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Volume 12, Issue 01 Snow Lake Manitoba January 10, 2008 2007, the year that was…

AROUND TOWN • You know how the retailers down south hold those Boxing Day sales for days, weeks, and even months after Boxing Day has come and gone... Well in that tradition, the Snow Lake Sno-Drfters held their Boxing Day Social four days prior to Boxing Day. What they heck, it's only a name! Regardless of when it was held, from all indica- tions a great time was had by all at this traditional holiday get-to- gether! • The Snow Lake's Aurora Bo- realis Arts Council is bringing in another fine Manitoba Theater Center play on the evening of January 28th. It is called 'Rope's End' and is sure to be their usual first-rate fare. • I was talking to Arnie Drews Snow Lake's finest! Four homegrown Mounties made it home for the 60th and led the parade. (L): Constable Ian Lenar- a few weeks back, and he told towich, Corporal Phil Guspodarchuk, Staff Sergeant Joe Milburn , and Sergeant Alan Simpson ~ Photo by Marc Jackson me that his daughter Kaytlin, is playing for the Northern Stars in sitting in a real nice situation. It’s so was swirling outdoors and windchills the MWJHL (Manitoba Womens The year 2007 began as 2006 nice to have the glass 3/4 full rather were almost unbearable, plans ended, on an upbeat note. This was than half empty.” for greeting returnees with warm Junior Hockey League). Prior due mostly to the good news imparted February’s edition brought news hospitality were well underway. to suiting up as a forward for by five releases that hit the wire within that The Town of Snow Lake had In April, the lead story featured the Stars, Kaytlin also played 24 hours of each another. Releases received a favourable ruling from an in-depth interview with David elite hockey with the Balmoral from HudBay Minerals Inc., Piper the Manitoba Municipal Board and Chartrand. Chartrand is the President Hall Blazers, and the St. James Capital and Garson Resources, Rare with it, ministerial approval for their of the Manitoba Métis Federation Canadians. She is a product of the Earth Metals Corporation, Signet controversial new cottage subdivision, (MMF). He took time out of a very Snow Lake Minor Hockey system. Minerals all hyped properties around Vikers Bay. This brought to conclusion busy weekend to discuss the past, • Looks like we may have another Snow Lake and gave community several years of disagreement, the present, and the future of both his municipal election coming up. members hope for the future. The accusations, and counter accusations people and the Federation he guides. Councilor Rod Korchinski has renewed interest in Snow Lake at the between councils of the day and An immense pride in both the Métis province’s annual mining conference members of the community’s Cabin people and how far he has advanced resigned the seat he was elected to caused the town’s Mayor Garry Owners Association in regard to that their cause since taking the helm in October of 2006. Nominations Zamzow to state, “It was the most development. showed through in the article. for the position open on February excitement and enthusiasm that I The March issue brought word of In May we covered a number of 8th... and if more than one person have ever seen directed towards the progress being made in planning stories. The local results of the files, we will likely have an elec- Snow Lake. I don’t want to get overly for the community’s 60th Anniversary tion three weeks later. MJ optimistic, but I think the community is Celebration. Even though the snow ~see 'YEAR' on page  Franals Cornerview Enterprises Open 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Convenience, Fuel, Movies, Etc. Store hours: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri. Happy to serve you! 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday **Closed for all holidays**

Friendly Korner Restaurant Looking forward to serving you in the Open from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. New Year. Where old and new friends meet! Page 2 THE Underground PRESS January 10, 2008 Editorial Boxing day with the Beckings... interested in bringing it in. Over the years, I’ve said that Orville turns '60'! I can personally live without cell a business decision and phone service, and I can. I could committed When Gillamnet to bring made high speed probably live without regular to Snow Lake, what did MTS do? phone service. But I have to admit, cell phones are extremely rolling out their new Snow Lake convenient and I believe that Well, the fell all over themselves there are some people who do And what did a lot of people in have a hard time living without Snowhigh-speed Lake do?service, They didn’t bought they? it! them. On the subject of cell service and Snow Lake, have cell service is a must in the you ever taken a look at the MTS bush, We hearon the it trails,all the and time, on that the cellular phone coverage map highways around Snow Lake. I for the Province of Manitoba? think most would agree that If you haven’t, please check it we in Snow Lake have been last out at (http://www.mts.ca/ in MTS’s books for far too long and that when it comes to cell service, perhaps we just haven’t (L):Richard Dekelver, Christian Hebert, The Becking Family: Top Back (L): Richard Dekelver, Christian Hebert. Middle file_source/mts.ca/Support/ been making enough noise. and Orville. The boys deck Orville out (L) Mandi, Marla, and Marci, Bottom (L): Alexander, Orville and Janice. in the 'Cobra' style. pdf).Support_Files/PDF/Wireless% ~ photos by Marc Jackson. 20Coverage%20Map%202007. There seems to be a big hole a letter to the editor on the in the north and funny, it is subject?When was How the manylast time people we sawout situated right overtop of Snow there have written their MLA, A good crowd of Orville Becking’s family and friends was on hand at the Elks’ Lake! There is coverage right MP, the Mayor and council about Hall during the evening hours on Boxing Day. They came to help celebrate his 60th it? It’s probably a poor analogy, birthday. Orville’s actual birthday doesn’t take place until January 18th; however, to Thompson and also the other but we didn’t get any notice on with family in town for Christmas, it seemed only natural to try and celebrate as up #6 highway, from Winnipeg Community Calling until people Somehow, that well traveled many things as possible. This held true considering the fact that one daughter, Marla, way, right up #10 to Flin Flon. that we didn’t want it and they came all the way from Qatar for the holidays. Eldest daughter Marci, her husband Ponton was conveniently left pulledmade some back noise.on their We plans told to them Christian and son Alexander were also home from Ontario and youngest daughter stretch between Fidlers and bring it in… as well as a number Mandi and her husband Richard were in from Brandon. This evening get together I haven’t been keeping of other things, it seems. also offered occasion for friends to visit with the girls, in addition to having a little out. Wonder why? People may say that bitching or anything, but it seems to cake and a few laughs with Orville and wife Janice. mescientific that ever calculations since the onday it we well. But really, let’s think Apparently the family hadn’t been together for Christmas in 14 years, so there was admonished MTS for lumping aboutnow could it, what backfire could for possibly us as time and tradition to catch up on. get worse with our situation? There was a formal segment to the evening and it began when Marci took to the Community Calling, we have Maybe we won’t get cell service? stage and welcomed everyone prior to launching into a list of ‘Orvillisms’ that she beenus in withgetting Flin the Flon brown with end their of Our repair and new installation and her sisters remembered from over the years. One of these time honoured gems the stick. It could also have a service will become slow. Those little to do with the fact that this things are both a reality right of wit was one which most guys have likely asked at some point in their lives, “Can once prized Crown Corporation now. you have too much beef jerky?” Another had to do with Orville’s customary answer was given away in a 1996 PC to the question, “What do you want Dad, coffee or tea?” Marci noted that her Dad everyone to make bringing would always say, “Surprise me!” Well, one time she did… she actually mixed the a look at where Snow Lake was Snow What Lake can into it hurt? the 21st I urge century andfire sale.where Let’s we arejust now. stop and take two together and gave it to him! MTS and copy your MLA, MP, Subsequent to this, Orville’s sons-in-law, Christian and Richard, came from the time MTS employees stationed anda New Town Year’s Council. resolution. Talk to Write, the back of the hall decked out in headgear that appeared native to Qatar and carrying a We went from having two full- company(s) that you work birthday cake. They fashioned a headdress for Orville, before allowing him to blow visits from a technician situated for and get them lobbying as out his candles and sit for a round of pictures. The evening progressed with food, somewhereright in Snow to Lake, the south to bi-weekly of us. well. There are a whack of new fellowship, and fun… a great time was enjoyed by all. MJ Lake, think of what a concerted wereDoes anyoneone of the recall last when to go wefrom voiceoutfits from in and all aroundof them Snow and all of ad $73.50 14,000had dialup kps Internetservice to service? 28,000 We Third Page, 6” × 9”, 378 lines: $94.50 kps. Some complaining helped editor in any paper you wish… policy and Half Page, 10” × 8”, 560 lines: $140.00 us in our quest to go from butus could make do. some Write noise. letters If MTS to the rates Full Page, 10” × 16”, 1120 lines: $280.00 28,000 kps to 56,000 kps, but continues to think it isn’t a big Back Page, 10” × 16”, 1120 lines: $336.00 again we were one of the last deal to us, it certainly won’t be a places to receive that upgrade. big deal to them. And you know Ad Policy: Business Directory And even though some folks what… if MTS won’t do it, then The Underground Press shall not be re- $6.00 per 2” X 2” insertion bitched and complained, sponsible for any loss or damage to any advertiser Sold only on a three-month basis. A 10% discount MJ or third party resulting from any error or omission is offered if paid a year in advance. until another company was let’s find some entity that will. in any advertisement at any time. Advertising is we didn’t get high-speed accepted on the condition that, in the event of ty- Deadline for all advertising is Monday at 5:00 pographical error, the advertising space occupied p.m. for that week’s edition. Great to Hear Seems Senseless by the incorrect item will not be charged for. In ~ That Mrs. Grace Young the event of a typographical error that has adver- INSERTS to cover Snow Lake market area, 16¢ ~ That the upturn in the would be accused of being tised goods or services at the wrong price, goods each. Please arrange ahead of time by calling or services don't necessarily have to be sold, as 204-358-2887 or e-mail [email protected] local economy is pay- a spy for "Jackson" at advertising is merely an offer to sell, and may be ing dividends for Rec council meetings. Seems Inserts must arrive by Wednesday for Thursday withdrawn at any time. mailing. Hockey. 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Dialogue on the advice required #2707 for $60.00; and cheque in listing potential cottage lot #2673 to #2706 inclusive, in purchases. The consensus of the total amount of $40,567.95 the COTW was to delay any letter be approved for payment. The until a meeting can be held with motion was carried. Further WrittenThe and/or Chambers compliled by Marc Jackson the Minister. Talk also focused to this, resolution 442/07 was around the future of the trailer moved by J. Titanich, seconded court. This will be discussed by M. Yoder, that the financial Doug Lauvstad for information on resolution 434/07 was moved more in-depth when additional report for the period ending Nov he regular meeting of the development of testing and by J. Titanich, seconded by A. T councilors are available. By- 30/07 be received for filing. Council was held on Tuesday, training procedures. She noted Kowalchuk, that an ad be placed law 859/08 dealing with off road The motion was carried. December 18, 2007 in the that the council was presently in the Fish ‘n’ Line magazine, at a vehicle routes was deliberated. Under By-law Review on the Council Chambers. Present piloting a skills level testing with cost of $638.40. The Province has responded with agenda, resolution 443/07 was were: Mayor Zamzow; the Government of Manitoba, and The motion was carried. some questions on the wording moved by J. Titanich, seconded Councilors; Kowalchuk, Titanich, hoped to be doing occupational Under Reports, B) Public of the by-law. Changes will be by M. Yoder, that Bylaw 876/07, Yoder, and Administrator profiles for the mining industry Works, the Town Foreman Report made as requested and a revised a bylaw to cancel Bylaw 821/02 Assoignon. Councilors prior to Christmas. She said that was presented. In it the Foreman by-law will be drafted. Finally, the be given 1st reading. The motion Korchinski, Chrapun, and as the project progresses, testing summarized the crew’s past two- committee of the whole reflected was carried. Also resolution Armsworthy were absent. will be available for any resident week period in point form. The upon highlights of the 2008 draft 444/07 and 445/07 were both The Minutes of Regular in the community. Further to this crew: Hung Christmas lights, budget. moved by J. Titanich, seconded Meeting held on Dec 4, 2007 she said that although testing is hauled snow, scraped streets, The next COTW meeting will be by M. Yoder, that Bylaw 875/07, were perused, following which still in the pilot project stage, it is snaked the sewer at the RCMP held on Jan 9/08 at 7:30 P.M. a bylaw to appoint a designated resolution 432/07 was moved expected to be available through office, repaired a water break Resolution 438/07 was moved employee to carry out the by J. Titanich, seconded by A. the employers, or through at 34 English Drive, repaired by M. Yoder, seconded by J. power or responsibility of the Kowalchuk, that the minutes Employment Manitoba. They a water break at 27 English Titanich, that the Committee of Planning Act, be given 2nd and of the regular council meeting are still in the formative stages Drive, repaired the green 1/2 the Whole report be received for 3rd readings. Both motions were of Dec 4, 2007 be adopted, all and have to finalize structure, ton, scraped back lanes, pushed filing. The motion was carried. carried. The third reading of statutory requirements having budgets, mandate etc.; they can the dump, plowed the airport, The meeting for Jan 9/08 was any by-law carries a caveat that been fulfilled. The motion was then start working with employers aligned new motor at Arena. cancelled; the next meeting is requires a recorded vote; all carried. and communities. Once this is For his Two Week Plan, the scheduled for December 27/07 at council members in attendance Under Additions to the Agenda, done she should be able to report Foreman advised that the crew 2:00 P.M. voted in favour upon the third there were four. Under agenda on which classes can be taught would work on: Plowing snow There were no items for reading. item 9. Action Correspondence; in Snow Lake. In relation to such as needed, sanding streets as consideration under Protection Under Correspondence, a a letter from M. Jackson in classes, Atkinson stated, “If we needed, hauling snow, equipment or the Delegate portions on the letter was received from M. relation to sale of the town’s are to offer the mining course in maintenance, and facility agenda. Jackson inquiring if the town’s radio equipment and a letter Snow Lake, we have to present a maintenance. Under G) Mayor, Mayor radio equipment wasn’t being from the Snow Drifters in relation plan on what would be available Resolution 435/07 was Zamzow advised that he is used would they consider to erecting a building at the for housing. Since there are no moved by M. Yoder, seconded still holding discussions with selling it. Council will not be community’s dumpsite. Under apartments available, an option by A. Kowalchuk, that the Town representatives of MTS in relation selling it at present as it may be the same item, only in the info would be UCN providing Atco Foreman’s report be received for to cell phone service. The mayor possible to use it for emergency section of correspondence, there trailers to house the students filing. The motion was carried. also noted that he had attended a communications. A letter was was a letter from the Minister temporarily. Frontier School Under Reports, B) 2) FRAC (Forest Resource Advisory received from the SnoDrifters, Intergovernmental Affairs in Division and J.H. Kerr have Utility Maintenance Report, Committee) meeting in The Pas enquiring about erecting a regard to the transfer of the offered to cooperate in presenting resolution 436/07 was moved last week. At it, he raised the building at the dump. The Spencer lots at South End to this training program.” by A. Kowalchuk, seconded concern that the SnoDrifters request was referred to the Northern Affairs and a letter from By way of discussions on by M. Yoder, that the Utility have with the rail bed. He stated Committee of The Whole. A letter Manitoba Hydro in relation to the possibility of a Fields Store Maintenance report be received that he also fielded a phone call was received from the Minister their plans for their local office. locating in the community, for filing. The motion was from DNR, advising the town that of Intergovernmental Affairs Under the next two items there she stated that no further carried. both bridges at Wekusko Falls advising of the transfer of Lot 1 & were neither any Delegations nor information was available Under Reports, C) Recreation, 2, Plan 2849 to Northern Affairs any Business Arising from the the Recreation Maintenance (Spencer’s South End Lots). A Minutes. Supervisor’s Report was letter of reply was received from Under Reports, the Community "If we are presented. In it, the supervisor "...both bridges Manitoba Hydro in regard to local Development Officer’s (CDO) summarized the past two-week to offer the rumours about closing their office report was discussed. period in point form. He noted at Wekusko once the Snow Lake incumbent In her report the CDO noted that mining course that the crew: Strung Christmas retires. The letter advised that due to illness she had missed lights, hung Christmas lights, Falls have been in Snow that is not the intention. the Economic Developer’s fixed a broken toilet in the Hall, condemned." In other matters, Councilor conference and geocaching Lake..." fixed the water fountain in the Titanich wished to discuss workshop; however, advised that Hall, removed and installed the radio station and threat she would follow up on how to brine pump motor, repaired have been condemned; however, from a local individual. It was set up geocaching and would from the Norman Regional blown fuses in panel, fixed light repairs are planned. referred to in-camera. Councilor work with other towns on this Development Corporation on covers in the Hall, worked on There were no Concerns or Kowalchuk asked that a letter project. the initiative. However, the MMF 2008 budget, did Hall bookings Inquires from citizens during the of congratulations be forwarded In relation to the number of has responded that they have and administration, did Arena two weeks prior to the meeting. to PW Foreman P. Roberts for vacant homes in Snow Lake, she decided not to erect a building for administration and attended Under the Administrator’s attaining an additional level as said her list now catalogued eight such a store. emergency plan meeting at Report, the CAO’s bi-weekly water/wastewater operator. houses, three cottages, the Snow Under actionable items on hospital. The Recreation report was presented. The Resolution 446/07 was Creek property, three mobile her report, the CDO said that Supervisor did not submit a two- Report noted: That the moved by M. Yoder, seconded homes, and one lot with a filled the CDC Board has approved week plan. Resolution 437/07 crosswalks at the various areas by J. Titanich, that council go basement. inserting a ¼ page ad in the was moved by J. Titanich, of town are marked appropriately in camera to discuss items of a On the issue of the Community February 2008 issue of the Fish seconded by M. Yoder, that with standard signage for legal and preliminary nature. The Development Committee, Ms. ‘n’ Line magazine. She informed the Recreation Maintenance crosswalks. Assoignon stated motion was carried. Atkinson reported that the council that the ads are full colour Supervisor’s report be received that he didn’t believe there Resolution 447/07 was moved children’s centre development on glossy paper; magazine is for filing. was a requirement to change by A. Kowalchuk, seconded by is still progressing and that an 8 ½ x 11”; 10,000 copies are The motion was carried. them. The CAO pointed out that J. Titanich, that council resume initial payment of $1,800 for printed; and it is distributed at Under D) Committee Reports, the first Tuesday in January, a regular order of business. The the walkway signs has been the Mid-Canada Boat Show in the Committee of the Whole regular council meeting date, motion was carried. received, and the CDC Board will Winnipeg February 21-24 as (COTW) Report was discussed. fell on Jan 1st. He asked if that Resolution 448/07 was decide which signs will have the well as through subscription, The meeting in question was meeting would be rescheduled. moved by M. Yoder, seconded most tourist appeal. She noted to Travel Bureaus and sporting held at 2:00 p.m. on December Resolution 439/07 was moved by J. Titanich, that the Town that the Junior Rangers and their goods stores. The cost of the 11/2007. Those present were: by J. Titanich, seconded investigate the possibility and leaders were helpful with this ad is $570 plus 5% GST $28.50 G. Zamzow, C. Armsworthy, J. by A. Kowalchuk, that the costs of operating a legal project, and have offered to help and 7% PST 39.90 Total $638.40. Titanich, A. Kowalchuk, and A. administrator’s report be received broadcasting system. The motion put up the signs. A further actionable item was a Assoignon. Those absent were: for filing. The motion was carried. was carried. On the topic of Tourism request from the CDO to attend G. Chrapun, R. Korchinski, It was decided that highly Resolution 449/07 was moved North, Atkinson advised that the a Community Places workshop and M. Yoder. Discussion took visible crosswalk signs will be by J. Titanich, seconded by A. contract for producing ‘the book’ in relation to planning recreation place on the garbage collection ordered for the school crossings. Kowalchuk, that council hereby had been reviewed, and would or wellness facility projects. The contract. It was noted that the Resolution 440/07 was moved authorizes a leave of absence for go to the association’s board for workshop will take place from 1-4 current contract was signed in by J. Titanich, seconded by M. Councilor Korchinski for the three final approval. PM in either The Pas on Jan. 17 2005 and that contractor has not Yoder, that the regular council regular council meetings held In relation to the Vikers or in Thompson on Jan. 18. She received an increase in rates meeting scheduled for January 1, on November 20/07, December Bay Cottage Subdivision, she said that other local residents since that time. The COTW’s 2008 be rescheduled to January 4/07, and December 18/07. The informed council that over the were also invited and they could recommendation to council was 2, 2008. The motion was carried. motion was carried. last two weeks, four more people all travel together. The cost of that the contract for garbage Under Accounts on the Under Adjournment on the have added their names to the mileage would be approximately collection be increased by 9% agenda, resolution 441/07 was agenda, resolution 450/07 list of those interested in building $180. effective January 1, 2008 and moved by J. Titanich, seconded was moved by A. Kowalchuk, cottages at the proposed new Resolution 433/07 was moved that the contractor be invited by M. Yoder, whereas certain seconded by J. Titanich, that site. by M. Yoder, seconded by A. to the next committee meeting accounts of the Town of Snow the meeting be adjourned. The Atkinson also reported on Kowalchuk, that the report of the to discuss increased volumes. Lake have been examined and motion was carried. happenings with the Northern Community Development Officer There was also a number of MJ found to be in order. Therefore Manitoba Sector Council. She be received for filing. The motion other items and issues discussed Be It Resolved That cheque stated that she has contacted was carried. Further to this, at the meeting, these were: PR8748 for $14,071.24; cheque Page 4 THE Underground PRESS January 10, 2008 London, Rome... Mexican snow angels Parres? by: Jim Parres

SEASON’S BLESSINGS the cold and the whip of the wind. Of all the periods in Canadian Every kid was screaming, fueled by history, perhaps even World history, their adrenaline flow and every kid my life span has to have been the was wondering why they had ever most interesting. The tremendous got on! advances in medicine and health This was mostly because the only care; changes in travel, technology, thing at the bottom of the hill was world communications, etc., are a row of wooden garages facing the (L):Haydee and Claudia Olvera ~ photo by Marc Jackson often quite mind boggling. hill. There was no way to slow down We hosted the 2007 Christmas or avoid them. Now it became a one she fished from a boat on Eve dinner at the Red Rock Roost matter of self preservation. Every Snow is something we all four months earlier. Her sister (Jim and Audrey’s home at Pass kid knew the middle was the best take for granted; actually some Claudia couldn’t believe that of us would rather leave it than Lake, Ontario), for our families in place to be (but there was only so it was a lake; she thought it take it, but that’s another story. was a field. Both women felt this area. We then showed up at much room in the middle) so the However, there are some who the ‘In-laws’, appetites ablazing, alternative was to grab someone that the snow and Snow Lake have never seen the white itself was beautiful, but could for Christmas Day festivities. smaller and use them as a buffer stuff we are so accustomed to. do without the cold. They just After a sumptuous feast, one of when we smashed into the garages. Over the Christmas holidays, never seemed to be able to our grandsons, Cristobal Bell The force of the impact usually Gator, Gail, and Riley East- warm up. (an aspiring hockey player) got resulted in ejection of most of the man were back from Mexico, Claudia and Haydee’ are me tuned in to a fairly new video cargo(us kids). and they brought Riley’s from Guanajuato, Mexico. experience (Play Station 2 – Guitar At -30° F, you didn’t want to get girlfriend Haydee’Olvera and There, Claudia is employed Hero III – Legends of Rock). your mouth or tongue anywhere her sister Claudia Olvera with as a Mining Engineer with Apart from the entertainment near the cold metal. My oldest them. Neither of the young San Anton Resource Group ladies had ever seen snow. value, this game is tremendous sister suffered the worst fate one and Haydee’ has two years to Actually Haydee’ (pronounced go before she too becomes a for developing mind and finger co- night. She was thrown onto one Hailey) had been to Snow ordination. What it took me years of the corners which had been left Mining Engineer. The girls Lake last summer and while both spoke English amazingly to learn on the guitar when I was a jagged by the cutting torches at the here she was taken out on well and although they say that kid, these young ‘uns could pick up garage. She naturally bawled and Wekusko Lake fishing a few they enjoyed their trip to and in a few weeks. Scary! You can also showed all of us her wound and we times. Upon her return this time in Snow Lake, they were go to UTube tutorials for lessons in all admonished her for not being winter, she couldn’t believe the no doubt happy to get back to guitar technique. Awesome… and, more agile, then we hauled the roof frozen lake where she watched the sun and warmth of their free! up the hill again for another run. people skate was the same Mexican homeland. MJ Some of my special childhood The only reason I believe nobody memories from the old Flon (circa got killed was because the total turn Johnson turns ‘80’, family the early 50’s) were of a Meccano set around time probably took 30 – 40 (compare that to the Transformers minutes and we could only get 4 or 5 and friends celebrate now) and a Hockey game with a runs in a night before bedtime. lever you pulled to move all the By the end of the winter the players with the goalie being a bottom part of the two large doors separate lever you moved sideways. on one of the garages was totally (My parents got their money’s demolished into kindling. The worth out of that game!) Now the owner had a car parked in there hockey video games are much more and we decided we’d better haul realistic. some discarded tires over from the One of the main outdoor winter garage, because wrecking the doors sports (besides road hockey) was was bad enough, but if we started sliding down the old Creighton sliding into the car there would be Street (sort of a back alley to Church real hell to pay. Street) on the roofs of cars we had In the spring, we hauled the roofs scrounged out of Cardell’s Flin Flon into the bush to be used (right side Motors dump. I never did know why up) for ‘Iwo Jima’ style fortresses they cut the roofs off those old cars? in the summer war games. We To make convertibles? supported the roofs on rows of used Clarence Johnson flanked by daughters Cheryl (L) and Donna, wife Norma far right ~ photo by Marc Jackson We would laboriously drag the oil cans and our grenades were full size roofs about a block from the clumps of grass and dirt. Realistic, Clarence Johnson hit the eight decade mark on the garage dump to Creighton Street if you used enough imagination. 30th of December; however, family and friends gathered with ropes we had hooked on to the When the next winter’s sliding on Boxing Day to fete the milestone. Although 80, Clar- upturned corners. It would take 10 season descended on Flin Flon, our ence is still full of piss and vinegar, with a head full of or 12 kids to haul them up the steep roofs had mysteriously disappeared, snow white hair and stories galore of fighting and haul- incline of Creighton Street (before but by then the garage had more ing wood in good old Birch River. There were twenty six the westerly Creighton Street side waiting in the dump. Johnson family members in town over the holidays and in was built). Then we would all pile Although I am a huge advocate addition to helping Clarence and wife Norma celebrate the in and cast off. Boy would those of getting your kids outside to play holidays they were all on hand for Clarence’s birthday. As ‘babies’ move! The houses would go (summer or winter), I reluctantly Clarence personally knows someone who makes a pretty by in a blur, as we sped along on the admit the computer games are nice cake, there was a large one on hand and contrary to painted, polished surface of the roof. probably safer. popular belief, he really wasn’t having a hard time blowing You had tears in your eyes from out all those candles, he was just taking his time. MJ Page 5 THE Underground PRESS January 10, 2008 ~ YEAR' from page 1

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING May 22 Provincial election (Gerard Jennissen, NDP: 185, Zamzow, LIBERAL: 129, with four rejected ballots and one UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE declined ballot). The April 28th National Day of Mourning, MUNICIPAL ACT for workers killed and injured on the job. The fantastic meal and excellent entertainment put on by the Europe Trip youth in raising money for their 2008 excursion overseas. And, On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC the presentation of the Town of Snow Lake’s 2007 annual HEARING will be held to receive representations from any person(s) who financial plan to a small, but feisty, group of ratepayers. In June we told you about the 2007 Manitoba Mine Rescue wish to make them in respect to the following matter: Champions, Snow Lake’s Chisel North team. How they won the Province and how Technician Garnet Coulson took top THE TOWN OF SNOW LAKE ROAD CLOSING honours in his category as well. BY-LAW NO. 872/07 We also sang the praises J.H. Kerr’s Track and Field, for bringing home the Zone banner for an amazing sixth year. Being a By-Law of the Town of Snow July was the month we all waited for. The 60th was Lake For Closing Part Public Lane, everything that we’d hoped it would be and more. As our lead story stated, “They came from all four points of the Plan No. 748 PLTO (N.Div.) compass, trickling in at first, then like the memories induced by the event, the floodgates opened. The streets were alive HEARING: with activity and celebration. The sidewalks were no longer TOWN OF SNOW LAKE COUNCIL used for funnelling people to and fro, but now served as a vehicle to visit, compare pictures, and catch up on childhood CHAMBERS friendships and recollections. LOCATION: The small town of Snow Lake became a parking lot for the vehicles of visitors and with those cars, people parked their 113 Elm Street, Snow Lake, Mb. apprehensions about seeing old friends and classmates; DATE & TIME: joining together over the three days of the July long weekend February 5/2008 at 6:30 p.m. in a festival of friendship.” We also reported that Snow Lake had a new Mayor… actually our old one was back. After resigning to run unsuccessfully in the Provincial election, GENERAL INTENT: Garry Zamzow asked the electorate of Snow Lake for another shot at the Mayor’s seat. At a two to one margin, the To close Part Public Lane, Plan No. 748 PLTO (N. Div.) (Adjacent to Lots people of Snow Lake showed that they were content with his 5 – 11, Block 18, Plan No. 748 PLTO (N. Div.)) to facilitate a subdivision leadership, returning him to office for the remainder of a term proposal for commercial development. he gave up in late May. He beat rival candidate, Highways employee, Curtis Baldwin by a margin of 122 votes to 60 in the Election Day poll and by 13 votes to 5 in the advance and AREA AFFECTED: mail in polls. In August we led with a fishing story; however, it wasn’t That portion of Public Lane, Plan No. 748 PLTO (N. Div.) shown cross- a happy fishing tale. Nor was it one that ever received any hatched on the attached map. answers from Conservation Manitoba. They actually ignored a number of requests for comment. It involved parasites showing up on many of the Lake Trout and some of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arnie Assoignon, Chief Walleye on Reed Lake. Hopefully, the situation has righted Administrative Officer, Town of Snow Lake, Phone (204) 358-2551 itself; however, by ignoring it, one would wonder how. In September, Snow Lake’s Royal Canadian Legion marked their 50th Anniversary on the evening of the 22nd. A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at They held a dinner and dance – to the music of DLO – in the location above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. Copies the Lawrie Marsh Community Hall. David and Lori Salahub were the guests of honour and Lori read a letter recalling may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request. Branch 241’s inception and early years from one the charter members, her father-in-law, John Salahub. In October, the news we had all waited for, finally came We would like to give special thanks to the people of Snow Lake for the out. On October 23rd, HudBay Minerals Inc. announced overwhelming support for our Ryan and our family. There are no words additional results from its diamond drill program at the Lalor that can adequately express our thanks and appreciation for your prayers Lake property near Snow Lake. In the news release, Hudbay and support. We haven't lived in Snow Lake for many years, but it will noted that based on data from 16 holes; they indicated the always be home to us. It has been wonderful how all of you have pulled potential of a 18 to 20 million tonnes orebody at 7.7% to 8.8% zinc, 15 kilometres from the Snow Lake concentrator. The together to help us through this tragedy. realease said that the deposit was still open in two directions Ryan has been strong, as he was first given two hours to live, then two days... and he is still fight- and that the company was fast tracking what they believed ing. We have a long road ahead, but with all the prayers and support, we know this has helped would be a significant new zinc discovery in Canada. It was him and us keep up our strength. A big thank you to Marc for helping us keep in touch with you also a big month for the Underground Press, as we went from all on our Ryan's progress. We will send pictures as he heals. being a monthly online paper to a bi-weekly print edition. God Bless and Thank you all for your support Although it had borne the name for several months, Robert & Terry Gray, and family Veterans’ Corner was formally unveiled and dedicated on the afternoon of Saturday, November 10th. This was a great news story for the month of November and recognition which was well deserved and long overdue. In marking the Baby Jesus pilfered from manger dedication, Mayor Garry Zamzow stated, “There was no debate at the council table over this question. We recognized that the community needed this and that they would want it.” Legion President Iona Johnston noted, “One of our ideas to mark the year of the veteran (2007), was to name this corner in memory of all the veterans who have lived here; for those who spent many hours building our Legion, our cenotaph… and most of all for those who served our country.” Also in November, the community and the Underground Press lost one of its own, when on Thursday November 29, 2007, Ernie Ramstead passed away at the Health Science Centre at the age of 63 years. Ernie wrote for the UG press for many years and was a large part of the community. He will be missed. In December we watched the old Mill/Machine shop fall to the wreaker’s hoe. Due to safety and security concerns HBM&S decided that it would come down. The entire complex will be on the ground before March of 2008. Finally, we ended 2007 as we started it… one year older It seems Snow Lake has it's own King Herod, or in the very least, a grinch... The baby Jesus from and full of optimism and expectation for what 2008 will bring. the Catholic Church's Christmas display went missing last week. The camel has also ended up in vari- MJ ous locations around town. It appears some people have spirit, it just doesn't appear to be the 'Christ- mas' variety. This was no joke... not even mildly amusing! Page 6 THE Underground PRESS January 10, 2008 Tech -Talk Board hears appeal on by: Clarence Fisher cottage assessment

2008 and Computing going to be the amalgamation a long time. Website design of the two sides of the gaming does not need to be complex It’s prediction time; 2008 world. Gaming has matured. and filled with code. Personal has suddenly showed up and The industry now makes more online spaces can be designed instead of taking a look back money than Hollywood and quickly and easily for the at the highlights and lowlights soon all people will be playing purpose of bringing people of the year that was, how about games in equal numbers. PC together. Applications such instead, we take a look at some games like Bioshock have as blogs, Twitter, Ning, and of the trends that will change amazing graphics and are Voicethread are the first wave computing for the year ahead. incredible adventures for and the inherent companies One of the biggest changes players willing to put in the may not survive, but 2008 will of the coming year will be time. But games sold for be filled with people who are in low cost computing. As consoles, such as the still connecting at basically no cost Dave and Iris Mayer's Taylor Bay cottage ~ photo by Marc Jackson with other trends on this list, white hot Nintendo Wii and with others around the world. The council of the Town of out that $100,000.00 was it isn’t exclusive to 2008, the Playstation 3, account for Networks for learning and for but it will hit the mainstream Snow Lake met as a Board charged through the General 79% of all software sold in entertainment will thrive. of Revision prior to their portion of the budget for this year. The movement was the world. Bringing together Finally, the entire idea of likely started by Dell two regularly scheduled meet- water and sewer renewals. the cutting edge PC gaming Internet penetration will begin ing on December 4, 2007. Stating that this did not ben- years ago with the first sub world with the more casual to reach higher points in the $1 000 laptops. Companies The hearing was held in the efit cottage owners, yet they gaming console side has to be year ahead. The Internet isn’t council chambers, and those were required to pay for it are now hitting the market resolved. Whoever manages even a place that we “go with machines like the Asus present were: Mayor Za- on their taxes. Mayer stated to consolidate intense graphics to” anymore. It is a space mzow, Councilors Armswor- that his property insurance eee pc laptop that are selling and story lines with the ease of that surrounds us, one that for below $400. While these thy, Chrapun, Kowalchuk, had gone up 150% due to the use and fun of multi platform many people are constantly Titanich, and Yoder, as well lack of fire services, and that little machines are not for console games will have an connected to. Through cell everyone (they do not have a as CAO Assoignon, C.A.O. town streets are cleared on instant hit. I’m holding out for phones, wirelessly connected and Messrs. Haight and Guo a rotating basis after storms CD drive and they only have Will Wright’s Spore, which laptops, RFID tags that are a 7 inch screen and an 8 gb from Thompson’s Municipal while cabin roads are done will be released sometime in on the products that we buy, Assessment Branch. Coun- irregularly. harddrive) for anyone looking mid 2008. and the appliances in our at a machine simply for email cilor Korchinski was absent. It was noted that the The third trend emerging homes, we are getting online Dave Mayer appeared adjustment on the Spencer and web surfing, or a second this year will be the increased in growing numbers. We live machine for traveling, these before the board presenting property was because of importance of social networks with our computers, work with an appeal of the value of his distance to be travelled to small machines cannot be beat. such as Facebook. I’ve them, and have them with us More importantly, they are property at the Taylor Bay provide services. As well, slammed Facebook in the wherever we go. We are not cottage subdivision. Mayer the property was in the pro- going to change computing. past and I’m not certain that going to the Internet anymore; For a price like this, more stated that he felt a decrease cess of being legally trans- the company will survive we are relying on it. This will was in line due to the lack ferred to Northern Affairs manufacturers will have to long term, but the model only become more accurate in follow, as the early sales have of services provided by the for this same reason. Mayor of bringing people together the year ahead. ( glassbeed@ town. In making his case, Zamzow said that services been phenomenal. easily will certainly last for gmail.com) The second trend this year is he noted that precedent had in town and at the cabins been set when the assess- could not be compared as ment on Glen and Margaret "apples to apples". It was Spencer's property at the also pointed out that snow Let us help you buy, sell, advertise! South End was reduced clearing policy does not by 25% (to be the same as cover the cottage subdivi- properties in the area under sions and that dry hydrants THANK YOU Snow Lake Northern Affairs). Further to for cottage subdivisions are this, he noted that residents to be considered in the 2008 The Snow Lake Ladies on Cedar Avenue were given budget. Sno-Drifters would like to Bonspiel a 10% reduction because of G. Haight explained how thank everyone who helped make our noise and dust from New the Assessment Branch deals social a success. February Britannia operations. Mayer with market value of proper- Thank you to all who donated to- made a comparison, citing ty - 50 cents per square foot the dust on the Taylor Bay in town as opposed to 18 wards our penny parade: Sweet Noth- 1-3, 2008 Entry Fee: 160.00/team road. cents per square foot at the ings, Grey Goose Bus, HD Central The assessors were cabins; the difference is due Please indicate with your registration Express, Home Bldg. Supplies, Hank uncertain if the Cedar Ave. to the lack of services. Dyck, Kim, and Kalen Stephen, Sec- if you need to be held off. reduction was still applicable Haight said cabin val- ond Glance, Avon - Karen Trudeau, Entries must be received by as the mine has been shut ues did not drop during Burntwood Lodge, Angilina's Pizza, January 28th, 2008 down for years. Mr. Haight the downsizing of Snow Chisel North, Franals, Sno-Drifters, Entry fee and team registration can advised that he will check Lake. In 2003, Berry Bay to see if both sides of Cedar sale prices ranged from Northland Leisure, Stoupe's Tire and be sent to: Towing, Rodren Drilling, and received this decrease, as $49,000.00 to $64,600.00. Cornerview. Snow Lake Curling Club well as properties on Bal- In 2007, a vacant lot went Box 717 sam. The assessor indicated for $20,000.00; other sales another reason for the reduc- ranged from $40,000.00 to Snow Lake Sno-Drifters Snow Lake, Manitoba R0B 1M0 tion was that there had been $95,000.00. As a result, some damage to basements lake front properties in the in this area. The council will Town of Snow Lake will be Soup, Sandwich and Dessert Classified Ad Line Rate: review the original adjust- reviewed. $0.25 per line (5 words ment on Cedar Ave. proper- A motion was passed con- Day per line). Check Sweet ties. firming the initial assessment WHERE: Senior Centre Nothings or http://mem- Mr. Mayer further noted on Mayer’s property and he bers.gillamnet.com/mjax- that a number of tax and was advised that an appeal [email protected]/web- service related questions he could be lodged with the WHEN: Friday, January 18th had presented in person and Provincial Municipal Board. site/ for all rates. TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in writing to the Council had ~ MJ (from the notes of Everyone Welcome! not been answered for five Grace Young) months. As well, he pointed Page 7 THE Underground PRESS January 10, 2008 Wilsons reach Legion milestones NOMINATIONS TOWN OF SNOW LAKE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, during regular business hours, on February 8th, 11th,12th,13th and 14th, 2008

AT THE TOWN OFFICE, 113 Elm Street, Snow Lake, Manitoba, I will receive nominations for the office of:

ONE COUNCILLOR

For the term expiring October, 2010.

All nominations shall be made in writing and shall be signed by at least twenty-five electors, or NOT LESS than 1% of the electors (whichever is the lesser) of the author- ity, but in all cases, by at least two electors.

Each nomination shall be accompanied by a written acceptance thereof by the candi- dates declaration of qualification duly signed and attested.

Nomination papers not accompanied by the required documents and not properly filed shall be rejected.

Nomination papers may be obtained upon application at: TOWN OFFICE, 113 Elm Street

DATED AT SNOW LAKE, in the Province of Manitoba, this 3rd day of January, A.D., 2008.

A.D.Assoignon Senior Election Official Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 241 President Iona Johnston pins 50 year service medal on WWII Veteran Ted TOWN OF SNOW LAKE Wilson as Legion Auxiliary Vice President, Lois Charron looks on . ~ photo by Marc Jackson

On the afternoon of Saturday, January 5th, Legion Branch President, Iona Johnston and Legion Auxiliary VP, Lois Charron Picking away at it... dropped in on Ted and Pat Wilson. This was a formal visit, the two were there to honour Ted's 50 years of service to the Royal Cana- dian Legion and Pat's 40 year's of service to the auxiliary. After presenting Ted's medal and Pat's pin, Iona and Lois remained for coffee, dainties, and a bit of reminiscing . Ted Wilson joined the Royal Canadian Navy in the spring of 1944 and was discharged in December of 1945. He was stationed on the frigate HMCS Ettrick, which was on loan to Canada from the British government. He saw action in the North Atlantic, and notes that he was involved in two separate submarine attacks. MJ

Every day a noticable amount is removed from the old Machine Shop; it won't be long and it will all be gone, and we'll have nothing but the pictures to remember it by. ~ photo by M. Jackson

~*GARRY'S PIC'S*~ by: Garry Zamzow Legion Auxiliary member Pat Wilson receives her 40 year pin and a bouquet from Vice President Lois Charron ~ photo by Marc Jackson

NOTICE TO PUBLIC

The NOR-MAN Regional Health Authority’s

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Will Be Held On: Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Community Hall, Moose Lake, Manitoba Topic: Physician Recruitment

For further information please contact Corliss Patterson, Executive Director of Communications A holiday visitor to the Zamzow yard, seemed to really go after the buds that 204-687-1300 were still left on flowers.~ photo by Garry Zamzow Page 8 THE Underground PRESS January 10, 2008

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A hockey tradition UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT

On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any person(s) who wish to make them in respect to the following matter:

THE TOWN OF SNOW LAKE ZONING BY-LAW NO. 874/07 Being an AMENDMENT to the Back (L): Cory Wiwcharuk, Blair Stoupe, Jessie Stabback (obscured), Terry TOWN OF SNOW LAKE ZONING Hornyak, Davy Boy Smith, Mike Sass, Kent Ried, Dustin Lamontange, Joel Jack- BY-LAW NO. 846/06. son, Rick Stabback, Glen Young, Mark Gogal, Jonathon Young, Riley Eastman. Front (L): Robert Stoupe, Rick Stoupe, Kaytlin Drews, Colleen Cairns, Calvin Cairns, and Gregory Wiwcharuk ~ photo by Marc Jackson HEARING: TOWN OF SNOW LAKE The annual Boxing Day were some surprisingly crisp COUNCIL CHAMBERS passes flying about. Con- LOCATION: 113 Elm Street, Hockey Game took place on – you guessed it – on Box- versely, there were a number Snow Lake, Mb. ing Day... and at the Wilfred that didn’t find their mark… DATE & TIME: February 5/2008 T. Lipton Arena. There was although did leave marks on the glass, roof, and the odd at 6:30 p.m. a great turnout for the event, with a good mixture of young helmet. There were oodles and old, residents and former of goals scored during the GENERAL INTENT: residents, and even male afternoon, and it ended up 1) Re-zone Part Parcel 2, Plan No. 5154 PLTO (N. Div.) From: and female. The game was being basically a “you pick a winner affair”. Ted Stabback “LD” Limited Development Zone To: “C” Commercial played over a period of a couple of hours, with a break was under the weather and Zone. midway through. The play didn’t suit up for the game. 2) Re-zone Lot 3, Block 3, Plan No. 6640 PLTO (N. Div.) From: wasn’t indicative of all the Had he been playing, it turkey and trimmings con- would have been easy to pick “RS” Residential Single family Zone To: “C” Commercial a winner… isn’t it always the Zone. sumed over Christmas; it was fast and furious, and there team that he is on? FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arnie Assoignon, Chief Elimination Draw Administrative Officer, Town of Snow Lake, Phone (204) 358-2551 Glo-Curling A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at the location above during normal office hours, Tuesday Saturday, January 19 to Friday. Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon Curling starts at 7:00 p.m. request. $10.00/person Register teams of two A very big thank you to our wonderful family and friends for all of your prayers, kindness, and support for our sister Terry, Brother-in-law Rob, and nephew Ryan. with Lynn Smith @ 358-2828

The winners of the Bake Sale Draws were: Elaine McAuley, Amanda Perrot, Merle Cheyne, Deadline for curling registration Lois Charron, Jennifer Morrision, Joanne Schuman, Connie Wiesner, Maureen Cousins, Val McAuley, Tammy Booth, Marylin Morrison, and Tayla Cousins. is Wednesday, January 16

Again, a very big Thank You to you all... Elimination Ticket Draw Susan, Tony Brew and family is to be held after the curling. Greg, Cathy Erickson and family To purchase tickets for the Elimination Guess Who! Draw; $50.00 each, call Kim @ 358-2784 Come on out for a great evening of fun! Richard (Dick) Burr Irene Payne Larry Johnson

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Volume 12, Issue 2 Snow Lake Manitoba January 24, 2008 Garson Gold’s slow and steady advance

AROUND TOWN • On the afternoon of Jan 21st, the SnoDrifters Snowmobile Club held thier first Poker Derby of the season. Around 22 sledders braved the cold, taking part. "Not that bad for -28," said the club's Robert Stoupe. The derby course took in 40 miles of trail and at the end of it all, Kim Gogal came through with a hand sporting three kings. Mike Willet showed up with three eights, as did Keith Scott. Kim Gogal was lucky on another front; she also took home the 50/50 draw. Stoupe advises that the club will be out cutting trails in the coming weeks. He says that they are waiting on parts for thier groomer and adds trails are fine other than they could use a little more snow. Truck bringing ore to surface at No. 3 Zone during TVX's reign at the property back in the mid-1990's • Received a letter and request for ~ photo courtesy of The Snow Lake Mining Museum a subscription from Gerry and Hope Kitzler a couple weeks there’s still one more ‘drift to drive’! in general terms, a scoping study is back. In it they advised that they Deliberate and balanced In October of 2006, when the essentially a pre-feasibility study. “It had just arrived back in Quali- progress is how Garson Gold’s then joint venture partners of Piper is an economic analysis done by a cum Beach, BC after spending approach to the eventual reopening Capital and Garson Resources third party on reactivating the mine,” Christmas at daughter Kathy's in of the New Britannia Mine could best announced the purchase of the New Tafel said during a phone interview Winnipeg. Hope said, "It's nice to be explained. It appears the company Brit’ property, they noted that a from his Vancouver office. “It’s get rid of the mitts and parka's... is not willing to hedge any bets or ‘scoping study’ was part of their not a full feasibility study, but what we golfed yesterday, the 6th. The tip their cards; however, they are out future plans. One year later, on is being done is pretty detailed. A sun is shining today with a high to prove they’ve got themselves a December 10, 2007, they reported production decision could possibly of +8 and tee times at 12:45. mine… and a damned good one at that Micon International Limited had be based upon it.” Sure enjoyed Christmas with the that. With three drills turning on the been engaged to complete this study Tafel explained that there are family though... Rick, Jenna and property, thousands of meters of core and with it, assess the viability of re- a number of ways of going about girls came for three days between split and logged, an airborne mag establishing gold production at New the reopening of the mine and the Christmas and New Years." survey completed, and close to 1000 Brit’. company will be looking at several • Congratulations to Mary Ann soil samples chemically analyzed, it’s David Tafel, the President and a alternatives. Garson has been Otto on her recent 'election' to the getting close to ‘go’ time. But wait; Director of Garson Gold states that office of Chairperson of the Com- ~see '3 Zone' on page  munity Library Board. MJ Franals Cornerview Enterprises Open 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Convenience, Fuel, Movies, Etc. Store hours: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri. Happy to serve you! 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday **Closed for all holidays**

Friendly Korner Restaurant Looking forward to serving you in the Open from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. New Year. Where old and new friends meet! Page 2 THE Underground PRESS January 24, 2008 Editorial NDP's Ashton being responsible to the public if they Several weeks back, Steve voted down government policy and Harper’s Federal Government there was an election (which the polls announced $1 billion in funds that conveniently said the conservatives speaks to students ‘could’ be earmarked to help single- would win). What this did was allow industry towns suffering “economic the conservatives to govern like they hardship because of volatile had a majority, with the added effect commodity and financial markets.” of opposition parties being seen as The money, ‘if approved’, would be weak or wishy-washy if they voted put in a trust fund and each province for government policy. would decide where to invest the Well, along comes the Mulroney/ funds to have the greatest impact. Schreiber fiasco, and with it, a drop Thoughts of what this money could in the polls for the Tories, and the be used for has no doubt resonated announcement from the Liberals across our country throughout that they would no longer vote for hundreds of communities, like legislation they disagreed with. The Snow Lake. Retraining workforces result being, Harper is left to look for that have been laid off, economic something that would make him look development, basically providing like a hero if the opposition voted it hope where there was once only down. Thus, the dire situation of the despair. All we have to do is think countries' single-industry towns is back to the collective mind-set in finally brought to where it should be Snow Lake last year, to realize the – front and center. However, let’s ask full impact of the possibilities this why again. Not because when single- announcement provides. And all we industry towns are vibrant they add need to do is look to our friends and to the economy and pay back what neighbours in Leaf Rapids and Lynn has been invested in them through Lake to see what it could do for them taxation and harvested resources. Not right now! because it allows those who choose to Right off the hop, a number of live in them, the opportunity to gain unions that represent workers in from what they have vested. Not Canada’s single-industry towns said because the need is there; it’s always it was an announcement that was long been there. Not even because it is the overdue and as a result falls pitifully right thing to do; again, because it has short of what is needed to reverse the always been the right thing to do. The crisis in many of the country’s failing reason – sad to say- is simple political sectors. Snow Lake’s situation for opportunism. Harper is playing with example; even though we could find a working lives and retirement years for myriad of projects and issues to spend the sake of votes. That isn’t astute, it some of this cash on right now, it isn’t fair, and it isn’t wise… it’s just certainly would have been nice to see plain mean! Prospective MP, Niki Ashton took some time during a recent stop in Snow Lake to it two years ago… or even 15 years ~**~ talk to students at J.H. Kerr School. ~ photo by Marc Jackson ago when the local economy last went For anyone who is interested, I for a crap. And how about Lynn and finished up my portion of the book Leaf? Too little too late! I'm writing along with Jim Parres Having said that, common sense and Emil Szekrenyes. Called iki Ashton, NDP candidate for MP in the Churchill Constituency, stopped by would dictate that we should all be Headframes, Happiness, and N at least a little appreciative of the Heartache, it will likely be available J.H. Kerr School on the afternoon of January 7th. In town doing a little pre-election gesture and I guess at the very least, for purchase on the long weekend in campaigning, she stated that she was honoured to be asked to speak to Jacqueline tip our hats to a Prime Minister July. Nogier's grade nine Social Studies students. After talking to the students for close to who has finally admitted there is a The book covers the mines of problem and is acknowledging it with the Snow Lake, Herb Lake, Lynn an hour, Ashton stated that she was impressed with their questions and heartened by funds. But wait a minute, if that were Lake, Leaf Rapids, Sherridon, and the social awareness of the group. the case, wouldn’t the money start Wabowden areas. My portion, Ashton, a 24 year-old graduate of Li Po Chun United World College in Hong flowing right after the announcement? which ended up consisting of 144 Wouldn’t all of the parties get pages of copy, covers the gold mines Kong, and the University of Manitoba, teaches Sociology at Thompson's University together – like they did several weeks of Herb Lake and the base metal College of the North while working on her PhD in International Affairs. The 2006 ago to override the Nuclear Safety mines of Snow Lake. I included federal election was her first as a candidate; it saw her come up short by a little over Watchdog – and vote to get these extensive interviews with 16 men much needed and eagerly anticipated in my chapters. They are: Stew three thousand votes to the eventual winner, Liberal Tina Keeper. MJ funds into the coffers of the countries Bridgeman, Ken deGraff, Garry ad Third Page, 6” × 9”, 378 lines: $94.50 failing communities? Zamzow, Dave Mayer, Bob Doak, Half Page, 10” × 8”, 560 lines: $140.00 No, the feds are going to play Ron Rogan (nee Lambert), Orville policy and Full Page, 10” × 16”, 1120 lines: $280.00 politics with the announcement and Becking, Vic Gaudet, Ron Langan, rates Back Page, 10” × 16”, 1120 lines: $336.00 make it hinge upon whether their Dave Kendall, Clair Pilgrim, Petey budget passes or not. And do you Syms, Sandy Morrison, Milt Pedwell, know why? Well do you recall Gerry Kitzler, and Bud MacIntosh. Business Directory Ad Policy: $6.00 per 2” X 2” insertion last fall when they were high in the My eternal thanks to these men for The Underground Press shall not be responsible polls and said that all votes in the sharing tales of their working life Sold only on a three-month basis. A 10% discount for any loss or damage to any advertiser or third house would be considered a matter with me... and hopefully with you! is offered if paid a year in advance. of confidence? 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There were no items its employees of any further for consideration under claims in exchange for Protection, Delegate or payments totaling $5,170.18. the Mayor portions on the Resolution 12/08 was moved agenda. Additionally, there by G. Chrapun, seconded by WrittenThe and/or Chambers compliled by Marc Jackson were no Concerns or Inquires M. Yoder, that the payment of from citizens during the two $2,500 to Hayhurst Elias Dudek weeks prior to the meeting. as the deductible for the Sector Council on December workshop in Portage La Prairie Under the Administrator’s insurance claim of $5,170.18 at The regular meeting 27. Apparently two other on Wednesday, Jan 16/08. Report, the CAO’s bi-weekly 207 Jasper Ave be approved. of Council was held on northern communities are also The motion was carried. report was presented. The The motion was carried. Wednesday, January 2, interested in teaching the Under Reports, C) Report noted that the A letter was received 2008in the Council Chambers. mining course. Introduction Recreation, the Recreation manufacturer of the town’s from the Provincial Justice Present were: Mayor Zamzow; to industry/employment is Maintenance Supervisor’s current Fire Truck is no longer Department advising the Councilors; Chrapun, one other course that is to be Report was presented. In it, in business. This makes it town of a reconciliation debit Kowalchuk, Titanich, Yoder, offered. She again mentioned the supervisor summarized extremely hard to obtain parts. of $751.10 on the 2006/07 and Administrator Assoignon. that Snow Lake has the the past two-week period in Assoignon stated that locating billing of the Police Services Councilors Armsworthy was support of Frontier and Joseph point form. He noted that a mechanic who specializes in Agreement. Resolution 13/08 absent. H. Kerr School, and noted that the crew: Plowed sidewalks, this make would be extremely was moved by M. Yoder, The Minutes of Regular there are vacant lots in the hauled snow, worked in difficult. seconded by J. Titanich, that Meeting held on Dec 18, 2007 trailer court where it might be Arena, did Lift Station checks, Assoignon also reported the payment of $751.10 as were perused, following which possible to park Atco trailers changed a 100 amp breaker that the conditions of the the finalization for the 2006 resolution 01/08 was moved to house students. She said in the Hall, hooked up a town’s Blue Cross dental plan Policing Service Agreement by Moved by A. Kowalchuk, that student housing is one of computer in the Hall, and did restricts benefits to permanent be authorized. The motion was seconded by M. Yoder, that their concerns. Contact will Hall and Arena administration full-time and part time carried. the minutes of the regular be maintained and logistics and maintenance. The employees. A letter of resignation was council meeting of Dec 18, will be discussed in the near Recreation Supervisor did Under the action portion received from Councilor Rod 2007 be adopted, all statutory future. not submit a two-week plan. of his report, the CAO put Korchinski. In it Korchinski requirements having been In relation to a Fields Store, Resolution 07/08 was moved forward a resolution that writes explained how his work has fulfilled. The motion was the MMF has decided not to by G. Chrapun, seconded off the following amounts taken him away from the carried. erect a building and there by A. Kowalchuk, that the to the allowance for Tax community over the past 18 Under Additions to the is no further information Recreation Maintenance Assets Reserve account. months and as a result he had Agenda, there were four. from the Norman Regional Supervisor’s report be Roll # 3500 - $12446.48, Roll to miss a number of meetings. Under agenda item 2 Development Corporation. received for filing. The motion # 6600 - $10614.68, Roll # He felt that he hadn’t lived Utility Maintenance Report Atkinson asked for was carried. 8300 - $2528.77, Roll # 8700 up to the expectations of the and a request for training permission to attend a Under D) Committee - $2636.87, Roll # 15600 voting public and wanted to and development and Community Places workshop Reports, the Committee of - $23806.21, Roll # 3400 - apologize to the taxpayers as under agenda item 9. geared towards planning the Whole (COTW) Report $970.57, Roll # 5100 - $5855.17 well as fellow councilors. He Correspondence; a letter of and filling out grant forms for was discussed. The meeting for a total of $58,858.75. He said that the town would be resignation from Councilor recreation and wellness facility in question was held at noted that these properties better served by someone Rod Korchinski and a letter projects. Resolution 02/08 2:00 p.m. on December were involved in the fall 2007 who would be able to attend from the Snow Lake Curling was moved by A. Kowalchuk, 27/2007. Those present were: tax sale and the amounts all or most of the meetings. He Club, requesting a donation seconded by M. Yoder: that G. Zamzow, M. Yoder, A. represent the taxes to ended by stating that it was for the Ladies Bonspiel the report of the Community Kowalchuk, C. Armsworthy, December of 2006 and are a pleasure working with the Under the next two items Development Officer be and A. Assoignon. Those net of any sale proceeds. council and he thanked them there were neither any received for filing. The motion absent were: G. Chrapun, R. Resolution 09/08 was moved for their courage, strength, Delegations nor any Business was carried. Further to this, Korchinski. Discussion took by J. Titanich, seconded by M. and friendship. Resolution 14/8 Arising from the Minutes. resolution 03/08 was moved place with Cam Booth about Yoder, that the administrator’s was moved by J. Titanich, Under Reports, the G. Chrapun seconded by the 9% increase in his contract report be received for filing. seconded by A. Kowalchuk, Community Development M. Yoder, Bev Atkinson The motion was carried. that the resignation of Rod Officer’s (CDO) report was be authorized to attend a Also in relation to this report Korchinski as Councilor be discussed. Community Places Workshop "The SnoDrifters resolution 10/08 was moved accepted. The motion was In relation to the number in The Pas on Jan 17/08. The by M. Yoder, seconded by carried. Resolution 15/08 of vacant homes in Snow motion was carried. have requested J. Titanich, that the following was moved by G. Chrapun, Lake, she said her list now Under Reports, B) Public land at the nuisance outstanding taxes be written second by J. Titanich, that the catalogued eight houses, Works, the Town Foreman grounds." off to the Allowance for Senior Election Official hold three cottages, the Snow Report was presented. In it Tax Assets account Roll an election at the earliest Creek property, three mobile the Foreman summarized the # 3500 - $12446.48, Roll # opportunity for a councilor. homes, and ten lots. Atkinson crew’s past two-week period (no increase since 2005) and 6600 - $10614.68, Roll # The motion was carried. noted that she’d recently in point form. The crew: read the garbage volume from 8300 - $2528.77, Roll # 8700 A letter was received from added the vacant lots to water meters, repaired green commercial properties. Some - $2636.87, Roll # 15600 the Snow Lake Curling Club the housing list as there had 1/2 ton, checked the sewer volumes have increased - $23806.21, Roll # 3400 - asking for a donation to the been several requests for by camera at R. Barrow’s significantly. The consensus of $970.57, Roll # 5100 - $5855.17. Ladies Bonspiel. Resolution this information. She added residence, Pushed the dump, the COTW was that residential The motion was carried. 16/08 was moved by A. that prospective buyers have checked the sewer by rates should be increased by Under Accounts on the Kowalchuk, seconded by G. requested pricing on lots. She camera at Walter Setlack’s $6.00 per quarter. agenda, resolution 11/08 Chrapun, that a donation of wondered if there would be residence, pushed the snow A discussion was held on was moved by G. Chrapun, $100 be made to the Curling a decision made on the price banks at Airport, plowed commercial rates; however, seconded by J. Titanich, Club Ladies Open Bonspiel. of the lots, whether all lots snow, did Airport checks, with the wide range of rates whereas certain accounts of The motion was carried. will be the same price, and sanded roads, snaked the and volumes currently in the Town of Snow Lake have In other matters, resolution whether there would be any sewer at Ziehlke house on effect, no consensus was been examined and found 17/08 was moved by J. stipulations on purchasing or Willow Crescent, put reflectors achieved. Mr. Assoignon was to be in order. Therefore Titanich, seconded by M. resale. on the beach dock, scraped requested to determine rates Be It Resolved That cheque Yoder, that Council go in The CDO noted further streets, snow removal, and in other northern communities. PR8748 for $14,071.24; cheque camera to discuss staffing and that the children’s centre hauled snow. For his Two Discussions were held on #2707 for $60.00; and cheque legal issues. The motion was development is ongoing Week Plan, the Foreman future options at the trailer PR8749 for $14,954.36; Cheque carried. and that she met with and advised that the crew would court; however, no consensus # PR8750 for $72.08; Cheque Resolution 18/08 was moved provided an orientation to work on: they would plow was reached, as there are #2708 to 2714 for $14,980.81; by M. Yoder, seconded by G. Donna Wills, who is the new snow as needed, sand streets two distinct opposing views. and Cheque #2715 to Chrapun, that Council resume CDC Board member. as needed, haul snow, do Discussions were tabled to a #2731 inclusive, in the total regular order of business. The Atkinson informed council equipment maintenance, do future meeting. amount of $14,011.71, and motion was carried. that she will submit a list shop maintenance and have The SnoDrifters have Cheque #2732 for $672.00 be Resolution 19/08 was moved of annual events for free a sewer camera problem requested land at the approved for payment. The by J. Titanich, seconded by advertising in the Travel serviced. Resolution 04/08was nuisance grounds to construct motion was carried. M. Yoder, that the sale price Manitoba Events Guide, and moved by A. Kowalchuk, a shed. Some land past the Under By-law review on of existing vacant residential that the ad for the Fish ‘n’ Line seconded by G. Chrapun, gate and to the east of the the agenda, the garbage lots owned by the town be magazine has been placed. that the Town Foreman’s road was discussed as a collection contract was established at $5,000 per lot. Due to the lack of local report be received for filing. possibility. It would be out of reviewed and Mr. Assoignon The motion was carried. accommodation for tourists, The motion was carried. the way and a hydro line is was instructed to prepare a Resolution 20/08 was moved Snow Lake will not be Under Reports, B) 2) located close by. The CAO resolution to approve it for the by A. Kowalchuk, seconded attending any American trade Utility Maintenance Report, is to contact the president next meeting. by G. Chrapun, that a letter shows through Tourism North, resolution 05/08 was moved of the club and gage his Under Correspondence, be forwarded to the Dept this year. However, there may by M. Yoder, seconded opinion; as well an opinion a letter was received from of Conservation inquiring as be opportunity for distribution by A. Kowalchuk, that the will be requested from the James Dube Spraggs Adjusters to development approval of the town brochure by other Utility Maintenance report town foreman. The next Ltd (for the town’s insurance prior to the completion of the members who are going to be received for filing. The COTW meeting will be held on company). It was to advise upgrade to the wastewater trade shows. motion was carried. Further January 08, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. the town that a settlement plant. The motion was carried. Prospective buyers of to this report, resolution 06/08 Resolution 08/08 was moved had been reached on an Under Adjournment on proposed lots at Vikers Bay will was moved by Moved by A. by M. Yoder, seconded by J. incident that occurred on the agenda, resolution 21/08 be contacted again early in Kowalchuk, seconded by G. Titanich, that the Committee August 23/2007 at 207 Jasper was moved by J. Titanich, the New Year. Chrapun, that Kirk Melnick of the Whole report be Ave. They enclosed a copy seconded by M. Yoder, that Atkinson advised that she be authorized to attend the received for filing. The motion of the Final Release, releasing the meeting be adjourned. contacted Doug Lauvstad Coagulation and Clarification was carried. of the Northern Manitoba the Town of Snow Lake and The motion was carried. Page 4 THE Underground PRESS January 24, 2008

Eventful evening at curling club Ride for sight

Davy Boy Smith draws a winner for Pam Stoupe in the Elimination Draw. ~ photo by Marc Jackson

was walking softly and carrying a Although it smelled more like big stick. Actually, he delivered his a barn dance than a curling event, rocks with it and judging by their the Snow Lake Curling Club’s placing in the event, perhaps a Annual Glow Spiel and Elimination few other teams should have used Draw took place on Saturday it! They beat out Breanne Cousins th January 19 upstairs and down at and Kim Beilman in the final, while the club’s local rink. Cam and Tammy Booth took third It appeared that the plumbing and the lovely Joanne Bradley and vents at the curling rink had frozen her equally charming teammate causing the smell of sewage to Andrea Parsons garnered forth. permeate the building; however, With the curling over, most 24 teams of two showed up, held folks made their way upstairs their noses, and threw their rocks. for the dividing of the prizes and Actually with no pebble on the the nights culminating event, the ice surface for the first draw, the elimination draw. As they have for frozen plumbing vents weren’t the the past number of years, Team only things that stunk the place Smith, made up of Lynn Smith, up… many of the shots didn’t even Kim Gogal, Pam Stoupe and make the hogline. Those that did Mary Ann Otto organized and put involved nothing but pure luck, on both the curling and the draw as they would take three different and they had things ready to roll turns in getting to the house. as people took their seats. With Ride for sight team in front of the Mining Museum on the morning of Janu- Regardless, with pebble on Pam and Kim making the picks ary 17th. Mayor Garry Zamzow notes that they almost didn't stop in Snow the sheets for the second and and calling them out, Lynn (Vanna) Lake as accommodations are so tight. ~ photos courtesy of Garry Zamzow subsequent draws and a quiet removed the winners and losers acceptance that the odor was from where they were posted on there to stay for the night, some the west wall and Mary Ann well, great blind as a bat, lucky as a she directed traffic. skunk glow curling was well under There were fourteen winners way. When the smell – pardon me during the draw, one of them so – the smoke had cleared, each of surprising, Lynn Smith fell out of the three events had a winner and her chair as it was announced The Snow Lake Family Resource Centre would like to thank the following three runner-ups. (or was she just sitting where The first event was taken by Ara she shouldn’t have been). The Businesses and people of Snow Lake for making the Christmas Hampers such a Stoupe and Jenna Wiwcharuk- winners were: $100 – Ross huge success. It is because of generous people like you that we are able to fill this Roy. They bested Ara’s parents, Schellenburg, $100 – Audrey very obvious and well received Christmas need. If there is anyone I have missed I Pam and Robert Stoupe… even Robertson, $100 – Linda Gregor, am truly sorry and I also thank you greatly. though Robert threatened to $200 – Bob Doak, $100 – Doug lock her out of the house if they Fletcher, $100 – Bob Pohl, $200 ~ Cornerview Grocery ~ did (way to stare down a threat – Terry and John Titanich, $100 ~ Second Glance ~ Ara). Davy boy and Lynn Smith – Maureen and Cassie Cousins, were third and Amy Otto and $200 Todd Gray, $100 – Ken ~ The Snow Lake Christian Centre ~ Dana Kowalchuk took forth. In Erickson, $100 – Darren Dodds ~ The Families of the St. John’s Lutheran Church ~ the second event, the smell of and Debbie Worwyk, $100 – Cathy ~ Shayla Feldschun ~ success was in the air as my Willett, $1000 – Esther Simpson. ~ The Beilman Family ~ dear wife and I slipped and slid The final draw of the evening was and must have been holding our for the hard luck prize ($50) and ~ Grace Chrapun ~ tongues the right way. Anyway, Brian Doak and Brian Hicks pulled ~ Lisa Towers ~ we ended up winners over the through on that one. ~ Heather Dodds ~ very capable and not quite as It was a great evening of ~ The Top’s Group ~ lucky twosome of Darren Dodds laughs and entertainment, with and Debbie Worwyk. Tony Butt some fantastic organizing done ~ The Trottier Family and daughter Toni were third and by the Smith Rink. It is certainly Mayor Zamzow and wife Sylvia something that everyone will be placed forth. The third event was looking forward to in the winter of Ann Marie Butt taken by Glen and Dianna Bartley, 2009! MJ Coordinator and it should be noted that Glen Snow Lake Family Resource Centre Page 5 THE Underground PRESS January 24, 2008

Under the Highway Ado-lessonsby: Barbara Elliott Traffic Act the Highway School Counselor Traffic Board Healthy Eating for diabetes, and tooth decay. and alert. Here are some Children By using the Canada Food examples of healthy Notice is hereby given that a hearing of the Highway Traffic Board will Guide, you may offer a snacks you could send be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 204-301 Weston Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 3H4 Phone: 204-945-8912 I would like to bring variety of foods for snacks with your child to school: and Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. in Room B8, Brandon forward some ideas and meals, and parents can yogurt/tubes/beverage, Provincial Building, 340-9th Street, Brandon, Manitoba. for healthy eating for teach their children to eat custard pudding made Speed Zones – Part IV your children. It is very healthy by example. Here with real milk, cheese important that your child are some ideas you may slices/hard cheese, bread/ – Sections 97 & 98 H.T.A. eats healthy as this helps use as a family to help bun, rice cakes, fruit 001-SH - Manitoba Infrastructure and them grow, develop, and promote healthy eating. muffins, boiled egg, fresh Transportation (Provincial Traffic Engineering Branch) do well in school. By 1) Save time by getting vegetables or fruit, tomato Consideration to be given to increase the speed limit from 100 km/h eating healthy your child breakfast ready the night juice, and apple sauce to 110 km/h on portions of P.T.H. No. 1 on the following sections of is ready to learn. One before. 2) Make and/or These are just examples divided roadway: • from the Saskatchewan boundary to Virden (approximately 44.0 km thing that is very important pack a healthy lunch. 3) of snacks; another place in length); is eating breakfast. This Make time for mealtimes. where you can find tips • from a point just east of the intersection of P.R. No. 464 (near Brandon) will improve your child’s 4) Eat together as a family and ideas is at www. easterly to a point 3 km from the rail crossing just west of Carberry memory and concentration whenever possible. 5) dietitians.ca. (approximately 10.75 km in length); • from a point 3 km east of the rail crossing at Carberry easterly to a levels. Research has Involve your child in If you have any point 3 km west of P.T.H. No. 16 near Portage la Prairie (approximately found that poor nutrition planning and cooking questions or concerns 63.5 km in length); is associated with poorer meals. please give me a call @ • from a point just east of the intersection of P.T.H. No. 13 easterly to a point 3 km west of the intersection of P.R. No. 248 (approximately learning. Healthy eating It is important that your 358-2281. 15.8 km in length); helps prevent child child bring a snack to • from a point 3 km east of the intersection of P.R. No. 248 easterly to and adolescent health school each day; this will Thank you, Barbara a point 3 km west of the at grade rail crossing near P.R. No. 334 (approximately 20.4 km in length). problems, such as obesity, help them stay healthy Elliott, School Counselor 075-SH - Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation (Provincial Traffic Engineering Branch)

Consideration to be given to increase the speed limit from 100 km/h Aurora Borealis presents Rope's End to 110 km/h on portions of P.T.H. No. 75 on the following sections of divided roadway: • from a point south of the intersection of P.R. No. 210 southerly to a point 2 km south of the intersection of P.R. No. 330 (approximately 40.0 km in length); • from a point just south of the south intersection of St. Jean Baptiste Access Road southerly to a point 150 m north of P.R. No. 243 (approximately 28.0 km in length). The Highway Traffic Board will be prepared to consider all submissions, written or oral, on the above applications by contacting the Secretary prior to or at the hearing. Iris Murrell, Secretary THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC BOARD

Publication: Snow Lake Underground Press ~'3 Zone' from page 1 Tafel Issuestated Date: that Thurs. Garson Jan. 24, 2008 focusing their exploration hopes Adto size:make 2 col. a 4''production X 130 lines deep efforts thus far on the No. decision on the mine by mid- 3 Zone and as a result, that 2008. He adds that as well formation will shape a major as No. 3 Zone, there are other portion of the scoping study. areas where the company has Jan Alexandra Smith and Murray Furrow. Photo by Bruce Monk. “That zone is key to us making been doing exploration. “We a decision to reactivating the are doing a regional analysis of ray Furrow as Toby Boone and ary 17 in Carman, then travels facility,” Tafel confirmed. what is in the area,” Tafel said. WINNIPEG, JANUARY 14, Jan Alexandra Smith as Marisa. to Binscarth, Jan. 18; Virden, At present, No. 3 Zone’s “Of course our main focus is 2008 – The Manitoba Theatre The creative team features Jan. 19; Strathclair, Jan. 21; Centre, in partnership with ramp is driven to the 450’ on our own property, and there Director Robb Paterson, Set Minnedosa, Jan. 22; Neepawa, level. And depending upon Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, & Costume Designer Dean Jan. 23; Dauphin, Jan. 24; Flin are an awful lot of really good is pleased to announce the tour Cowieson, Composer Danny Flon, Jan. 27; Snow Lake, Jan. the results of the company’s targets on the property. So it’s of Douglas Bowie’s bittersweet Carroll, Assistant Director Reid 28; Thompson, Jan. 29; Eriks- study, they may be taking it just a matter of prioritizing comedy ROPE’S END, which Harrison, Tour Technical Direc- dale, Jan. 31; Gimli, Feb. 1; will travel throughout Manitoba down to the 900’ level. “Our and being able to time manage tor Keith Miller, Tour Technician Dryden, Feb. 4; Sioux Lookout, scoping study is effectively with the number of people and and northwestern Ontario from Ian Kirk, Stage Manager Natalie Feb. 5; Atikokan, Feb. 6; Fort January 17 to February 13, WoodburnHeron and Apprentice Frances, Feb. 7; Kenora, Feb. looking at the historic shaft, amount of cash that we have.” 2008. Stage Manager Monika Seiler. 8; Morden, Feb. 9; Deloraine, mill, and the possibility of a Asked if the ropes would Film critic Toby Boone has “Manitoba Lotteries is proud Feb. 11; Crystal City, Feb. drift over from the shaft to No. be going back on the New reached the end of his rope to be the Presenting Sponsor of 12. The 21 community tour – figuratively – and perhaps 3 Zone,” he said. “I suspect Brit’ hoist within the month, the 30 th consecutive regional wraps up in on February 13 in that initially it will be similar literally. With the threat of sui- tour and to help celebrate the Steinbach. Please visit www. Tafel noted that Garson has cide in the air, he comes across 50 th anniversary season of mtc.mb.ca/onstage_regional. to TVX’s mining of the No. 3 had an engineering firm come a photo – the love of his life. MTC,” said MLC President aspx for performance time and Zone, but it looks like that is in and get some very detailed Maybe she can somehow res- and CEO Winston Hodgins. venue information. cue him and change everything, a pretty big deposit. It could quotes in relation to their study “This is a landmark year for The 2008 tour is gener- well be and probably will be and this may be where that if Toby can just get up his nerve MTC, and MLC is pleased to ously sponsored by MANITOBA to contact her. There’s only one continue to provide our sup- LOTTERIES CORPORATION, the new main mine. Having assumption was manifested. small problem. He’s let 31 years port to this invaluable Manitoba CIBC and MANITOBA HYDRO, the shaft certainly allows us “The ropes will not be going on go by. He last saw her, fleeting- organization that contributes with touring assistance from the access over to that area as well at this point, but give us a shout ly, at summer camp when they so much to the quality of life MANITOBA ARTS COUNCIL. were 13. And in 31 years, things as the ability to bring our ore back if you see it happening,” for theatre lovers throughout Sponsors also include MANI- up the shaft. But at this point, change. What if she doesn’t the province.” MTC embarks TOBA PUBLIC INSURANCE he laughed. MJ remember him? Even worse, on its 30 th consecutive tour (Tour Transport) and MACDON that is shaping up as a second what if she does? with a performance on Janu- INDUSTRIES (Cast & Crew). stage mining scenario.” The 2008 tour features Mur- Page 6 THE Underground PRESS January 24, 2008

Forscutt authors book Tech -Talk by: Clarence Fisher

log in to iTunes and rent a movie MacBook Air. This machine, the MacWorld for between $3 and $5. You can world’s slimmest laptop, is only begin watching the movie at any 0.4 cm thick at the front and 1.9 Bill Gates had his chance time during the next 30 days, but cm at the back. But unlike many to take to the stage at last once you have started watching, other subcompacts, it has a full week’s Consumer Electronic you will only have 24 hours to 13 inch screen and a full speed Show and talk to the world finish. To increase the speed of processor and harddrive. It has a about technology; this week, it the service, the movies won’t full 80 gb. harddrive and with no is Steve Jobs’ turn. Jobs, the be fully downloaded to your Ethernet port, relies entirely on CEO of Apple, gave his opening computer, but streamed across a wireless internet connection. address to a packed convention the Internet, allowing, in Jobs’ This machine is so slim, because hall in San Francisco on January words, the average broadband it has no optical drive (DVD 15th. Always a hit with the user to begin watching the or CD) built in. For $99 you geek world, Jobs is famous for actual movie within 30 seconds can purchase a USB drive that dressing simply in jeans and a of purchasing it. will connect to the machine or Former resident Ken Forscutt ~ courtesy of Ken Forscutt turtleneck and speaking for an Apple also updated software you can use a new feature that hour or so in front of a massive for the iPhone (which we are allows this computer to “borrow” Bush Pilot’s Mayday in 1991 video screen with no notes or still waiting on in Canada) as the CD/DVD drive in another There are no doubt after he retired from Telus prompts. He strolls around the well as their wireless switches machine, streaming the content many people still around Corporation in Alberta. He stage and gives a complete and other smaller pieces of from one machine to another, Snow Lake who remember states that he plans a second update on what Apple has done software and hardware. But allowing you to upgrade your our MTS man from the early book and it takes place at in the past year and he always these were all a warm up for the software, watch movies, etc. 1970’s, Ken Forscutt. He nearby Buzz Lake. That takes the occasion to release main event. This machine also features lived here on Cedar Avenue book will feature former new products. Over the several days leading a multi touch trackpad which from 1967 until 1972 and Snow Laker’s Ken Munro This year was no exception. up to the presentation, pictures allows users to not only scroll during that period was and Ron Crone. “I sent an Jobs told the over 4 000 people that people had taken around through webpages with a single instrumental in bringing who had gathered to hear him e-mail to Ron Crone and the convention centre in San finger, but also resize pictures downhill skiing into vogue speak that iTunes has now Francisco while it was being set by simply spreading two fingers asked him if he would be sold over 12 billion songs, it up for this event were posted apart, or rotating them on the within the community. In interested in coming back to has become the largest legal on the Internet. All of these screen index finger around that respect, he was awarded Snow Lake,” said Forscutt place to download music by far. photos had the large Apple thumb. This was a new idea that the Centennial Metal of in a recent email interview. Their best single day ever was logo on it as well as the slogan had been debuted on the iPhone, Honor for the development “If I can arrange with Ken Christmas of 2007, with over 20 “There’s something in the air.” it should be easily incorporated of recreational skiing in Munro to fly to Swan River million new songs having being Predictions raged wildly about into this lightweight laptop. Manitoba. and pick up Ron and me in bought on that one day alone. new download services, an In the end, Jobs pushed People may also recall that Kamloops, perhaps we can He admitted failure, with the upgrade to wireless technologies Apple forward into new places he flew a Cessna 170B at the do a book signing and get Apple TV not being a big seller and standards that would once again, retaining the title time. Actually, Forscutt first as there was little content that into some of the wonderful allow new services to emerge of being one of the world’s most received his pilot’s license people wanted to watch. Trying among other things. In the innovative companies. pickerel fishing around the to address this problem, Apple end, the people were right who in 1967 and since then he Snow Lake area.” has introduced iTunes movie predicted that Apple would begin ([email protected]) has flown in a variety of Ken is now retired, he rentals. Beginning later this year production of a sub-compact locations in Canada’s North, and wife Helen live in in Canada, you will be able to notebook. Jobs introduced the documenting his adventures Kamloops, BC. Their in a manuscript. daughter Bobbie lives on That book, a 156-page the Shuswap Lake and her offering called Bush Pilot’s husband and two boys work Let us help you buy, sell, advertise! Mayday, is chalked full of in the seismic operations down-to-earth renderings around Fort McMurray. of his journeys, with salty Daughter Donna is a Notice to Weight Snow Lake language intact and pictures registered nurse, presently Room Users galore. It is available in employed in a Hiada Ladies paperback form at Snow community on the Queen The collection of mem- Lake’s Sweet Nothings. Charlotte Islands. Bonspiel Forscutt’s time here and bership fees and a key As it notes on the front friends such as Ron Crone, exchange will take place cover, ‘Bush pilot’s journal February Gary Zayac, and Dennis book one’; this makes it in the weight room on Hovey are mentioned January 31st between 6:30 ~ 8:30 1~3, 2008 appear as though Forscutt in early chapters and will have a busy retirement. p.m.. 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Norma Johnston two other farm boys, from Starring Murray Furrow & Jan Alexandra Saskatchewan. We had started Smith I arrived in Snow Lake out the same way that many “…a finely crafted combination of almost 40 years ago, by plane. other miners had, digging splendid wit, physical comedy, and I soon learned that there was ditches with a pick and shovel. only one very narrow, windy After a couple of days on hairpin emotional turns…” road out of town that stopped our new job, the Shifter had at Wekusko. For anyone - Brockville Recorder and Times come to the three of us and wanting to leave town, they asked us to take the flatcar to would have to travel by train the end of the track where it from there. Besides not doubled back. There at the Film critic Toby Boone has reached the end of having a decent highway, junction we were to retrieve there were no telephones, his rope – figuratively – and perhaps literally. some “sprags” for the Raise * MONDAY JANUARY 28, 2008, no TV, no black top streets, Miners. After the Shifter left, With the threat of suicide in the air, he comes no 220 electricity, and no one guy asked me, “What are * 7:30 P.M. across a photo – the love of his life. Maybe she sidewalks. One amenity that these “sprags”, what does he * AT THE LAWRIE MARSH we did have was a hospital want?” I replied that I had no can somehow rescue him and change every- where we could deliver our COMMUNITY HALL idea what they were. He then thing, if Toby can just get up his nerve to con- babies. What I remember said, “I thought you knew most was that we were the because you hadn’t asked any tact her. There’s only one small problem. He’s last house at 112 Larch Street. * TICKETS AVAILABLE AT questions.” let 31 years go by. He last saw her, fleetingly, at Larch Street ended at the We took the flatcar down CORNERVIEW AND SECOND edge of town. The town has summer camp when they were 13. And in 31 the track to our destination. GLANCE certainly grown and changed There we found some poles. years, things change. over the years. x ADULTS: $12.00 They were the only things We never gave much there so we loaded them onto x STUDENTS AND SENIORS thought as to what we did the flatcar as one of the others What if she doesn’t remember him? Even worse, or did not have. There were (60+): $10.00 was saying, “They may be what if she does? many activities organized “sprags” to him, but they sure x DOOR: $15.00 at the Community Hall by look like poles to me!” We the Northern Lights Club. took the flatcar to the raise and This kept the people of our unloaded the poles. By then community very busy. A good it was quitting time. We went I would like to way to meet other people was to the lunchroom and waited express my sincere by taking part in the many for the Raise Miners to come gratitude to the activities of the groups and in and make some comment. people of Snow organizations. The people of They did come in and went Lake for their We wish to thank the Gateway Snow Lake were very friendly. about their own business and Snow Lake was and will kindness and people of Snow Lake for Restaurant & never said anything about the always be a wonderful place poles so we assumed we got sympathy during their generous donations Convenience to raise our families. the recent loss during the Christmas Store the right things. of my sister. The After many years in the season. It was greatly Flin Flon, Alex McKinnon mine I learned numerous cards, flowers, Manitoba things about mining and came baking, and visits appreciated. A special The year was 1951 when Store: 7 AM – 11 a long way from not knowing were appreciated thank you to Esther and I came from the farm to work PM, 7 days a week in the Britannia Mine. I was what a “sprag” was. more than words Dennis of the Snow Lake Restaurant: 9 AM working on the 780 level with could ever express. Motor Inn for the room – 7 PM, Mon – Fri they provided. 10 AM – 6:30 PM, ~ Mary Brown ~ NOMINATIONS Saturday ~ The Mifflin family ~ Closed Sunday TOWN OF SNOW LAKE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, during regular business hours, Machine shop continues to fall on February 8th, 11th,12th,13th and 14th, 2008 AT THE TOWN OFFICE, 113 Elm Street, Snow Lake, Manitoba, I will receive nominations for the office of:

ONE COUNCILLOR

For the term expiring October, 2010.

All nominations shall be made in writing and shall be signed by at least twenty-five electors, or NOT LESS than 1% of the electors (whichever is the lesser) of the author- ity, but in all cases, by at least two electors.

Each nomination shall be accompanied by a written acceptance thereof by the candi- dates declaration of qualification duly signed and attested.

Nomination papers not accompanied by the required documents and not properly filed shall be rejected.

Nomination papers may be obtained upon application at: TOWN OFFICE, 113 Elm Street

DATED AT SNOW LAKE, in the Province of Manitoba, this 3rd day of January, A.D., 2008.

A.D.Assoignon Senior Election Official TOWN OF SNOW LAKE Page 8 THE Underground PRESS January 24, 2008 According to Darryl

By: Darryl Wooley

all gearing up for the I just returned Hockey Day in Canada from the arena complex events, which are here in Morden where I coming to the Pembina witnessed former Snow Valley in February. It’s Laker Chris Yaschyshyn actually quite exciting. guide his Pembina The events start on Valley Hawks to a 5 Thursday with a Senior - 2 victory over Central Hockey League game Plains Capitals in that will also see a Manitoba “AAA” Midget couple of Tim Bit teams Hockey action. After playing between periods. the game I asked Chris Friday afternoon there about his Christmas and will be a high school here is what he had to game followed by a say. “I was the assistant banquet featuring Don coach for Team West Cherry, Ron McLean, at the world under 17 and possibly Ted hockey challenge held Stabback. Then on in London Ontario from Saturday, there is a Dec 29 to Jan 4. It is Manitoba Junior game. one of the best-kept There is a full schedule secrets in international of events listed on the hockey, because it goes City Of Winkler website on during the world and there hasn’t been junior tournament. this much excitement There are 5 Canadian about hockey in the -ANITOBA(YDROISALICENSEEOFTHE4RADEMARKAND/FFICIAL-ARK teams (Ontario, Quebec, coffee shops since last Team West, Atlantic, summer when local and Pacific) and 5 hero Dustin Penner international teams signed with the Oilers. (USA, Russia, Slovakia, Unfortunately, for me, I Citizens of the Month Germany, and Finland. will be in Mexico basking We beat Finland 6-4 in in the sun while this is Team Smith: Lynn Smith, Kim exhibition play, then we all taking place, so I’m beat Germany 3-2, team going to miss it all. I Gogal, Mary Ann Otto, and Pam Atlantic 7-4, then lost to guess the only other the USA 7-4 (we were hockey news I have is Stoupe up 4-1 at one point), that a knee injury has beat the Russians 4-1. forced me to retire from For all your hard work in organizing the Elimination Draw, We were 3-1 after the my goaltending duties round robin and finished on the Morden Ladies and Glow Curling. Also the key jobs you took on for the 55th 2nd in our pool. We hockey team. I am Annual Ladies Bonspiel! played team Ontario in hoping glow volleyball the semis and lost 4-3. catches on down here, We then played team as I will be looking for pacific and beat them 9- something to fill the void. TIME FRAMES! 6 to win bronze. Ontario Until next time keep your beat the USA 3-0 in the head up and look where final.” Congratulations you are shooting. Chris! The coffee shops in Darryl Wooley this neck of the woods are buzzing with hockey talk. The locals are

Far right - Former Snow Laker and assistant coach for Team West at the World Under 17 Hockey Challenge, Chris Yaschyshyn.

(L): Figure Skating Teacher Janice Becking, Students, Donna Barre (Brown), Leone Wood (Jackson), and Janet Wood (East) at a early 1970's carnival. ~ photo courtesy of Janice Becking