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Page 2 MARCH - APRIL FOLLOW US : COTTAGENORTH M AGAZINE .CA COTTAGE Contents March-April 2014 • Volume 12, Issue 2 • People, Community, Culture & History 12 north 18 38 Features 12/ Snow, Spruce and Smelter Smoke Photographer Hans Arnold reveals the beauty of northern Manitoba Libby Stoker-Lavelle 18/ Lalor Rises and Revives Snow Lake New insights on progress and predictions for the Lalor Mine Marc Jackson 21/ Saskuranium Discover the story behind an exciting new uranium discovery in northern Saskatchewan Jim Parres 25/ North of Fifty-four Chris Szott captures the magic of northern summers in his debut album Libby Stoker-Lavelle 31/ And the Rest is History: The Flin Flon Bombers Meet today's players, and the hockey greats who inspire them Shannon Smadella 38/ The Munn Cup: A Hockey Legacy in Thompson Byer reveals how this minor hockey tournament has become a Thompson institution Penny Byer 42/ Tractor Trains of the North Two local historians reveal the challenges faced by the young men who brought supplies into northern Manitoba via tractor sleighs. Morley Naylor & Les Oystryk 50/ Highlights from the Trappers' Festival Libby Stoker-Lavelle 51/ Storytellers Film Festival: Creating a Spark Libby Stoker-Lavelle In Every Issue 5/Contributors 28/Capture the North Photo Contest: Round 5 6/Calendar of Events 31/Spotlight on Northern Athletes: 8/In a Nutshell: Regional News Nadine Colomb 24/Wildlife: Pine Grosbeaks - Gerry Clark 49/Poetry Corner 26/Health & Wellness: Tips from Body Break 52/A Good Taste: Something Hot to Drink 54/ Q & A: Meet Bruce Krentz - Penny Byer Cover photo by Scott Kurytnik "Beautiful Bald Eagle". Winner of Photo Contest Round 5 (see p.28) @COTTAGE NORTH F ACEBOOK .CO M /COTTAGE NORTH MAGAZINE MARCH - APRIL Page 3 Editor’s Note In northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan, we know that what makes us great is hidden beneath the surface. From uranium to zinc, copper, and gold, the wealth of this region is invisible to the naked eye. And just as prospectors see potential where others see rock and earth, at Cottage North we know that what makes our communities great is often hidden below the surface. The stories of each community’s riches deserve to be uncovered and shared, and we are here to toot that horn. Here are a few stories you should know about: In The Pas, a doctor is working with diverse community groups to bring the Storytellers Festival, a dynamic event celebrating Aboriginal filmmaking, to the town’s historic Lido Theatre. “There is a lot of interest in video, especially among youth,” says Dr. Bernhard Friz, “I want this to be a seminal event, to project the idea and have the community come around the idea and see what they want to do.” (p.51) In Flin Flon, the local ski club welcomed guests from two provinces to a packed day of races at their extensive cross- country trails. “We felt like we were in the middle of a high-energy happening,” recalls VP Dave Price, “with this crowd of skiers, coaches, parents and volunteers. It was a good place to be.”(p.10 ) In Thompson, volunteers and sponsors have helped foster minor hockey in the north by bringing the annual Munn Cup tournament to life each year. A longtime sponsor recalls, “We used to watch these young guys, not tall enough to see over the counter, asking ‘Mr. Timmons, can you sharpen my skates?,” and watch them grow into successful adults.” (p.38) As a regional publication, we are here to celebrate our communities, and the people who make “community” happen. You’ll encounter them on every page: a group of ladies who knit homemade scarves and give them away to strangers; high-profile athletes who take the time to mentor kids; historians who dig deep into the archives to share the region’s past with readers. These stories are compelling reminders of the value of sharing our talents and our time with others. By giving what we have, we can strengthen the fabric of our own communities, while building a more enriching life for ourselves as well. We hope you enjoy this issue of Cottage North! Libby (Elizabeth) Stoker-Lavelle Cottage North Magazine is published six times a year by The Flin Flon Reminder and is distributed free of charge to businesses and services throughout northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Greetings to Publisher: Randy Daneliuk Editor: Libby Stoker-Lavelle Production Manager & Layout Editor: John Bettger Cottage North Advertising Coordinator & Graphic Designer: Krista Lemcke Sales & Marketing Advisor: Karen MacKinnon readers Office Administrator: Shannon Thompson Receptionist: Rose Daneliuk Subscribe to Cottage North Support your local magazine & get Cottage North delivered to your door six times a year! Makes a The Manitoba government great gift. One year subscription (6 issues): $36.00 GST incl. is proud to support the We welcome submissions of photos, art and articles at all times. Please contact us if you have something to share! continuing growth and Cottage North Magazine development of this 14 North Avenue, Flin Flon, Manitoba, R8A 0T2 There's more to discover online! phone: 204-687-4303 fax: 204-687-4473 www.cottagenorthmagazine.ca majestic region. www.cottagenorthmagazine.ca email: [email protected] To Advertise: Contact Krista Lemcke, [email protected] Cottage North Magazine Vol 12, Issue 1. Printed in Canada, 2014. All rights reserved. Reproduction of photos, illustrations, or text in any form without written permis- sion from the publisher is prohibited. Page 4 MARCH - APRIL FOLLOW US : COTTAGENORTH M AGAZINE .CA Cottage North Contributors Shirley Barbeau Morley G. Naylor Shirley Barbeau is a long-time resi- Morley G. Naylor was born in dent of The Pas, and former resident of Sherridon and has lived in Flin Flon Cranberry Portage. A recent graduate since. For 32 years, he has travelled all from UCN, Shirley works for both The over northern Manitoba and Pas Arts Council and The Pas & District Saskatchewan with CBC TV and CBC Chamber of Commerce. In her free Radio. “I’ve really come to appreciate time, Shirley taps into her creative side the beauty and diversity of our area,” with crafting projects and art installa- Morley says, “there are so many stories tions; she is also a MS Walk ambassa- to tell.” dor. Jim Parres Penny Byer Jim Parres is a prospector/geologist Penny Byer moved to Thompson in who was born in Timmins, Ontario, the late 70s to open up the CBC North but raised in Flin Flon, Manitoba. He Country studio. She moved into print has co-authored two Manitoba mining as editor of employee publications with books, “The Nor Acme Gold Mine a mining company and has freelanced Story” and “Headframes, Happiness for various organizations and publica- and Heartaches” along with Marc tions. She also teaches courses on com- Jackson. Jim also writes a bi-monthly munications and leadership. column in the Snow Lake paper. Gerry Clark Shannon Smadella Gerry Clark is a retired schoolteach- As a charitable business profes- er whose whole career, starting in 1969, sional, humanitarian and former Miss has been at Hapnot Collegiate, Flin Canada, Shannon has traveled the Flon. His interests include drawing, world aiding in various causes. From mostly portraits and some caricatures; TSN Sports Host to Freelance Journalist, photography, mostly wildlife but also this young entrepreneur stays true sports, involving his four grandsons; to what she loves—fitness. Shannon and writing, mostly about local histo- will be running her first marathon in ry. August in support of Team Diabetes and teaches yoga at Sal’s Fitness. www.shannonsmadellafit.com Marc Jackson Marc Jackson has lived in Snow Lake for 42 years. He Glenda Walker-Hobbs is married to Leone and has four chil- Glenda Walker-Hobbs is a retired dren and three grandchildren. For the library technician, Flin Flon Writers past number of years, Marc has written, Guild secretary, and co-facilitator of edited, and published Snow Lake’s Advanced Poets of Writers Village Underground Press, as well as a syndi- University. She has published seven cated column that runs Fridays in the books of poetry, mostly recent- Flin Flon Reminder, Opasquia Times, ly Shadows to Sunlight and Beyond the and Nickel Belt News.