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BOOMING INDIAN CUISINE SCENE NEWS - PAGE 2 INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW NEWS- PAGE 3 POLICE RESPOND TO BOMB THREATS NEWS - PAGE 3 JUNIOR HOOPS PLAYERS TOP ATHLETES SPORTS - PAGE 5 Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Serving the Hub of the North since 1960 Volume 56 • Issue 13 FREE THOMPSON 40 Station Road, Thompson, MB 1-800-268-2312 • 204-677-2312 FLIN FLON 110 PTH 10A, Flin Flon MB 1-888-778-3686 • 204-687-3686 THE PAS Highway #10 South & 17th St. The Pas, MB • 1-888-623-6401 DAUPHIN 1212 Main St., South Dauphin Dauphin, MB • 1-888-270-6804 www.twinmotors.ca RAM 1500 20% OFF PLUS 0% FOR 84 MONTHS PLUS DON’T PAY TILL APRIL BY IAN GRAHAM [email protected] It’s now a three-way race to represent Thompson in the Manitoba legis- lature following the April 19 provincial election with the Liberal party announcing March 22 that Inez Vystrcil-Spence is their nominee in the constituency. A health advisor for Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), which represents 30 Northern Manitoba First Nations, and a social governance consultant with a master’s degree in social work, Vystrcil-Spence was born and raised in Thompson and has a home on Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation at Nelson House. She previously ran for the Liberals in a byelection in The Pas last April 21, fi nishing third with 369 votes but raising the Liberal party’s percentage of ballots to 13 from the 2.8 per cent they received in the riding in 2011. “I’m excited to be joining the Manitoba Liberals Team Rana,” said Vystrcil- Spence in a press release. “We have a great group of candidates and I’m thrilled to be part of the indigenous and northern caucus. My experience in The Pas by-election is invaluable and has made me a stronger candidate.” A graduate of R.D. Parker Collegiate and the Bachelor of Northern Social Work program in Thompson, Vystrcil-Spence has a Czech father and a Cree mother and six siblings, some of whom still live in Thompson, as well as a son and a daughter. She was the first aboriginal person to serve in the Manitoba Legislature intern program and was director of health for MKO where she oversaw a $2 million budget and served as the organization’s incident commander during the H1N1 fl u pandemic. Vystrcil-Spence is also president and CEO of the Nelson House-based IVS Consulting and Develop- ment, and was a policy analyst for the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs from 1998 to 2000. She was a member of the First Nation of Northern Manitoba Child and Family Services Authority board whose duties were taken over by former Crown counsel Issie Frost in November 2014 until the organiza- tion is in compliance with the Child and Family Services Act and has met the recommendations of independent reports and reviews. The board will be reinstated once the authority is back in compliance, the province said. “We are building a team Northern Manitobans can both relate to and depend on for strong representation,” said Liberal leader Rana Bokhari in an email announcing the Thompson candidate. “Inez has dedicated her life to the issues of northern Manitoba and has been a strong voice there.” “I believe government is about advocacy to not only challenge but over- come the barriers and obstacles for those we serve, including the factors that create those barriers; poverty, discrimination, trauma, addictions, mental illness, family breakdown and lack of opportunity,” said Vystrcil-Spence when she announced her candidacy in the April 21, 2015 byelection in The Pas, which was won by the NDP’s Amanda Lathlin. “Many sitting members of the Legislature, current and former, will purport to have accomplished a lot for the north, however other critical dimensions are inclusive engage- ment with local and First Nation governments and meaningful consultation, and the Manitoba Liberals will offer a comprehensive approach to future engagements.” “Inez has a deep knowledge and understanding of issues such as com- munity and organizational development, management, culturally appropriate frameworks of engagement, and project oversight, not to mention the wide range of social issues affecting Manitobans,” said Bokhari in March of last year. “Inez understands the cultural, social, political, and other dimensions of The Pas. Inez is an expert in social and health issues, child welfare, hous- ing, health policy and health care, employment counselling, and is familiar with the history and struggles of First Nations people.” Vystrcil-Spence running for Liberals in Thompson in next month’s provincial election Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski Students race in the log carry relay during Wapanohk Community School’s mini Winterfest March 23.

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BOOMING INDIAN CUISINE

SCENE

NEWS - PAGE 2

INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO

KNOW

NEWS- PAGE 3

POLICE RESPOND TO BOMB

THREATS

NEWS - PAGE 3

JUNIOR HOOPS PLAYERS

TOP ATHLETES

SPORTS - PAGE 5

Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Serving the Hub of the North since 1960 Volume 56 • Issue 13 FREE

THOMPSON40 Station Road, Thompson, MB

1-800-268-2312 • 204-677-2312

FLIN FLON110 PTH 10A, Flin Flon MB

1-888-778-3686 • 204-687-3686

THE PASHighway #10 South & 17th St.

The Pas, MB • 1-888-623-6401

DAUPHIN1212 Main St., South Dauphin

Dauphin, MB • 1-888-270-6804

www.twinmotors.caRAM 150020% OFF

PLUS 0% FOR 84 MONTHSPLUS DON’T PAY TILL APRIL

BY IAN [email protected]

It’s now a three-way race to represent Thompson in the Manitoba legis-lature following the April 19 provincial election with the Liberal party announcing March 22 that Inez Vystrcil-Spence is their nominee in the constituency.

A health advisor for Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), which represents 30 Northern Manitoba First Nations, and a social governance consultant with a master’s degree in social work, Vystrcil-Spence was born and raised in Thompson and has a home on Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation at Nelson House. She previously ran for the Liberals in a byelection in The Pas last April 21, fi nishing third with 369 votes but raising the Liberal party’s percentage of ballots to 13 from the 2.8 per cent they received in the riding in 2011.

“I’m excited to be joining the Manitoba Liberals Team Rana,” said Vystrcil-Spence in a press release. “We have a great group of candidates and I’m thrilled to be part of the indigenous and northern caucus. My experience in The Pas by-election is invaluable and has made me a stronger candidate.”

A graduate of R.D. Parker Collegiate and the Bachelor of Northern Social Work program in Thompson, Vystrcil-Spence has a Czech father and a Cree mother and six siblings, some of whom still live in Thompson, as well as a son and a daughter. She was the fi rst aboriginal person to serve in the Manitoba Legislature intern program and was director of health for MKO where she oversaw a $2 million budget and served as the organization’s incident commander during the H1N1 fl u pandemic. Vystrcil-Spence is also president and CEO of the Nelson House-based IVS Consulting and Develop-ment, and was a policy analyst for the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs from 1998 to 2000. She was a member of the First Nation of Northern Manitoba Child and Family Services Authority board whose duties were taken over by former Crown counsel Issie Frost in November 2014 until the organiza-tion is in compliance with the Child and Family Services Act and has met the recommendations of independent reports and reviews. The board will be reinstated once the authority is back in compliance, the province said.

“We are building a team Northern Manitobans can both relate to and depend on for strong representation,” said Liberal leader Rana Bokhari in an email announcing the Thompson candidate. “Inez has dedicated her life to the issues of northern Manitoba and has been a strong voice there.”

“I believe government is about advocacy to not only challenge but over-come the barriers and obstacles for those we serve, including the factors that create those barriers; poverty, discrimination, trauma, addictions, mental illness, family breakdown and lack of opportunity,” said Vystrcil-Spence when she announced her candidacy in the April 21, 2015 byelection in The Pas, which was won by the NDP’s Amanda Lathlin. “Many sitting members of the Legislature, current and former, will purport to have accomplished a lot for the north, however other critical dimensions are inclusive engage-ment with local and First Nation governments and meaningful consultation, and the Manitoba Liberals will offer a comprehensive approach to future engagements.”

“Inez has a deep knowledge and understanding of issues such as com-munity and organizational development, management, culturally appropriate frameworks of engagement, and project oversight, not to mention the wide range of social issues affecting Manitobans,” said Bokhari in March of last year. “Inez understands the cultural, social, political, and other dimensions of The Pas. Inez is an expert in social and health issues, child welfare, hous-ing, health policy and health care, employment counselling, and is familiar with the history and struggles of First Nations people.”

Vystrcil-Spence running for

Liberals in Thompson in next

month’s provincial election

Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski

Students race in the log carry relay during Wapanohk Community

School’s mini Winterfest March 23.

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IN MEMORY

Loving memories we will never forget,Sadly missed along life’s way,

With silent thought and deep regret,We think of you every day,

No longer in our life to share,But in our hearts he’s always there.

Months have grown day by day,It’s now a year since he went away,

Thoughts are full and hearts do weigh,Without him here to share the way,

Time may dull the hand of fate,Memory forever recalls the date.

God knows how much we miss you,Never shall your memory fade,

Loving thoughts shall ever wander,To the spot where you are laid.

Though absent you are ever near,Still missed and loved, forever dear

Love always Anna, Glenn (Melissa) Terry (Shawna) Joey (Mary) Walter, and

all the 11 Grandchildren

In Loving Memory

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“Korma! That’s veggie korma! MIXED VEGGIES! Sorry. Go on.”

Kal Singh sits in the

restaurant he and his wife opened a month ago, yell-ing across the table to curi-ous customers uncertain as to how to fi ll their plates. Normally, buffet is a fairly hands-off affair. But in a community where inter-national cuisine has been scarce, Singh is spending as much time explaining his food as serving it.

There’s good reason why Butter Chicken Express, along with its equally fresh competitor, Holy Spice North Indian Cui-sine, prioritized the buffet when they fi rst rolled out in late February: despite a prominent Indian commun-ity, Thompson’s restaurant scene has not seen much in the way of Indian cuisine.

Chillax WTF was the first to commercially bring the cuisine to Thompson in 2013, operating an ever-popular food truck in the summer, and offer-ing delivery in the winter. Siddharth Varma, owner, noted the food truck was an easily manageable format for a first venture into the food industry. But for all of his caution, Varma says the recep-tion was stellar: “People in Thompson have been wonderful and support-ive. We’re really amazed to see how much people love East Indian food.”

Butter Chicken Express and Holy Spice are the first fixed-location res-taurants to serve South Asian cuisine in Thomp-son, opening up a new option for service: the buffet. For an unfamiliar public, buffets provide the most tactile, accessible opportunity to dip their toes into an unfamiliar cuisine. “That’s the whole idea,” Kal said. “You run the buffet, change the items, and let people try everything out. They ask me what it is, how to eat it, and I get to ask them for feedback.”

Kal’s wife, Belbebr Singh, primarily runs Butter Chicken Express. The two are both from Malaysia’s capital, Kuala

Lumpur, a city where Ma-lay, Chinese, Indian and Portuguese culture inter-sect to create a lush and varied culinary landscape. “I came here 17 years ago, and we never really had an East Indian restau-rant,” says Belbebr. “I was hearing that people were craving one, so, we thought we’d try it.”

The Singhs’ shop is small, cozy and intimate, located in the small satel-lite building in the Plaza parking lot that has stood there, as it is, for decades. It’s hard for a restaurant to be located in a more noticeable place: the building sticks out like a prairie fire in a sea of con-crete. Yet in spite of this, one gets the impression that they’re eating at the best-kept secret in town. BCX’s kitchen, and its menu, are on the smaller side. But like true spe-cialists, what they serve they serve exceptionally well. “We’re getting very good response,” Kal says proudly. “People love it.”

In the opposite corner of Thompson’s downtown core is Holy Spice North Indian Cuisine, located in the Burntwood Hotel where Grapes operated just shortly before. Here, I met co-owners Kapil and Manny Sharman in the Burntwood Hotel’s Miner Room, chatting with brother and fellow entrepreneur Nama. Fresh out of a staff meeting in a fresh-pressed suit and slacks, Kapil is all busi-ness: he’s the financial brains of the restaurant, while Manny brings 35 years in the food indus-try, split between res-taurants in India and his restaurant in Winni-peg - Dhoom. “For more than seven years, we’ve been thinking we need to open a new restaurant in Thompson, and we finally get to do it.”

Holy Spice offers a more traditional dine-in experi-ence: the large restaurant space will fit a party of six comfortably, while their robust menu offers ample opportunity to explore North Indian cuisine to your heart’s content. The menu is huge, and Shar-man says it’s only slated to grow in the coming months: already featur-ing a classically western breakfast menu, Sharman hopes to feature more Canadian-style food on the menu in the near fu-ture. “Most people aren’t used to East Indian food, and we don’t want to lose those people.”

But despite their dif-ferences, all restaurants meet at the same cross-roads. When asked what goes into a successful restaurant, both Singh and Sharman, word for word, gave the same an-swer: “Good food, good service.”

Curry fury, eh? Indian cuisine gaining ground in Thompson

FAIR SHARE. FAIR SAY.FOR MANITOBA MUNICIPALITIES

WITH SO MANY BRIDGES in a state of serious disrepair, you have every right to be worried because troubled waters are ahead.

In Manitoba, local Councils are responsible for 60% of infrastructure but are allowed to collect just 8 cents of every tax dollar to get the job done. PLUS, they have little to no say in how the rest gets spent.

This election, tell your candidates that yourcommunity deserves its fair share of tax dollarsand a fair say in how they’re spent.

www.amm.mb.cawww.amm.mb.ca WHEN YOU CROSS A BRIDGE... ask yourself if it could be the next to collapse.

Thompson Citizen photo

by Kacper Antoszewski

Kal and Bel Singh stand in

front of Butter Chicken Ex-

press’s sumptuous buffet.

Faculty of Social Work

The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work at Thompson has EXTENDED the date for accepting applications for the Northern Social Work Program. The deadline for submitting applications is April 11, 2016. The program is scheduled to begin September 2016. Students may complete the Northern Social Work Program as a full-time or part-time student.

The program provides post-secondary education for Residents of Northern Manitoba, in particular those who have not had the opportunity due to economic and cultural reasons, lack of formal education, linguistic barriers or residence in remote areas. Relocation to Thompson will be required.

Individuals can apply either under ACCESS or EXTERNAL categories. The ACCESS category is for mature students, 21 years or over, who have under 30 credit hours of university level courses. The EXTERNAL category is for regular students who have 30 credit hours or more of university level courses and are in good academic standing. For both categories, applicants must have resided in Northern Manitoba for 6 months or more prior to the application deadline or have been a long term resident of the North.

For information or applications contact the Faculty of Social Work at Thompson at 204-677-1450 or No Charge Dial 1-866-237-5509 or visit umanitoba.ca/faculties/social_work/programs/northern/591.html

Northern Social Work Program

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April 8 & 9 Friday 9 am to 9 pm & Saturday 10 am to 4 pmUCN Gymnasium – The Pas

OPEN HOUSEMeet & Greet

Community Futures North Central Developmentinvites you to come and learn about theSe lement Services program and meet

our new coordinator, Tammy Cober

Join us for a light snack, refreshments & DOOR PRIZES!!!11am - 2pm THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016

North Central Development O ce2-3 Sta on Road, Thompson

RSVP before March 25th and get your name entered in a draw!

For more informa on or to RSVP, please contact:Tammy Cober, Se lement Services CoordinatorPH: 204-677-1490Email: [email protected]

If you are new to Canada, and are looking for assistance se lingin the North, Thompson Newcomer Se lement Services can help with

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We at the Thompson Crisis Centre would like to thank everyone who supported and came out to our annual event at the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre.

Our sponsors for this event were: Community Networking Grant for Women; Thompson Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation; Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre; Party Hart; Music Makers Production.

We received generous discounts from Santa Maria Pizza & Spaghetti House; Domino’s Pizza and Crazy Pete’s Trading Post.

Thanks again for helping to make this year’s event a successful event!

Thank YouThank YouBY KACPER [email protected]

Earlier this month, the Thompson Citizen reported on annual science fairs oc-curring in Mystery Lake’s elementary schools. There were a few high-scoring projects deserving of notice that were not featured in last week’s issue.

Burntwood Elementary School’s best-in-fair fea-tured Zaria Stevens in the kindergarten to Grade 3 cat-egory, while Saad Alam won in the Grades 4-6 category. Stevens’s project explained

the principles of electricity, highlighting a circuit’s po-larity with a battery and a rudimentary closed circuit connected to a robot fi gurine: when the circuit was closed, the robot’s eyes lit up. Alam elaborated on the concept by constructing a small, work-ing model of a solar-powered car, demonstrating how both gasoline and solar power can be utilized for the same ap-plications. Alam learned that solar power and electricity can power a vehicle as well as gasoline can, along with several advantages: “They

don’t need gas, and they cause much less pollution than regular cars.” He did note a drawback, though: “If it’s not sunny, the car will have no use.”

Juniper School’s science fair featured two high-scoring projects that curi-ously complemented each other. Madison Jackson placed fi rst for her solo project on crystal forma-tion, where she experi-mented with the optimal temperature for borax crystal formation; she found refrigerated water

grew the largest crystals. On the other hand, Arianna Vokey and Serenity Crait won second for their ed-ible crystals: “They’re kind of like rock candy, except they don’t pop in your mouth. I might have broken off a few pieces,” Arianna said, grinning. Both projects made the crystals using a similar method: saturating a hot liquid, allowing it to cool, and suspending a surface, like a string or a popsicle stick, on which the crystals can collect.

Electricity, solar power and crystals

Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski

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RCMP responded March 23 to bomb threats at both the Thompson Airport and the provincial build-ing. While the airport was quickly re-opened, a perimeter was maintained around the provincial of-fices as police swept the building. No bombs were found, and RCMP are working with MTS to trace the mischievous calls.

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Editorial

Guilty as charged, but forgiven

We never want to take the blame for anything, even when it ours. Grow-ing up in a family of eight children, I was either being blamed or blaming some-one else. Owning up to something wasn’t some-thing that brought about a positive outcome but pun-ishment. Not owning up to it, though, usually brought about its own problems and consequences. No mat-ter what, it always seemed that my parents and teach-ers knew it was me any-ways. I sometimes would ask, “How did you know it was me?” The answer was always the same from my Mom, “A little birdie told me.” If only I could have got my hands on that bird. But then that would have just been another thing I would have been blamed for.

This week we remember Jesus’ death and resur-rection. We think of His sacrifi ce on the cross for our sins and His resur-rection from the dead that has brought us life. But

before His death and after His resurrection we have a story of blame, guilt and denial.

At Jesus’ trial, Pilate was willing to release Jesus, but the priests and elders want-ed Him executed. We read of it in Matthew 27:20-26. But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus execut-ed. (21) “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the govern-or. “Barabbas,” they an-swered. (22) “What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify him!” (23) “Why? What crime has he com-

mitted?” asked Pilate. But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify him!” (24) When Pilate saw that he was get-ting nowhere, but that in-stead an uproar was start-ing, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am inno-cent of this man’s blood,” he said. “It is your re-sponsibility!” (25) All the people answered, “Let his blood be on us and on our children!” (26) Then he re-leased Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus fl ogged, and handed him over to be crucifi ed.

They take ownership of Jesus’ execution. Yet, it isn’t long before they deny any part of it. As the mes-

sage of Jesus’ resurrection spreads, they have Peter and John arrested. After accusing them of several things they tried to deny their guilt, blame or in-volvement.

Acts 5:27-28: Having brought the apostles, they made them appear before the Sanhedrin to be ques-tioned by the high priest. (28) “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have fi lled Jerusalem with your teaching and are de-termined to make us guilty of this man’s blood.”

The truth is that we are all guilty of sin and in need of the grace and forgive-ness that Jesus’ death and resurrection brings. Let us not be like those who deny their guilt or try to pass off the blame. Instead may we admit our guilt and receive the forgiveness that comes from putting our faith and trust in Jesus.

Pastor Dan Murphy is the pastor of Thompson Pentecostal Assembly on Goldeye Crescent.

Pastor Dan Murphy

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In my own words:

mustard of setbacks

To the Editor:

“Mustard of setbacks.” How often we fi nd ourselves mustard with setbacks on interim, constant or either way. Setbacks are part of our lives and we do feel grati-tude when things go the way we want them to. Mustard of setbacks may cause us to give up on any moment and feel like it’s a waste of time, energy and useless to continue. It can be dramatized at times and we can give up on our own dreams of hope anytime. Where is our sense of wholeness, peace and serenity to live? Our lives are fi lled with peaks and valleys. Our mustard of setbacks in life is a marathon length of because, how and why, not fi lled with sprints or a 100-yard dash.

Ken RossThompson

The problems that beset Thompson’s down-town core are often attributed to a couple of main causes, one being the homeless

shelter and the other the Liquor Mart, with the proximity of the two and their central locations considered a detriment to the area.

Moving one or the other – or both – is frequently touted as a solution. While it seems unlikely that the homeless shelter is headed anywhere – many cities have homeless shelters downtown because that’s where you usually find homeless people – the Liquor Mart (and the provincial government that owns and manages it) is willing to consider a different location.

A meeting was scheduled for March 29 to dis-cuss the possibility of the store relocating to a free-standing building on the City Centre Mall prop-erty. While this may not be technically downtown, and is at least a little further from the homeless shelter than the current location, the proposed new site may not be enough of a move for some, who consider the industrial area near the south end of town as the preferred location, not only for Liquor Mart but for the homeless shelter as well, though moving both there would merely transfer the problem across town.

It’s doubtful that this proposed relocation of the Liquor Mart will solve Thompson’s downtown problems, if and when it comes to pass. No matter where the alcohol is sold, those who want it – and particularly those who are addicted to it – will find a way to get there. Ultimately, it’s not the product or the store that sells it that is the problem – it’s the undesirable and unacceptable behaviours that result from drunkenness and addiction. Unfortu-nately, addressing them is far more complicated than simply moving a few puzzle pieces to a dif-ferent location.

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David King and Tressa McDonald have been select-ed as R.D. Parker Collegi-ate’s athletes of the month for March.

King has been playing basketball for four years, and the sport has treated him well; though he plays with the junior team, he was called up for the senior provincial competition, com-peting with players mostly in Grade 11 and Grade 12. His team had an exceptional season as a whole as well, fi nishing with 13 wins and two losses in the regular season, winning the zone championship, and 14-4 after the provincials, where they lost in the consolation fi nals.

King is a multitalented athlete with a zest for all manner of sports, loving the competition that they come with. He believes he was selected for his per-formance during the sea-son. “I’ve just been playing really well,” King said.

Tressa McDonald is also a junior basketball play-

er, having begun playing competitively as early as Grade 5. McDonald’s team also had a great year, emer-ging victorious in zones, and winning the provincial consolation fi nal against University of Winnipeg Collegiate Wesmen.

For McDonald, basketball just clicked. “I don’t know

what it is, but I love it.” She believes she was selected for being a great role model, and supporting her team-mates whenever she could.

With the basketball sea-son over, King will be trying out for badminton in the coming weeks. McDonald, on the other hand, is con-sidering track and fi eld.

RDPC athletes of the month: David King and Tressa McDonald

Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski

Tressa McDonald and David King

BY IAN [email protected]

The City of Thompson is $82,584.58 to install a new security camera system in the Thompson Regional Community Centre and the Norplex Pool.

Council unanimously passed a resolution Feb. 16 to award the security sys-tem project to KNC Electric, one of three companies, along with SeeCan Digital

and Wescan Cardac, that responded to a request for proposals sent out Jan. 4. The winning bid was the lowest of the three, with SeeCan Digital’s price being $85,225.28 and Wescan Cardac’s $92,646.40.

The original budgeted amount for the security system, initially planned only for the TRCC, was $54,000. Prior to sending out the request for propos-

als, the scope of the project expanded to include the Norplex Pool, recreation director John Burrows said in a Feb. 10 memo.

The $28,584.58 differ-ence between the budgeted amount and the actual cost will be allocated from the city’s Building for Tomor-row Fund. The GST por-tion of the project’s cost – $3,686.81 will be refunded back to the city.

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TRCC and Norplex Pool

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Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their volunteering efforts?

All nominees will be recognized at our Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards

Send your nominations to:City of Thompson, Recreation, Parks & Culture226 Mystery Lake RoadThompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6P: 204-677-7952 F: 204-677-7925Email: [email protected]

Nominations must be received by March 31st, 2016 at 4:00pm

VOLUNTEER RECEPTIONTUESDAY, APRIL 12th, 2016

5:30pm - 7:00pmTRCC Multi-purpose Room

Groups are encouraged to send as many representatives as possible to this event.

Our potential lies in our present and our future, our residents and our plans for this city.

Thompson is full of amazing volunteers that help build a safe & vibrant community & we want to celebrate them!

Hosted by the City of Thompson and the Canadian Volunteer Initiative

The automated carts must be placed along your curb no later than 8 am on the day of scheduled pickup AT LEAST one metre apart from other cart/objects. No Parking on residential streets between the hours of 8 am and 4:30 pm during Garbage/Recycle days for that area. Example: if it is Westwood’s Garbage/Recycle day there is to be no parking on the residential streets in the Westwood Area. This is to aid in the safety for both the residents of Thompson as well as City crews. Vehicles found parked on the streets will be ticketed.

The City of Thompson will be accepting Sealed Tenders until 11:00 am local time, Friday, April 8, 2016 at the offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Public Works Building, 120 Seal Road for the supply of the following:

Tender #10916 Supply of Backhoe Loader

Tender documents may be obtained at the address above, through download from the City of Thompson website (www.thompson.ca) or, by contacting the undersigned at telephone (204) 677-7974, or through email [email protected]

The City shall have the right TO DISQUALIFY the Contractor from the tender/proposal process if they have failed to complete their obligations under any prior contract with the City of Thompson or has entered into/or been involved in a legal dispute.

Any tender/proposal need not be accepted by the City of Thompson. The City shall have the right to evaluate competing bids in accordance with its own criteria for evaluation applied to the specifi c item or work being tendered, whether or not such criteria has been expressly related to the Bidders. The City of Thompson reserves the right to award the Tender/Proposal that it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

Adey Adeyemi, Purchasing Agent.

The City of Thompson will be accepting Sealed Tenders until 11:00 am local time, Friday, April 8, 2016 at the offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Public Works Building, 120 Seal Road for the supply of the following:

Tender #11016 Supply of Solar Engine Pedestrian

Crosswalk Lights

Tender documents may be obtained at the address above, through download from the City of Thompson website (www.thompson.ca) or, by contacting the undersigned at telephone (204) 677-7974, or through email [email protected]

The City shall have the right TO DISQUALIFY the Contractor from the tender/proposal process if they have failed to complete their obligations under any prior contract with the City of Thompson or has entered into/or been involved in a legal dispute.

Any tender/proposal need not be accepted by the City of Thompson. The City shall have the right to evaluate competing bids in accordance with its own criteria for evaluation applied to the specifi c item or work being tendered, whether or not such criteria has been expressly related to the Bidders. The City of Thompson reserves the right to award the Tender/Proposal that it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

Adey Adeyemi, Purchasing Agent.

INVITATIONS TO TENDERCommunica ons O cerThe City of Thompson invites quali ed applicants to submit a résumé for considera on:

The successful candidate will develop, implement and deliver e ec ve internal and external communica ons products and services in support of the strategic and opera onal objec ves of the City of Thompson and management of the City’s Place Branding strategy.

The successful candidate will have post-secondary educa on, preferably in the area of Communica ons or Marke ng, in addi on to a minimum of 3-5 years in marke ng or communica on management. Essen al skills include: strong oral and wri en communica on skills, with experience crea ng content for websites, printed collateral, social media, community events, and media releases. The successful candidate must have the ability to think strategically and possess excellent me management skills. Experience working with graphic and web design professionals would be considered an asset.

The City of Thompson o ers a compe ve salary and extensive bene ts package. This posi on falls within the Execu ve Sta Terms and Condi ons.

Detailed résumés outlining experience, educa on, quali ca ons and references will be received by the undersigned un l 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2016.

Deanna KondakorHuman Resources Manager

City of Thompson226 Mystery Lake Road

Thompson, MBFax: (204)677-7981

Email: [email protected]

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

The City of Thompson is commi ed to providing a superiorquality of life and unlimited opportuni es.

We are dedicated to suppor ng healthy growth andour northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with

high quality municipal services and facili es.

CorrectionThe article titled “Public meeting on wastewater treatment plan hears con-

cerns about per-meter billing” in the March 16 Thompson Citizen misquoted Allied Rental’s Cheryl Crawley as saying, “You’re asking one person to pay over $40,000.” Crawley actually said, “You’re asking one person to pay $81,000 or more.” The Citizen apologizes for the error.

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CHICKEN CHEF is looking for a kitchen manager with at least 2 years of ex-perience. health benefi ts available and must be able to work morning and eve-ning shifts. Drop off resume in person at Chicken Chef, 31 Selkirk Ave. 12-2-nb THUMPER AUTO SERVICE is looking for a mechanic/mechanic’s helper. Must have experience. Drop resume off to Derek at 3-33 Severn Cres. 43-TFN-nbFULL TIME IN HOME NANNY for 2 chil-dren in Thompson. Evenings, weekends and shift work required. $11.50/hour. First aid, CPR and experience are an as-set. Apply by email:[email protected]. 13-12-d

LICENSED FAMILY RESTAURANT and lounge. Established in 1985. Restaurant seats 92, lounge seats 40. Presently has 22 VLTs. Call 204-307-0119. 9-gcd-14COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY and dry clean-ers for sale. Coverall and mat rental business. 5000 sq ft building (new roof 2013) 145 Hayes Rd. Satellite store at Thompson Plaza. Interested parties con-tact: 204-778-8393. 9-tfn-nb

2010 FORD F150 XLT Supercab 4x4, automatic, red, new safety, 8 cyl, gas-oline, 175,000 kms, remote starter, new windshield, power windows & door locks, boxer liner. Reduced: now $16,900 Call 204-803-9447. 10-GCD-15-d

301 • HELP WANTED

201 • SERVICES

STRUGGLING WITH DEBT?LET OUR FAMILY

HELP YOUR FAMILYUnderstand the options

available to assist with

your financial situation

(Arrangements with

Creditors or Bankruptcy)

FREE CONSULTATION

KEITH G. COLLINS LTD.Trustee in Bankruptcy

Phone 944-01871-800-263-0070

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ADVERTISE HERE204-677-4534

[email protected]

[email protected]

RENTAL PROPERTIES IN BIRCH RIVER, MB. All rented out. Call if interested, 1-204-236-4837. 9-gcd-14

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

502 • APT/TOWN-HOUSE FOR RENT

302 • BUSINESSOPPORTUNITIES

510 • RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE

Church ServicesST. JAMES ANGLICAN

Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan

10 Caribou 677-4652

11 am Sundays

also 7 pm 1st & 3rd Sundays

ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC

340 Juniper Drive 778-7547

ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC

Fr Subhash Joseph and Fr Guna

Sekhar

114 Cree R. 677-0160

Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am

THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL

Pastor Dan Murphy

Youth Pastor Lawrence Stratton

Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie

126 Goldeye 677-3435

Sunday Service at 11:00 am

Sunday School 9:45 am

ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN

249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799

Pastor Murat Kuntel

Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service

CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP

328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457

Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

456 Westwood Dr. S.

Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am

LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF

THOMPSON

Congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd.

at 10:30 am Sundays. Phone 204-

677-4495

LIVING WATER CHURCH

Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469

Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH

32 Nelson Road

GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor Dave Cook

159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000

Sunday School 10:00 am

AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7

Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 7 pm

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

everyone welcome sundays

at 10 AM 83 Copper Rd

For more information, church tours

or home visits call the Missionar-

ies at

204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org

THE SALVATION ARMY

Thompson Corps (Church)

305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658

Worship services every Sunday at

11 am

APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH

111 Goldeye Crescent

Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service

3:00 pm Sunday School

7:00 pm Evening service

Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study

followed by prayer time.

Contact us at

204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003

1 & 2 bedroom apartments available immediately

9 - 35 Ashberry PlaceFor applications

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

507 • INCOMEPROPERTIES

401 • VEHICLES

We have an immediate opening for an

Auto Body Technician

Preference will be given to I-Car certified Technicians and/or 5 years experience. Thompson Ford offers competitive salaries; complete health care benefits and a workplace that supports growth and development in your profession.

Please drop off resumes atThompson Ford Sales

15 Station Roadattn: Dean Fillion

Only applicants consideredfor the position will be contacted.

CHICKEN CHEF FRANCHISE AVAILABLE.

For more information contact Jeff at

Chicken Chef Canada Limited.

204-694-1984 or email [email protected]

4-3-nb

603 • TENDERS

Non-Bonded Tender (Construction Order)

No. X05950Supply of one Street Sweeper

Northern Region -Two Seasons

Supply of one truck mounted street sweeper to be used in the Northern Region in various locations for the 2016 and 2017 seasons.TENDERS MAY BE OBTAINED AT:

Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation11 Nelson RoadThompson MB R8N 0B3(204) 677-6540

BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

12:00 NoonFRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016

Public bid opening will be held at the Bid Submission Location immediately after

the Bid Submission Deadline.

The lowest or any bid may not necessarily be accepted.

NOTICE OF TENDER

For other Manitoba government tenders, please

visit www.manitoba.ca

• Large 1-bedroom available

• Onsite security 7 days a week

• Large salt water pool

• Fully equipped fitness room

• Smart card onsite laundry

• All utilities included

Contact Edith @ [email protected]

Office HoursMonday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Giant Tiger West - General ApplicationJOB LOCATION: Thompson, Manitoba

CAREER OPPORTUNITY:Are you looking for professional growth in a career that puts your skills and talents to work? If you answered yes, then you’ve come to the right place. Giant Tiger is recruiting passionate individuals who want to make a difference in their career and community.

ALL POSITIONS:Supervisors, Full time & Part time, sales associates and cashiers.

Interested applicants can submit their resumes via e-mail or in person at the Giant Tiger store located at:

436 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0C6;Attention Store Manager

OREmail [email protected]

Only those applicants we wish to pursue will be contacted and all other resumes are kept on fi le. When you fi nd an opportunity that fi ts your interest, please specify which position you are applying to.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. This offer is complimented by an equal opportunity work environment.

DOUG’S ROOFINGResidential & Commercial

FREE ESTIMATES!Fully insured, safety certi ed (WCB),before and after photos included.

LOW RATES!We do insurance claims.Over 20 years of experience.A+ Better Business Bureau accredited.Asian Community Guide (app).

CONTACT DOUG AT1-204-794-6880

Thompson Railway Sign Design &

Construction Project RFP

Issued by Thompson Unlimited

Thompson Unlimited is looking for the design & construction of a Tourists/Visitors sign to be located outside the Thompson Railway StationAll interested in submitting a proposal should contact Thompson Unlimited for complete details by 4:00 pm April 8th 2016 at:[email protected] or fax: 204-677-1909

Only individuals with prior experience with similar projects should submit a proposal.

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Careers

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

ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Full-Time Regular Positions 2 Fulltime Faculty The Pas – 16-036 1 Fulltime Faculty Thompson – 16-037 Closing Date: April 14, 2016 will remain open until filled.Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER

Glacier Media Group is growing. Check our job board regularly for the latest openings:www.glaciermedia.ca/careers

Term Program Manager (Ending March 29, 2017

with the potential of becoming permanent)

Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson

COMPETITION NUMBER: 2516.03.16

SUMMARY: Macdonald Youth Services ~ Kisewatisiwin Services requires an experienced term Program Manager for the Community Based Healing Homes. The Program Manager must have the ability to promote, develop and sustain a strength based approach to youth care, and create an environment that promotes openness and acceptance for a model of supervision that advances both youth and the performance of the Youth Care Practitioners that support them.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Assistant Coordinator, this position is responsible for the overall coordination and case management for all the youth in the program. The Program Manager is responsible for creating a therapeutic environment within the program through the development of specifi c treatment plans for the youth using the strength based treatment approach and provides the overall supervision of the Youth Care Practitioners working within the program.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:

Minimum 4 years experience working with high risk youth; Minimum 2 years experience in a management/supervisory role; Degree in an Applicable Human Services fi eld, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR certifi cation, must possess a valid driver’s license, possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check.

SALARY RANGE: $40,741.03 - $56,350.10 d.o.q per annum.This position is also entitled to a Northern allowance equal to an additional fi ve percent (5%) of the salary.

HOURS: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Applicants must demonstrate in their resume or cover letter

how they meet the requirements of the position. Please forward

a covering letter, resume, in word or PDF format, quoting the

competition number to:

Northern Offi ce Manager

MYS – Kisewatisiwin Program

204-83 Churchill Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 0L6

Fax: 1-204-778-7778 E-MAIL: [email protected]

MYS is an equal opportunity employer, Aboriginal Persons, Women; Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE: Interested candidates are requested to submit a resume by 12:00 p.m. on April 1, 2016.

Thompson Minor Hockey

Applications are being accepted for the following

2016-2017 coaching positions:

Atom AA, A and AerosPeewee AA, ABantam AA, A

Midget AA, A and TigersApplications must be submitted by 6:00 pm April 13, 2016

Applications can be found on TMHA website

www.thompsonminorhockey.ca

Please submit to

Matthew Steeves, VP Technical

[email protected]

175 Westwood Drive

THOMPSON REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY

Help Wanted

Custodian Position

Thompson Regional Airport

Qualifications:

Must have ability and experience in cleaning commercial buildings. Applicants must have a valid class 5 driver’s license. Must be able to manage and prioritize his/her workload. Effective interpersonal skills, communication skills and proven ability to work co-operatively in a team environment are essential.

Duties:

Reporting to the Operations Manager the incumbent will provide regular cleaning of the airport terminal building. Cleaning will involve mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing and buffing floors, windows, walls, bathrooms, offices, and emptying garbage cans etc. Incumbent will also provide backup for the day shift, when required.

Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume how they meet the qualifications of the position. This position will work Wednesday to Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Thompson Regional Airport offers a competitive benefits package. Salary will be $19.68 per hour based on the collective agreement. Closing date will be March 29, 2016.

Apply to:Thompson Regional Airport

Box 112

Thompson MB R8N 1M9

Fax 778-6477

[email protected]

Salesperson

Seeking a highly motivated permanent, full-time salesperson for busy retail store.

Successful applicant will be well groomed, outgoing, personable and able to keep pace with rapidly changing technology.

Wireless Solution/MTS Connect offers an above industry average compensation package plus benefi ts plan. Must be available to work during store hours which are from 9 – 6 weekdays and 9:30 – 5 on Saturdays.

Please apply in person with resume and cover letter.

Wireless Solutions/MTS Connect Thompson10 -50 Selkirk AvenueThompson, MBR8N 0M7

BRANCH MANAGER & OUTSIDE SALES

Moffatt Supply & Specialties

Thompson, Manitoba

Moffatt Supply & Specialties has an opening for the position of Branch

Manager/Outside Sales at our Thompson, Manitoba location.

Moffatt Supply & Specialties is a mining supply company with 9

branches across Canada catering to the various needs of local

mine sites and contractor needs in the geographical location of the

branch. Moffatt Supply & Specialties specializes in ground engaging

components, wear materials, valves, piping products, and value

added services.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Branch Manager/Outside

Sales responsibilities include:

• Focussing on and managing all sales functions including

achieving growth and profi t targets while maintaining current

business

• Managing the overall operations of the branch

• Cultivating and managing key business accounts

• Providing direction, training, and leadership to branch

employees

• Creating and maintaining strategic alliances with vendors

Qualifi cations:

• Demonstrated ability to achieve sales and profi t objectives

within a competitive market

• Highly motivated with excellent communication skills

• Exceptional customer service skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and build a successful team

• Knowledge of the mining industry is preferred

• Computer skills in Offi ce and Accpac an asset

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, career-oriented

individual desiring to be part of a successful and evolving

organization with the ability to greatly impact the future success of

the business. Our competitive compensation package includes base

salary, commission, benefi ts, and a bonus structure. Pay package is

commensurate on qualifi cations and experience.

Please forward resume and cover letter to bhaight@moffattsupply.

com

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those candidates

chosen to be interviewed will be contacted.

Moffatt Supply & Specialties is an equal opportunity employer.

Tataskweyak Cree NationHome & Community Care Program

PO Box 40 Split Lake,Manitoba R0B 1P0

Phone: (204) 342-2792Fax: (204) 342-2876

Tataskweyak Cree Nation Health Department

Tataskweyak Cree Nation is seeking applications for a Home & Community

Care Nurse. This is a 1 year term, nursing position within a Northern Community and will require the nurse to live and work in the community.

This position will:

• Ensure all components of the National Home & Community Care Program guidelines are established within the Tataskweyak Cree Nation Community.

• Assist the Home & Community Care Program Coordinator to coordinate and provide direct service delivery and program management of the Tataskweyak Cree Nation Home & Community Care Program.

• Establish within the Tataskweyak Cree Nation Community, Case Management protocols in collaboration with Hospital Discharge Coordinators, and other local, regional, provincial and federal programs and services to provide maximum effi ciencies and eliminate duplication of services.

• Promote and establish partnerships with various community resources to ensure continuum of care.

• Provide comprehensive assessments of client’s need for home and community care, based on established eligibility criteria, which include physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual care needs.

• Teach clients, families and direct service providers safe practices and procedures related to care, within the home and also community setting.

• Liaise with Tataskweyak Cree Nation Leadership and community members with the planning, development and implementation for activities of the Home & Community Care Program.

• Establish and maintain cooperation with other Keewatin Tribal Council First Nation Communities, local Home & Community Care Coordinators, Keewatin Tribal Council Resources, in providing the maximum delivery of services of the Home & Community Care Program.

Qualifi cations

• Baccalaureate Degree Nursing or Registered Nurse, active CRNM registration is preferred.

• Related health administrative training/experience preferred.• Licensed Practical Nurse, active CLPNM, will be considered based on

nursing experience and related administrative training.• Three or more years in community health, primary care, home &

community care and/or long term care experience preferred.• Knowledge and understanding of the National Home & Community

Care Program development and implementation requirement preferred.• Working knowledge and experience with First Nations Communities

culture, values and beliefs.• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary

team.• Excellent Interpersonal skills, written communication, time management,

organizational and computer skills.• Ability to solve problems and deal effectively with confl ict.

Salary

• Salary & benefi t packages negotiable with Tataskweyak Cree Nation and will commensurate with qualifi cations and experience.

Requirements

• Active practicing nursing experience (CNRM/CLPNM)• Valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License required• Subject to criminal record and child abuse registry check• Ability to speak Cree considered an asset

OPEN UNTIL POSITION FILLED

Please submit cover letter explaining interest with resumeAND three (3) letters of references attached to:Judy Spence Home Care Nurse/Coordinator

Tataskweyak Home & Community Care Program

PO Box 40

Split Lake, Manitoba R0B 1P0

Phone: (204) 342-2792

Fax: (204) 342-2876

email: [email protected]

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selectedfor further consideration will be contacted; preference will be given

to a Qualifi ed First Nation Candidate.

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