October 9 2020

Nickel Belt News Volume 60 • Issue 41

Friday, October 9, 2020

Thompson, Manitoba

Serving the Norman Region since 1961

Murder conviction for 2009 Bernard Hart killing upheld by appeals court

BY IAN GRAHAM

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The murder conviction of a Thompson man found guilty of the 2009 killing of Bernard Hart was upheld by the Manitoba Court of Appeals in a decision published Sept. 22. Raymond McDonald had appealed the conviction, his second for the murder of Hart, who was from Oxford House, on the grounds that the verdict was unreasonable. McDonald was previously convicted in 2015 of first-degree murder for Hart’s killing but that conviction was overturned by the appeals court in 2017. He was tried again by a judge alone in 2019 and convicted of first-degree murder. Lawyers for McDonald argued that one of three other people convicted in Hart’s killing – Skylar Spence – didn’t make it clear that they would be taking the victim into the bush on the east side of Thompson to kill him and that Hart may have been dead before he was taken from an Eastwood apartment and into the bush. Spence and two youths who were also convicted in Hart’s killing testified reluctantly at McDonald’s

second trial and provided contradictory evidence, the appeals court found, but the judge did not make a mistake in rejecting some of their testimony and accepting other portions. “The verdict was supported by the evidence taken as a whole and not plainly contradicted or demonstrably incompatible with the evidence that was accepted,” said the Court of Appeal decision. “The trial judge’s decision is entitled to deference. The appeal is dismissed.” McDonald’s first conviction was overturned in July 2017 when the appeals court found that the trial judge erred in allowing a Crown witness to read a prior statement to police as part of his testimony and for not instructing the jury properly on how to consider that statement. When Hart’s body was initially found on July 8, 2009, an autopsy was unable to determine the cause of death. Later, after Spence and McDonald were incarcerated on other charges at The Pas Correctional Centre, an informant told police that they had admitted to him that they were involved in Hart’s death. His body was

Courtroom 330 at the Manitoba Court of Appeal. exhumed and examined for an unrelated crime at by a forensic anthropolo- Stony Mountain Institugist, who found evidence tion and taken to RCMP of both sharp and blunt- “D” Division in Winnipeg force trauma and Hart’s for questioning should not death was reclassified as have been admitted as evia homicide. dence. But the Court of Spence appealed his Appeal found in 2017 that conviction on the grounds the trial judge considered that statements made to an the proper factors when undercover police officer deciding whether to admit posing as his cellmate evidence obtained by the while he was serving time undercover officer.

Four arrests made for robbery, uttering threats and weapons offences in Norway House

RCMP photos Norway House RCMP recovered a BB gun and a set of brass knuckles from a vehicle they stopped Oct. 1 while responding to a report of an armed man threatening people in a residence. Four people were arrested in connection with the incident. Norway House RCMP arrested two men and two women Oct. 1 after responding to a report of a man armed with a handgun threatening people inside a home. Officers learned upon arrival at the home that a robbery had also taken place and that multiple suspects had left the home

in a vehicle. Other police en route to the scene saw the suspect vehicle on Provincial Road 373 and stopped it, confirming that the driver matched the description of one of the suspects. A search turned up a BB gun and a set of brass knuckles. The driver and passengers were arrested.

A 32-year-old Norway House woman is facing charges of robbery, breaking and entering, carrying a concealed weapon and possessing property obtained by crime, among others. A 38-year-old Winnipeg man is facing charges of unauthorized possession of a firearm, uttering threats and being

unlawfully in a dwelling house, among others. The 38-year-old male driver and a 30-year-old female, both from Norway House, are facing charges of unauthorized possession of a firearm and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Norway House RCMP continue.to investigate.

Winnipeg man fined for violating travel ban and arrested on outstanding warrants while in Leaf Rapids A man stopped by Leaf Rapids RCMP was fined for violating the ban on non-essential travel north of the 53rd parallel and arrested on several charges and outstanding warrants, Manitoba RCMP said Sept. 29. Offices were on patrol on Keyask Bay in the Northern Manitoba community when they came across the man and began questioning him. He admitted that he was visiting from Winnipeg to attend a wedding. When police asked him for identification, he provided several false names. When he was eventually identi-

fied, officers discovered he had several outstanding warrants and arrested him. Kyle Baker, 21, was fined $486 for failing to comply with the public health emergency order on travel to Northern Manitoba and charged with two counts of failing to comply as well as obstruction of justice. He was also arrested on warrants from Winnipeg for assault with a weapon, two counts of uttering threats and eight counts of failing to comply with court orders. Baker was remanded into custody and investigation continues.

Man arrested after stabbing dog and assaulting woman in Garden Hill First Nation A 30-year-old man from Garden Hill First Nation is facing charges after a dog was stabbed and a woman assaulted on Sept. 28. Island Lake RCMP received a report from Garden Hill around 1 p.m. that a man had walked up and stabbed the dog outside a residence with a knife and then assaulted a woman who came out of the residence to confront him.

The man left the area but was located and arrested by police. The woman did not require medical treatment but the dog died of its injuries. The man is charged with assault, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and animal cruelty. He is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 16 and Island Lake RCMP continue to investigate.

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School board byelection candidate Li Cripps worked in education before becoming a restaurant owner BY IAN GRAHAM

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She may be known as the owner of Riverview Restaurant, but school board byelection candidate Li Cripps has considerable experience in eduction as both a student and an instructor since she immigrated to Canada in 1990. Cripps, who has owned and operated Riverview Restaurant for the past 17 years, with her late husband Shane Cripps before a boating accident that claimed his and her son Dylan’s lives in 2017, and on her own for the past three years, originally came to Thompson for a job at Keewatin Community College, the predecessor of University College of the North. “I was actually a college

instructor for 12 years,” says Cripps. “I also taught some courses for University of Manitoba and Brandon University as a sessional instructor so I have quite a few education experiences in a university or college setting.” Before that, she had to go back to school, despite having earned a college degree in Bangladesh, so she would have credentials that were recognized in Canada. “I had to re-educate myself so I obtained a diploma in computer engineering technology and also in electrical engineering technology,” says Cripps, who also completed a certificate in adult education and a diploma from an immigration consultant program. Having grown up in

China, where the education system is very different than in Canada, Cripps says there are good parts and bad parts in both. “I think both systems have pros and cons so if we can find some kind of happy medium to ensure students’ success,” she says. For the current school year, Cripps says the challenge is for the school district to keep students safe during the COVID-19 pandemic while ensuring that educational standards don’t suffer as a result. “We cannot lower ourselves because of the pandemic as far as the learning objectives and the outcomes,” Cripps says. “I think the school district is doing a good job right now. We don’t have any cases in

the schools yet. I’m hoping to keep it that way.” Cripps says that, if elected, she would like to explore the possibility of having international students attend R.D. Parker Collegiate as a way to inject extra money into the School District of Mystery Lake without raising property taxes. “If we can do that, that’d be great,” she says. Although she never envisioned herself running for political office, Cripps says she also never imagined she would own a restaurant. “I actually almost took a job with the federal government, then this opportunity came up. I thought to myself that I’m actually a community-centred person, deep-rooted. I think I can

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Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Li Cripps do better, serve better at the turned 18 should exercise community level.” their democratic rights. She also says that, re“Make sure to register gardless of who they prefer, and go out to vote,” Cripps young people who recently says.

R.D. Parker Collegiate graduate and parent Bryan Young believes analytical thinking style would serve him well as a school board trustee BY IAN GRAHAM

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School trustee candidate Bryan Young is familiar with the School District of Mystery Lake (SDML) school system, having graduated from R.D. Parker Collegiate and attended Burntwood and Deerwood elementary schools prior

to that. in addition to having two adult children who attended elementary school in the community, Young, along with his wife, is also the foster parent of a student who is just entering the school system in Thompson. “I’ve been looking at trying to become more

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involved in our community lately,” Young said in an interview on CHTM’s Thompson Today. “I felt that this was a good opportunity for me to not only become part of our community but also be engaged in his future as he moves on through the school system.” A mechanic who completed his mechanical apprenticeships and earned his mechanical tickets through employment with businesses in Thompson, Young has served as a board member of the Norman Northstars under-18 hockey club and has also billeted several players from the team at his home over the years. “Thompson’s always been my home so it’s the community we live in and the place we need to make better,” he said. “Even now I take on apprentices from the high school heavy duty program through our businesses so I try to put back that way as well.” If elected, Young says he will see his role on the board as being an advocate for every student. “No matter what their race or their social economic diversity is, it’s important that everyone gets

the same opportunities so they can attain the most out of that education that’s offered to them,” Young says. “There’s so many programs here that these kids can get into and move ahead as long as there’s somebody behind them that’s willing to give them that opportunity.” He also says that his analytical thinking style will be an assert if he is successful in his election bid. “If I come into a dead end in the road I can usually figure out a way to get an alternate path to get to where I need to be so I think, in my mind, that way of thinking can be helpful in dealing with dwindling budgets and life challenges such as the COVID and things that need to be done in that regard.” One thing Young says he would like to see the school district do better is to beautify and maintain its schools. “From the outside of our schools, they look very unkept and that presents a negative attitude and the opinions about our schools,” he says. “People look and wonder why can’t we have a nicer-looking area for our kids. It just needs a little bit

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more care and attention.” Reminding everyone to be aware of social distancing while voting, Young says participation in the political process is important no matter which candidate you prefer. “Vote with who you think is going to do the best job and that’s about all that I can ask for,” he says. “I’m willing to go and put the time and effort in to get

done what needs to be done so I feel I’m a good candidate for the job and beyond that it’s up to the voters.” *Editor’s Note: The Thompson Citizen and Nickel Belt News has not been able to conduct its own interview with school trustee candidate Bryan Young yet. If an interview is completed before Oct. 13, it will be available at www. thompsoncitizen.net.

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Jason Bayer: Council candidate who works with youth and families says he aims to be a straight shooter if elected BY IAN GRAHAM

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Council byelection candidate Jason Bayer says he wants to follow in the footsteps of the late Judy Kolada and be straight with fellow councillors and Thompson residents if elected. “It’s going to be a huge seat to fill,” he says. “She was a strong woman and she told it as it is. She called a spade a spade. I will certainly makes my voice loud and clear for the people of Thompson.” A resident of Thompson for about 25 years, Bayer says actions speak louder than words. “People can complain or they can make their comments but that’s not how to do it,” he says. “I’m going to step up to the plate and I really want to be a voice, want to do it for the rest of

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Jason Bayer the community.” hand on a daily basis. Bayer, a family outreach “I do see everything co-ordinator for the School under the sun … while I’m District of Mystery Lake, out doing my job and I also does a lot of driving in hear the people I’m dealing his job and sees many of with and advocate for.” Thompson’s problems firstWhen it comes to im-

portant issues in the City of Thompson, Bayer says that public safety and property damage is the number one concern. “What is happening with that, we’re burning out our RCMP, we’re burning out the Thompson Fire & Emergency department,” Bayer says. “We need to hold people accountable. We need to bring the other levels of government. We are the hub of the north. We are the biggest city in the north. Other upper-level governments need to get involved instead of being out of the way.” Trying to tackle longstanding problems the way they’ve been tackled in the past isn’t going to solve anything, Bayer says. “The downtown, that’s been a problem for 20-plus years, why isn’t anything

being done?” he says. “Sure, we’re going to be having the sobering centre, but it’s not dealing with the issue at hand. I’m not saying nothing bad about them [homeless people with addictions] but they need the help. They have no identity. The only identity they have is drinking.” Ensuring that affordable housing is available in Thompson can help alleviate some of the homelessness problem, Bayer says. When it comes to property damage, violence, thefts and vandalism, the only way to make progress is to make sure everyone concerned is involved, including agencies that work with youth. “We need to hold these agencies accountable,” Bayer says. “You have receiving homes in this com-

munity that have mandates but those mandates are not being met. They’re here letting them run wild and it’s people in Thompson that are suffering.” The committee helping to steer Thompson’s public safety strategy is a step in the right direction when it comes to cooperation, Bayer believes. “I think that is great to work with them because it’s not just a city council. It’s nice to have eyes all over that see it so it’ll be nice to work with them to address those issues and concerns that are happening in Thompson.” Given Thompson’s large Indigenous population, Bayer also thinks that it would be helpful to have more Indigenous representation on council.

Kathleen Bluesky running for council in hopes of bringing sense of community back to the city where she grew up BY IAN GRAHAM

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A born-and-raised Thompsonite who moved away and then came back, council byelection candidate Kathleen Bluesky says she believes the city she grew up in helped shape her into the person she is today and that she’d like to see the community return to the way it was before she moved away. “I feel like I am a reflection of what happens what a community is connected and I attribute my own personal success to growing up here,” says Bluesky. “Obviously my parents were a huge part of that and my parents were fully engaged in the community and that’s what we need to see and that’s what I really I want to be a part of – restoring that

movement of community connection.” Formerly the CEO of Nisichawyasihk Cree Nation (NCN) for three years, Bluesky has a great deal of experience with intergovernmental relations despite having started university with thoughts of becoming a counsellor. “I ended up in business,” she says. “I did my masters in business administration and I started my own company doing consulting. That’s actually what got through me school. That paid my tuition.” After 11 years out of the city, Bluesky returned to Thompson about three years ago after giving birth to her third child Understandably, given her background in business, Bluesky sees diversifying

Kathleen Bluesky

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the local and regional economy as the foundation for building a better future in

Thompson. “Thompson is a service hub of the north," she says.

"It’s not just the 14,000 people that live here, it’s the 60,000 people that live in the north so there’s a market to make Thompson sustainable and we just have to be creative in exploring how do we support that as a good local government. It’s just really about attracting to the hub and providing services that meet specific needs and I think we know already what those needs are so now it’s just matter of doing." As part of that regional focus, Bluesky says good relations with outlying Indigenous communities are key. “I think we have to revisit the Thompson Aboriginal accord and really advance and really start moving things in that regard,” she says.

Bluesky has been involved with public safety strategy consultations and says more involvement like that in which resident sof Thompson are directly involved in dealing with the city’s issues is needed. She also says her experience with Indigenous governments and other levels of government make her well-suited to stepping int the role of city councillor. “For the past 20 years I’ve analyzed political issues," Bluesky says. "I’ve researched all the hot topics – housing, homelessness, infrastructure, recreation, wellness. I’ve done extensive work in health policy and I just felt like, ‘You know what? I have all this knowledge and I really feel I could give back to my community.’”

Keeping people happy as important for Thompson as it is for any business, says council byelection candidate David Kobliski BY IAN GRAHAM

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Council byelection candidate David Kobliski, who oversees several businesses in Thompson owned by Nisichawyasihk Cree Nation (NCN), thinks unhappy residents are as bad for a city as unhappy customers are for a business. “The City of Thompson or any other part of Thompson, I always look at it like it should be run like a business and I look at the people of Thompson as customers,” Kobliski says. “If your customers are not happy, they’re going to leave so we’ve got to be able to find that fine balance between the services that the City of Thompson provides to the people of Thompson.” A resident of Thompson for the past 12 years, Kobliski is the executive

director of the Nelson House Development Corporation, responsible for NCN-owned businesses in Thompson like Family Foods and the NCN gas bar. He’s held that position for 23 years and says he is running for council to try to contribute by being part of a team instead of just watching from the sidelines. “I’d like to make a difference and work toward building a healthy environment for the City of Thompson so that people would actually look forward to coming to Thompson instead of worrying about coming to the City of Thompson because of the high crime rate that they talk about,” Kobliski says. “The most important thing is to build a healthy environment, healthy economy for the City of Thompson so community members stay and not want to leave. Make

Thompson a place you want to go.” Kobliski says his role as both a resident of the city and someone responsible for various businesses gives him a good perspective on what the issues concerning residents and businesses are. “I understand where they’re coming from and because I deal with business and community members in Thompson that are employed in our businesses, I also hear what their concerns are and I also hear other businesses in the City of Thompsn that have some concerns.” One of those concerns is the high cost of living or doing business. “Don’t tax them so much and charge them fees that are unmanageable,” Kobliski advises. “When it becomes unmanageable, then they’ll

David Kobliski just pack up and leave and you don’t want that to happen. You want the people to stay and reinvest, the people that are living in Thompson

Nckel Belt News file photo because they’re the ones that make Thompson happen. They’re the ones that are going to stay, they’re the ones that don’t want to leave.”

Kobliski said the city also needs to look at how to reduce addictions among residents rather than just dealing with the effects of those addictions once people have acquired them “I see a lot of help that’s being provided for [homeless people with addictions], I see treatment centres that are there to help them but I don’t see very much in regards to prevention, in regards to educating and capturing the youth at an early age so that they don’t fall into that system and end up being homeless,” he says. “I’d rather see a facility that educates and be proactive in preventing people from falling into that system. Addictions is the biggest issue. How do we prevent addictions instead of waiting for it to happen and then, well, we’ll provide treatment?”

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Former councillor Ron Matechuk says he can step right in and contribute if he wins Oct. 13 byelection BY IAN GRAHAM

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Frequent mayoral candidate and former Thompson city councillor Ron Matechuk believes the biggest problem related to municipal government in the city right now relates to overspending. “It’s way out of hand,” says Matechuk, who has lived in Northern Manitoba for 59 years, and in Thompson for nearly five decades. “It’s a spendhappy council right now.” One example of that, in Matechuk’s view, was the decision to pursue building a new pool after the Norplex Pool was shut down for safety reasons in February 2019, rather than investing into the existing facility to make it safe. “The most important question, should have been asked right from day one, is what is it going to

cost us to open the doors to the Norplex Pool,” he says. “That question was never asked. Why is that? It’s obvious why it is. They didn’t want the answer. They wanted a new pool for whatever reason.” And while provincial infrastructure funding may be provided for building a new pool, receiving that might affect how much grant money is available for future infrastructure projects. “They’re going to tell you, ‘You got your share already,’ and that’s where we’re going to sit so if we start using up our debenture room and even if we are lucky enough to have them kick in their usual amount, roughly a third, it can hurt us in the end.” Matechuk says he holds an advantage over the other candidates running for the late Judy Kolada’s vacant

spot on council because he’s been in the position before, from 2014 to 2018. “It’s halfway through between general elections,” he says. “I can come in and start tomorrow where the learning curve for anyone that hasn’t been on council could take up to a year or more. You might as well, if that’s the case, leave the spot empty until the general but if you’re going to fill it it might as well be someone who can go with the flow right away. And by go with the flow I do not mean hand up every time the mayor’s hand goes up. I hope everybody that potentially will get in understands what they’re getting into.” One of the areas Matechuk says he would like to see changes made in how council comes to decisions is to give citizen representatives on committees

voting power when deciding on recommendations to send to mayor and council “If you’re on the committee you should be allowed to vote,” Matechuk says.”You’re not voting on a resolution, I can understand that only mayor and council can vote on that, but as far as what the committee is going to recommend to mayor and council, they should all get a vote and for some reason that isn’t allowed. It makes no sense at all. You’re a committee member, you get a say or why would you be a committee member, why would you be interested? I would like to see some changes definitely.” Matechuk, who has run unsuccessfully for mayor three times, in 2006, 2010 and 2018, believes that many residents of Thompson want to see changes in how the city is run.

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“I’ve been on council before, I know the battles that take place. I believe I see what’s wrong with everything in city council but it’s very tough to solve these problems. It’s not written in stone but its close. I think, like a lot of people in this community,

that change is needed and in the last general we didn’t see it. I know that one person can’t make the changes that I would like to see but call it a starting point for me. There’s another general election coming in two years and, well, I’ve got a habit of running.”

Lifelong Thompson resident Braden McMurdo running for council to improve public safety and make city sustainable long-term BY IAN GRAHAM

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A lifelong resident of Thompson apart from three years away while going to university, council byelection candidate Braden McMurdo says he’s invested in the city for the long haul but believes that safety needs to be improved in order for the community to prosper. “For me, the principal motivation [for seeking election] is safety,” says McMurdo, who is currently employed with Vale utilities as a third-class power engineer and has worked for the company for 10 years. “I just think now is the time in my life, maybe with the birth of my daughter four months ago being the catalyst, to not be intimidated, to get involved for one and also to seek answers to some of the safety issues that now feel a lot closer to home. I worry about her future and raising her in this town.” An incident in the Deerwood area earlier this year rang alarm bells for McMurdo when it comes to public safety.

“Everybody I’m sure remembers the drive-by shooting that happened on Beaver a few months back,” he says. “It’s only a street over from where I live so something about that kind of a crime happening so close, it seems like a new low maybe and that’s just the overall kind of decline and what we’ve come to accept, routine acts of violence.” To combat that, McMurdo believes better lighting and more cameras could be part of the solution and help police catch offenders. He also supports efforts to connect with young people and be aware of what’s going on on the streets and believes that there is more potential in that area. “I like what our city has done in reintroducing the StreetReach program that deals in more of an intensive fashion with our at-risk youth and offenders that are likely to re-offend, maybe,” he says. “I’d also be behind and I’d like to participate, if something ever were to be developed or even in the

works, in a community-led watch system where we can enhance the safety of the town without increasing the taxes.” Efforts to position Thompson as a destination for electric vehicle testing are also worth pursuing, McMurdo believes. “I like what council’s done, for instance, encouraging the cold weather testing programs, that they have proposed to build an electrical charging station. Electric vehicles might not be the future for the north here but if we can get those dollars to stimulate our economy and do the tests here, measures like that are what’s going to ensure Thompson is around and is a viable and a thriving community for the next generation to live here.” For McMurdo, who studied politics, economics and history at the University of Manitoba, running for council is partly due to a lifelong interest in politics as well as his belief that the city needs representation on council from people who will be around for the long haul.

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“I have the energy and the commitment to Thompson in terms of a long-term commitment,” he says. “It’s … about the next decade of my life and my family’s life in Thompson. We’re looking towards the future as well as right now and of not just maintaining the community but growing it as far as opportunities, jobs, recreation and obviously improved safety. I look forward to possibly working for [Thompson taxpayers] in the months, the years and decades even to come, to ensure that tax dollars are spent with value in mind and to enhance the standards and the opportunities for the City of Thompson.”

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Former residential school student Rose Hart spoke to R.D. Parker Collegiate students about her experience and her work with other former students during an Orange Shirt Day event at the high school Sept. 29. BY IAN GRAHAM

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High school students kicked off three days of Orange Shirt Day recognition in Thompson with the first of the school’s two walks Sept. 29. A second walk was held Oct. 1 for R.D. Parker Collegiate students who attend in-person classes on Thursday and Friday every week. Students pinned up orange shirts on a clothesline outside the school’s front entrance, then walked around the UCN Drive loop en masse before gathering back on the school’s front lawn to listen to speeches by a former residential school student, the grand chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) and the school principal. Rose Hart, who attended residential school in Sagkeeng for six years, beginning when she was

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six years old, said it was traumatic to be taken away from her mother and put on a train to Winnipeg in The Pas and then be separated from her older siblings when she arrived. During her first year at residential school, she had pneumonia and was separated from the other students in the young girls’ dormitory. “One day my older sister brought me supper and I remember clinging on to her and hanging on to her and crying and saying ‘Don’t leave me, don’t leave me,’” she said. “After that happened they never allowed her to come back up and bring my meal.” Hart has spent many years working with former students of residential schools in O-Pipon-Na-PiwIn Cree Nation at South Indian Lake, as well as serving as a statement gatherer and regional

Nickel Belt News photos by Ian Graham R.D. Parker Collegiate students and staff pinned orange shirts to a clothesline in honour of residential school survivors Sept. 29. co-ordinator with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and a community engagement co-ordinator with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, where all the documents related to former residential school students are archived. “I went across Canada and I talked to the former students, letting them know where all their documents are,” she said. “I’m determined to live and continue doing work for the creator and to continue to speak to people about former students of residential schools and to continue to help our communities heal.” MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee, whose grandmother and some other family members attended residential schools, says he completed a unit on the schools when he was a Grade 12 teacher and was

MANITOBA METIS FEDERATION INC. Now Hiring For: EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING COUNSELLOR The MMF seeks to fill one full-time Employment and Training Counsellor position within our Metis Employment and Training Department located within our Thompson Regional Office at 171 Cree Rd in Thompson, MB. For a complete list of Skills and Qualifications, please visit: www.mmf.mb.ca or www.mmfemployment.ca We offer a comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, pension and vacation. Please submit your resume and cover letter, referencing the job posting number by Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Preference will be given to qualified Metis applicants and they are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter. MMF Human Resources Department 300-150 Henry Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0J7 Email to: jobs@mmf.mb.ca Fax to (204) 947-1816

horrified by some of the things he learned. “Imagine if you’re a sixyear-old and you’re away from home and you’re away from your family and your only language is your Indigenous language and you start to try to speak and communicate and you get hit for speaking your language. That is something that I cannot fathom but it happened. That’s only the tip of the iceberg of the abuse that went on in there.” While the stories about what happened at residential schools can be uncomfortable, RDPC principal Bonnie Rempel says it’s important not to forget what happened in these institutions designed to assimilate Indigenous children. “They are part of our history and we need to understand them before we can learn and grow,” she said. Other School District of Mystery Lake schools held events Sept 30 to mark Orange Shirt Day, said district co-superintendent Lorie Henderson at the school board’s Sept. 29 meeting. “All our schools are participating in a variety of ways,” she said. including a Grade 4 class that is re-enacted the first day of students arriving at residential schools. Since 2013, people across Canada have donned orange shirts on Sept. 30 in honour of Phyllis Webstad, who had a new orange shirt, along with reminders of her Indigenous culture, taken away when she first arrived at a British Columbia residential school in 1973. Webstad also published a children’s book called The Orange Shirt Story in September 2018 in the hopes of spreading her story to a younger audience.

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Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications; we have not had any contact BY IAN GRAHAM • Good written and verbal communication skills EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET with 108 of our students,� • Physically fit to perform all duties One month into and theproblem superintendent of edu• Ability to multitask solve school year, to more than 100 cational • Ability operate equipment as required service and pro• Computer literacy will be considered an asset students that were believed gramming Lorie Henderson Valid driver’s in license to be• registered School told trustees at their Sept. • Shiftwork District of Mystery Lake 29 board meeting. "What’s

The successful candidates a dynamic team in providing (SDML) schools have will yetjoinhappening is students may to the facility located in the beautiful Swan River Valley tosupport be contacted. have moved or parents as it embarks onworking a new andon exciting journey of producing siding “We’ve been aren’t feeling comfortable for a growing market. our attendance and to date sending their kids to school Louisiana-Pacific offers a competitive wage and benefit package in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. LouisianaPacific is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL

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PURPOSE OF POSITION: Under the supervision of the Director of Education & Training, the Training &t $PNQFUJUJWF 4BMBSJFT t 3FMPDBUJPO "TTJTUBODF Employment Program Assistant will be required t $POUJOVJOH &EVDBUJPO t 3FNPUFOFTT "MMPXBODF t &YDFMMFOU #FOFÜUT to maintain accurate financial records and provide support to the Training & Employment Coordinator and Employment & Training >Dental Assistant Workers in KTC Communities. Provide regular financial reports 5IPNQTPO (FOFSBM )PTQJUBM o 0QFSBUJOH 3PPN to the KTC First Nations and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak 1BSU 5JNF '5& ISET Program on the Employment & Training budgets for KTC. 5IFSF XJMM CF BO PQQPSUVOJUZ UP XPSL QBSU UJNF GPS UIF %FOUJTU JO (Includes Consolidated Revenue Fund & Employment Insurance BEEJUJPO UP UIJT QBSU UJNF QPTJUJPO Programs). Under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager or designate, assists QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: multi-disciplinary team personnel in performing a variety of patient care • Formal training in the area of Business Administration. activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs andincomfort of the patient. This isrecords, an integrated position that • Experience maintaining financial individual files, includes coordination and scheduling of dental procedures for the Operating financial reports (monthly, quarterly and annual). Room (OR). This will require expertise in developing and maintaining excellent of the programs and guidelines underThe the • Knowledge working relationships withvarious a broad range of individuals and organizations. OR Dental AssistantSkills will function within the provisions of the Vision, Mission, Indigenous & Employment Training Program (ISET). Values, policies andof procedures of the Northern Health Region (NHR) and of • Knowledge the eligibility and reporting requirements will incorporate NHR core competencies into working practice (Customer/ the ISET. Client Focused, Initiative & Pro-activity, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, and • Ability toDevelopment work independently. Collaboration, of Self and Others, and Adaptability).

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The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable PRIME Database and be computer literate. Person, Child Abuse Registry check and Adult Abuse Registry check, and adhere be Health able to travel to remote northern communities to • allMust to Northern Region policies and procedures. work with Training & Employment Workers. Qualifications: Valid12 driver’s license for the Province of Manitoba is an asset. t • Grade education or equivalent t • Successful of a recognized Program required Ability tocompletion speak either Cree or Dental Dene Assistant is an asset. t Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association is knowledge dependent upon qualifications and experience. t Salary Excellent of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, A Outlook, and Internet) comprehensive benefits package is provided. A complete job t Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a Dental Assistant required description can be obtained by calling (204) 677-2341 or Aggie t Previous experience working with Pediatric cases preferred Director of asset Education & Training at (204) 677-0399. t Weenusk, Ability to speak Cree an

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expectations before 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2020 to: Please submit resume by February 2, 2018 to: Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer Lisa Beardy – Office Manager 867 Thompson Drive South Keewatin Tribal Council Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 23 Nickel Road Fax: (204) 778-1477 Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca $BMM VT UPEBZ -PDBM PS 5PMM 'SFF Fax: (204) 677-0257 E-mail: lbeardy@ktc.ca

Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to selfdeclare. Criminal Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse are required. We thank all We thank allRecord, applicants in advance forRegistry theirChecks interest in employment candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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• We are looking for someone who is dedicated and ambitious to develop management skills for long term future considerations. • Full time, permanent, 35 + hours per week, must be bondable, able to pass criminal background check, have driver’s licence and access to own transportation. • Must have excellent communication/typing skills, experience with Microsoft Office and basic bookkeeping preferable. • Preparing bank deposits, able to organize, prioritize and complete reports by deadline dates. • Attention to detail, ability to work independently and within so right there’sapplying a lot confidentiality doesn’t have a teamnow environment in allphone matters.numof •door-knocking that’s bers students' parBe open to new ideas andgochanges that for may the improve efficiency ing on. Wetohave our family ents, Henderson said not in day day operations. • Ability to fill in for the manager when required/willingness to outreach co-ordinator as necessarily. company cellsupport phone in case of emergency. well carry as our student “Some of the phones are • Training provided, flexible work environment, basedshe workers and our community no longer in wages service,â€? on experience. connector out knocking on said. Start date: ASAP doors and finding where our In addition to looking Email resume to Carolyn Turpie: students are.â€? for the unaccounted-for manager@friulirentals.com Asked by trustee Saima students at their last known or fax to: 204-677-3195 Aziz if the the district addresses, or drop off at 31 Oak St. Office.the district is also Closing date: February 16, 2018 We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TOBACCO REDUCTION STRATEGY COORDINATOR

Homethe Care Nurse-ofExternal Posting Under direction the Director of Health, the Tobacco Reduction Strategy Coordinator will provide advisory, support Marcel Colomb First planning Nation Health is seeking a services, and program in theAuthority area of tobacco control qualified for individual fulfi ll the role of Home Care Nurse. strategies the 11 to KTC communities. The primary goal of the Coordinator is to provide training and awareness that will Job Summary 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 Reporting to the Home Care Manager, the Home creation, contribute to other region’s efforts to reduce tobacco Care Nurse is responsible for promoting, protecting consumption well. & preservingasthe health of Marcel Colomb community members services directed homeresources care Other roles through and responsibilities are to to provide and clients.toThe Home Care Nurse provides holisticTocare & training community health resource workers. promote practices and nursing as defined the Registered Nurses awareness prevention, andby identify training needs of the Act & in compliance with the of Registered communities. Deliver training ofCollege trainer programs and support of Manitoba Standards Practice &that Canadian ofNurses any and all community basedofprograms addresses the following but not Code limited cessation clinics, interactive Nurses Association ofto Ethics; cares for & directs information utilizingisany and/or recently distributed the overall sessions care of clients; responsible for advocating, resources, coaching, etc. & supporting clients to providinglifestyle information, educating ensure that the highest possible standard of service is QUALIFICATIONS: follows Marcel Colombarea policies & procedures; • provided; University degree in relevant to the position or a works in a multidisciplinary be called combination and experienceteam may & bemay considered. with other duties within the scope of the • upon Mustto beassist a non-smoker. Knowledge and demonstrated skills in specific areas such • department. as, community assessments, health promotion and wellness, harm reduction, behavior change and community capacity Position Requirements: development and team development. • •Experience in delivering education styled workshops. Registered Nurse oradult Licensed Practical ofCLPN the principals statistics, collection and • •Knowledge CRNM or – Active of Registration and the role they play in identifying best •research Valid projects Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License •practices. Daily access to a vehicle • •Experience completing reports. Criminalinrecord & child abuse registry checks • •Familiar withofaddiction intervention and cessation 2 years related prevention, nursing experience •models. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook • •Ability to prioritizerecord tasks and excellent Immunization up to date organizational skills • Aware of tobacco control strategies and resources. • Aware of Aboriginal traditional use of tobacco. Closing Date: January 5, 2018 at 4pm. No late • Ability to work as a team member and independently. submissions will be accepted. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to prepare PowerPoint presentations. Applications Must Include: • Ability to speak an Aboriginal language (Cree or Dene) is an asset. A cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet • •Willing to travel extensively. the position requirements A•written application with a detailed resume, including at least Resume two written permission to contacteducation) the references • references Copy ofwith credentials (licenses, training, and latest immeditate supervisor, should beor submitted to: • your Three references (colleague, supervisor manager) Lisa Beardy, Office Manager and contact information • Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. Criminal record check & child abuse registry checks 23 Nickel Road (or indication that they have been applied for) Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 • Personal contact information (phone & email) Fax: (204) 677- 0256 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Your application will not proceed to interview without the Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., job Tuesday, October above information. To obtain a complete description, 13, We wish to thank those apply this position but for2020. additional information or tothat apply forfor this position only those selected an interview will be contacted. please contact orfor submit your application to: Email or drop off only

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KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL JOB OPPORTUNITY – External Posting EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Marcel Colomb First Nation WELLNESS COORDINATOR JP-CFI Case Manager (Full-Time Term Position) Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Director of Health, theHealth Wellness Coordinator will assist member Cree Nation Tribal Center Inc. is seeking First Nations infor developing their ownposition WellnessofTeams, applications a full-time term Casesupporting Manager and participating in Bachelor current Mental Wellness programming (Registered Nurse, of Education, Bachelor of and capacity providing guidancePrincipleand mentorship Social Work),building, funded under the Jordan’s Child toFirst community workers. TheColomb WellnessFirst Coordinator Initiativebased Project for Marcel Nation will provide assistance to all KTC member bands as requested The purpose of the newly funded Jordan’s Principle by the KTC communities and assist withadeveloping of a cultural Child First Project is will to implement comprehensive and appropriate assessmentofand treatmentservices approaches. integrated approach coordinated to help Marcel Colomb First Nation Health to provide support QUALIFICATIONS: respond to achildren with complex and special needs • and Must possess Degree/Diploma from a post-secondary and their families, in partnership with other health and institution in a health related or social work field with a social professionals agencies.skills; These serviceswith should demonstrated abilityand in counseling experience First signifi cantly contribute to quality of life ensuring that Nations, community health planning, policy development and children and their families are enabled to experience a life ability to build capacity within the communities; that is as full and as normal as possible. • Additional training or certification an asset i.e.: ASIST,

Critical Incident Stress Management, Mental Health First Position Aid FirstSummary: Nations and/or Psychological First Aid. Effective interpersonal and critical thinking skills required. Ability to The Caseprofessionally Manager position comprehensive interact with provides culturallyadiverse staff, clients, community health service in conjunction with its health and consultants preferred; team. The Case provide supervision • care Excellent verbal andManager written will communication skills, with &maturity peer support to the Development Workers, and poise to Child interact with executives at the highest Assistant to the Case Manager Respite Workers, in levels of government, business, and and academia; SCTC community to provide a model of service • each Knowledge of government policies related to selfdelivery for children with complex needs and determination of First Nations people and how their these policies families. Provide elements in which services have a have affected them; to takeand the take leadinitiative; in securing • particular Ability toresponsibility work independently effective development, delivery and review of services.and • Minimum of 2 years of experience in management Recognize the deficits with service systems and the need supervision; protect children through early intervention, sharing • toStrong organizational skills with great attention to detail and ofthe information, effective co-ordination of services and ability to set priorities; training. • appropriate Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 applications required; • The incumbent must possess effective communication and QualiďŹ cations: conflict-resolution skills; • Must be willing to travel on short notice to remote fly-in • communities; RN or BN preference for someone with a nursing background in rehab care and must be in good • Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be a definite asset; standing with CRNM; or Bachelor of Education or • A valid Driver’s license required and access to a reliable Bachelor of Social Work vehicle; • Supervisory and case management experience; • Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Checks; • Knowledge of Jordan’s Principle Child First Initiative; • Child Abuse Registry Check. • Child development background or equivalent A•written application with detailed at least two Experience working in Firstresume, Nationincluding Communities; (2) with written to contact the references • references CPR and First Aide permission Certification; and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: • Excellent computer skills • Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Knowledge of Cree language and culture; • 23 Nickel Road A highly-motivated individual who is innovative and has a Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4 proven ability to work with a very high degree Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256 of accuracy and attention to detail; Excellent time management and facilitation skills; • Closing Date: October 13, 2020 4:00pm Effective verbal and listening communications skills; • Late applications will not be accepted • Strong leadership, critical thinking, decision making We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only and problem solving skills. those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For • Valid Driver’s License, with ability to travel weekly. further information or a full job description contact Lisa Beardy, • The position is subject to satisfactory criminal and KTC Office Manager. other checks, and is subject to terms and conditions in a proposed written agreement. Please forward a resume with 3 references along with cover letter, in confidence, to: Email or drop off only Noreen Singh, Finance Manager, nsingh@tribalhealth.ca OR Wilma Cook, TNO/Team Lead, wcook@tribalhealth.ca Deadline to Apply: Open until ďŹ lled. Only successful applications will be contacted for further interview.

Page B-8 • News School District of Mystery Lake Numeracy Support Teacher Permanent Position Start Date: As soon as possible Posting #TE20200826-001A Qualifications: The Numeracy Support Teacher will provide classroom support to enhance numeracy based instruction for grades K-8 students. Collaboration and in-servicing on various topics such as instructional strategies and materials. • • • •

A minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience. Good understanding of math curriculums and evidence based numeracy instruction. Strong organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills. A demonstrated ability to work as a member of a collaborative Educational Services team.

I. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Curriculum and Instruction 1.1 Provide on-going workshopsin the areas of numeracy development and assessment techniques across the curriculum. 1.2 Provide direct service to students. 1.3 Provide assistance with curriculum based numeracy assessments used by the district. 1.4 Demonstrate and participate in team teaching strategies. 1.5 Assist in the implementation of provincial programs and curricula pertaining to numeracy instruction. 1.6 Demonstrate instructional strategies and techniques.

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UCN tells city it doesn’t have capacity to independently deliver a proposed firefighter/ paramedic program in Thompson BY IAN GRAHAM

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A plan to begin offering a firefighter/paramedic program in Thompson, where members of Thompson Fire & Emergency Services serve in both capacities, will have to be satisfied with moral support from University College of the North (UCN), which says it doesn’t have the ability to offer such a program independently at this time. In an Aug. 20 letter responding to a July 16 letter from Thompson Mayor Colleen Smook, UCN president Doug Lauvstad said the post-secondary institution wants to see the successful

3. Other Duties 3.1 Coordinate Math initiatives and investigatethe possibility and feasibility of developing additional programs. 3.2 Support the identification and implementation of pilot projects in the area of numeracy across the curriculum. 3.3 Support school and district professional learning groups. 3.4 Support school and district plans. 3.5 Work as a part of the school board office support team on district researchprojects, policies and various grant opportunities. 3.6 Strive to keep up to date on current materials and effective research based instructional strategies. 3.7 Perform such other duties as may be assigned by Senior Administration. 4. Relationships 4.1 Reports to the Superintendent of Educational Services. 4.2 Conduct such relationships with representatives of the Department of Education and other provincial, federal and municipal agencies to accomplish his/her job. 4.3 Maintain a close liaison with teachers, school, district support staff and parents as are necessary to perform his/her job. The School District of Mystery Lake is an Employment Equity Employer and encourages candidates of Aboriginal ancestry to apply. Please direct applications stating qualifications, experience, at least 3 references and a brief statement of educational philosophy and beliefs by Tuesday, October 13, 2020 to: Lorie Henderson, Superintendent of Education Services & Programming School District of Mystery Lake 408 Thompson Drive North, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0X7 Phone: 204-677-6130and/or Fax: 677-9528 Please apply online at www.mysterynet.mb.ca and select Job Connect

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implementation of such a program, but can only offer in-kind contributions towards it.

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2. Consultation 2.1 Assist teachers and principals in the selection, development and implementationof appropriate materials, resources and equipment to support numeracy instruction. 2.2 Provide consultation, support, guidance and demonstration to school support teams in relation to students struggling with grade level curriculum outcomes.

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Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel Colomb First Nation. Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention service. Our agency strives to maintain family unity. POSITION SUMMARY: The Children in Care (CIC) Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of the effective day to day supervision of agency Children in Care (CIC) Workers and related program delivery activities. The CIC Supervisor ensures that all aspects of these services are conducted and administered in a manner that meets the requirements of the Child and Family Services Act, applicable Regulations, service standards and CNCFCA policies and procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES: § General Supervision § Supervision of Unit Service Delivery § Workplace Safety and Health § Human Resources § Training & Development § Unit Activity and Performance Reports § Financial and Operational Requirements § Other duties related to the position may be assigned EDUCATION AND TRAINING § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) with 3 to 5 years experience in child welfare or; § Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services § Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

“While our in-kind support could include space and other supports available on UCN’s Thompson campus, I am sure you understand that UCN does not currently have the capacity to independently offer this program, and we will look to the Manitoba Emergency Services College to lead program delivery,” wrote Lauvstad. Establishing a firefighter/paramedic course in Thompson is an idea borne out of the Thompson 2020 economic development initiative. Currently, Manitoba Emergency Services College in Brandon is the only place in the province where someone can become certified as a firefighter and paramedic simultaneously.

At one time, the goal was to begin such a program for 16 students this September, but that timeline has ben adjusted. Thompson 2020 worked with the City of Thompson as well as Keewatin Tribal Council and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak to submit a proposal to Manitoba Economic Development and Training for such a program. The Churchill Regional Economic Development Fund committed $153,000 to initiate the program, if approved by the province. UCN does offer paramedic training at its campus in The Pas and has previously offered it in Norway House in association with a private sector training company.

Thompson RCMP looking for man wanted for assault with weapon

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE § Minimum 3 years supervisory/management experience within an aboriginal child welfare environment § Workplace Safety and Health § Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills § Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards § Understanding of child development theory and practice § Knowledge of available resources within the community (formal and informal) § Knowledge of Family Systems theory § Working knowledge of child abuse § Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and data base systems § CFSIS and FACTS information systems (preferred) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check. § Cannot be active on a protection case. § Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements. § Varied amounts of travel required within this position. § Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license. § Must be able to provide own vehicle for work. § Other duties related to the position may be assigned. Deadline: October 15, 2020 @ 4:00 pm SUBMIT RESUMES ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. “Please visit our website at www.https://creenation.ca”

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Thompson RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance to locate 33-year-old Eugene Ballard, who is wanted on two charges of assault with a weapon as well as charges of mischief and failure to comply with a court order. Police believe Ballard may be in the Thompson or Split Lake areas but say he also has connections to Flin Flon. Anyone who sees Ballard is instructed not to approach him but to call the Thompson RCMP detachment at 205-677-6909.