can-ada hoped to have eight enumerators working win the area, the offi ce had to make do with six.
Uncounted residents are concerning for any muni-cipality, but particularly for small communities that largely depend on govern-ment grants to fi nance their operations. Statistics Canada told the Thomp-son Citizen that census collection will continue until a “very high level of response is obtained for each community,” accord-ing to a departmental rep-resentative. Offi cial popu-
lation and dwelling counts will not be released until Feb. 8 and following this date, an appeals process will be in place to consider reviews.
But an appeal is no guarantee that a popu-lation count will be ad-justed. Wilf Falk, chief statistician for the Mani-toba Bureau of Statistics (MBS), noted that the province as a whole may have lost $500,000 in funding over fi ve years due to errors in the 2011 census, particularly dur-ing the post-census date review process. The MBS believes that roughly 16,200 Manitobans were unaccounted for in the 2011 census. “Manitoba’s position is that the sam-ples of Manitoban individ-uals used to estimate the number of persons missed in the 2011 census were not representative of the overall Manitoba popula-tion,” Falk explains. “As a result, the overall estimate of missed persons was too low.”
While Statistics Canada acknowledged that er-rors likely occurred, they could not identify where the errors were made, and therefore could not and did not take further action.
Some Thompsonites lacked census forms, enumeration on target date
Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of NRHA
Thompson Health Auxiliary members presented Northern Regional Health Authority staff with 40 over-the-bed
tables and a new ultrasound machine and foam exercise tubes for the physiotherapy department at Thompson
General Hospital May 17. These donations have an approximate value of $25,000.
Auxiliary donation worth $25,000
Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski
Winning performers took the Letkemann Theatre stage June 1 in the fi rst of two Thomp-
son Festival of the Arts highlights concert. The second is scheduled for June 8.
Outstanding singers
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LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION
PUBLIC NOTICE
BUTTER CHICKEN XPRESS LTD
operating as BUTTER CHICKEN XPRESS LTD.at 38-50 SELKIRK AVENUE, THOMPSON,
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has applied for DINING ROOM LIQUOR SERVICE LICENCE
to serve liquor from: 9:00A.M. to 2:00A.M. MONDAY TO SUNDAY.1:00 P.M. to 2:00A.M. REMEMBRANCE DAY
Citizen and community input is an important part of the application process.
If you have questions about this application, please call the Liquor and Gaming Authority of Manitoba at 204-4 7 4-5619.
If you have questions about zoning by-laws and requirements, please contact your municipality.
If you want to make a formal objection to this application, please send us your objection in writing by 4:00 p.m.
14 DAYS FOLLOWING THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT
You can email, mail or fax your objection. Please include your contact information. Email: licinspect@LGAmanitoba.ca Mail: Liquor and Gaming Authority of Manitoba
P.O Box 1023Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2X1Fax: 204-453-5254
• We respond to all formal objections and will work to resolve objections before issuing a licence.
• A copy of the objection will be provided to the licence applicant.
• Each person who submits an objection will be advised in writing of the outcome to the licence application.
The Northern Health Region is planning and developing a Regional Volunteer Program. Our main goal for this program is to ensure that our volunteer time is being used where we need it the most. To achieve this, we require input and suggestions of Volunteer activities that would assist service users and community members.
You are invited to participate in a web-based online survey to share your suggestions. The survey is open to adults living in the Northern Health Region.
Visit: http://bit.do/nrhavolunteersurvey to participate. The survey is open until midnight on June 10, 2016.
Northern Health RegionVolunteer Program Survey Public Consultation
Sayisi Dene First NationFull scale election of (1) Chief and (3) Councillors
will be held in Tadoule Lake, Manitoba
at the Sayisi Dene Memorial Hall
on June 13th, 2016
for more information contact
Electoral Offi cer: Corinna Powderhorn
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Graduateshonoured
University College of the North’s Ininiwi Kiskinwamakewin
Centre honoured past, present and future graduates at the
second-annual Leslie W. Turner Memorial traditional pow-
wow at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena June 4.
Thompson Citizen photos by Kacper Antoszewski
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Children’s author Ruth Ohi and Nickel Days mascot L’il Nick were among the guests at the Thompson Public Library’s
50th anniversary party celebrations June 4, which included an indoor mini-putt course between the shelves that Ste-
phen Shaw tired his luck on and a barbecue outside.
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MORTGAGE SALE
The dwelling and lands located at 316 Westwood Drive, Thompson, Manitoba, as described under Certifi cate of Title No. 1666073/3 will be sold at auction on Tuesday, the 28th day of June, 2016 at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon at the offi ce of Wayne Hall, auctioneer, located at 31 Elk Bay, Thompson Manitoba R8N 1E7.
The Mortgagee is informed that the property is comprised of a 8,600 square foot lot on which is situate a 1,542 sq ft, 14 room, approx. 25 year old 1 1/2 storey residence with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (5 piece on the main fl oor, 3 piece on the 2nd fl oor, 4 piece bath in the basement), a full fi nished basement, and a double attached garage.
Property taxes are paid to December 31, 2013. The property is sold subject to taxes and penalties accruing after that date and to Caveats Nos. 33795N/3, 33796N/3, 36723N/3, and 37077N/3. Any outstanding Water, Sewer and Utility account(s) for the current and prior years, whether or not added to the tax account at any time, are the responsibility of the purchaser.
The property is sold subject to a Reserve Bid to be announced at the auction.
TERMS - a minimum of 20% of the purchase price in cash, certifi ed cheque or bank draft payable to Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP and the balance according to conditions to be announced at the sale.
Further information may be obtained from:
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BY IAN GRAHAMEDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
The Best Western Thompson Hotel & Suites recently received the com-pany’s highest award for quality standards.
The 80-room hotel earned the Best Western Chairman’s Award by re-ceiving a cleanliness and maintenance inspection score among the top fi ve per cent of the Best Western International hotel chain’s 2,100 North American properties. To qualify for the award, hotels must also meet Best Western’s design requirements and have high customer service scores.
“Receiving the Chair-man’s Award from Best
Western is a tremendous honour,” said Best West-ern Thompson Hotel & Suites general manager Ethel Timbang in a press release. “This award dem-onstrates the Best Western Thompson Hotel & Suites management’s commit-ment to providing quality accommodations for our guests. Our housekeeping and maintenance depart-ments have worked hard to achieve this level of excellence.”
The hotel, which opened in 2012, has won the Chairman’s Award once before and was one of 44 Best Western International properties in the U.S. and Canada – including one of only six in Canada – to re-
ceive both the M.K. Guertin Award and the Champion Customer Care Award at
Best Western Internation-al’s 2014 convention in Toronto.
Best Western Thompson receives top company award for cleanliness
and maintenance
Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham
The Best Western Thompson Hotel & Suites recently earned the Best Western Chairman’s Award by receiving a cleanli-
ness and maintenance inspection score among the top fi ve per cent of the Best Western International hotel chain’s
2,100 North American properties
MORTGAGE SALE
The dwelling and lands located at 307 Riverside Drive, Thompson, Manitoba as described under Certifi cate of Title No. 1817770/3 will be sold at auction on Tuesday, the 28th day of June, 2016 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon at the offi ce of Wayne Hall, auctioneer, located at 31 Elk Bay, Thompson Manitoba R8N 1E7.
The Mortgagee is informed that the property is comprised of 2 lots totalling 7,500 square feet on which is situate a 1,094 square feet approx. 55 year old one storey bungalow with 3 bedrooms, 2 three piece bathrooms, full partially fi nished basement, and a single detached garage. Property taxes are paid to December 31, 2015. The property is sold subject to taxes and penalties accruing after that date and to Caveat Nos. 33795N/3, 33796N/3, 40305N/3, and Easement No. 154046N/3. Any outstanding Water, Sewer and Utility account(s) for the current and prior years, whether or not added to the tax account at any time, are the responsibility of the purchaser.
The property is sold subject to a Reserve Bid to be announced at the auction.
TERMS - a minimum of 20% of the purchase price in cash, certifi ed cheque or bank draft payable to Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP and the balance according to conditions to be announced at the sale.
Further information may be obtained from:THOMPSON DORFMAN SWEATMAN LLP
Barristers and Solicitors201 Portage Avenue, Suite 2200
Winnipeg, ManitobaR3B 3L3
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Gutsy Walk goes above and beyond despite weather
Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski
Walkers earned their pledges on a rainy Sunday afternoon June 5 when they gathered outside of 102.9 CHTM’s offi ces
to partake in this year’s Crohn’s And Colitis Canada’s Gusty Walk, a one-kilometre walk organized across the country
to raise money for Crohn’s disease and colitis. This is only the second year that the Gutsy Walk has been hosted in
Thompson, but despite the rain, event organizer Dave Moore notes that this year was a signifi cant improvement over
last year’s turnout: participation more than doubled, from eight to 21. As of press time it was clear that fundraising had
also exceeded expectations: while the goal for this year was to reach $8,000, the Gutsy Walk raised roughly $11,000.
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BY IAN GRAHAMEDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
Players and coaches were soaking up more than just raindrops dur-ing a soggy Hope North fl ag football camp at the Burntwood Elementary School fi elds in Thompson June 3-5 - they were also absorbing knowledge from each other.
Former Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive back Donald Burrell, who played with the CFL team in 1981 and 1982 and was a defen-sive backs coach with the organization from 1995 to 2009, was at the camp for the third time and said it was heartening to see both sides acquiring new skills.
“This is a team-building atmosphere,” said Burrell on Sunday as the camp was nearing its end and teams were battling it out on fi elds that had almost as much water as grass. “Look at these coaches. They’re yelling and screaming be-cause they build a personal bond, they’ve been with the same kids for the last two days and they’re root-ing for the kids. That’s the most important thing.”
About 130 of the 205 participants registered for the camp showed up, said Kurtis Stolth, one of the or-ganizers, a turnout rate he attributed to the weather.
“I think the rain deterred the other 70,” he said, not-ing that it wasn’t neces-sarily the worst possible weather for football. “It’s probably a lot better than if it was scorching hot.”
Cross Lake and Split Lake had the biggest out-of-town contingents at the camp, with about 30 participants each, while other players came from Churchill, Ilford, War Lake First Nation, Oxford House and The Pas.
“Basically everywhere around here,” said Stolth, who thanked everyone who contributed to make the event a success. “Burn-twood helped us out big-time by letting us use the gym. Community support was huge this year and I just look forward to con-tinuing to build on it for next year.”
Burrell said northern toughness meant the weather wasn’t much of an issue for the youth participants.
“They’re used to being out in -30,” he said.
Talking with participants and watching the coach-es and players interact, Burrell said he could tell everybody was having a good time.
“I’ve talked with a lot of these young little kids, just telling me how much they’re having fun and telling me this is their fi rst time learning how to throw a ball and all that stuff,” he said.”I’m disappointed with the rain obviously, but I’m happy for these kids because they’re learn-ing a lot.”
That transfer of know-ledge was a two-way street, with the university and junior players who
were mentoring the partici-pants building their skills as well.
“A lot of these play-ers are learning a lot about how to work with little kids, something that they’re not used to do-ing,” Burrell said. “Little kids take a lot of patience and they’re learning to be patient, something that’s going to build their lives up later on and this can be something they can put on their resume, that they came up here and spent time with these kids and they taught these kids how to play a game that they all are passionate about.”
Fun didn’t stop when the players left the fi eld either.
“We fi nished the day yesterday and then we took them bowling last night and they had a blast doing that as well,” Stolth said.
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Flag football camp participantssoak up raindrops and knowledge
Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham
About 130 youth took part in Hope North’s fl ag football camp in Thompson June 3-5.
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BY IAN GRAHAMEDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
Justin Goulding and Ca-lin Jesso of Thompson were second and third in the 18-and-over skateboarding division at the 14th-annual Nor-Man skateboard and BMX competition hosted by Funky Threadz at the Oscar Lathlin Collegiate skatepark in Opaskwayak Cree Nation June 4.
Goulding placed second in the 18-plus division, behind Tyson Kanhai of Winnipeg, while Jesso was third.
Shane McNevin of Thompson was the winner of the best trick competition sponsored by ThirtyThree Skateboards from Winni-peg who travelled north to judge and compete.
Carlos Morriseau, Ron Campbell and Ashton White-head, all of OCN, were fi rst, second and third in the 13- to 17-year-old skateboarding division, with Sam Chartier, Pierce Easter and Desmond Cook, also all from OCN, the top three in the 12-and-under skateboarding category.
Joey Anderson, Av-ery Morach and Kirkland Ledoux, all of The Pas, were the top three 18-and-older BMX competitors, with Brandon Sawchyn of The Pas, Dylan Lavallee of The
Pas and Damian Settee of Winnipeg fi rst, second and third for 13- to 17-year-old BMXers. Ethan, Dex and Mika Conaty took the top
three spots in the 12-and-under BMX competition.
The competition fea-tured almost 40 competi-tors ranging in age from
fi ve years old to their late 20s. Athletes and specta-tors came from Thompson, Flin Flon, Norway House, Langenburg, Winnipeg, Swan River, Roblin and Dauphin for the competi-tion and through the course of the afternoon there were more than 250 people in attendance.
Next year’s competition will be held in Flin Flon, with Cross Lake hosting in 2018, The Pas in 2019 and Thompson in 2020.
Thompsonites second and thirdin skateboarding competition in OCN
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Justin Goulding, left, and Cahlin Jesso, right, of Thompson
were second and third in the 18-and-over skateboarding
division at the 14th-annual Nor-Man skateboarding and
BMX competition in Opaskwayak Cree Nation June 4, with
Tyson Kanhai of Winnipeg winning fi rst.
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Thompson’s Caitlin Fennell, who graduates from R.D. Parker Collegi-ate later this month, will continue her basketball career at the university level next season, having signed on to play with the Canadian Mennonite Uni-versity Blazers in Win-nipeg next season.
A two-time provin-cial high school cham-pion with RDPC’s varsity girls’ basketball team as well as a national bronze medallist with Mani-toba’s under-16 provin-cial team, Fennell was named an all-star at the 2016 provincial AAA high school basketball cham-pionships and was named by Basketball Manitoba to the first all-Manitoba team in 2015-16 and to the second all-Manitoba team in 2014-15. She was also selected for the
Manitoba graduating all-stars game this year, after averaging 18 points and 12 rebounds per game in her final high school sea-son, which saw her team win its second of back-to-back varsity girls’ provin-cial championships, the second varsity cham-pionship in the school’s history.
“Caitlin is a really excit-ing player,” said CMU Blaz-ers women’s basketball head coach Joe Di Curzio, “She is an effective player both in-side and outside and has wonderful skill to be a force for us on the court. Caitlin is a very tough competitor who has a real passion for the game. I think she will be a big contributor to our success this season and in the years to come.”
Fennell had originally been planning to go to the Univer-sity of Manitoba where she could have been a redshirt - a student who attends classes
and practices and trains with a team but is not a roster member - but chose CMU because she wanted to keep playing basketball.
“I got the call to come check out CMU and I’m real-ly glad I went and checked it out,” said Fennell, who is friends with another player who recently signed to play with the Blazers. “I’m real-ly excited to go to school knowing that I will still be able to continue with the sport I love and get a good education so it’s a win-win.”
RDPC varsity girls’ basket-ball coach Sara Gillis said she wasn’t surprised to see another one of her players – Adrianna Proulx will play basketball at Brandon Uni-versity next season – making the jump to compete at the post-secondary level.
“I’m really happy for Caitlin moving on to post-secondary education and having the privilege of playing university
basketball,” Gillis said. “She has had a success-ful high school basketball career, has had experience as a provincial athlete and has always had the desire to play at the college level.
I think Caitlin is definitely up for the adventure, the challenge and the hard work and I look forward to the enjoyment of sit-ting back and watching her play.”
Fennell, who wants to focus on psychology but will also take some busi-ness courses and other subjects in her first year, says playing university basketball has been a goal of hers since she started high school.
“At some points I thought I wasn’t going to and at other points I thought, ‘Hey, I can do this,’” she says. “At the beginning of this year I never would have thought I’d be going to be able to continue on playing. CMU is really good school-wise so I feel like I made
the right choice. I just thought it’d be easier, the adjustment from a small town to going and living in Winnipeg.”
And while it’s hard to say goodbye to the team-mates she spent her high school basketball career with, the chance to join a new team is appealing as well.
“I’m going to miss them for sure but I’m excited to make new friends as well,” Fennell says.
High school basketball all-star joining university team in Winnipeg
Thompson Citizen fi les
Thompson’s Caitlin Fennell,
seen here during a game
with the R.D. Parker Col-
legiate Trojans earlier this
school year, has signed
to play with the Canadian
Mennonite University Blaz-
ers in Winnipeg next sea-
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ADULT LEARNING CENTRE INSTRUCTOR Classification: InstructorFull-Time Regular PositionThompson, ManitobaCompetition No. 16-052Closing Date: June 13, 2016Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.
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• Perform physical assessments of all age groups, undertake a wide variety of procedures/techniques (vision/hearing screening, immunization, STI management, etc.)
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Position: Family Enhancement Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position
Summary of Position:
The Family Enhancement Worker will be responsible for providing supports to families in crisis, in order to address risk and strengthen family functioning. The Family Enhancement Worker undertakes thorough assessments and comprehensive planning with families, and follows a solution focused, strength based approach to making change. The Family Enhancement Worker will utilize services, develop service plans, coordinate the services needed and arrange connections to community resources. The Family Enhancement Worker will ensure that services are being delivered in accordance with provincial legislation and standards and that all programs and services are also in accordance with the policies, procedures and specifi c directions/directives of Awasis Agency.
Qualifi cations:
• Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards• Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills• Excellent written and oral communication skills• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines• Profi ciency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well
as a team setting • BSW Degree preferred with experience in child welfare or combination
of education and experience in a related fi eld• Enrolled or interest in the BSW program is ideal• Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak the Cree language would be considered an asset
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Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience
Closing Date: Until Position is Filled
A cover letter indicating the position applying for and updated resume
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Human ResourcesAwasis Agency of Northern Manitoba
701 Thompson DriveThompson, MB R8N 2A2
Fax: (204) 778-8428Email: hr@awasisagency.ca
Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefi ts package to employees.
We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYAWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA
LOCATION: SPLIT LAKE SUB-OFFICESPLIT LAKE
Position: Statistics Clerk One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Programs the Statistics Clerk is responsible for coordinating and recording the receipt of month end statistics reports on Agency case categories. The incumbent must possess excellent computer skills and be adaptable to software applications used by Awasis Agency. There is a requirement for thorough knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations of the Agency. There is also a requirement to demonstrate initiative by offering solutions when problems or discrepancies are identified in the system.
Qualifi cations: • Grade 12• Certificate in an administrative training program with CFS statistics
experience is preferred or• A combination of education and experience in a similar work
setting can be considered • Ability to adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive
information • Fast and accurate keyboarding skills • Analytical problem solving and conceptual skills• Must have good verbal and written communication skills• Proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel• Knowledge of Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS)
Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience
Awasis Agency must conduct a Criminal Record Search, Prior Contact and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to finalizing the appointment of the successful candidate.
Closing Date:: Friday, June 10, 2016
A cover letter indicating position applying for, an updated resume and three reference can be sent to:
Human Resources Department
Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba
100-701 Thompson Drive
Thompson, MB R8N 2A2
Fax: (204) 778-8428
Email: hr@awasisagency.ca
Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees.
We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYAWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA
THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE, THOMPSON, MB
PART TIME BUILDING MAINTENANCETerms of Reference
This position takes from and reports to the Senior Administrative Offi cer. The primary role includes performing maintenance in and outside the offi ce building. Providing these services in an effective and effi cient manner will ensure the reliability, access and safety of the workplace.
RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
• Perform preventative and pro-active maintenance on buildings and facilities
• Conduct routine, non-licensed inspections of facilities including fi re equipment
• Ensure fi re protection equipment is properly maintained and up to date• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to buildings and facilities
including carpentry and painting• Basic plumbing and electric knowledge is an asset• Coordinate major maintenance and repairs as required to mechanical
systems• Ensure the safety and protection of buildings including ensuring
doorways are not blocked and that buildings and facilities are locked when not in use
• Help staff with assemble/move furniture.• Knowledge of inspection procedures• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures• Knowledge of record keeping systems• Team building skills• Decision making skills• Ability to read and write maintain daily logs• Time management skills• Effective verbal and listening communication skills• Class 5 valid Driver License
A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to:
Lisa Beardy, Offi ce Manager
Keewatin Tribal Council Inc.
23 Nickel Road
Thompson, Manitoba
R8N 0Y4
Fax No.: 204-677-0256
Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2016. We would like to thank all those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
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Scaler (Temporary Position)Louisiana-Pacifi c, Employer of Choice, a leader in the forest products industry is known for the development of innovative, aff ordable, environmentally friendly building products and for excellence in Safety and Quality is currently seeking a temporary Scaler at our Swan Valley SmartSide®, Swan Valley, Minitonas operation.
Qualifi cations:Th e successful candidate must possess the following qualifi cations;
• Knowledge of the LP green end log requirements• Knowledge of the forest management and wood fi ber utilization• Knowledge of government regulations, logging utilization standards,
log scaling regulations and grading rules• Strong math skills• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations• Eff ective verbal and written communication skills• Ability to operate small and large equipment as needed• Ability to operate a computer and supporting software• Scaler’s license preferred
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates will be subject to successful completion of comprehensive background screening and health checks.
Please forward your cover letter and resume to:
Shelby Robb, Human Resource Generalist IILouisiana-Pacifi c Canada Ltd.
P.O. Box 189, Minitonas, MB R0L 1G0Phone: (204) 525-2479 Ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969
E-mail: shelby.robb@lpcorp.com
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Macdonald Youth Services Alternative Parent Home Program (Foster Care) requires Casual Respite Support Workers, in the Thompson area, to work as part of a Treatment Team to provide safe and caring support to high needs female adolescents between the ages of 12 to 17 in and/or out of the home. The successful candidate must be able to develop and maintain positive healthy relationships with children and youth who demonstrate a wide range of social, emotional and behavioural diffi culties.
Qualifi cations Necessary To Do The Job: Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent; Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR Certifi cation; possess a current (within 3 Months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search); Child Abuse Registry Check; Prior Contact Check; a valid driver’s license is preferred.
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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.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR Classification: Instructor Part-Time Term Position: August 22, 2016 to June 21, 2017 Nelson House, Manitoba Competition No. 16-057 Closing Date: June 28, 2016Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.
Thompson (866) 677.6450
Generating bright futures
Power Line Technician Training Program
We have opportunities in our Power Line Technician Training Program. Power Line Technicians construct, maintain and repair electrical power transmission and distribution systems. You will participate in a four year apprenticeship program that includes on-the-job training and 10 weeks of competency-based trade schools.
To be considered, you will be a high school graduate with the following credits: Mathematics 40S (Applied or Pre-Calculus), Physics 30S and English 40.
Aboriginal Line Trades Pre-Placement Training Program
Aboriginal candidates who do not currently meet all the above qualifications may be interested in our six month Aboriginal Line Trades Pre-Placement Training Program. Selected candidates will receive on-the-job training and academic upgrading to meet the minimum requirements to compete for a position in the Power Line Technician Training Program.
To be considered, you will be a high school graduate with at least one of the following credits: Mathematics 40S (Applied or Pre-Calculus), Physics 30S or English 40. Proof of Aboriginal Ancestry is also required.
Applications for both the Power Line Technician and Aboriginal Line Trades Pre-Placement Programs must include a personal résumé and a complete transcript of marks (high school and any post secondary). Only complete applications will be
considered.
Visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to apply online. If you are unable to access a computer, please call our Employment Line at 1-204-360-7282 or 1-800-565-5200.
The deadline for applications is June 21, 2016. We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.
Manitoba Hydro offers a competitive salary and benefits package and working conditions that provide for a balanced approach to work, family life and community, including a nine day work cycle.
Manitoba Hydro is proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2016. We are an equal opportunity employer and value the background, experience, perspective, and talents of each individual and we are encouraging applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.
WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER
Glacier Media Group is growing. Check our job board regularly for the latest openings:www.glaciermedia.ca/careers
George Colon Memorial Home Inc.“Compassionate and Supportive
Caring with a Difference”
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Title: Registered Nurse Status: Casual Position Salary: To be determined
The George Colon Memorial Home Inc. is a 34 bed Personal Care Home located in the remote northern community of Bunibonibee Cree Nation (Oxford House Reserve). Daily fl ights available from both Winnipeg and Thompson.
Qualifi cations:• Current Status with CRNM• Holistic, resident centered care philosophy • Well-developed communication and
interpretation skills• Demonstrated ability to work as a team
player• Ability to converse in the Cree Language will
be considered an asset.
Generous benefi ts package and sign on bonus included.Competitive salary plus northern living allowance.Fully furnished apartments available and located next door to PCH.
This position is worth inquiring about.Enjoy a unique northern living experience.Added bonus: Beautiful lake, great sunsets and great fi shing!
Closing date: Until Position Filled
All inquiries and application should be forwarded to:
Administrator George Colon Memorial Home Inc.Box 261 Oxford House, ManitobaR0B 1C0Tel: 204 538-2560Fax:204 538-2583Email: agrieves@mymts.net
mcgcmh@mymts.net
Giant Tiger West - General ApplicationJOB LOCATION: Thompson, Manitoba
CAREER OPPORTUNITY:Are you looking for professional growth in a career that puts your skills and talents to work? If you answered yes, then you’ve come to the right place. Giant Tiger is recruiting passionate individuals who want to make a difference in their career and community.
ALL POSITIONS:Full time Supervisors, Full time & Part time sales associates and cashiers,Full time receiver, Full time supervisor - frontend checkout.
Interested applicants can submit their resumes via e-mail or in person at the Giant Tiger store located at:
436 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0C6;Attention Store Manager
OREmail: store401@gianttiger.com
Only those applicants we wish to pursue will be contacted and all other resumes are kept on fi le. When you fi nd an opportunity that fi ts your interest, please specify which position you are applying to.
A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. This offer is complimented by an equal opportunity work environment. Tataskweyak Cree Nation
Home & Community Care Program
PO Box 40 Split Lake,Manitoba R0B 1P0
Phone: (204) 342-2792Fax: (204) 342-2876
Tataskweyak Cree Nation Health Department
Tataskweyak Cree Nation is seeking applications for a Home & Community
Care Nurse. This is a 1 year term, nursing position within a Northern Community and will require the nurse to live and work in the community.
This position will:
• Ensure all components of the National Home & Community Care Program guidelines are established within the Tataskweyak Cree Nation Community.
• Assist the Home & Community Care Program Coordinator to coordinate and provide direct service delivery and program management of the Tataskweyak Cree Nation Home & Community Care Program.
• Establish within the Tataskweyak Cree Nation Community, Case Management protocols in collaboration with Hospital Discharge Coordinators, and other local, regional, provincial and federal programs and services to provide maximum effi ciencies and eliminate duplication of services.
• Promote and establish partnerships with various community resources to ensure continuum of care.
• Provide comprehensive assessments of client’s need for home and community care, based on established eligibility criteria, which include physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual care needs.
• Teach clients, families and direct service providers safe practices and procedures related to care, within the home and also community setting.
• Liaise with Tataskweyak Cree Nation Leadership and community members with the planning, development and implementation for activities of the Home & Community Care Program.
• Establish and maintain cooperation with other Keewatin Tribal Council First Nation Communities, local Home & Community Care Coordinators, Keewatin Tribal Council Resources, in providing the maximum delivery of services of the Home & Community Care Program.
Qualifi cations
• Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma in Nursing. Active CRNM registration is required.
• Related health administrative training/experience preferred.• Licensed Practical Nurse, active CLPNM, will be considered based on
nursing experience and related administrative training.• Three or more years in community health, primary care, home &
community care and/or long term care experience preferred.• Knowledge and understanding of the National Home & Community
Care Program development and implementation requirement preferred.• Working knowledge and experience with First Nations Communities
culture, values and beliefs.• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary
team.• Excellent Interpersonal skills, written communication, time management,
organizational and computer skills.• Ability to solve problems and deal effectively with confl ict.
Salary
• Salary & benefi t packages negotiable with Tataskweyak Cree Nation and will commensurate with qualifi cations and experience.
Requirements
• Active practicing nursing experience (CNRM/CLPNM)• Valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License required• Subject to criminal record and child abuse registry check• Ability to speak Cree considered an asset
OPEN UNTIL POSITION FILLED
Please submit cover letter explaining interest with resumeAND three (3) letters of references attached to:Judy Spence Home Care Nurse/Coordinator
Tataskweyak Home & Community Care Program
PO Box 40
Split Lake, Manitoba R0B 1P0
Phone: (204) 342-2792
Fax: (204) 342-2876
email: jspence.hccp@gmail.com
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selectedfor further consideration will be contacted; preference will be given
to a Qualifi ed First Nation Candidate.
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CareersKEEP THOM
PSON GREEN &
CLEAN!
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.
COLLEGE PREPARATION INSTRUCTOR Classification: InstructorFull-Time Term Position: August 22, 2016 to June 16, 2017Nelson House, Manitoba Competition No. 16-054Closing Date: June 27, 2016Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.
REPOSTED - JOB POSTINGREHABILITATION COUNSELLOR
Full Time-PermanentADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA
Thompson, MBEaglewood Addictions Centre
90 Princeton Drive
The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) is a Crown Agency that contributes to the health and
resilience of Manitobans by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviors.
Reporting to the Residential Program Supervisor, the Rehabilitation Counsellor provides individual and group counselling to adult/males/females experiencing concerns related to alcohol and drug use. This position requires a commitment to a client-centred philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support of AFM programs and services.
The Rehabilitation Counsellor will work as a member of the Residential team and will demonstrate the
following:
• Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner.
• Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion.• Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and fl exible manner.• Demonstrates the ability to balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization.• Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities, and engages in reciprocal
learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors.• Recognizes the importance of regular individual and team supervision meetings.• Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision.• Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a
consistent “One AFM” approach.• Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility.• Ability to manage one’s own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a
broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.• Awareness of the unique circumstances and needs of adults in addictions treatment.
Responsibilities:
• Demonstrated ability to conduct bio-psychosocial/spiritual assessments and collaborate with clients to design client-centred, strength-based treatment plans that refl ect evidence-based practices and clinical skill.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill related to individual and group counselling services to adults whose primary concerns are alcohol and drugs.
• Ability to match treatment services to client’s unique circumstances.• Demonstrated ability to maintain current and accurate confi dential records of client fi les.• Demonstrates skill and knowledge related to Motivational Interviewing techniques and coaching skills.• Works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team within the organization.• Participates on committees, teams or work groups at the local and provincial level as requested by
supervisor.• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships and regular communication with community
and other related organizations relevant to client’s needs.• Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications.
Qualifi cations: A Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences or related fi eld with a minimum of one year supervised counseling experience (or volunteer experience); working in the addictions fi eld an asset or a Diploma in applied counseling with a minimum of two years supervised counseling experience (or volunteer experience); working in the addictions fi eld an asset. Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to assessment, individual and group counselling; excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral communication and documentation skills; knowledge of the addictions and mental health fi elds and demonstrated ability to work within a complex systems of services are required. Experience working from a client-centred perspective and training and/or experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques is essential. Experience in planning, preparing and presenting educational material is an asset. Demonstrated ability working within and contributing to a positive team environment is required. Effective communication and problem solving skills are required. An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential. The ability to communicate in French will be considered an asset. The ability to communicate in Cree will also be considered an asset.
The Competencies for the Rehabilitation Counsellor opportunity are:
• Adaptability/Flexibility• Client Centred Change• Continuous Learning• Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness• Effective Communication• Ethical Conduct and Professionalism• Planning and Organizing
• Teamwork and Cooperation• Case Management• Counselling• Crisis Intervention• Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and
Dependency
This position may require the ability to work some evenings and varying hours.
From this competition a three month eligibility list will be established for term and casual positions within
the same program, work location and job classifi cation.
It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct and child abuse registry check prior to fi nalizing the appointment of successful candidates.
Competition No. 2016-030
Salary Range: $51,538 - $61,865 per annum ($27.25 - $32.71/hr) under review
(Potential to move to a maximum of $35.21 per hour with specifi c qualifi cations)
Closing Date: June 17, 2016
Apply in writing to: Director, Northern Area
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
90 Princeton Drive
Thompson, MB R8N 0L3
Fax: (204) 677-7328
Email: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.AFM VALUES DIVERSITY AND LIVED EXPERIENCE
afm.mb.ca
Louisiana Pacifi c - Swan ValleyPlant Quality Supervisor IILouisiana-Pacifi c, Employer of Choice, a leader in the forest products industry is known for the development of innovative, aff ordable, environmentally friendly building products and for excellence in Safety and Quality is currently seeking a permanent Plant Quality Supervisor II at our Swan Valley SmartSide®, Swan Valley, Minitonas operation.
Qualifi cations:Th e successful candidate must possess the following qualifi cations;
• Th orough knowledge of quality system• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment and basic mechanical ability• Knowledge of customer requirements, installation requirements,
compliance regulations, quality processes and procedures• Skill in leading, planning, coaching, training, and supervising. Ability to hold people accountable• Skill in data analysis and troubleshooting• Knowledge and understanding of statistical process controls• Proven ability to design experiments to investigate product attributes or qualities/conditions• Strong computer spreadsheet software and software skills• Demonstrated project management skills• Proven ability to operate job related equipment and tools, to manage multiple projects,
to operate a computer and supporting software, to communicate eff ectively in oral and written form, to work independently with minimum supervision, and to document process changes and their eff ects.
Th e successful candidates will join a dynamic team in providing support to the facility located in the beautiful Swan River Valley as it embarks on a new and exciting journey of producing siding for a growing market.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates will be subject to successful completion of comprehensive background screening and health checks.
Please forward your cover letter and resume to:
Shelby Robb, Human Resource Generalist IILouisiana-Pacifi c Canada Ltd.
P.O. Box 189, Minitonas, MB R0L 1G0Phone: (204) 525-2479 Ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969
E-mail: shelby.robb@lpcorp.com
Louisiana Pacifi c - Swan ValleyPlant Safety Manager II
Louisiana-Pacifi c, Employer of Choice, a leader in the forest products industry is known for the development of innovative, aff ordable, environmentally friendly building products and for excellence in Safety and Quality is currently seeking a permanent Plant Safety Manager II at our Swan Valley SmartSide®, Swan Valley, Minitonas operation.
Qualifi cations:Th e successful candidate must possess the following qualifi cations;
• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, State/Provincial and local Industrial Health, Safety, and Fire Prevention Rules, Regulations, and related strategies
• Detailed knowledge of safety policies & procedures and fi re prevention programs• Knowledge of current supervisory and management techniques• Good written and verbal communication skills• Well-developed interpersonal skills• Supervisory and management skills• Strong organizational skills• Ability to operate a computer and supporting software• Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate and deliver safety education and training• Demonstrated ability to compile and analyze basic data, develop metrics,
and perform cost benefi t analysis• Demonstrated ability to work independently
Th e successful candidates will join a dynamic team in providing support to the facility located in the beautiful Swan River Valley as it embarks on a new and exciting journey of producing siding for a growing market.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates will be subject to successful completion of comprehensive background screening and health checks.
Please forward your cover letter and resume to:
Shelby Robb, Human Resource Generalist IILouisiana-Pacifi c Canada Ltd.
P.O. Box 189, Minitonas, MB R0L 1G0Phone: (204) 525-2479 Ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969
E-mail: shelby.robb@lpcorp.com
Louisiana Pacifi c - Swan Valley
ScalerLouisiana-Pacifi c, Employer of Choice, a leader in the forest products industry is known for the development of innovative, aff ordable, environmentally friendly building products and for excellence in Safety and Quality is currently seeking a Permanent Scaler at our Swan Valley SmartSide®, Swan Valley, Minitonas operation.
Qualifi cations:Th e successful candidate must possess the following qualifi cations;
• Knowledge of the LP green end log requirements• Knowledge of the forest management and wood fi ber utilization• Knowledge of government regulations, logging utilization standards,
log scaling regulations and grading rules• Strong math skills• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations• Eff ective verbal and written communication skills• Ability to operate small and large equipment as needed• Ability to operate a computer and supporting software• Scaler’s license preferred
Th e successful candidates will join a dynamic team in providing support to the facility located in the beautiful Swan River Valley as it embarks on a new and exciting journey of producing siding for a growing market.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates will be subject to successful completion of comprehensive background screening and health checks.
Please forward your cover letter and resume to:
Shelby Robb, Human Resource Generalist IILouisiana-Pacifi c Canada Ltd.
P.O. Box 189, Minitonas, MB R0L 1G0Phone: (204) 525-2479 Ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969
E-mail: shelby.robb@lpcorp.com
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Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of LABAN Fitness
Chris Byrne with LABAN Fitness athlete Evander Nepitabo, who was the team MVP of the
23 taekwondo athletes from Thompson, Norway House and Wabowden who competed at
the Club Taekwondo Challenge in Winnipeg May 28, winning three gold medals.
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THOMPSON CITIZEN
On May 28 LABAN Fit-ness athletes competed at the Club Taekwondo Challenge in Winnipeg, which included over 300 competitors from all over Canada.
LABAN Fitness brought
23 athletes and took home 39 medals altogether (10 gold, 12 silver and 17 bronze). The categories they competed in were poomsae, sparring and board-breaking.
LABAN athletes came from Thompson, Norway House and Wabowden.
We would like to con-gratulate all taekwondo
athletes that competed this weekend. They truly showed what northern spir-it is by competing strong and fairly.
We would like to thank all the grandparents, par-ents and guardians for their non-stop support and help-ing them get to the dojang for training everyday.
Northern competitors amass 39 medals at
Winnipeg competition
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