Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Serving the Hub of the North since 1960 Volume 54 • Issue 41 FREE RDPC grad’s virus knowledge takes him to ebola zone in Liberia BY IAN GRAHAM [email protected] ALAIN HUBERDEAU APPOINTED JUDGE NEWS - PAGE 3 ELECTIONS 2014 NEWS -PAGES 4-7, 12 ROAD HOCKEY TOURNEY REMEMBERS FRIEND SPORTS - PAGE 10 RDPC TROJANS’ QUEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER PROVINCIALS SPORTS - PAGE 10 Dave Safronetz should have been in Thompson recently to visit the city where he grew up until an unexpected change in plans took him to west Africa and one of the scenes of the ebola crisis instead. “I was actually supposed to be in Thompson visiting family and friends when the Liberia trip came up and I had to back out of the trip to Thompson in order to go to Liberia but my wife and sons were in Canada basically the whole time that I was in Liberia,” says Safronetz, a graduate of R.D. Parker Collegiate in 1996 who is married to another former Thompsonite, Mandy Spencer, whose parents Neil and Sandra are still in town. Safronetz, who got a bachelor’s degree in medical microbiology and immunology from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon after graduating from high school and then went on to earn a master’s degree and a PhD from the University of Manitoba, conducting research at the Level 4 National Microbiology Lab now known as the Public Health Agency of Canada facility in Winnipeg. Since then, he has been at Rocky Mountain Laboratory in Hamilton, Montana, where he completed a four-year postdoctoral program and works mainly in the field of highly pathogenic rodent-borne viruses like hantavirus, arenavirus and lassa virus. That Above, doctors suiting up to treat potential ebola virus carriers in Monrovia, Liberia. Right, former Thompsonite Dave Safronetz (right) with the first ebola virus survivor at the site where he was working. Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of Dave Safronetz work has taken him to a field research site in Mali 10 times or so in the past five years, experience that he thinks was probably a big part of the reason he had the opportunity to go to Liberia to help in the fight against the ebola virus. “Those are kind of my pathogens of interest,” Safronetz told the Thompson Citizen. “I don’t like the term but some people call them quote-unquote the special pathogens. They’re primarily viruses that you may not see every day. It’s not something like the common cold or chicken pox-type viruses. These are viruses that, when they cross into human populations, they cause significant morbidity and mortality, so they quite often have mortality rates anywhere from 30 to 90 per cent. Historically, ebola was considered to be about 90 per cent lethal. Basically, the kind of viruses that you hope to never contract.” Despite the potential danger posed by the virus, Safronetz said he and his colleagues who made the trip to Liberia never really hesitated. “It’s always in the back of your mind,” he said. “You keep in mind what you’re getting into and where you’re going. Everybody right now I think is just under the same idea that we have some background knowledge, we know what we’re doing and we can help so that’s really what we’re aiming for and what we’re doing.” Safronetz spent three Continued on Page 2 ALL-OUT CLEAR-OUT EVENT!!! Our Dedicated Sales Team Finance for as low as 54/wk, 96 mths $ $ Jered Neufeld Dave Watkins Paul Desjardins 40 Station Road TOLL FREE 1 (800) 268-2312 www.twinmotors.ca 2015 Chrysler 200 Test Drive Event Every Friday in October: Receive a Free Oil Change with every 200 Test Drive. 15,495 2014 Dodge Dart SE COME DOWN & TAKE A LOOK! 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A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, October 6, 2014 at 3:00 pm at Carberry’s Chapel; 1298 Pine Avenue, Trail, BC. Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements. You are welcome to leave a personal message of condolence by visiting the family’s register at www.myalternatives.ca As an expression of sympathy, your donation to the Kidney Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated. Thompson Gas Bar CO-OP now serving Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches! Only $2.69 Introductory special! Buy a sandwich and get a FREE small Van Houtte coffee or a FREE Gold d’or spring water Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dave Safronetz at work in a BSL4 lab at Rocky Mountain Laboratory in Hamilton, Montana. OBITUARIES MOGENS BALLE SVENDSEN (MORGAN) Mogens (Morgan) Balle Svendsen, 81, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Thursday, October 2, 2014, at Victoria Hospital, in Winnipeg, Manitoba after a courageous battle with cancer. Morgan was born in the Village of Aakirkeby on the island of Bornholm, Denmark on August 20th, 1933. He grew up on a small farm as the oldest of 6 children, served with the Danish army and attended a school of agriculture prior to leaving behind his entire family and immigrating to Canada in April, 1959. He continued to work on several farms in Alberta and Saskatchewan until moving to Thompson, Manitoba in 1967 where he found work at the INCO Mining Company as a millwright. While living in Thompson, Morgan became deeply rooted within the community becoming president of the Steelworkers Union (Local 6166) in 1982, serving a term as director of the Nickel Board, becoming a school board trustee for nine years and serving on the Board of Governors of the University of Manitoba. Morgan retired from INCO in 1998, and moved to Winnipeg in 2002. Morgan was always a hard worker and believed in the value of putting in your time and doing things right no matter the circumstances. Over the years, Morgan made many lifelong friends as he seemed to leave a lasting impression no matter where his travels took him. Morgan enjoyed his spare time in Thompson, spending countless hours fishing at Paint Lake and Mid Lake along with tending to his vegetable garden and flowers. He had a full appreciation for nature and showed this in the way that he lived. Even into retirement, Morgan continued gardening both at home and at his community garden plot. He remained active up until his final year through curling, lawn bowling, playing cribbage, volunteering with the Royal Canadian Legion, going to the “Y” to exercise, attending football games, making wine and visiting all of his family and friends. He will be missed dearly. Morgan was predeceased by his parents, Aage and Astrid, sister Inger Pedersen and brother Jorgen Balle-Svendsen. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 39 years, Martha; sons Erik (Aurora) and Leif (Keri); grandchildren Henry, Sofia, Jaya, Kelsey, Bo and Layne; sisters Kirsten Wattne (Ole) and Gunver Dahl-Kofoed (Keld), brother Leif Balle-Svendsen (Kis); brother-in-law Albert Geurts, sisters-inlaw Marceline Lapointe, Mary Nault and Mary Geurts along with numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 8th at the Joy Lutheran Church located at 50 Barnes Street (beside the Bison Drive Superstore) at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Joy Lutheran Church Malawi Project or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, R3C 9Z9. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE, 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com weeks in Monrovia, Liberia helping doctors determine who did or didn’t have ebola by testing blood samples in a makeshift lab set up to handle blood samples potentially containing the deadly virus. “When we’re handling the samples we still take the utmost caution,” said Safronetz, noting that it takes close contact with blood or other bodily fluids to contract ebola and that it is generally safe to be within one or two metres of an infected person since the virus is not airborne. “We wear a lot of personal protective equipment. We take over portable units which we can safely work with the potentially infectious blood samples in. Anything that’s potentially infectious, there’s always a barrier between us and that sample. A physical barrier as well as our personal protective gear. We inactivate the virus just using the same procedures that we would back here in Hamilton or any other Level 4 lab operating in the world would use. Once we’ve inactivated the samples in that fashion, they’re safe to handle on a bench. Of course we’re still wearing our PPE (personal protective equipment) gloves, protective and mucosal membranes, face shield, that kind of thing, just in case. We’re taking all the appropriate precautions.” Deerwood Elementary School vice-principal Todd Harwood, who grew up with Safronetz on Centennial Drive East and later lived with him in Winnipeg while they were going to university, was a year ahead of him in school and remembers his friend as a “crazy good student.” While in university, Harwood remembers the work Safronetz did in his studies as something he and other friends couldn’t really get their heads around. “It was always way above our heads,” Harwood says. “He worked hard and he worked long hours.” Harwood says he was surprised but not shocked when he heard that Safronetz was headed to Liberia to assist in Continued on Page 16 PAINT LAKE RESORT 20 minutes from Thompson Now offering short & long-term contractor rates One, two and four-bedroom cabins High speed wireless & satellite TV Fully equipped kitchen & bath Call 204-679-8079 Email [email protected] Financing that fits. 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Huberdeau was selected from among a list of candidates suggested by an independent judicial nominating committee chaired by Ken Champagne, chief judge of Manitoba’s provincial court, which included a provincial court judge and representatives of the Law Society of Manitoba and the Manitoba branch of the Canadian Bar Association. “Judge Huberdeau’s experience as a respected community leader will serve him well in this new position as he works on behalf of all Manitobans,” said Swan. “He brings a unique understanding and appreciation for Manitoba’s north, along with his commitment to the law.” A recipient of a law degree from the University of Moncton in 1996, Huberdeau practised privately in Thompson since that time, providing pro bono legal services to groups including the Thompson Humane Society, Our Home Kikinaw and the Thompson Housing Agency. He and his wife Andree Catellier won the Knights of Columbus Thompson Council #5961 2013 Family of the Year Award last December and Huberdeau received the Manitoba Bar Association’s September 25, 2014 Community mailboxes will hurt residential property values Postal service cuts are coming to people’s homes, and they may be wondering what the impact will be. Thompson Citizen file photo Alain Huberdeau of Thompson has been named a provincial court judge by Manitoba Attorney General Andrew Swan. Community Involvement Award in January 2014. He is currently president of the Thompson Community Foundation, and of the Comité scolaire pour l’école communitaire la Voie du Nord, which established the first French school in Thompson. His previous community service includes being a founding member of Spirit Way Inc. His appointment is effective immediately and an official swearing-in ceremony will be held as soon as possible. Thompson provincial court also has a new judicial justice of the peace - Alana Schiller - who was appointed to the post Sept. 9 to replace Zelda Kitchekeesik, who served in that capacity since 2006 and resigned Aug. 27. Schiller was recommended for the post in April from a list of candidates provided to Minister of Justice Swan by a justice of the peace nominating committee. e Responsible Leadership But this direct comparison approach doesn’t put a dollar figure on the impact. Another method, a “before and after” method of appraisal would help determine the amount of the devaluation, but this kind of data isn’t available yet, because there aren’t yet any residential properties in Canada that have had CMBs added to their property. In other words, Canada Post is in unknown territory, and no-one can accurately predict the cost. Factors Why would someone rather buy a house without a CMB – or one without a CMB right next door? Because of: x x x x x x the associated increase in traffic and noise; the nuisance of vehicles stopped and idling there; debris and litter; loss of privacy; decreased curb appeal; and vandalism concerns, among other possible reasons CUPW has questions Canada Post Corporation (CPC) maintains it has the right to impose its new mailboxes on people and doesn’t have to give them any choice in the matter. Representatives of CPC have met with affected residents to tell them this is how things will be. But they’re leaving some important questions unanswered. Should a residential property owner seek compensation? Are they being misled to believe they have no choice? What will they do about the costs of cleaning and maintaining the property if/when Canada Post fails to adequately maintain the CMB area? What if someone should be injured or cause other liability on a homeowner’s property? Canada Post’s plan makes homeowners and the public pay for the costs, while cutting services. Offering less for more isn’t a good plan. In Solidarity, having their ceilings collapse on them while they’re teaching the students and that’s not OK.” Winship clarified: “This was intended as a metaphorical comment. Such as ‘solar panels would be nice’ but the funding should be going to the repairs needed in the classrooms.” Honest We learned there is more than one way to find whether something would influence a home’s market value. One method is called the direct comparison approach. This approach suggests that yes, a CMB installation would probably reduce a home’s value: if you had a choice between two homes, one with and one without a CMB there, other factors being equal, it’s reasonable to think you would prefer the one without. So you would likely pay more for that one. If you, your friends and family, or the public have questions about this issue, please ask them to go to savecanadapost.ca or call toll free 855-878-7111 to get more information and join the campaign to Save Canada Post. Clarification School board trustee candidate sent the Thompson Citizen a clarification regarding her statement in the Oct. 1 article “Candidacy not about son enrolling in band” that “For example, having solar panels on the school board office is nice except we have teachers in town that are Canada Post intends to install and use Community Mailboxes (CMBs) where homes currently have door-to-door delivery. The plan will affect both postal workers and users, so the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) wanted to find out how much the CMB plan could cost homeowners. Earlier this year, CUPW investigated how CMBs might affect residential property values. Denis Lemelin National President 2011-2015 / Bulletin #321 /bk cope225 Your Your ticket ticket to to success success October October 22,2014 22,2014 Vote Vote Luke Luke Robinson Robinson for for MAYOR MAYOR Advance polls Oct 13, 2014 at City Hall 8am-8pm Advance polls Oct 13, 2014 at City Hall 8am-8pm Contact info:204-307-1283 Email:[email protected] Contact info:204-307-1283 Email:[email protected] *Remember to vote on election day* Anyone wishing to have lawn signs car magnets please callday* the number above *Remember toorvote on election Opinion Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Thompson Citizen 141 Commercial Place, Box 887 Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1T1 Phone: 677-4534 • Fax 677-3681 e-mail: [email protected] www.thompsoncitizen.net Page 4 Letter to the Editor In my own words: the missing link To the Editor: “Missing Link” Life is short. Don’t waste it. Be who you are. Be happy, be free, be whatever you want to be. There may be someone in your heart now waiting or remembering silently that they love you. Missing someone is not about how long it is since you have seen them or the amount of time since you talked to them. It’s about that very moment when you are doing something and wishing they were there with you. In your heart there is never a “Missing Link”. There’s always a treasure filled with love, happiness and your Higher Power. Ken Ross Thompson News School board trustee candidates take questions from audience at forum BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY [email protected] There was one common interest for the 11 school board trustee candidates during the forum held at the Letkemann Theatre on Oct.2, and that was the education and success of Thompson students. How the trustees will engage the community was the first hardhitting question brought forward. Janet Brady, who currently sits on the School District of Mystery Lake school board, says they are currently working on engagement. Right now the board has newsletters, and meetings are rotated to different schools to provide the opportunity for different schools to get involved. Leslie Tucker seconded Brady saying the board currently uses social media sites like Twitter to get information out as well as different forms of media like the newspaper and radio. Liz Lychuk says it’s important to be accessible. “As a trustee I would want to be accessible and I would want people to come forward and let me know if there’s something they’d like me to bring forward to a meeting, or an opinion they’d like me to represent.” Don MacDonald says there needs to be more to the minutes. “They’re skeleton minutes. There’s no sign of how decisions are reached, just that they were. We need to be more transparent, and have less in-camera time.” All candidates agree work needs to be based on internal work instead of outward public relations though. “I think if we do a good job, the external accolades will come,” says Doug Krokosz. Tucker says it can’t be about public relations. “It’s not PR focused at all. If we take care of the in- ternal which is teachers and relationships then it comes together. That is what a district is.” With everyone saying education is the main focus of our school district the graduation rate statistic was mentioned. Ryan Land says the district needs to focus on the younger students, and give them a dream for them to want to succeed. Caroline Winship agreed with the statement Land made. Lychuk hopes collaboration will help raise graduation rates. “As soon as we start to notice absentees, it’s important for us to look at what we need to do to support that person. When we collaborate it works. I’ve seen success stories.” Guido Oliveira says the board needs to look at where the weaknesses are, and help make them into strengths. Winship was the first to respond to a question about bringing non- district students into the school system in Thompson. Her idea is to give district students first priority, but other children in the city should be able to join programs if the space is available. “I think there’s far more to this issue than if we want them to have access or not.” Other candidates were quick to mention there are policies in place. “There are policies and there are budgets that the public needs to remember that as a school board we need to follow. As board members we do want to work with the community, and if that’s something the community is interested in then we can revisit and look at ways that we can make it happen,” said Sandra Fitzpatrick. A local teacher took to the microphone to ask the question of hiring local and if Thompson does or can do that. “We have hired most of the University College of the North bachelor of education students in the past two years. However that is not enough to fill our needs. So we do hire from across the country,” said Brady. Clint Saulteaux spoke about the need for full-day kindergarten at Wapanohk Community School when spacing issues were referenced. “Think about the surrounding neighbourhood around Wapanohk. Look at all the apartments and townhouses that are overcrowded. The fastest growing population is First Nations families. There’s an opportunity here to address that need. I would be honoured to do that.” Most of the night all board-seekers agreed on questions except when the question about the biggest future challenge for the School District of Mystery Lake would be. Tucker says it will be on the provincial challenges while Winship says transparency and relationships with stakeholder. Saulteaux believe it’s the gap between First Nations and non-First Nations. Lychuk and Krokosz both agreed with Saulteaux saying diversity within Thompson. Vince Nowlin and Brady say it’s provincial funding. Fitzpatrick says it will be boosting graduation rates, and people having trust in the board, and Land says it will be prioritizing the “what” and not the “how.” In closing, the candidates were asked how they are going to achieve success for the school board. “We need to look at other people and other boards and see how they’re doing things and we can learn from them,” says MacDonald. Seven candidates will be chosen for the School District of Mystery Lake’s school board on Oct. 22. Your Thompson Citizen News Team Lynn Taylor General Manager Ian Graham Editor Ryan Lynds Production Manager Published weekly by Prairie Newspaper Group of 141 Commercial Place, Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 1T1. The Thompson Citizen is owned and operated by Prairie Newspapers Group, a subsidiary of Glacier Media Inc. Advertising rates are available upon request and are subject to change Amy Caldwell Production Ashley Rust-McIvor Advertising without notice. 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Trustee candidate thinks public education is the responsibility of everyone BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY [email protected] Doug Krokosz moved back to Thompson in 2008 with his family and his company in tow after living abroad for many years. The small engineering company, which he manages alone, is called Proforma Engineering, previously known as Northshore Engineering. Krokosz says he is running for a seat on the School Board of Mystery Lake because it’s interesting and rewarding work. “I’m very interested in the dynamic of the board. I like the board work I’ve done, I enjoy it and I want to give something back to the community because I think that public schools are incredibly important. I have one daughter who went through the school system, one daughter going through it, and one son about to start.” He says it’s not only a teacher’s responsibility to educate the children. “I like the idea that public education is all of our responsibility. I realize that, and I want to put some effort into that.” Currently Krokosz sits on two corporate boards. One is a client board in the United Kingdom, and the other is a board for a manufacturing and oil services company in Brandon, Manitoba. He makes snow yearly at Mystery Mountain Winter Park as a volunteer, and previously sat on the Setting Lake Cottagers association for three terms. Krokosz says although he is not qualified to run the School District of Mystery Lake he is ready for the role of a trustee. “I don’t think I am qualified to run the school board. They have an excellent administration for that. I know many people working in administration and they are qualified to run the school system. We also have excellent teachers here. I think the role of a trustee is to empower and advocate for the school system and to help promote all the good things into the wider world.” The behind-the-scenes work of the school board, Krokosz says is going well and he hopes to continue that. “To what I understand they’ve put together a set of policies and procedures, which I think is important. I think there is still work to do there. There are challenges in the system with special needs kids, and other problems like gangs that come from a smaller northern community. I think the trustees have done a good job with that, and it’s my intent to continue with all that hard work and certainly not to undo anything that they’ve already started.” One thing Krokosz wants to change is the amount of in-camera time. “It seems to me after reading the minutes, and watching the televised sessions a lot of it is in-camera. Obviously if they are human resources discussions or talks that are relevant to a specific child they have to be in camera, and I get that. It just seems to me that there could be more transparency. If I could improve anything I think that we would try to be more open Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Doug Kroskosz is one of 11 candidates running for a school board trustee seat. Krokosz wants more transparency within the School District of Mystery Lake. and forthcoming.” Graduating more students in Thompson is also on the to-do list. “I think unless we have 100 percent graduation rate there is room for improvement. It’s a great sense of accomplishment for a person and I think if you want to go onto post-secondary edu- cation, or industrial trades, I think it’s incumbent on us to do everything we can to help kids graduate.” Krokosz says even if you don’t want to vote for him, come out and vote for another candidate. “Everyone needs to come out and vote, whether you vote for me or not. One of the things I find really encouraging is the quality of the people running. I think this slate of trustee delegates is fantastic. And what I said earlier about public education being the responsibility of all of us, that includes voting, coming to meeting, and being involved in the school system.” Dangerous Waterway Zone Construction of the Keeyask Generating Station is underway near Gull Rapids on the Nelson River. This can cause speed and depth of water in the area to change very quickly and may also result in an increased risk to public safety. Watch for signs, buoys and booms marking the dangerous waterway zone and avoid the area at all times during construction. Be alert, don’t get hurt. Fox Lake Cree Nation PR 28 Bird 0 ST EP HE NS LAKE N ON ELS R IV E R GUL K L LA E SO NEL N RI VE R Butnau Marina Fox Lake Cree Nation Gillam Tataskweyak Cree Nation Split Lake Keeyask Construction Site York Factory First Nation York Landing War Lake First Nation Ilford Dangerous Waterway Zone Page 6 www.thompsoncitizen.net Wednesday, October 8, 2014 News Problem solver wants to solve problems for the School District of Mystery Lake BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY [email protected] Elizabeth Lychuk is hoping her work experience and past involvement in parent council will win her a seat within the School District of Mystery Lake. “I’ve been working in the social services sector since I began my career. I’ve worked as a counsellor at the Thompson Crisis Centre, as a child welfare worker, a child and adolescent mental health worker, and currently I’m the manager of the behavioural health program at the Northern Regional Health Authority.” Lychuk hopes the new trustees will have a “cando” approach. “In my career I’ve faced multiple challenges and difficult situations; I’m a problem solver by nature. I think that it’s important that we have a can-do approach and don’t need to reinvent the wheel when there’s a problem. We can take a look at research, practices and how things are done in other areas and learn by example.” Originally from Selkirk, Manitoba, Lychuk moved to Thompson 23 years ago. She has since raised three children and all have gone through Thompson schools. “I have a good sense of what the needs for our kids are because I’ve been working with children and families for the last 20 plus years and I am a mom myself. I know what a lot of the concerns are, the problems are, what the hurdles are, and I think that there are things we can work collaboratively on, and work together to make better opportunities for our kids.” Lychuk says the School District of Mystery Lake is doing a lot well currently. “I think they are working well on policies, looking at success rates, and graduation rates, and looking at literacy. I think they’ve also taken a look to see where the schools need to be safer for the kids. For example the issue of bullying; how we support not just the children being bullied but also the children that are exuding that type of behaviour.” Focusing on mental health well-being and literacy rates are two main priorities for Lychuk. Starting programs for new families whose first language isn’t English is one example of how to improve literacy rates Lychuk gave. “I’d like to see success and achievement in all our students and equal opportunities. Whatever their needs are. Whether that be children with mental health concerns, or children with behavioural concerns, or children coming from chaotic home environments, different children need different kinds of things.” A third priority for Lychuk is better collaboration. “As a school board it’s important that we bring forth public opinion and we bring forth our opinions, and we bring forth research. We’re one voice, so it’s really important that we work well together, we listen to each other, that we communicate with each other, that we problem solve, and that we really look at what the best interests are for our students.” Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Elizabeth Lychuk hopes to be one of the new school board trustees, by focusing on the mental well-being of the students. Wednesday, October 8, 2014 www.thompsoncitizen.net Page 7 News Community-based learning is what Thompson needs, says school board trustee candidate BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY [email protected] Clint Saulteaux says it takes a whole community to raise a child, and he experienced that moving to Thompson 13 years ago as a single parent to four young children. His decision to enroll his children in Wapanohk Community School sparked his interest in community-based learning and his desire to run for a spot on the School District of Mystery Lake school board. “My wish list would to be to see almost every school become a community-based school, like Wapanohk, in which it invites parents to get involved. I want that stronger connection between children, parents, and teachers.” Saulteaux currently sits on the Premier’s Advisory Council for education. “There are only three Thompson representatives. The council notices aborig- inal dropout rates are really high, and we talk about how to address them. I’ve been on this council for about a year now.” Throughout the day, Saulteaux works with at-risk men within Men Are Part of the Solution. Saulteaux’s platform focuses on trying to close the gap between First Nations communities, and nonFirst Nations communities. “I speak for a lot of people that are marginalized. Specifically people that struggle with addiction issues, broken families, and people that are still feeling the effects of residential schools. Having said that, I know this is the population that doesn’t vote so I’m hoping to bridge that gap. I need the support of people that aren’t marginalized. Together in Thompson we can be a success story to get everyone to succeed with no division.” Noticing that there are a high percentage of at-risk youth in Thompson is one Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby School board candidate Clint Saulteaux hopes to bridge the gap between First Nations communities, and non-First Nations communities while using community-based education. thing the school district is doing well, says Saulteaux. “There are all sorts of programs available to them. I know there are some pretty good guidance counsellors available as well as Addictions Foundations Manitoba workers. The district recognizes there is an at-risk population, and I would do anything to support them.” Candidate wants younger perspective in school district community. “As a young person there is no reason why we can’t be a trustee, a councillor, or just have our voice out there. It shouldn’t just be all of our older generations in Thompson that are stepping forward. Young people need to realize that their voice, and opinions matter.” BY MOLLY KIBSON KIRBY [email protected] For Sandra Fitzpatrick, vocational programming within the School District of Mystery Lake would be her top priority. “It would be nice if we could have more vocational programming here, not that we don’t have a lot already. The school board members have done such a great job at promoting and enhancing the vocational programs that are offered. I just hope I can bring some of the experience I have working with vocational programs, and see if we can push it further.” Fitzpatrick has worked for Manitoba Housing as a project officer for the past six-and-a-half years. One project she managed recently was the Frontier School Division’s Ready-ToMove (RTM) project. The project saw students in the Northern Technical Centre at Frontier Collegiate Institute build ready-to-move homes in Cranberry Portage. Because of Fitzpatrick’s involvement during this, her decision to run for school board trustee was made. “I think that was one of the big things that inspired me to run. How good I felt working with that program, and seeing how happy it made those kids and how it affected their lives. I realize that I enjoy working with students, and it makes me happy seeing other people happy.” Fitzpatrick compliments the school board on their work with budgets. “I think they’ve done a really good job at maintaining budgets. The board has done a very good job at working with the dollars they have.” Something Fitzpatrick has done is visit community members to ask them what they want improved Re-Elect LESLIE TUCKER For School Trustee Ethical. Dependable. Experienced. Please connect with me at 204-679-5188 or [email protected] for further discussion! Check out my Facebook page at Leslie Tucker for School Trustee DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH LIABILITY COVERAGE? Sandra Fitzpatrick within the school district, and to gauge how residents feel. “I think that they need to improve community engagement. That was one of the biggest things I heard from people, that they didn’t know what the school board was doing on a regular basis. I don’t think that’s a good way for us to have a relationship with the community. Although we are doing things already, clearly they aren’t working if people aren’t aware of what is happening.” Going around the community, Fitzpatrick says, was the best way to understand the need and want within Thompson. “The feedback from the community is the most important feedback we can receive, so we know what works and what doesn’t. I think it’s essential for our decisions to hear feedback from the community.” Being in the younger generation, Fitzpatrick feels that it would benefit the city. “I feel like I bring a fresh perspective to the school board. I’m younger than a lot of others, I have good ideas, and I would like to bring them forward.” She says just because she is younger, people should see her desire to better the There is one more gap Saulteaux wants to fix. “Teaching is extremely dif- ficult, especially with the changing demographics out there. There are more issues that youth are bringing to the schools, which make teachers’ jobs more difficult. What I think is lacking is sometimes parents don’t get involved in the schools, or in their children’s education because of their busy lives. There’s a lack of networking between parents, teachers, and students.” Saulteaux is asking for the whole community to come together to better Thompson as one entity. “I’d really like to ask for support from the whole community to bridge that gap that exists in Thompson between First Nations communities and non-First Nations communities. I’m already proud of Thompson and there are a lot of beautiful things about this community. I’d just like to see a stronger network so we can see our dropout rates lower.” EXTENSION PACKAGES GIVE YOU ALOT MORE PROTECTION HANDCRAFTED CAR INSURANCE THOMPSON THOMPSON PLAZA, 12 – 50 SELKIRK AVENUE | 204-677-1850 Page 8 www.thompsoncitizen.net Wednesday, October 8, 2014 News The cheque is in the mail Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Stacie Savary, right, representing Canada Post, presents a $20,000 cheque from the corporation to Boys & Girls Club of Thompson president Ron Dearman, who is flanked by Boys & Girls Club executive director Regina DaSilva-Gibbons, left, and after school program director Christa Herkert, second from right. The money will go toward the Boys & Girls Club’s nutrition program and the nutrition co-ordinator position. The program provides a snack and supper to approximately 40 to 60 children and youth per day, with 88 being the most snacks and meals ever provided in a single day. 2014 Community Futures Award for Excellence in Volunteerism Darlene Beck ~ Community Futures North Central Development Community Futures Manitoba is pleased to announce that Darlene Beck of Cross Lake been awarded the Community Futures Award for Excellence in Volunteeris. The award is supported by Western Economic Diversification Canada to honour a volunteer who has demonstrated tremendous dedication and involvement with the Community Futures Program in Manitoba. There are 16 Community Future organizations in Manitoba, which provide business and community economic development services in rural and northern Manitoba. 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Best Western Thompson Hotel & Suites Recipient of MK Guertin & Champion Awards 2014 205 Mystery Lake Rd, Thompson, MB 204-778-8887 Darlene has been involved in many Community Development projects led by CFNCD, including the first annual Young Entrepreneur Summer Camp, a hugely successful project that took place in 2000 in Cross Lake and continues to this day. Over the past 18 years she has been dedicated to the CF Program and can be counted on to bring her community’s perspective to the table, providing “out-ofthe-box” thinking to address economic development issues in the north. This iniitaive is supported by: Wednesday, October 8, 2014 www.thompsoncitizen.net News October surprise Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Snow long before the official arrival of winter in Thompson is par for the course, but the amount that fell Oct. 5-6 was a little more substantial than the average preThanksgiving dusting. Ted Smook receives Order of Thompson BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY [email protected] Another citizen has received the Order of Thompson. Ted Smook was the honouree during the seventh-annual Thompson Community Foundation gala held on Sept. 27. The Thompson community foundation is a savings account created for the city by gifts from local and former citizens, businesses and community organizations. The funds put into this savings account are never spent but are there to produce an annual return for the community. Revenue from these funds is then granted to different community projects. The Order of Thompson, which is modelled after the Order of Canada, is awarded annually to a citizen recognized as an outstanding community resident who has created a legacy within the community. Smook now joins Volker Beckmann, Adrian DeGroot, Red Sangster, and Gail and Arnold Morburg as Order of Thompson winners. The Thompson Community Foundation says they picked Smook because he meets all the criteria. “They [the Smook brothers] made things happen when other people said it couldn’t be done. It’s really a selfless act for a company to do such a thing. If Ted Smook dreams of doing something, he does it,” says Lynn Nakonechny. Other criteria for the Order of Thompson include contributing time in philanthropy, entrepreneurial activities, recreation, volunteerism, community spirit and ambassadorship within the city. Mayor Tim Johnston says Smook was the right person to win the award for 2014. “Ted exemplified the intent of the Order of Thompson which is to recognize long-term citizens in a number of different areas, such as business, philanthropy, and recreation. For me Ted has been a leader based on three qualities I’ve seen. This includes incredible intelligence, tremendous wisdom, and being unbelievably humble. His family company has always been a strong advocate for Thompson and the north and has contributed to the growth and development of our community.” Smook owned Smook Brother Contractors with his brothers before selling it in 2010 after 30 years of business. Smook has since retired and moved to Flin Flon. 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Thompson, MB Phone 677-3925 or Toll Free 1-877-677-9955 Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham R.D. Parker Collegiate’s girls’ soccer team lost in the final of the Zone 11 soccer championships to Hapnot Collegiate Institute of Flin Flon while the boys’ team fell short of the final when they lost to the Frontier Mosakahiken School Grizzles from Moose Lake in their final round-robin match. Soccer season ends at home for Trojans BY IAN GRAHAM [email protected] R.D. Parker Collegiate’s girls’ soccer team had the opportunity to qualify for the provincial championships when they made it to the final as hosts of the Zone 11 soccer championships in Thompson Oct. 4-5 but couldn’t overcome an early deficit against the Hapnot Collegiate Institute Kopper Kweens from Flin Flon and wound up on the bottom end of a 4-1 score under sunny skies with a cold wind at Burntwood Elementary School field. Hapnot took the wind out of the RDPC Trojans’ sails with an early goal on a high shot that arced just over goaltender Caitlin Fennell’s outstretched fingers. The Kopper Kweens doubled that lead about five minutes later on a high shot into the top corner. Hapnot had an easy time on the third goal, when a shot that was stopped by the Trojans defence but not cleared out of the penalty area came to the ground just in front of one of the Kweens, and she buried it into the open net. RDPC scored once in the second half but Hapnot matched that effort and finished the game with the same three-goal lead they had at halftime. The Trojan girls an easier time of it in their first game on Oct. 5, beating the Otter Nelson River Nikiks from Cross Lake in a shutout game that was called on a mercy rule when RDPC went up 10-0. RDPC’s boys team went into the final game of the round robin against Frontier Mosakahiken School from Moose Lake knowing that whichever team came out the winner would finish first in the pool and advance to the boys’ final. The Moose Lake Grizzlies went up 1-0 early in that game, maintaining control after a corner kick attempt and taking the lead with a high shot under the crossbar. It remained a one-goal affair until early in the second half, when the Grizzliesgot their second of the game. They stretched the lead to three later in the half and made the final score 4-0 with a success- ful penalty kick. The Trojan boys finished the tournament in a consolation final against Otter Nelson River, who finished second in the other pool. The teams traded goals in the first half before the Nikiks took their second lead after a free kick. RDPC battled back to tie it in the second half before prevailing 3-2 after the game went to a penalty kick shootout. Third-annual road hockey tournament raises money for minor hockey and remembers a friend BY IAN GRAHAM [email protected] The Bar Down Warriors defeated the Swanky Sailors in the final to win the third-annual Les Mulholland road hockey tournament Sept. 27 at the Southwood outdoor rink, but James Buchanan, one of the organizers and a participant, said everyone involved was a winner. “It’s just a memorial tournament for Les Mulholland who passed away two years ago,” said Buchanan, whose own team compiled a 2-1 record in the round robin but didn’t advance under the tiebreaker format. “We just do it to bring everyone together and raise a bit of money to donate throughout the community. We’re going to give some money to minor hockey, get an award going there for some goaltending.” Seven teams took part in the tournament, about the same as the first two times it was held, though the event was a little earlier this year than in the past. “It lines up with about when he passed away,” Buchanan said. “The last couple of years, we’ve done it at Thanksgiving just because it’s a little bit easier to get some people home who are living away. We moved it up a little bit this year because it didn’t line up for people who were helping out and were going to be working VS or away out of town.” Buchanan said road hockey was an appropriate way to remember Mulholland, who grew up playing hockey with the friends who are now participating in the tournament. “We were all hockey players and that’s how we all grew up and came together so we keep it going like that,” said Buchanan. “And it’s fun. Get people active and having some fun while you do it.” There were many close games this year, with several going to overtime, but it’s the togetherness that matters more than the results. “Everybody’s having a good time,” said Buchan- Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham The Bar Down Warriors’ goaltender bars the way for a shot from one of the Swanky Sailors during the final of the third-annual Les Mulholland road hockey tournament Sept. 27 at the Southwood outdoor rink. an. “Everyone’s smiling. That’s what it’s all about at the end of the day, having fun and bring- ing people together for a good cause.” Saturday, October 11, 7:30 pm & Sunday, October 12, 1:30 pm LET’S GO NORTHSTARS! Wednesday, October 8, 2014 www.thompsoncitizen.net Page 11 Sports Northstars winless on opening weekend BY IAN GRAHAM [email protected] The Norman Northstars will be looking for their first win of the Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League in their 30th home opener this weekend, after losing all three games on the opening weekend. The Northstars opened the season in Brandon, falling 6-1 to the Wheat Kings Oct. 3, then came much closer to a win in a 5-4 loss to the Yellowhead Chiefs on Oct. 4 before losing the final game 9-1 to the Chiefs on Sunday. Bryce Horning’s unassisted marker in the second period against Brandon, which led 3-0 beforehand, was the only goal for the Thompson-based team in the opener, which saw the Northstars go 0-for-5 on the power play and goaltender Mark Steeves make 32 saves. Horning got on the scoresheet again in Shoal Lake on Saturday, potting his team’s third goal on a power play, which evened the score before Riley Shamray put the Chiefs up 4-3. Michael Markus had a third-period goal for the Northstars to even the score once again but Morgan Geekie scored midway through the final frame to give Yellowhead the victory. Byron Spence and Daylon Campell had scored in the first period, Spence giving the Northstars their only lead of the game less than five minutes in and Campbell pulling his team within one after Tucker Scantlebury notched a natural hat trick with three goals in 12 minutes to put Brandon in the driver’s seat. Steeves made 32 saves once again. Scantlebury found the natural hat trick so nice he did it twice, scoring the first three goals of the game Oct. 5. It was 7-0 before Spence’s second of the season broke the Chiefs’ shutout bid in the second period and Yellowhead added another pair in the third. Connor Faulkner lasted less than eight minutes in net in his Northstars’ debut, giving up four goals in the span of 47 seconds before the opening period was half over. Steeves stepped made 14 saves the rest of the way. The Northstars will be busy before their games against the Interlake Lightning in Thompson, bagging groceries and signing autographs for two hours on Friday (5 to 7 p.m.) and three hours on Saturday (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at Safeway and then taking part in a player, parent and board meet and greet in the Thompson Regional Community Centre multipurpose room on Sunday at 10 a.m. Thompsonites don unis for uni Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Jon-Ross Merasty-Moose Jon-Ross Merasty-Moose, back row, fourth from right, is representing the Northern Manitoba communities of Thompson, South Indian Lake and Brochet as a the starting fullback on the Brandon University (BU) men’s soccer team, which is competing in its first year in the Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference. Another former Thompsonite, Vasilios Gionnappolous, fifth from right in the back row beside Merasty-Moose, joined the team late and played his first game with the team as a striker Sept. 27, scoring five goals in a 6-1 win against Assiniboine Community College, BU’s first win, and vaulted into top spot in season scoring in the process. Hanson scores three for Wild BY IAN GRAHAM [email protected] The Norman Wild began the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League season with a trio of losses, two of them by a single goal, on the road in Shoal Lake and Portage la Prairie Oct. 3-5. The Wild, who have four players from Thompson on their roster, opened the season with a 3-2 loss to the Yellowhead Chiefs Oct. 3. Kendra Hanson of Thompson opened the scoring, but the Chiefs got two back to head into the first intermission ahead by one. They extended their lead to two in the middle frame before Alyssa Bertholet of The Pas drew the Wild within one in the third. Goaltender Kerigan Dowhy of The Pas stopped 46 shots in the game while the Wild put 20 pucks on Yellowhead’s net. Hanson had the opening goal for the Wild against the Chiefs again the following day, this time to tie the score 1-1. Yellowhead scored twice in the second period to lead by a pair until Han- son’s second of the game made it 3-2 in the final frame, which was as close as Norman would get. Shots in this game were 45-27 for the Chiefs. The weekend finished on a lower note as the Central Plains Capitals got one goal in each of the first two periods and three in the third in a 5-0 victory. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO THE THOMPSON RECYCLING CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Thompson Recycling Center is inviting applications for its Board of Directors The TRC operates as a northern regional material recovery facility. The TRC receives a grant from the City of Thompson and will be directed by a volunteer Board. ENTER THE ROGERS LIKE NEVER BEFORE CONTEST! 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NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams. © NHL 2014. All Rights Reserved. 226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, MB R8N 1S6 Page 12 www.thompsoncitizen.net Wednesday, October 8, 2014 News Hopeful councillors voice their platforms during Chamber of Commerce forum BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY [email protected] Plenty of different personalities filled the MaMow-We-Tak Friendship Centre for the councillors’ debate sponsored by the Thompson Chamber of Commerce Oct.1. With 14 of the 18 candidates attending, opinions on how the city should be run were made clear. During the 90-second time period each candidate had to speak about their platform there were several similarities. Many have lived in Thompson for more than a decade, and have years of experience in community events and programs. Leadership, transparency, and the quality of life in Thompson were also included in several platforms. Once the floor opened citizens had the chance to ask the candidates questions. Attending meetings was brought up first, with a resident asking, “If you’re making the commitment to council, will you make the commitment to the meetings?” Current Coun. Brad Evenson spoke first. “It’s a large commitment. At first you go in and try to make all the meetings, but it’s impossible to make all the meetings. You want to be involved in all the decisions, but you also have to understand that there is a great administration in the City of Thompson to help.” Dennis Foley says the city needs to make the meetings more accessible for people that have a day job. “Coming from a position where I work nine to five with a onehour lunch break there’s definitely going to be challenges. One of the big things I would like to push with city council is making these subcommittee meetings more accessible to the public. Moving these meetings to the evenings is definitely an option.” The other 12 candidates – Erika McCarthy, Christa Herkert, Melanie Cutler, David Erickson, Coun. Penny Byer, Blake Ellis, Audrey Dufour, Kathy Valentino, Paulette Simkins, Lydia Blais, Colleen Smook, and Coun. Judy NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the matter of the estate of Mildred Agnes Pachniosky, late of the City of Thompson, in Manitoba, retired, deceased. All claims against the above Estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration, must be filed with the undersigned at their offices, 2nd Floor 436 Thompson Drive North, Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0C6, on or before the 14th day of November, 2014. Dated at Thompson, Manitoba, this 1st day of October, 2014. LAW NORTH Attention: Joanne Clouston Solicitors for the Executor School District of Mystery Lake PRESS RELEASE The School District of Mystery Lake would like to correct certain information which was published by the Thompson Citizen in its article about one of the Trustee candidates. In this article, the trustee candidate was quoted as saying that the District is investing in solar panels for its main office even while the ceilings in the School District were in such disrepair that they were collapsing on teachers and students. This is completely incorrect. The School District is not installing solar panels. More importantly our ceilings are not in a state of disrepair. The School District employs a dedicated staff of professionals including maintenance personnel under the direct supervision of a qualified Engineer. We take proactive measures by performing our preventative maintenance as well as repairs when needed. Extensive resources are devoted to ensure that our schools are kept in good condition for the comfort and safety of all our students, teachers, staff and visitors. The only incident remotely like what was alleged by the Trustee candidate was when, due to extreme weather, a heating radiator at Westwood school froze and burst, causing some tiles to fall. The majority of the problem was in a hallway and happened outside of school hours. The issue was immediately cleaned up and fixed before students arrived in the morning. The District has every confidence that our District’s employees will continue to provide excellent maintenance to our schools. Robert Pellizzaro Chair, School District of Mystery Lake Success for All Kolada – all spoke about how commitment is key and that they will make themselves available for the meetings. Volker Beckmanm asked about transparency and how councillors will get away from voting blocks that he says have come forward these past few years. Byer said in the past four years she has never voted to support someone else’s opinion. “I’ve never walked into those council chambers knowing for sure which way I was going to vote, not until I heard what other people had to say. At committee meetings, yes, I voice my opinion and I heard other people speak and sometimes based on the information they brought forward I even changed my opinion. I think as a responsible council this is what we have to do. We have to be open and willing.” Byer says getting the information out to the public is a challenge and suggests moving council meetings outside of city hall, and reporting on committee meetings more. Blais suggested the use of social media be used more, and the majority of the candidates seconded her opinion. “I think we should balance a little bit more towards social media. Whether that be Twitter or Facebook to get our word out from the city. A lot of people are using it. That’s a lot of a group that we’re currently not hitting as a city.” Kolada has her own idea about how to deal with these issues. “I think the only way to resolve that is to vote in people with integrity.” All candidates wished to speak about homelessness. Smook says the city needs to include the homeless in more of the decisions. “I don’t believe that we include them enough when we’re doing good for them. We have to include some of the bands they come from to see why they don’t want to go back to their home communities. What are the reasons they don’t or can’t go back there?” But McCarthy says they should classify Thomp- son as their home. “This is their home, and maybe if it’s not they’d like it to be. For people to think they have the right to ask people ‘Well, where’s your home, can’t you go back to it?’ is just wrong. With the services to help some people, and we have the services in Thompson, this town can be home to whoever they choose.” Simkins, executive director for the Thompson Homeless Shelter, says she has a good understanding of homelessness here. “Those individuals that are here are completely homeless. I think there needs to be a clear distinction between homeless and the transient population that come in for the weekend and then leave.” Simkins says the extreme cold weather policy showed the city doesn’t have the space to house all the homeless citizens and that needs to be talked about. Technology was brought up throughout the forum. A resident asked current council members if they see texting during the council meetings, and asked hopeful councillors if they believe in a no texting policy. Everson, Byer, and Kolada all said they do see texting. Everson mentioned councillors have the ability to look up information during meetings, and fact check but it is also communicating with family during the meetings. Every candidate spoke to this matter saying it’s a matter of etiquette, that all councillors should turn their phones off during the meetings unless there is an emergency. Ellis says it’s about doing research before the meetings. “For me there will be no texting. When there’s a delegation in front of us, that delegation has our full attention. In terms of looking up information during a debate, I’m going to be doing my homework before that debate so I don’t need to look up information, I know it.” One thing all 14 candidates agreed on during the debate was the city’s fiscal responsibility towards ensuring low-cost recreational programs for youth in the city. Candidate says outsiders have valuable insights to contribute BY IAN GRAHAM [email protected] Thompson transplant Audrey Dufour, who moved here two years ago from her native Quebec not knowing how to speak English, says she could bring a fresh perspective and represent the views of people like her who came to the city for work if she is elected to city council. “This town has some issues,” says Dufour who has worked at Boston Pizza, ET Blades and as a security guard since coming to Thompson, as well as substitute teaching French classes at La Voie du Nord, Riverside Elementary School and R.D. Parker Collegiate. “I have less experience than some older people do. I did not grow up here but I’m fresh. I see right away because I’m not used to that stuff. It’s easy for me to say it’s not normal.” Dufour, who studied politics and administration for one year at each and law for three years in Quebec, came from Lac Saint-Jean – “a little small town in the north; nobody speaks English there” – to Thompson with her fiancé, a welder who works for Alex McIntrye & Associates Ltd. at T-1 and was born in Quebec but grew Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Audrey Dufour, who moved to Thompson from Quebec two years ago, says she is similar to many other people who are attracted to the city for work. up in Thompson because his father, also a welder, worked here. Coming from outside, Dufour says, enables her to see both positive and negative aspects of Thompson that may not always be apparent to those who have been here for a long time. “I came here and what I saw was so many possibilities,” Dufour says. “Even if I just spoke French, I had a job right away. In Quebec, I can never do that, work with kids. Even if I studied law and everything. I came here and I can do something else, maybe working for the hospital in administration. You have many possibilities.” There’s a lot Thompson could learn from her hometown and other communities elsewhere, though. “For me, the town where I came from, no crime, no crime at all,” she says. “It’s peaceful. It’s actual- ly very clean, very, very clean, you don’t even see garbage, a piece of litter.” Dufour says that, as a councillor, she would be conscious that she wasn’t there for herself, but to represent the people of the city, many of whom are in a similar situation to here. “A lot of people here came for work and they did not grow up here and most of them don’t have a business so I think I can represent many people because I am one of them,” she said. “I’m not doing it for the money. I don’t do it to make some publicity for my business. It’s just because I love it.” Dufour says she thinks it would be better to have the homeless shelter nearer to the hospital and to ensure that the people staying there receive counselling and support to eventually get them off the streets. “It’s not supposed to be a permanent house,” said Dufour. “It’s something temporary. It’s something that they can have help and that’s about it. When they get the help, they’re supposed to get over it. But no, they’re stuck there. For sure the spot is wrong.” Page 13 www.thompsoncitizen.net 510 • RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE WAREHOUSE/OFFICE SPACE 73 Hayes Rd. 660 sq. ft. Warehouse/Office/Garage Space- 67 Weir Rd. -864 sq. ft. Call Carolyn Turpie at 204-679-0159 or 204677-3516 or email: [email protected] 14-tfn-nb [email protected] 112 • CHURCH SERVICES 301 • HELP WANTED LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm. Light of the North Church 32 Nelson Road CHRISTIAN COUNCIL DIRECTORY Looking for part time or full time front desk clerk. Apply at the front desk from 8 am - 3 pm Start wage is $13.00 29nb-2-nb 183 Cree Rd, Thompson MB, R8N 0C2 Toll free: 1-800-565-2401 PH: 204-778-8387 FAX: 204-677-4087 Looking for full time kitchen helper. Apply at the front desk from 8 am - 3 pm. Start wage is $12.00 29nb-2-nb 302 • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 401 • VEHICLES 2013 Odes 4 place Camo UTZ 800cc mint condition 13 km on machine, tracks included (never been on machine) $12,000, Phone 204-307-1555 or 204-482-3048. 38-gcd-43-d 201 • SERVICES STRUGGLING WITH DEBT? LET OUR FAMILY HELP YOUR FAMILY Understand the options available to assist with your financial situation (Arrangements with Creditors or Bankruptcy) FREE CONSULTATION KEITH G. COLLINS LTD. Trustee in Bankruptcy Phone 944-0187 1-800-263-0070 46a-e-tfnb WATTISTAR RESIDENTIAL Maintenance - painting/finishing: interior/ exterior. Yard/home/horticulture: tree fall and removal. Cleaning: home/ business. Moving (local) hauling. Household appliances free pick up & disposal. Free estimate call 204-3071547. 37-gcd-42-d PRO RENOS for all your renovation needs: decks, fences, siding, windows, doors, shingles, etc. Over 30 years of experience. Call now for a free estimate! Thompson and surrounding areas call 204-778-4402 or cell 204-679-2370. 35-tfn-d 301 • HELP WANTED 183 Cree Rd, Thompson MB, R8N 0C2 Toll free: 1-800-565-2401 PH: 204-778-8387 FAX: 204-677-4087 Looking for a full time cook with experience preferred. Apply at the front desk from 8 am to 3 pm Start wage is $15.00 29nb-2-nb LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Classification: Educational Assistant 3 Full-Time Term: A.S.A.P. to March 31, 2015 Thompson or The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 14-080 Closing Date: October 13, 2014 Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “Employment”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN. NOTICE OF TENDER For other Manitoba government tenders, please visit www.manitoba.ca TENDER WILL BE AVAILABLE ON October 8, 2014 MANITOBA INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION Separate sealed tenders will be received by: Infrastructure and Transportation Region 5 11 Nelson Road Thompson MB R8N 0B3 (204) 677-6540 on the specified day up to 12:00 noon prevailing local time for the following work: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014 C.O. X05927 Mechanical Brush Cutting, Shredding and Hand Brush Cutting on PTH 10 502 • APT/TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available immediately 9 - 35 Ashberry Place For applications phone 204-677-5758 or fax 204-677-5803 5 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent. Close to downtown and highschool. $1700 per month plus utilities. Available October 15, 2014. References required. Please call 204-677-3633 or 204-679-0478 204-679-0901. 41-1-d TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT 3 bedrooms, stove, refrigerator, large deck, shed, $1250/month plus utilities. No pets, references required. Available Nov. 1. Call 204-239-0152. 41-2-d 505 • HOUSES FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE Juniper area. 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, newer upgrades throughout, finished basement. Large backyard, close to school and downtown. Detached double car garage. Price $180,000. Call for your appointment to view. Cell 204-679-2320. 41-4-d 510 • RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE BID BOND & TENDER FEE ARE WAIVED FOR THIS PROJECT Tender forms may be obtained at the above address. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. TENDER WILL BE AVAILABLE ON October 8, 2014 MANITOBA INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION Separate sealed tenders will be received by: Infrastructure and Transportation Region 5 11 Nelson Road Thompson MB R8N 0B3 (204) 677-6540 on the specified day up to 12:00 noon prevailing local time for the following work: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 C.O. X05926 Mechanical Brush Cutting, Shredding and Hand Brush Cutting on PTH 60 The work involves Mechanical Brush Cutting, Shredding and Hand Brush Cutting within the right of way on PTH 60, for approximately 54.4 hectares. FACULTY OF ARTS, BUSINESS AND SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR (PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY) Classification: Instructor Full-Time Regular Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 14-081 Closing Date: October 14, 2014 Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “Employment”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN. Thompson (866) 677.6450 R.D Parker Collegiate “Learners today, leaders tomorrow” TUTORS WANTED RD Parker Collegiate is putting together a data base with potential tutors. If you are interested, please provide us with specific subjects that you are able to tutor. Please include your hourly rate and contact information. Please email [email protected] 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. BUILDING SERVICE SUPERVISOR Classification: Building Service Supervisor Full-Time Permanent Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 14-084 Closing Date: October 24, 2014 Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “Employment”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN. BID BOND & TENDER FEE ARE WAIVED FOR THIS PROJECT Tender forms may be obtained at the above address. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Thompson (866) 677.6450 55 SELKIRK 280 1st fl & 910 2nd fl, 79 Selkirk: 400 & 2000 storefront, 23 Nelson: 1000 industrial call : 204-778-5511 or 204-679-0915. 37-tfn-nb OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft. available. Cameron/ Hoe building 81 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto. 204-679-0490 or Neil Cameron 306477-5668. 20-tfn-nb Due to the upcoming thanksgiving holiday our deadlines have changed. For the Wednesday, October, 13 ad materials must be received no later than 3:00 pm, Thursday, October 9 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. NOTICE OF TENDER For other Manitoba government tenders, please visit www.manitoba.ca DEADLINE CHANGE Thompson (866) 677.6450 The work involves Mechanical Brush Cutting, Shredding and Hand Brush Cutting within the right of way on PTH 10, for approximately 62.4 hectares. GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 35 Station Road 204-679-9000 Sunday School 10:00 AM Service 11:00, PM Service 7:00 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 Missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org 603 • TENDERS 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. NEED TO ADVERTISE? [email protected] OR PHONE 204-677-4534 THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY and dry cleaners for sale. Coverall and mat rental business. 5000 sq ft building (new roof 2013) 145 Hayes Rd. Satellite store at Thompson Plaza. Interested parties contact: 204-778-8393. 9-tfn-nb 2 REMOTE OUTPOST CAMPS: 1-6 man 1-8 man Teal Lake Goose Hunting Lake $85,000 Call Rick at 204-679-8079. 39-gc-nb CAREER OPPORTUNITIES YOUR SOURCE FOR NEWS IN THE NORTH ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Fr Joseph Subhash and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Sunday School 9:45 am, Church 11:00 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 132 Greenway Cres. 677-4151 Sunday School (youth): 9:45 am (kindergarten and up): 11:30 am Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP Pastor Ted Goossen 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Ps Peter Elias 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am ADVENT LUTHERAN and ST. JOHN’S UNITED congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays. Phone 204-677-4495 183 Cree Rd, Thompson MB, R8N 0C2 Toll free: 1-800-565-2401 PH: 204-778-8387 FAX: 204-677-4087 511 • REAL ESTATE Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Page 14 www.thompsoncitizen.net Wednesday, October 8, 2014 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. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term: October 27, 2014 to May 1, 2015 Grand Rapids, Manitoba Competition No. 14-082 Closing Date: October 12, 2014 Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “Employment”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN. Thompson (866) 677.6450 CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY RESOURCE WORKER PERMANENT POSITION THOMPSON OFFICE 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: Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor, the Resource Worker is responsible for developing, maintaining, supporting, educating and licensing foster care resources for children in the care of the Agency. Adheres to the Child and Family Services Act and regulations and ensures that provincial standards are met. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Resource Pool Development • Licensing • Support to Foster Care Providers • Training • Assist with placement QUALIFICATIONS • Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred) • Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) • Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial • standards • Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS, 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 14, 2014 @ 4:30 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: [email protected] We thank all who apply, and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please visit our website at www.creenation.ca Full Time Youth Care Practitioner Kisewatisiwin Services – Thompson MB Competition No. 2288.09.14 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A Full Time Youth Care Practitioner (YCP) is required for the Kisewatisiwin Service Area in Thompson Manitoba. The successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours per week with a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. This position will be working with our Learning Independence Fosters Empowerment (LIFE) & MYTEAM Programs. As part of multi-disciplinary teams in the provision of a nurturing, caring and safe environment for male and female adolescents in a residential setting, the YCP must display the ability to understand and support treatment goals and to develop and maintain positive relationships with youth who demonstrate a wide range of social, emotional and behavioral difficulties. Good written and verbal communication skills are required. QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Minimum of 18 years of age; Valid driver’s license is mandatory; Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED Certification; Demonstrated ability to work independently with youth in the community; Non –Violent Crisis Intervention and Applied Suicide Skills Intervention training or a willingness to obtain; Possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and a Child Abuse Registry Check. SALARY RANGE: $27,727.49 to $43,622.31 d.o.q. per annum plus 5% Northern Allowance and a competitive pension and benefit plan. Employment Opportunity MAINTENANCE & SECURITY POSITION THOMPSON, MANITOBA This position is responsible for performing grounds and building maintenance, facility systems preventative maintenance, as well as ensure complete security of this world-class, outdoor aeroengine test site. REQUIREMENTS: Willingness to work a rotational shift; valid driver’s license; operation of fork lifts, scissor lifts and boom arms, and CAT 996 wheel loader, or similar; operation of hand tools, power tools and torque wrenches. For more information about this position, visit www.mdsaerotest.ca We offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Submit your resume in confidence to [email protected] by October 13, 2014. We thank you for your interest, however, only selected candidates will be contacted. Join MDS AeroTest for a unique and rewarding experience! 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. PLUMBING INSTRUCTOR Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: November 3, 2014 to March 6, 2015 Oxford House, Manitoba Competition No. 14-083 Closing Date: October 19, 2014 Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “Employment”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN. HOURS: 40 hours per week. Split shifts plus a combination of regularly scheduled shifts consisting of days and evenings. Resumes may be faxed, 778-7778, emailed, northern. [email protected], or delivered 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 p.m. October 16, 2014. Visit us at www.mys.ca for complete information on this and other employment and volunteer opportunities. THOMPSON REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY Help Wanted Electrician/Equipment Operator Qualifications: Applicant must be a licensed electrician. 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 cooperatively in a team environment are essential. Knowledge in aviation industry would be an asset. Duties: Reporting to the Operations Manager the incumbent will be responsible for conducting preventative maintenance, install conduit, extensions, or alterations in electrical systems; services, repairs, maintains lighting, power, heating, and fire alarm systems; repairs replaces defective parts in motors, generators, pumps, storage batteries, appliances, transformers; tests for, locates, and repairs trouble in electrical circuits and equipment, runway and approach lighting and precision approach path indicators; and performs related duties as required. Incumbent will have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams. Incumbent must be willing to be deemed proficient and operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment will include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, packers, snowblowers, sweepers and other pieces of equipment. Incumbent must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures. Incumbent must be willing to obtain a class 3 driver’s license with air brakes. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume how they meet the qualifications of the position. Starting wage is $36.74 per hour. The Thompson Regional Airport Authority offers a competitive benefits package. Closing date will be October 10, 2014. Apply by mail to: Thompson Regional Airport Authority Box 112 Thompson MB R8N 1M9 Fax: 204-778-6477 or by email to: Melissa.Lounsbury@fly-yth.ca Thompson (866) 677.6450 LEGAL SECRETARY Employer: Law North QualiĮcaƟons: 1 - 2 years experience/training in secretarial/administraƟve support. Must be proĮcient in Word, Excel and Outlook. DuƟes will include recepƟon, keyboarding, word processing, light bookkeeping and administraƟve funcƟons. Ability to type 40 wmp, accuracy, organizaƟonal and communicaƟon skills are essenƟal. Legal secretarial training and bookkeeping experience in an oĸce environment is an asset. Salary will be commensurate with experience. How to apply: Send resume and cover leƩer, along with wage requirements to: Contact: Derek M. Coggan By Mail: 2nd Floor, 436 Thompson Dr. N. Thompson, MB., R8N 0C6 By Fax: (204) 677-3249 By E-mail: [email protected] Closing Date: October 17, 2014 We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview. Salesperson/Management Trainee Seeking a highly motivated, permanent, full-time salesperson for busy expanding retail store. Successful applicant will be well groomed, outgoing and personable, and able to keep pace with rapidly changing technology and procedures. Applicants should possess a positive attitude, and be professional in appearance and demeanor. A high degree of proficiency with new and emerging technologies is required. Wireless Solutions offers an above industry average performance based compensation package with benefits. Applicants must be available to work during store hours which are from 9 AM to 6 PM weekdays, and 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays. Must be able to pass a criminal background check. WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER Glacier Media Group is growing. Check our job board regularly for the latest openings: www.glaciermedia.ca/careers Please drop off resume and cover letter in person to: Wireless Solutions/MTS Connect Thompson 16-50 Selkirk Avenue, Thompson, MB R8N0M7 Attention: Vincent W. Shumka No phone calls please. Wednesday, October 8, 2014 www.thompsoncitizen.net Page 15 RESOURCE GUIDE W. RICHARD WHIDDEN, Q.C. Barrister and Solicitor Providing legal services in the North for more than 50 years. 2nd floor, 436 Thompson Drive N., Thompson, MB R8N 0C6 5t' Burntwood Plaza 33 Selkirk Ave. Ph: 677-4574 • Fax: 778-6622 Brian & Sherrie Kreuger 2 Locations to assist you with all of your Insurance needs. City Centre Mall - The Insurance Service Ltd. Insurance Store Ph: 677-9991 • Fax: 778-5145 Big City Fashion PRINCE FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 93 Churchill Dr. D.R. Knight Law Of¿ce Direct: (204) 948-0406 202-900 Harrow St. E. Bus: (204) 948-0400 Winnipeg, Manitoba Fax: (204) 948-0401 R3M 3Y7 [email protected] Pl um bi ng Pr ob le m s? ? Repairs & Installations Dont Panic! • All Plumbing repairs and Installations 677-3162 • Sewer Cleaning • Repair and On Call 24/7 Maintenance Residential & Commercial Thompson www.paulsplumbing.ca • Straightforward pricing 100% Customer Satisfaction GIve us a Call! [email protected] Tel: 204-677-1057 Cell: 204-307-1060 MARIO SANTOS LAW OFFICE Barristers & Solicitors, Notaries Public 306 - 83 Churchill Dr., ompson, Manitoba, R8N 0L5 Offices in Winnipeg and ompson “Connecting the North to the South” PAINT LAKE RESORT THIS SPOT CAN BE YOURS! New Fall Hours Call Ashley at the Thompson Citizen (204) 677-4534 (ext. 1) or email Monday & Thursday: noon - 8 pm • Friday: noon - 9 pm Saturday: 9 am - 9 pm • Sunday: 9 am - 8 pm [email protected] Follow us on Facebook and check mysterycountry.com for Daily Specials! Great Food! Great Service! Come out and enjoy the view! B&W - $21/wk* Colour - $30/wk* *Minimum 6 months, taxes not included. Thompson, MB Mario J. Santos 204-677-5204 Tax preparation services Phone 204-677-9303 • [email protected] 204-677-4997 MORNA’S LIBRARY SERVICE [email protected] 8-56 Copper Road We prepare all types of tax returns ■ ■ Accurate & affordable Experienced tax preparers ■ ■ Year-round service Audit assistance mornaslibraryservice.com 204-677-3701 Call or visit us: 125 Commercial Place Thompson MB Phone 677 0277 Fax 677 0276 • Ombre & Blonding Techniques • Lash Extensions • Microdermabrasion & AHA Facials REDKEN • Dermalogica • OPI • CND Shellac Open Tuesday thru Saturday Call or email today to book your appointment! www.hrblock.ca ISABEL’S HAPPY TAILS - PROFESSIONAL PET GROOMING ISABEL THOMPSON Professional Pet Groomer for Toy/Small Dogs Tammy Lupton Mobile Mortgage Specialist Royal Bank of Canada [email protected] mortgage.rbc.com/tammy.lupton Serving the Thompson, MB area Tel: (204) 778-6383 [email protected] Tel: 204-679-6500 Fax: 204-778-4257 Derek Maude P: 204-677-4272 C: 204-307-0032 3-33 Severn Cres. Thompson, MB R8N 1M7 35 Basswood Ave., Thompson, MB FIND ME ON FACEBOOK NINO Your dog deserves to feel clean, look awesome and feel special! domestic electric your place is our business! THOMPSON, MB 204 679 0017 www.aaabuilders.ca NORTH CENTRE MALL NORTH CENTRE MALL 3 Station Road Thompson, MB R8N 0N3 Phone 677-3642 Fax: 778-6557 Office Rentals • Residential, Commercial and Industrial Services • Electric Furnace Installations and Repairs • Home Conversion Services • Troubleshooting • Fire Alarm Installation and Repair 204-778-8943 Including wolf, polar bear and wildlife related souvenirs. FIND US... N55 43’38.61 W97 52’18.45. Or first left as you enter, or last right as you leave ompson - 216 Hayes Rd. Pete & Ray are just two old farts with big hearts who will gladly look after you. OPEN DAILY 8 am - 9 pm. Ph/Fx 204 778 6819 N.C. Crossroad Lanes 10 Pin & 5 Pin Bowling • Glow Bowling Sports Bar • Strikers Lounge Homemade Pizza • VLTs • Video Games Computerized Scoring • Birthday Parties Twoonie Tuesdays • Closed Sundays + Holidays 2nd Floor North Centre Mall - 677-4415 Nick Di Virgilio, Proprietor HAIR STUDIO-TANNING SALON-PIERCING PARLOUR 3 STATION ROAD SECOND FLOOR OPEN 204-778-5432 MONDAYS Page 16 www.thompsoncitizen.net Wednesday, October 8, 2014 News Safronetz couldn’t have predicted this path Continued from Page 2 the ebola fight, since he knew he had done work in Africa before. The Deerwood vice-principal says his friend is an excellent example of why science is important for current students. “That’s a great way, espe- cially to promote biology,” Harwood said. Safronetz says he could never have predicted working in the anti-ebola fight back when he was still in high school. “Seven years ago if someone would have told me I’d be living in a small town in western Montana but still working in a world-class research facility I would have laughed at them,” Safronetz said. “I never really expected this but here I am and we’re loving it down here. It’s a fantastic place to live and it’s a fantastic place to work.” Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Dave Safronetz Inside a hospital tent for ebola patients in Liberia. SWAP RIDE UP TO 9,000 $ Chad J. 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