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Second intention to seek provincial Bookcandidate a wayannounces to preserve and pass on NDP nomination for Thompson electoral district memories of growing up in Churchill Danielle Adams, NDP MP Niki Ashton’s constituency assistant, says north needs a strong MLA who delivers for constituents A second aspiring MLA has announced her intention to seek the NDP nomination for the Thompson constituency in hopes of defeating Progressive Conservative MLA Kelly Bindle in the next provincial election. Danielle Adams, constituency assistant to Churchill/ Churchill-Keewatinook Aski NDP MP Niki Ashton since 2009, announced May 22 that she will seek the NDP nomination, which will be decided at a meeting May 25 in Thompson. Adams, who has served on the federal and provincial NDP executive in Thompson for more than a decade, as well as on the boards of the YWCA, Thompson Children’s World day care and the Thompson Ski Club, said the north no longer has a strong MLA representing it. “With Steve Ashton as our MLA we had a strong NDP MLA who delivered for the North,” said Adams in press release announcing her candidacy for the nomination. “We have lost that under the PCs.”

Adams also stressed that, if nominated and elected, she would represent the unique concerns of the communities in the riding, which will include Churchill, Gillam, Fox Lake, Ilford, War Lake, Pikwitonei, Thicket Portage, Wabowden, York Landing, Tataskweyak Cree Nation, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, Nelson House and Thompson in the next election, scheduled to take place by October 2020. “I am proud to have visited and connected with communities throughout our constituency,” Adams said. “I am proud of the support I have received throughout the constituency. If elected my commitment is to keep in touch in between elections and to put the North first.” As a nominee and potentially a future MLA, Adams says she will fight for investments and against privatization and cuts, with particular focus on upgrading existing roads, supporting the Hudson Bay Railway and the Port of Churchill, community-based health care, and support for education, local school boards and teach-

ers. She also said she would seek more provincial support for childcare and for recreation facilities, including a new pool in Thompson. Former Thompson NDP MLA Steve Ashton, Niki Ashton’s father, who represented the riding in the legislature from 1981 to 2016, was not allowed to seek the Thompson candidacy again by a decision of the provincial party’s candidate selection committee earlier this month. Thompson Teachers’Association president Cathy Pellizzaro announced her intention to seek the NDP nomination for Thompson in early April. Danielle Adams, who has served as NDP MP Niki Ashton’s constituency assistant since 2009, announced May 22 that she is seeking the NDP nomination to run as a candidate in the Thompson riding for the next provincial election. Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Danielle Adams

RAAM clinic served 99 patients in its first nine months

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. BY IAN GRAHAM BY KYLE DARBYSON EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET Though she’s now written Thompson’s rapid aca book about her experiencess to addictions medicine ces growing up in Churchill, (RAAM) clinic has averAddictions Foundation of aged more than 10 patients Manitoba northern director a month since it opened its Gisele deMeulles said writdoors at the Addictions Founing wasn’t something she dation of Manitoba (AFM) always thought she would building in September. do. AFM North director “In my youth I never Gisele DeMeulles said durfelt good at writing,” she ing a May 9 public safety said. “But when I moved committee meeting that the to Thompson to get into clinic’s staff has processed a the school of social work, total of 99 patients who were at that point I had to write looking to get treated for for university and realized, their drug addiction through ‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, counselling, medication or a right?’ I certainly developed referral to other community a lot of skill in university programs. and came out of there with While the majority of these a very strong skill in my patients are suffering from writing and conﬁdence in alcohol or crack/cocaine my writing. I write very dependency, DeMeulles clear and that’s it. It’s there. mentioned that her staff has Some people say it’s kind of noticed an uptick in users of blunt or direct. I don’t tend

to write things that you have other drugs. to ﬁgure out. It’s pretty clear “There’s a lot of opiate when I get through.” users in this community and DeMeulles said she wrote we’re starting to see an inher book, titled Whispers in crease in our meth numbers,” the Wind: Stories from the she said. “We’ve also been North - Life in Churchill for drug testing our people that a couple of reasons. come into RAAM, and we’re “I just sort of thought, seeing evidence of … meth you know what, this hisand fentanyl in the cocaine. tory, this stuff that’s in my It’s dirty cocaine and it’s in head, it’s going to be gone the community.” if I don’t write it down,” she Even though DeMeulles said. “My kids are not gosaid the drop-in clinic’s staff ing to get it if I don’t do it – which consists of a nurse, and it’s something I’ve ala doctor and two counsellors ways wanted my mom to – is managing the load so do. My mom’s an elder and far, she still wants to expand she’s an artist, she’s got so the facility’s intake hours many wonderful stories bepast Tuesday mornings and cause she always tells her Thursday afternoons. stories at Parks Canada in However, this would reChurchill and I’ve always quire additional funding hounded her, ‘Please, just from the provincial governput it on tape, I will write it ment, since the AFM North for you because your story director said they only paid is going to be lost,’ and she’s to reallocate one doctor never done it and I thought,

‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ from the Northern Regional I have all these stories and Health Authority. I need to capture them for The RAAM nurse is my grandchildren really forced to split her time bebecause they will be lost if tween the drop-in clinic and I don’t.” AFM’s withdrawal unit, She also has a reputation which has received 45 clias a storyteller herself. ents so far this year. “I had such a varied his“It’s very hard when, right tory and I would tell people now, our residential treatstories and they would go, ment program is booking ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, into July,” said DeMeulles. ‘Yeah it’s true.’ They’d go, “We just don’t have enough ‘You didn’t do all that, did beds and the scope of the you? You’ve got to be really problem is not getting old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually smaller. It’s getting more I did all that before I was complex.” 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” Outside of Thompson, Looking back, some of the provincial government those experiences are things established another four she might not do again. RAAM clinics in Manitoba “I did some pretty bizarre late last year as a way to constuff like fuel hauls into the nect patients with addictions high Arctic at -35,” said medicine specialists, primary deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn care providers and communon me until after. That was a ity support programs more very dangerous thing to do. directly. Being on a plane full of fuel

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham

For all the harsh weather was not a very safe thing swallow when people say to do but I jumped at it. I that Churchill residents and the dangers of polar thought that was exciting should just find somewhere bears, deMeulles said if it until the plane landed and easier to live. had been viable she would they started throwing the “To say, ‘Those people have moved back to Churchfuel off and I realized, ‘Holy choose to live there. They ill in a heartbeat. cats, I was probably sitting should just leave,’ is quite “I miss the shoreline, I on a bomb.’” simplistic. It’s quite disre- miss the rock, I miss the Another thing that spectful. If we were in the polar bears even though spurred her on was the same boat in another area they’re very dangerous and hard times facing Churchill I think we would scream I really miss the Hudson since the Hudson Bay Rail- about that so why don’t they Bay,” she says. “When I go way suspended operations have the option to do that? back home, standing on the north of Gillam last spring. I think right now they’re Hudson Bay looking out on “It used to be a really feeling like they’re pawns the bay, it just gives you an thriving large community in a political game and that’s incredible sense. You feel so and it’s just dwindled down really sad for them because I small and you feel great.” to such a small population think the people of ChurchNow that she’s got now,” deMeulles says. ill really want to thrive. one book under her belt, Though she’s not there They’ve built their worlds deMeulles says she may try any longer, her parents and there. How would we feel to produce another. Nickel News file photo her sister and other family if someone came to you and “I haveBelt another book in Thompson’s medicine in the Addictions of said, ‘I’m sorry, you clinic have to me,” she says.Foundation “It’s a darker members stillrapid are. access to addictions “My cousin owns the leave your home community story, more about personManitoba building on Princeton Drive. hardware store there,” she and we’re going to displace al growth and struggles. Two of these facilities are Brandon and Selkirk. says. you somewhere else and all clinic Maybeby invisiting the nexttheir five AFM years located in Winnipeg, while your Northern residents can facility, which is at Because of that, loved ones and your it’s something I’lllocated focus on the remaining are in Princeton Drive. deMeulles findstwo it hard to access historyThompson’s is gone?’” RAAM 90 doing.”

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Thompson. The agr is about improved Missing 25-year-old last seen in accessibility, affor Thompson on the evening of May and inclusivity in 19 may be injured, police say care, with consid for families that a in need of these se Also in Thomps Joint Action Group source Developme this week as part government’s Loo Impaired driver in unregistered which vehicle amonginitiative, dozens ticketed or is Nickel Belt News • www.thompsoncitizen.net

OBITUARY ANNETTE (BARKER) DIBOLL November 26, 1958 - May 15, 2019 It is with great sadness that the family of Annette Diboll announces her peaceful passing on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 with her family by her side after a long hard battle with cancer. Left to mourn her passing is husband Mark Diboll, children Bryan (Danielle), Zack (Angela), Jake (Kaylee) and Jenn (Braden) and beloved grandchildren Nate and Cassidy, Evan, Lexi and Logan. Annette touched the communities of Thompson and Portage la Prairie through 35 years of teaching. She was a loving wife for 38 years and will be greatly missed by her husband and family. She was the glue to the family and always ensured there was a home cooked meal when her kids would come home. She had an eye for detail and helped all four children plan their weddings. Annette was the most organized person and always had everything in perfect order. She was always there for a listening ear, but oddly enough you hardly got a word in. She loved to spend her spare time gardening, watching CNN and the Blue Jays. Her favourite place to be was “somewhere hot”. She was a loving grandma who adored her grandchildren and grand animals. A Celebration of Life was held on Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Herman Prior Centre, 40 Royal Road North, Portage la Prairie, MB. Memorial donations to Central Plains Cancer Care would be appreciated.

Four-year-old boy drowns in St. Theresa Point Island Lake RCMP are investigating after a four-year-old boy was found dead in a bay in the north end area of St. Theresa Point May 19. The boy was last seen in the early evening Sunday. Community members conducted a ground search and the child was found in the water around 11:30 p.m. He was taken to the St. Theresa Point nursing station, where attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead. An autopsy determined drowning to be the cause of death. RCMP were informed of the death by First Nation Safety Officers around 12:30 a.m. May 20 and continue to investigate.

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Thompson RCMP are seeking information from the public on the location of a 25-year-old man last seen May 19. Police say they are concerned about the well-being of Cody Kyle Merasty, who hasn’t been seen since Sunday evening and may be injured. He is 5’10” tall and 190 pounds and was wearing a white t-shirt and black pants when he was last seen. Anyone with information about Merasty should call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted online at www. manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Cody Merasty was last seen in Thompson on the evening of May 19. RCMP photo

charged during May long weekend traffic enforcement blitz An impaired driver who blew three times over the legal limit while driving an unregistered vehicle was among dozens of traffic offenders pulled over and ticketed or charged by Thompson RCMP during an enforcement blitz over the May long weekend. The 36-year-old was pulled over after database checks on his vehicle’s licence plate showed that it wasn’t registered. He failed a roadside screening test and then provided breath samples three times higher than the legal blood-alcohol content limit of .08. He was charged with driving over the legal limit and will appear in provincial court in Thompson. RCMP ticketed 42 drivers over the course of the weekend, 28 of them for speeding. The fastest of these speeders was travelling 42 kilometres per hour over the posted limit and received a $599.75 fine. Three other drivers were stopped travelling 40 kilometres per hour faster than the posted speed limit and fined $573.50 each. Thompson RCMP also issued two tickets for not using seatbelts and two tickets for driving unregistered vehicles. “Road safety has been and will continue to be a top priority for the RCMP, and we are committed to eliminating impaired driving and the tragedies that are all too often associated with this high-risk behaviour,” said Thompson RCMP Const. Sandy Deibert in a May 22 press release.

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proached every person with compassion, respect and love as well Friday, May 24, 2019 as a missionary spirit that led him to bring the faith to others. If you believe in Christ, then like St. Patrick you have a mission to pass on that faith. For parents, the first to be BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET evangelized are your Back in late April, children. Teach them Thompson residents were about God,to about his given the chance sound off on the province’s love for them, how to ongoing kindergarten pray and to make to Grade 12 how education review during an interthe choices in life that active workshop at Westwill School. please him. Tell the wood On May 3, aSt. trio of stustory of Patrick to dents from R.D. Parker your young ones. In Collegiate got the same

listen, love and be Catholic religious order. humble. Next reach out She spent 14 years in Nickel Belt • www.thompsoncitizen.net and since to your neighbours. In-NewsGuatemala vite them to come with returning to Canada you to church on Sun- has lived in Grand day or ask them to pray Rapids, Easterville with you. Be joyful in and Thompson. The your encounters with main focus of her work others. Let Christ within adult education, in you, shine through which includes trainyou. Celebrate St. Pat- ing lay presiders for rick and learn from times when there is no priest available, organhim. Happy St. Patrick’s izing and instructing in Day! Enjoy the celebra- the various ministries, sacramental preparation of his life! Sister Andrea Du- tion and RCIA (Rite of mont is a member of Christian Initiation of the Sisters of St. Jo- Adults).

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Thompson youth make their voices heard on school system

opportunity at a youth forum in Winnipeg that featured representation from virtually every other school district in the province. For around six hours, Kyle Tomchuk, Rishwan Dherdi, Serenity Katchmar and roughly 80 other Manitoba students separcoatedThrough into smallereffective groups to compare notes the operation in on a range of various challenges that sectors and services, our are affecting their rekelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com Manitoba government is spective schools. “Everyonewith started outfederal working the Constituency Office: very shy, but 10 minutes government to improve in the flow at the tables Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent lives up of instantly,” people across our picked said Nickle Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson MB R8N 2B7 RDPC teacher province. AnMichael example ofleft to right, R.D. Parker Collegiate teacherThompson, From Michael Thorbourne and students Serenity Katchmar (Grade 11), Rishwan Dherdi (Grade 12) and Kyle Thorbourne, who served 204-677-2066 this partnership is our Tomchuk (Grade 12) attended a youth forum on May 3 where they got to voice their opinions as part of the provincial government’s ongoing kinderKelly Bindle as the trio’s chaperone joint investment with the garten to Grade 12 education review. during the trip. “That room just government, buzzed with notes. federal an- I think at our table the ability of the different she wrote down about nounced in February, of at developing a long-term history. students.” two-and-a-half pages of nearly million tonotes.” cre- economic development As well, this year’s Despite$47 their geographic differences, the various ate up to 1,400 new and strategy for growth and provincial budget increasWhile all three RDPC groups quickly found out students admitted that newly funded early learnes funding for health care prosperity that they shared a lot of they felt the event was in Northern ing same and child care spaces to its highest level ever in the overlapping much too Manitoba. short, they still We are conconcerns about the provin Manitoba. Included in tinuing this work with Manitoba, further reduces exchanged contact inforince’s education system, mation with their fellow this expansion are preindustry and ambulance fees, creates 60 especially in areas like attendees and made some First Nations schoolhealth spaces at Thompcommunities full-time paramedic posmental resources invaluable connections to unlock the and fear of amalgamsontheChildren’s Worldthat andwill come in handy economic potential in our itions, boosts spending for ating the province’s dif- for the future. Earlyschool Learning region. the home cancer drug proferent boards.and Child “All the students had Care Thompson, These kinds of economic gram and invests in new The May 3 forum in-as awell good sense of where cluded appearances from spaces we’re at and in the educa-improvements as nursery school service schools, infrastructure and education review com- tional system, where the at Riverside in are what we are focused other priorities such as the mission membersDaycare like adjustments need to be Thompson. The agreement on at the Manitoba legis- Look North initiative. Terry Brown and Avis made,” said Tomchuk. Glaze, meansquality, “So I believe that it’s on is aboutwhich improved This legislative session lature, especially now that that students were able our government to adaccessibility, affordability the house is back in ses- will allow us to continue to bring their concerns dress these suggestions and inclusivity in childsion. Thisand week, our Min- making our province a betdirectly to the Manitoba that we bring forward government. do their best to make sure care, with consideration ister of Finance, Cameron ter place for generations to Dherdi said she was that all these needs are for families that are most Friesen, introduced Budget come, by staying on track particularly happy to get being met for generations need to of meet thesewith services. ainchance with improvements in ﬁto come.”2018 that further reduces Nickle Belt News photo courtesy of Michael Thorbourne Glaze, since she’s serving The education review R.D. Also in Thompson, the the provincial deﬁ cit Collegiate by nances, services and Parker student Rishwan Dherdi took the a seat next to former provincial education minister Ian Wishart as the committee’s lead commission expects to 3 youtheconomy forum in Winnipeg that is to partproof the government’s commission reviewing kindergarten to Grade Joint Action Group on Re- $319 million during whilea May raisin order consultant. publicly release their 12 education in Manitoba. “She came around and final source Development metreport ingandthe basic personal vide stability, security and recomopened up a lot to us,” off the table” told “nothing mendations by March this week as part of our exemption onGoertzen incomepreviously tax opportunity foris families in said Dherdi. “She had a 2020. the press that this is the when it comes to improvREQUEST FOR government’s Look North and delivering the largest the north and throughout lot of opinions and asked Education and Train- first review of its kind in ing the province’s school ours and she was writing PROPOSAL initiative, which is aimed tax cut in ourhalf-a-century province’s andManitoba. that system. ing Minister Kelvin RESTAURANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE THOMPSON AIRPORT

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May 21 was first day in Thompson above 20 degrees in nine months Spiritual BY IAN GRAHAM

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If the plus-20 degrees Celsius weather that Thompson experienced May 21 – when the temperature reached around 24 degrees according to Environment Canada – seemed like it was a long time coming, it’s because it was. Environment Canada’s historical weather data for Thompson shows that, before Tuesday, the last time the temperature topped 20 degrees in Thompson was Aug. 22 – 271 days ago. If you conceived a child that day, when it was 27 degrees in Thompson, you could have gone through your whole pregnancy and delivery in the time it took the temperature to reach the 20-degree level again. Tuesday’s temperature was well above the average high of 14.7 degrees for that date recorded between

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The Weather Network’s May 22 long-range forecast isn’t predicting another 20-degree day in Thompson until early June. May 21 was the first time the temperature in Thompson climbed above 20 degrees since last Aug. 22.

1967 and 2018, but a few degrees shy of the May 21 Thompson temperature record of

28.3 degrees, which was set in 1972. Unfortunately for those who love tank

top, shorts and barbecue weather, the Weather Network is currently predicting

that it won’t be 20 degrees in Thompson again until June 4, though the long-range

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Teams from Thompson, Snow Lake, Lac du Bonnet and Flin Flon competing in provincial mine rescue competition at Hudbay’s 777 mine May 24-25 Kelly Bindle

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forecast is calling for a high of 18 degrees on May 27, which, sadly, is a Monday.

The Vale Manitoba Operations mine rescue team will be in Flin Flon to compete in the Mining Association of Manitoba’s provincial mine rescue competition May 24-25 against teams from Hudbay operations in the host community and Snow Lake as well as the Tantalum Mining Corporation team from the Tanco mine in Lac du Bonnet. The nine-member Thomspon team includes captain Marc Scaddan, #2 Justin Lefebvre, #3 Kurtis Arnold, #4 Tom Flett, vice-captain Joe Catarino, director of operations James Buchanan, technician Rob Chuipka, coach Kim Hayes and trainer Mike McDonald. The competition consists of an underground first aid rescue mission simulation and a written exam on the first day, followed by firefighting tests, the tech-

nicians competition and practical skills competitions including the jaws of life Jenga, stretcher relay and ring toss on the second day. The winning team will earn the right to compete in the bi-annual National Western Region Mine Rescue Competition, which will take place in Fernie, B.C. in September. Established in 1961 to test the completeness of mining companies’ emergency response plans and the expertise of mine rescue personel, Manitoba mine rescue competitions saw judges travel from site to site until 1970, when teams began travelling to a central location for the yearly competition. Mining companies began holding their local competitions to pick who would represent them at provincials in 1974 and the

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The Mining Association of Manitoba’s 2019 provincial mine rescue competitions taking place at Hudbay’s 777 mine in Flin Flon May 24-25. technician competition The 2020 Manitoba Thompson RCMP was added in 1992 to test provincial mine rescue the knowledge personDrugof Tip Line competition will take nel who maintain mine place at Vale Manitoba rescue teams’ breathing Operations in Thompson apparatus. May 22-23.

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Vehicle hitting hydro pole guy wire caused May 21 power outages in Thompson A vehicle breaking a hydro pole guy wire at the Cree Road Thompson Gas Bar Co-op resulted in two short power outages in Thompson May 21. The outages began around 9:20 p.m., said Manitoba Hydro media relations officer Bruce Owen. “That collision caused the overheard power lines to bounce and contact one another, causing a brief flash over and outage,” Owen said in an email. “That same flash over caused minor damage to our equipment at a substation on Mystery Lake Road. We needed to take a very brief outage to safely repair it.” The outage resulting from the damage to the substation equipment lasted about 30 minutes while power to customers affected by the initial outage was restored around 10:40 p.m.

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Thompson Gas Bar Co-op A vehicle collision with a hydro pole guy wire by the Thompson Gas Bar Co-op at the intersection of Cree Road and Thompson Drive South caused a pair of short power outages May 21.

Thompson Terry Fox Run finds its lead organizers for 2019 BY KYLE DARBYSON

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Thompson’s Terry Fox Run will have new organizers for its 38th iteration, with residents Kathy Pitre and Samantha Leahy taking over the role from Josh Cain. In a May 10 conversation with the Nickel Belt News, both women revealed that the 2019 cancer research fundraiser will be largely unchanged from how it was run over the last couple years, including its starting point at the Thompson Regional Community Centre and the actual route that wraps around Thompson Drive and Cree Road. However, the pair said they want to do a better job of advertising this event to the public and actively reach out to groups that they think have been neglected over the last little while. “Right now we’re just at the beginning stages of things like contacting the city for using the TRCC and getting permission to using certain routes,” said Leahy. “Shortly we’re going to start our social media blitz just to put out the word about the Terry Fox Run and try to get the commun-

ity more involved.” Even though she hasn’t participated in the Terry Fox run since she was a child, Leahy has some experience organizing these kinds of events, having served as a volunteer recruiter and co-ordinator during the 2018 Manitoba Winter Games in Thompson. Meanwhile, Pitre is more familiar with the run itself, since she’s taken part in it over the past couple years in her role as an educational assistant at La Voie du Nord. While a lot of things are up in the air right now, given that the event won’t take place until Sept. 15, both Pitre and Leahy are moving forward under the principle of making this year’s Terry Fox Run as inclusive and approachable as possible. “Because a lot of people think that it’s really daunting in terms of having to fundraise minimums,” said Leahy. “You don’t have to fundraise anything if you don’t want to. You can just come out and just show your community support.” That being said, Thompson residents have also supported this cause through their wallets over the past

Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Kathy Pitre (left) and Samantha Leahy (right) will be spearheading this year’s Thompson Terry Fox Run, which is taking place Sept. 15. 37 years, having raised $1,155 to fund cancer research last year. “Thompson has been a part of that countrywide effort for a long time,”

Cain said back in April. “The number one task the organizer is responsible for is keeping the memory, legacy and dreams of Terry Fox alive in Thompson. There’s

a reason our whole country remembers him, and what he stood for. Together we can stand against anything.” Anyone interested in helping organize this year’s

Terry Fox Run can get in touch with Leahy by calling 204-679-5962 or by visiting the event’s Facebook page “Terry Fox Run Thompson.”

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Norway House badminton player named rural high school athlete of the week

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Parker Apetagon of Norway House, seen here during the Zone 11 badminton championships in Thompson April 19, was named the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association rural athlete of the week May 22. Parker Apetagon of the Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre (HBO) Huskies in Norway House was named the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association rural

high school athlete of the week May 22. A singles badminton player in the junior varsity division, Apetagon captured first place at the Zone 11 championships in

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Thompson in late April to earn a trip to the first-ever junior badminton provincials in Winkler on the first weekend of May. He won six of seven round-robin gams there to advance to

the playoffs and wound up finishing eighth in the province. “Parker is an extremely gifted athlete who excels especially in volleyball and badminton,” said his coach

Melissa Ferrar. “Parker spends six hours a week on the court training and would spend every hour there if he could. His dedication to being an elite athlete is inspiring. We look forward

to seeing what else Parker brings to the court next season.” Apetagon also participates in high school baseball, basketball and track and field.

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Friday, March 16, 2018

A heck of a updates hike about drilling Rockcliff provides results at two Snow Lake properties

Friday, May 24, 2019

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As I’m not in Snow Lake – or the country – to gather news and events on the community, the editor has allowed me a bit of licence with the column. My Corwife Rockcliff Metals Leone and Ireleased will spend the poration some month in Hawaii, so Belt News •next www.thompsoncitizen.net Friday, March 16, 2018 interesting and exciting usin for the duration of the stay, news about two of their our the column be “MusSnow Lake will properties durings from Maui” rather ing the middle portion of all. than “My Take on Snow the month of May. Firsta Lake.” ly, they advised that their So without further ado•hit ... winter drillBelt program Nickel News www.thompsoncitizen.net Friday, May 4, 2018 s our holiday didn’t get off high-grade gold mineralthe We company’s toization a greatatstart. arrived n Snow Lake Gold Property. atLaguna the Edmonton airport ry – to gather Intime, addition this, a on got ourtoboarding ents on the secondand winter program, passes luggage tags, he editor has northeast of the Laguna then rolled our bags up to pson bit of licence at the BurShe Zone, the agent. waspushed chatty mn. My wife several near asthrough she checked our IDLakers and will spend the On April 28, Snow surface intersections of n Hawaii, so put our bags through ... ofs packed thesulphides, local seniors’and cenmassive n of the stay, fering up a few tips on what tre in a sendoff toof a beloved l be “Musresults 17.95 ill toboasted see atDr. our destination. rdman/ citizen, Eman Yousif. AlMaui” rather per cent ZnEq across 5.7 Maybe little too chatty, thoughaand she only practised in ke on Snow metres 15.03 per cent ‘cause when wefor arrived at the community five years, ZnEq across 4.42 metres. themany folksfans, there Dr. Yousif both selt at News urther ado•customs, ... www.thompsoncitizen.net Friday, May 4, 2018 (ZnEq, orhas zinc equivalent, where ourNoted bags were. young and old. for her idn’t get asked off is a clarification required “Checked them we t.call We arrived kind and caringwhen nature, as when insufficient metalnton airport got our boarding passes,” well as her thoroughness, the lurgical testwork has been our boarding doctor people hugging we told had the to lady. “Ah ... completed provide acuggage tags, and shedding tears with her you can’t do that, you have curate recovery values.) ur bags up tothroughout the Chamber of to check them here,” she e was chatty On May 15, Rockcliff Commerce-sponsored comesaid. She got on phone, announced thethecompled Snow our IDLakers and 8, and-go farewell. Dr. Yousif talked to the agent and 10 tion of their six-hole hrough ... ofcal seniors’ cenand husband Musab willour reminutes later, she rolled wfftips on what winter drill program at to a beloved locate to Winnipeg for a time, bags up to customs. Funny, destination. the Laguna Gold Propman Yousif. Alprior to settling west e too chatty, she quiteon asthe chatty nly practised in wasn’t erty wherein they discoast. we arrived at y for five years, upon seeing us quartz again! covered new Withalteration Yousif things leaving, Snow folksfans, there many both Nevertheless, veins, zonesonly and urNoted bags were. Lake is without a full-time d. forgot her quartz with visible betterzones from there. It was m ingwhen nature,weas doctorand and must rely on logold gold-bearing athe smooth and uneventful Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson ing passes,” oroughness, Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Linda Butler cums until a new physician is sulphides. fl... ight that, believe it or not, Snow Lake’s only doctor Eman Yousif and husband Musab at a Chamber of Commerce-sponeople hugging ady. “Ah secured. Losing such a wellThe historic Rex/Laguna Gold Mine Nickel Belt News photo by Leone Jackson The58 sixminutes widelyahead spaced landed of tears with her hat, you have sored farewell tea. thought-of practitioner is hard drill he here,” Chamber of holes, totaling 2,552 Marc Jackson on the Lahaina Pali Trail in Maui. schedule! m she enough to bear, but being ponsored comemetres, were completon the phone, gold grading 18.7 gpt. The resource 1,050,000 “Our drilling confirmed Horizon. Continuing to exWikipedia advises that Lalor Mineofsince 2013 and without a full-time doctor has well. Dr.and Yousif I asked if she would hike ed across a strike length agent 10 Laguna Gold Property intonnes, 8.6 per cent zinc, significant extensions south pand the existing limits of the island of Maui is the was the first women in 41 many extremely concerned. Musab willour rethe road back. “No, theof and above the high-grade the deposit as well as definshe rolled of approximately 2,000 1.9 per cent copper, 12.1 cludes 28 contiguous minsecond-largest of the Hayears to labour underground A local task has been nipeg a time, toms.for Funny, trail,” sheand said matter-ofmetres andforce confirmed ing claims totalling 3,501 silver 0.05 gold historical Bur Zinc Deposit,” ing new areas of mineralizfor the(g/t), company. She became waiian Islands at 1,883 ng on west formed and is studying a varuite asthe chatty that gold bearing zones factly. Leone and I looked hectares, covering a min(g/t), as well as an historinvolved in mine rescue in said Lapierre. “The deposit ation within this favorable square kilometres. The iety of avenues in their search us again! at surface continue along at one another and our conimum 6.0 kilometres of ical inferred resource of is one of the highest-grade horizon will be the focus of 2014 and says that she has f things leaving, only Snow island hastime a unique comfor a full strike and atreplacement. depth. Two gratulations seemed just aundeveloped zinc-copper our future exploration proprospective strike length 302,000 tonnes, 9.0 per out a full-time been at it faithfully ever since. bination of geology, topogm there. It was Also, in a fitting acknowof the holes tested the must rely onraphy lolittlezinc, hollow. of marc.jackson@post.com the 1.4 Anyway, per in cent Brasch has participated fouroffrich VMS deposits in the belt grams at Bur.” and climate lava, d uneventfulledgement Nickel Belt News photoLaguna by Marc Gold JacksonMine cent of the the ... date, 28 of Laguna ew physiciancontinuity is Trend. copper, 9.6 silver (g/t), Rockcliff can earn a 100 she went and we met local competitions, and oneherand is open along strike and ieve it or not, mountains and valleys, andEman Yousif and husband Musab at a Chamber of Commerce-sponSnow Lake’s only doctor people the National ng such a wellvein at attended depth beneath the Nickel Belt News photo by Leone Jackson KG Exploration Inc., an and 0.08 gold (g/t). The at depth. The Bur property per cent interest in the Bur again (on her way back provincial competition, where rutes a face aheadwarm of farewell tea. Day sored oftemperatures/high Mourning ceremony ctitioner is hard past-producing Rex-LaMarc Jackson on the Lahaina Pali Trail in Jackson Maui. say affiliate of Kinross Gold deposit remains open in is located within the known Zinc Property through its up) about three-quarters her team was the runner-up. “I Marc held at gold 1respectively. p.m. mine; on AprilWhat 28 in humidity, ear, but being guna they Corporation who optioned all directions. 8,000 metre long Bur VMS option with Hudbay. advises that am excited,Oh, nervof honoured, the way down. to be Lalor Mine since 2013 and time doctorWikipedia has front of the Snow Lake doesn’t tellMiner you ILaguna asked ifin she would hike yielded gold assays ranMaui is the mid-2018 has was the first women in 41 ous and damn right stoked young! By the time we hit ely concerned. Memorial. be one of back. seven Canadian ters, sons, spouses and siblings years about the climate is that methe road “No, the feging from anomalous to turns t of the labour underground elected towearing continue with into a look ofinsurprise thetotrail flip-fl ops tothe have been asked to join force has Habeen trailhead, we were tired, It was a warm, sunny day male mine rescue personnel of the workers lost the distrail,” she said matter-ofteorologists in Hawaii share NOTICE the company. SheThey became ds at 1,883 1.5 grams per tonne (gpt) when they realize that I forthe option. will studying a varand questioned her sanity. this first in a lifetime event,” sore and seeking a bit of and attendees, many in in factly. Leone and who will travel toI looked theinInteraster and the solemnness of involved the same trait1.0 as metre. those back in mine rescue metres. The gold across Two don’t s in their search carry out a significant said Brasch of her selection. actually stutter! On So, bright and early the next nourishment. We stopped OF PUBLIC HEARING atnational one and ourhas conshirtsleeves, some in shorts, Minethat Rescue Compethe event. 2014 andanother says she home ...holes a lowtested percentage of unique comother recently replacement. exploration program this no idea thatLeoda’s HudbayPie theAs topic ofBateman directions, we been morning we headed gratulations seemed justout a on She at ahad place called stood stoically as United Steelat it faithfully ever since. tition being held between Sept. well, talked ology, topogaccuracy. As of this writing, fitting acknowdiscovered surface quartz have year that will include a marc.jackson@post.com UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT already made a decision to the trail ... oh, and we left found that people are little hollow. Anyway, off Brasch has participated in four Shop and outdid any good workers (USW) Local about a trip he recently made 19 and Oct. 1 in Ekaterinburg, mate lava, f the ... date, 28 we haveapproximately been here for 7106 fi ve veins, 550 second round of drilling. her attendance atwith the a she went and we met her accomplished great about offering them local our flip-fl opsLake’s at home. Good sponsor competitions, and one we’d health and safety representdedvalleys, and Russia. Snow Jodi Brato a Health and Safety conferthe National days. They have metres south of forecast the La- up, just not very accurate provincial Rockcliff’s wholly owned again (on her back and her competition, where thing; itsix was away pretty rugged ratures/high ning ceremony ative Ken Bateman opened pieceOn the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive of the besttraining, banana sch and others will com- competition encemetres, in Pittsburgh, Pennsyl1.5 gpt gold her 75 to 85 perMarc cent chance of 0.6 guna vein. At 100-metre subsidiary, Goldpath Reup) about three-quarters team was the runner-up. “I representations from any person(s) who wish to make them in respect of the following matter: when the announcement was on AprilWhat 28 the in ceremony byJackson ectively. with them. Trying to fi nd trek. Lots of steep inclines introducing pete as part of the “Diamonds cream pie I’ve ever eaten. vania. “Canada is great and across 0.5 metres and 1.4 rain for each of these those holes days spacing, both am honoured, excited,Oh, nervof the wayCorp., down. to bean sources holds made Saturday, April 28 at aon ow Lake esn’t tellMiner youhimself. “Today is the day the Costco in Kahului (kaaand lava rock from top to soffit, in the Rough” mine rescue a wonderful place live, but ous Checking out theAMENDMENT TO THE TOWN OF GILLAM ZONING BY-LAW 732.2014 trail gold across 0.5tometres. and damn right the down dip gpt ...intersected andters, wesons, have yet to siblings see young! By the time we hit option toWe earn astoked 100 per beevery one offive seven Canadian febanquet held inafterwards, conjunction it spouses and ate is that mewho-louie ... see what I did bottom. hit the summit that we remember all those team; to ready for the event, for workers that die the internet “We are pleased to have turns into a look of surprise the trail flip-flops tothe ion have been asked to join trailhead, we were tired, in continuation oflost the La-dis- male aday drop; the weather has arm, sunny cent working interest minewearing personnel of the workers the Hawaii share with their annual local mine who went to work andinnever (1,600 feet over 2.5 miles) we rescue ended up at ina this they will take partevent,” in training inwho Canada, only one dies they thatofI there), and questioned her completed thetofirst drill firstand in aand lifetime was noted to be challenging sore seeking aoptioned bit of guna vein yielding 1.0 s, those many back inbeen in when will travel the sanity. Interaster and therealize solemnness wonderful. So same as Laguna has rescue event. “To put the icing LOCATION OF HEARING: had the opportunity to return from Aug. 19 to Sept. 1 at a in two hours. Some people Target, a Lowes, then a Walsaid Brasch of her selection. don’t actually stutter! On So, bright and early the next America,” he observed. “I was program at Laguna since nourishment. We stopped and strenuous hike; recomsome in shorts, national Mine Rescue Compethe event. gpt gold across 6.0getting metres percentageas of back home, only thehadproperty toHudbay Kinross. on the cake, my dear old dad She no idea that the topic of directions, we morning we headed out on home,” Bateman began. “We Town of Gillam Council Chambers yet-to-be-disclosed location. shocked … it is pretty scary to Mart before fi nally pulling continue on down the other at a place called Leoda’s Pie said United Steelmended for people in good tition being heldRockcliff’s between Sept. Asrain well, talked including 4.2 gpt gold fasthis writing, Rockcliff acts as operator sun when isBateman forecast isare 1944,” was present to witness this already made a is decision to initihave found that people theand trail ... oh, and we left also meet here to talk about 323 Railway Avenue Shop and outdid any good The team a project think that we are that far beW) Local 7106 into the Costco parking lot. side of the mountain, and 19 Oct. 1 in Ekaterinburg, president and CEO Ken about a trip he recently made physical condition. here for fiave across 1.0about metre and 9.6 of the exploration sight better than getting event,” sheHmmm, said. sponsor her attendance atwith theprogreat offering them Lapierre. our flip-fl ops at home. Good we’d accomplished atheir unbelievable fety representthose injured seriously at work Gillam, Manitoba Russia. Snow Lake’s Jodi Brato a Health and Safety conferated by Denare Beach Sashind them in workplace health “Kinross acIn this fi rst instalment, I then hitchhike back to ave forecast good thing we didn’t read gpt gold across 1.6 metres gram of at the Laguna. competition and her training, snow when sun is forecast. “This experience is only gonotdied very thing; was a pretty ateman opened piece best banana sch anditto six others willrugged encejust in Pittsburgh, Pennsyland up, those who of accurate illness katchewan’s Kari Lentowicz and safety.” celerated its $1.25M, 2 when ent chance of wanted mention acomhike vehicle. We had a bite to eat, that before we went. including 18.8 gpt gold announcement was Intherespect toever Rockcliff’s with Trying to fiand nd pete trek. Lots ofthe steep inclines Like us,them. Iof would imagine ing to take me farther and to a introducing as part of the “Diamonds cream pie I’ve eaten. vania. “Canada is great as a result their work.” DATE & TIME: and Bruce Coley in an effort Prior to laying of ofbythose days year work commitment myand wife and I took in. congratulated ourselves Saturday, April at aon across 0.5 metres. One thing that Bur Zoneoutproperty, theyon whole the Costco in Kahului (kaarock fromrescue top We to made day is the the day otherfinal level in my mine in thelava Rough” mine ahis wonderful place toBoth live, but wreaths, first thing anyone visChecking the 28 trail In address, Bateman June 19th, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. ve yet to see to raise the profile of women Bateman noted that by completing the combanquet held in conjunction making it, and took in the enjoy hiking and had someholes also five discovered bothcareer.” my wife Leone and I who-louie ... see what I did bottom. We hit mber all those advised assay itreto ready forthe thesummit event, for every workers that die team; the internetthat afterwards, rescue iting Hawaii notices are weather has called attention to the 25th an in industry and in mine rescue. the Steelworkers had lost six mitment inover the first 6 with theirfrom annual local mine recommend the Lahaina panoramic beauty of the have additional gold-bearing work and never there), we ended at ina one (1,600 2.5 miles) noticed; when walkthey willfeet take part in training in Canada, only oneup dies sults Phase was noted to betheir challenging Of note, the team that won the street and ful. So same rator niversary of thehecommunity Westray Mine GENERAL INTENT: The project to foster members at19us. work event. “To goal putstarting theisicing months of the tunity to return to It during isoption. a1people steep island before back the from Aug. toSome Sept. at the a rescue Target, a Lowes, thenand a“IWalin Trail two hours. America,” observed. was Pali quartz zones above and strenuous hike; recoming thecompetition streets orand beaches Two winter drill program local will , only getting names. The offi cial Hawaion the cake, my dear old dad Explosion, where 26 miners To rezone proposed lots 1-7, Plan the development of a woman’s past year. He named them and With the success of the man began. “We yet-to-be-disclosed location. shocked … it is pretty scary to Martthe before finallyvein, pulling hike continue down the other below Laguna up aon mountain filled mended down for the same intrail goodwe’d represent of Kiheithe (key-hi), everyintersected high-grade Lalor Mine at is was present topeople witness this ian alphabet consists oflot. lost their lives in a preventNo. 53295, Pt. Un-surveyed N ½ Sec. underground mine rescue team their places of work. eistoforecast talk about exploration and drilling, The team is a project initithink that we are that far beinto the Costco parking side of the mountain, and physical condition. Hmmm, several showing visible with power windmills, unbelievable come up. Just before we the mineralization including one you pass nods and than getting provincial mine rescue event,” she said. thirteen fi ve vowels able underground explosion at I weated eriously at work by Denare Beach Sasto advance anddidn’t retain the skill hind them workplace health Seven wreaths were laid be- good 4, TWP. 85, RGE. 18E, in the Town of are happy to report that then hitchhike back to their Inletters: this fiinrst instalment, thing we read gold and yielding from did, a young lady in her situated between Lahaina the experience aforementioned 17.95 is forecast. “This is only gosays hello. I wasatthinking competition in May Lac du ondied of illness katchewan’s Kari Lentowicz andnear safety.” and eight consonants. Most a mine Plymouth, Nova level necessary to compete at fore the service closed with a Gillam from “C – Commercial Zone” wanted to mention a hike vehicle. We had a bite to eat, Kinross will continue to that before we went. trace toPrior 0.3 gpt gold across of (la-hien-a) ould imagine ing to take meZnEq farther and a 5.7 andinMa’alaea 20s came up onacross ustofrom the Bonnet per cent it was because we were is captain Bob Forsyth, heir work.” and Bruce Coley an effort tomarked the laying Scotia. It was with a my wife and I took in. We congratulated ourselves on names start with a consonan international level, in what minute’s silence and attendees to “R2 – One and Two Family One final thing that advance the Laguna and 9.7 metres. A thick anomwhole otherside level15.03 in my anyone vis(ma-ah-lee-ah). We didn’t other of themine trail. She Tyler metres and per cent ress, Bateman Irving,Canada, Jenny Oleksuk, all from but then to raisetothe profile of women wreaths, noted making it,Jack and properties took in the rescue and had someceremony inBateman New Glasgow, ant –enjoy K, Phiking and H seem tothat the is traditionally a male-dominretired the Snow Lake Royboth my wife Leone and I Dwelling Zone”. Lucky career.” notices are alous gold-bearing diorite n to the 25th an- one ZnEq acrossher 4.42 metres. intoand itbeauty other had noticed; parked carwalk2.5 miles Brandon in industry inmuch, mine rescue. the Steelworkers hadLahaina lostat-six check vice-captain there isCook, the odd aloha in recommend the panoramic of the have Nova Scotia that Bateman when ated environment. al Canadian Legion for coffee, be favourites, then they with an additional minOf note, the team that won de community (alsoPali newly Westray Mine The project is to foster members atdiscovered) workIt during the than The Burother property with agoal couple we’d ing down the side of is the thereGalloway andmeasure. director to us. is a steep island before starting back for good thecompetition streets or beaches tended inTrail his0.5 union Ms. Brasch has been snacks, and fellowship. the local and will em- Jordan pack the vowels incapacity. there imum $1.0M exploration ficial26 Hawaihere miners the development of a woman’s past year. He named them and averaged gpt gold located 22 kilometres by asked for directions at the trail, climbed to the top, and of operations Brian Shapka. hike up atalking mountain filled down the same trail we’d Nonetheless, it’s not too of Kihei (key-hi), everyrepresent the Lalor Mine at He recounted to daughployed with Hudbay at the Finally,beginning a local woman will of inteam May and throw inmetres the extra program sconsists in a preventunderground mine their places of odd work. across 15.0 includroad from the Hudbay with power windmills, come up.They Just rescue before we the trailhead. said they was heading down the side tough being a tourist ... in one you pass nods and provincial mine rescue s: five vowels und explosion at of 2019.” to advance and retain Seven wreaths were laid consonant good meas ing 2.1 gptfor gold across 1.3be- had situated between Lahaina did, a young ladythe inskill her copper-zinc concentrator says I was May atthinking Lac du hiked theto2.5 miles we hello. hadinjust come up. We a state filled with tourists! onants. lymouth,Most Nova necessary compete at to competition foreand the Iservice closed with a level The Rex-Laguna gold ure. I (la-hien-a) found could usually metres 2.0and gpt gold Ma’alaea 20s came up on us from the and historical drilling has it was because we were Bonnet is captain Bob Forsyth, of Manitoba’s a mountain and noted that her vehicle would marked with a theminute’s ith a conson Editor’s Note: This colan top international level, in what silence and attendees the was get right pronunciation (ma-ah-lee-ah). We last didn’t mine other side of the trail.first She Tyler across 1.0 metre. The Irving, Jenny Oleksuk, all from Canada, but then encountered disseminated, New Glasgow, was intended for the d H seem to down the same route be on the other side of the is traditionally a male-dominretired to the Snow Lake Roy- back umn former iftwo I sounded things out, but check into it much, other and hadhighest-grade parked her car 2.5 miles Brandon tested an Legion area below vice-captain there isCook, the odd alohamasin semi-massive and Bateman atated environment. al Canadian for coffee, s, they 9 Nickel Belt News in four hours. .. within adding trail when she arrived at the March khatthen gold mine located than with a couple we’d down the other side of the Jordan Galloway and director that doesn’t work all that there for good measure. the Moosehorn quartz union capacity. sive sulphide mineralizMs. Brasch has beenthey’d emsnacks, and fellowship. For Information contact: Jackie Clayton, Chief Administrative Officer wels in there Christmas came early that the only thing bottom and offered to give but got lost in electronic Flin Flon-Snow asked for adirections at will the the trail, climbed to the top, and ofNonetheless, operations Brianit’s Shapka. not too well sounding things vein, approximately alking to daughployed with Hudbay atLake the Finally, local woman ation below overburden Town of Gillam he odd extra forwhen the Medicine Surgery her a lift back. She looked do different is wear sometrailhead. They said they greenstone was heading down the side tough being a tourist ... in limbo somewhere between belt. Intermit2,000 metres south ofatthe out while asking for direc(204) 652-3152 or 7047 good measto a vertical depth of 950 Pediatric (MSP) Unit the at herfilled watch and said, “I’m Maui and Manitoba, so morejust substantial had hiked the 2.5mine. miles to thing we had come up.than We state with tourists! Rex-Laguna gold jclayton@townofgillam.com could usually tions. Most General people have a tent gold mining between ametres. The property has Thompson Hospital notedand that1939 herThey vehicle would the top of a mountain and tennis pretty shoes. confi ded doing Editor’s Note:good This on col-time, it’s appearing today. 1916 produced ronunciation Assays of these holes inlittle smile on their face as an historical indicated last back December to route the that down thanks the same be on the other side of the was I’ll intended for the they’d seen a girl on umn I think hike back to it.” over 60,000 ounces of ings out, but cluded 2.5 gpt across they listen Employees & gold Friends doin fourintently, hours. ..which adding trail when she arrived at the March 9 Nickel Belt News work all that came early that$4,650 the only thing they’d bottom and offered to give but got lost in electronic nating raised at their ndingSurgery things icine do different isparty. wear This some- her a lift back. She looked limbo somewhere between annual Christmas ng for SP) Unitdirecat the thing at her watch and said, “I’m Maui and Manitoba, so is not themore firstsubstantial donation than by

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Early Learning and Child Care Thompson, as well These kinds of economic as nursery school spaces and service improvements at Riverside Daycare in are what we are focused Thompson. The agreement on at the Manitoba legisis about improved quality, lature, especially now that accessibility, affordability the house is back in sesand inclusivity in childsion. This week, our Mincare, with consideration ister of Finance, Cameron Nickel that Belt News • www.thompsoncitizen.net for families are most Friesen, introduced Budget in need of these services. 2018 that further reduces Also in Thompson, the the provincial deﬁcit by Joint Action Group on Re- $319 million while raissource Development met ing the basic personal this week as part of our exemption on income tax government’s Look North and delivering the largest initiative, which is aimed tax cut in our province’s

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Getting more Manitobans into the workforce is a key part of our government’s efforts to rebuild the economy. The steps we are taking are paying off, as the latest numbers show Manitoba is economically the most improved province in Canada. We are leading all provinces in private-sector capital investment after a 10.1 per cent increase in 2018. Since 2015, private-sector capital spending in Manitoba was highest among the provinces in manufacturing and on industrial properties, increasing by a yearly average of 17.4

gram and invests in new schools, infrastructure and other priorities such as the Look North initiative. This legislative session will allow us to continue making our province a better place for generations to come, by staying on track with improvements in ﬁnances, services and the economy in order to proPrepared by the vide stability, security andHR ADWORKS opportunity for families in Service Team the north and throughout Manitoba.

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series, which began March 9. The King Miners evened it at one game apiece with a 5-3 win March 10, getting three goals from Drayden Spence and two from Hale while Dallas Muskego, Christian Ross and Kadin Ross responded for Cross Lake. Weenusk made 34 saves to get the win in that contest, which saw Marcus Ross make 45 saves for the Islanders, who were outshot 50-37.

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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE (TCO) LOCATION: 701 THOMPSON DRIVE, THOMPSON, MB Position: Accounting Clerk-Family Enhancement Full-Time Permanent Responsibilities: As part of the Family Enhancement team, the Accounting Clerk will be required to work independently and perform work of variety and/or moderate complexity. Tasks include assessing, processing, reconciling, completing applications, preparing, and completing accounts payable and/or receivable documents. The position involves regular contact with program team leaders which requires clarifying process and procedures of the agency Family Enhancement department. There is a requirement to demonstrate initiative by offering solutions when problems or discrepancies are identified in the system. The incumbent is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed, and action to be taken on uncertain matters. There is a requirement to demonstrate initiative by offering solutions when problems or discrepancies are identified in the system. There is a requirement to be a positive, team player. Qualifications: · Accounting education background and/or minimum 1 year related experience in accounting · Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook · Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills · Excellent oral and written communication skills · Using good time management skills have ability to organize/ prioritize workloads · Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team member · Sensitivity to and understanding of Northern First Nations culture and values · Ability to speak Cree or Dene language would be considered an asset Working Conditions: · Ability to work in a fast paced environment · Demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable · Adhere to confidentiality · Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract · Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle · Must be willing to travel, if required Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2019-028 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2019-028 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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PURPOSE Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Director of Student Services and Director of Technical Services perform a variety of administrative, clerical and accounting data entry duties in support of the Education & Training services and Technical Advisory Services

JOB QUALIFICATIONS • The Administrative Clerk should have the following qualifications: • Completion of secondary school. • Completion of a two-year college or other program for Business • Administration • Completion of an accounting and/or finance courses. • Must have at least 3 years clerical and administrative experience • Requires experience in coordinating activities. • Possess initiative and judgement. • Excellent planning, organizing, interpersonal and communication skills. • Respect for the customs, traditions and practices of the local member First Nation communities. • Knowledge of Proposals and preparing proposals • Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be an asset. • Class 5 Drivers License is a mandatory requirement • Ability to travel Please forward your resume along with 3 references and a cover letter, in confidence, to: Keewatin Tribal Council 23 Nickel Road, Thompson, MB R8N 0Y4 Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax 204-677-0256 Deadline Friday, May 31, 2019 @4:00 pm

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GRADE 1/2 TEACHER: Literacy, Numeracy and Classroom Management

MIDDLE YEARS SCIENCE TEACHER Applicants must have a Bachelor of Education Degree, valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate (or eligibility for) and current satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check & Child Abuse Registry Checks. Benefits that are offered with teaching position: • Health, Dental, EAP and Pension Plan • Northern allowance • Travel & relocation expenses • One paid return trip during Christmas or Spring Break • Professional Development • Free housing & hydro (Wi-Fi Internet hook up available) Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter stating the position applying for, along with (3) professional reference listings (including a most recent employer reference) to: Human Resources Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. 2-1100 Waverley Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 3X9 Email: hr@mfnerc.com | Fax: 204-942-2490 Closing Date: Open until filled Please visit our website www.mfnerc.com for more information on the Manitoba First Nation School System.

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The Keewatin Tribal Council Health Department is seeking a highly motivated individual with management skills for a fulltime position role of Administrative Clerk within the Student Services and Technical Services department.

JOB DUTIES: • Perform some or all of the following duties: • Create, organize and maintain a comprehensive filing management system for Technical Services projects. • Assist staff in the preparation and maintenance of Technical Services project progress claims to Government. • Assist in the maintenance and reconciliation of projects on a regular basis. • Accounting Data Entry for the Technical Department’s Project Management Infrastructure Projects. • Record and prepare minutes of meetings. • Travel arrangements for staff; • Prepare, key in, edit and proofread correspondence, reports, invoices, • presentations, forms and other related material using computerized systems. • Conference and event planning: • Compile data, statistics and other information and conduct research as requested using computerized systems. • Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems. • Share and maintain front desk reception duties with other administrative secretaries on a rotational basis as required. • May schedule and confirm business appointments and meetings of Program Managers • Prepare correspondence, reports, and information related to these duties as required. • Determine and establish departmental office procedures for a continual improvement. • Attendance at Employment & Training Student Services staff / Technical • Advisory Services meetings

Manitoba First Nations School System invites qualified candidates to apply for the following Teacher positions at George Saunders Memorial School located in York Factory Cree Nation for the 2019-2020 Academic Year: PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH TEACHER

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Tobacco Reduction Strategy Coordinator Under the direction of the Director of Health, the Tobacco Reduction Strategy Coordinator will provide advisory, support services, and program planning in the area of tobacco control strategies for the 11 KTC communities. The primary goal of the Coordinator is to provide training and awareness that will ultimately reduce the rate of non-traditional tobacco consumption and its effects, in the region served by the Keewatin Tribal Council directly, and through the delivery of future programs and content creation, contribute to other region’s efforts to reduce tobacco consumption as well.

DIESEL TECHNICIAN We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Diesel Technician to be part of our Transmission Stations Operations & Maintenance team in Thompson, Manitoba. As a Diesel Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing and the repair of diesel generators and associated equipment used to generate electrical energy for critical services throughout the Province of Manitoba. You will have a Grade 12 education or equivalent, with Interprovincial Certification as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or Truck and Transport Mechanic, with a minimum of two years’ related diesel generation experience. Deadline: June 7, 2019

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Other roles and responsibilities are to provide resources and training to community health resource workers. To promote awareness and prevention, and identify training needs of the communities. Deliver training of trainer programs and support of any and all community based programs that addresses the following but not limited to cessation clinics, interactive information sessions utilizing any and/or recently distributed resources, lifestyle coaching, etc. Qualifications: • University degree in relevant area to the position or a combination and experience may be considered. • Must be a non-smoker. • Knowledge and demonstrated skills in specific areas such as, community assessments, health promotion and wellness, harm reduction, behavior change and community capacity development and team development. • Experience in delivering adult education styled workshops. • Knowledge of the principals of statistics, collection and research projects and the role they play in identifying best practices. • Experience in completing reports. • Familiar with addiction prevention, intervention and cessation models. • Ability to prioritize tasks and excellent organizational skills • Aware of tobacco control strategies and resources. • Aware of Aboriginal traditional use of tobacco. • Ability to work as a team member and independently. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to prepare Powerpoint presentations. • Ability to speak an Aboriginal language (Cree or Dene) is an asset. • Willing to travel extensively. A written application with a detailed resume, including at least two references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immeditate supervisor, should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 Fax: (204) 677- 0256 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca

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KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL JOB VACANCY National Native Alcohol & Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) ADVISOR FULL TIME POSITION Under the supervision and general direction of the Keewatin Tribal Council Director of Health and in collaboration with the Keewatin Tribal Council Mental Health Team, the NNADAP Advisor will assist KTC member communities by providing advisory services in the field of alcoholism and/or addictions. Duties and Responsibilities: 1.

Provide health services to the Keewatin Tribal Council member bands on matters concerning alcohol and drug abuse by: -assessing and cataloguing community needs and services; -identifying resources which would interact and enhance program objectives; -ensuring that member band project objectives and agreements are adequately addressed; and -supporting the KTC First Nations communities to reduce the incidence of alcohol and other substances -Intervention activities provide assessments, referrals to treatment centres. (Assist KTC Community NNADAP Coordinator) -After-care and follow up services provide support to clients returning home to their clients from treatment centres. (Assist KTC Community NNADAP Coordinator) Identify and facilitate training and upgrading seminars and workshops for the member band projects by: -assessing level of training and experiences of project staff; -reviewing past and recent struggles that project staff have found to be difficult and as a result identifying training needs; -documenting number of training programs available at the provincial and national levels; and -developing community based training and workshops where human and financial resources allow it. Provide alcohol and drug preventative and counselling sessions where required by: -being available to facilitate counselling sessions where required: -relieving and/or assisting community projects in meeting program objectives; -facilitating counselling and referral services at the Keewatin Tribal Council Inc; and -ensuring that research and information on alcohol and drug abuse, counselling, training associations and etc. are current.

Qualifications: Completion of post-secondary school training or specialized â€˘ training in area of chemical dependency. â€˘ Experience in activities related to alcohol and addictions and in the development of community based prevention and support programs. â€˘ Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills â€˘ The ability to work as a member of a team or independently. â€˘ Knowledge of and experience in Case Management. â€˘ Knowledge of prevention resource, FN Community resources and Treatment options. â€˘ Previous experience in the NNADAP program an asset. â€˘ Knowledge of the Cree/Dene cultural teachings â€˘ Basic ccomputer skills essential. â€˘ Must be willing to travel. â€˘ A valid driverâ€™s license would be an asset. â€˘ Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be an asset. A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy - Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax No.: 204-677-0256

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Assessment Officer (AS3) Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Municipal Relations, various Locations within the province of Manitoba Advertisement Number: 34752 Closing Date: June 3, 2019 Salary Range: $52,994 - $63,472 per year plus remoteness allowance, if applicable. The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary civil service that is inclusive and reflective of the population it serves. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare in the cover letter, resumĂŠ or application if they are from any of the following employment equity groups: women, Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Introduction: Are you interested in a challenging career that combines office work, the outdoors and travel? Do you have a background or interest in in real estate, agriculture, land survey systems, geographic information systems, building construction or municipal government and enjoy meeting and interacting with people? Are you looking for a position that provides excellent career advancement potential, on-the-job training and financial support for required educational programs? A career as an Assessment Officer may be for you! Manitoba Municipal Relations is looking for motivated individuals to join our Property Assessment Team! Duties: This position inspects residential, farm and commercial property to record characteristics for valuation, classification and assignment of liability to taxation. The incumbent is responsible for updating property and ownership characteristics using Mass Appraisal Software and determines value, class and liability. This position is also responsible for communicating assessment information to the public and municipal councils and staff; defending assessments at Board of Revision hearings, and may defend assessments at Municipal Board hearings under supervision. Qualifications: For the full description of the Assessment Officer 3 (AS3) position, conditions of employment, and qualifications for Competition No. 34752, please visit the Government of Manitoba Job Opportunities Website at https://jobsearch.gov.mb.ca.

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Advertisement No. 34752 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Service Centre 2 Human Resource Services 360-1395 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg, MB, R3G 3P2 Phone: 204-945-3001 Fax: 204-948-2841 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca Please be advised that job competitions may be grieved and appealed. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievorâ€™s representative or the grievor, if unrepresented. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted. We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL. Find out about other current job opportunities â€” click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm Friday, May 31, 2019. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

disabilities. c offers a competitive wage and benefit package in Louisiana-Pacifi accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. LouisianaIntroduction: Pacifi c is an equal opportunity employer.career that combines Are you interested in a challenging office work, the outdoors and travel? you selected have a for We thank all applicants, however, onlyDo those background or interest in in real estate, agriculture, interviews will be contacted. Candidates will be subject land survey systems, geographic information systems, to successful completion of comprehensive background building construction or municipal government and enjoy screening and health checks. meeting and interacting with people? Are you looking for a position that provides excellent careerto:advancement Please forward your cover letter and resume potential, on-the-job training and financial support Lorraine Schneider for required educational programs? A career as an Human Resource I Assessment Officer may be for Generalist you! Manitoba Municipal Louisiana-Pacifi c Canada Ltd. to join our Relations is looking for motivated individuals Property Assessment P.O. Box 189,Team! Minitonas, MB R0L 1G0 Phone: (204) 525-2479 Ext. 2104 (866) 678-5969 The Government of Manitoba offersFax: a comprehensive e-mail : which lorraine.schneider@lpcorp.com benefit package include paid vacation, extended health, health spending, dental, drug, vision, long term disability, supportive employment program, maternity and parental leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

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Friday, May 24, 2019

Riverside team brings home bronze medals from national science fair

Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Anaya Permanand (left) and Samara Green (right) show off the bronze medals they won at the 2019 Canada-Wide Science Fair.

BY KYLE DARBYSON

KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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École Riverside School students Anaya Permanand and Samara Green each won a bronze medal in the junior age group for their project examining uses for mining slag at this year’s Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) May 15−17 in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The Grade 8 duo, who earlier claimed top marks at local and regional competitions, also earned $1,000 entrance scholarships for Western University in London, Ontario. Since this was their second visit to the CWSF, Permanand said she and Green were a lot more confident going into the competition, even if they were facing off against the top 500 young scientists

in the country. “We kind of knew what to do this year,” she said. “It was a little more familiar, the judging process and how much time we had.” Riverside teacher Mervat Yehia said the girls have come a long way since she started mentoring them with their science projects in Grade 3. “They were more mature and more into what they were doing this year,” she said. “I hope that they’re going to continue with that … and try to do more on their project.” Heading into the summer, Permanand and Green want to expand on their experiment and collect more data on the viability of using slag to fill potholes, help with agricultural production

and make sandpaper-like material. This material is in plentiful supply in Thompson, since Vale and previously Inco have been stockpiling the glassy byproduct from their mining production for years. “The only thing we need is Vale to give us permission to continue to use the slag, which we think they will because it doesn’t serve any purpose,” said Permanand. In total, 12 Manitoba students walked away from the 2019 CWSF with prizes, including 16-year-old Sarah Grieves from Oxford House, who also won a bronze medal and $1,000 entrance scholarship for testing soil contamination in her community.