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Volume 19, Issue 21 Snow Lake, Manitoba October 8, 2015 New constable impressed with Snow Lake

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• That the Aurora Borealis Arts Council (ABC) will hold a Dinner Theatre on Friday November 13th in the Snow Lake Motor Inn. The dinner - in keeping with the subject matter of the plays - will be a Shore Lunch. The entertain- ment will feature two shows; ‘Kate Rice Northern Pioneer’ and ‘The Diamond Queen at Mile 82’. Don’t miss this performance - it will mesh our heritage with some fine acting by local talent… not to mention a fabulous shore lunch! • That people should be aware of bogus phone calls coming from scammers pre- senting themselves as representatives of the Canadian Revenue Agency. Several local people have received them, myself included. The fellow who phoned me The Snow Lake RCMP Detachment's new constable, Justin Huddle ~ photo by Marc Jackson spoke in a heavily accented voice and introduced himself as ‘John from CRA’. Constable Huddle didn’t mince words. “My first impression t seems it wasn’t that long ago that we were welcoming When I asked what the acronym meant I of Snow Lake was better than expected,” said the officer. Corporal Jason Schalla and Constable Jason St. Pierre to he stammered and couldn't come up “The lakes, and trees and rocks were a welcome change from Snow Lake, yet we said our goodbyes to both families over with it right away. When I laughingly the flat prairies.” the spring and summer. As Schalla pulled out of Snow Lake, called him on it… he hung up. Ap- Huddle added that while in Snow Lake, he and Traill the constable taking St. Pierre’s place – Constable Justin parently, the Revenue Agency will undoubtedly enjoy the opportunity to explore the great never contacts people by phone in order Huddle - pulled in and took up residence in the housing unit outdoors, hoping to get into some fishing, hiking, kayaking, to solicit, or provide, financial informa- on Olson St. It seems the RCMP’s staffing situation in the and camping. They also hope to try their hands at curling tion. Also there is another call going community is well on its way to, once again, reaching its full while they are here. Binge watching Netflix, cooking, around from someone professing to be compliment. spending time with their animals, gardening, traveling, from ‘Microsoft’ or ‘Windows’ advising Constable Huddle and girlfriend Jo Traill moved to the visiting family, and socializing with friends will also fill up that there is something wrong with your community this summer and as Huddle took up his post at their time. computer that they need to fix. The the detachment, she secured the Office Manager/Program Nevertheless, leaving their first placement was also quite statement, "Hmmm, I don't even have Coordinator position at the Family Resource Centre. Huddle tough. “I will miss the people I worked with at my last a computer," is also met with a quick is originally from Acme, Alberta, which is a small town posting,” said Huddle. “We had a great crew of people and I hang up! North East of Calgary and Ms. Traill was born and raised in miss them already.” Brandon, Manitoba. hat there are only 478 days until Asked if there was anything that he wanted to say to the • T Subsequent to his training at Regina, Saskatchewan’s Snow Lake's 70th, Herb Lake Landing’s residents of the Town of Snow Lake, Huddle stated, “It’s a Depot, Huddle’s first four year posting was in Minnedosa, 100th and Canada’s 150th Anniversaries real pleasure to be posted in Snow Lake, and we look forward Manitoba; where he also policed the towns of Neepawa and (July 1, 2017)? MJ to serving the community and making the most of our time Gladstone. here.” MJ Asked about his initial impression of the community,

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down in sheets and the four elderly prostates, but it was more gomers in front of my daughter than likely to give the crew the Jessica and I were three or more opportunity to squeegee the water sheets into the wind! True to the from the stage. Editorialand possession of Meth! Those after work name of the tour, they began with Through the rain I gave the sk any disc jockey for a list of tunes that get A activities don’t mesh well… even with the image ‘Rock or Bust’. People were out odd cursory glance to those people up and moving… you are sure to get at that this band has cultivated over the years. of their seats at the first cord and around us. There were the four least one AC/DC song included in the bunch. But Lead Guitarist, Angus Young, Bass Player most stood and swayed for the aforementioned idiots in front More than likely ‘You Shook Me All Night Cliff Williams and Vocalist Brian Johnson (who duration the two hour show. of us. These guys were pissed Long’, but let’s not rule out ‘Shoot to Thrill’ or replaced Scott in 1980), were all there with (Hells) With massive screens set up when they arrived and when ‘Thunderstruck’. The band has been around ************* bells on! So too were Rhythm Guitarist Steve on either side of the stage, it was they weren’t chest bumping or for decades and people have been listening… ************* Young (Angus and Malcolm’s nephew), and easy to watch facial expressions hugging each other, they were ************* enthusiastically, since the ‘70’s. Drummer Chris Slade. and in turn watch the entire group falling backwards in their seats ************* Like many other Snow Lakers, I caught their th ************* But before AC/DC arrived, the backup band from our 13 row seats. When and spilling drinks on one another. ‘Rock or Bust’ tour; however, unlike most, I ************* ‘Vintage Trouble’ warmed the crowd. And I don’t Angus Young started to play and The one in front of me appeared to ************* saw them on September 20th at ’s know about the folks in Winnipeg, but it was cool then duck walk across the stage, be their leader and he spent a lot ************* Commonwealth Stadium, rather than at Winnipeg’s ************* (+12) and pissing rain in Edmonton! We needed I thought to myself… “Man, his of his time taking overly dramatic Investors Group Field three days earlier. Where ************* warming! I wasn’t familiar with ‘Vintage Trouble’ age is really showing – looks pulls off of his ‘stashed’ bottle ever they played and you watched them, I’m sure ************* prior to this event, but I’ll definitely be checking more like a drunk walk!” But and complaining loudly that most ******* there is one thing we can all agree on… no one into them further after hearing and seeing them he must have been warming up, people in the stadium were posers went home disappointed! These guys are immortal live. They take you right back to the ‘60’s with or unsure of his footing on the because they weren’t cheering and their music is just as age defying. their R&B infused sound. It was made all the wet stage, ‘cause it wasn’t long as loud as he and his buddies. I Having said that, 35 years ago, we did lose more so, by singer Ty Taylor’s voice (sounded to and he was moving like someone grinned at my daughter and she original vocalist Bon Scott to booze. And me like Otis Redding), dress (shiny, peg legged half his 54 years! Angus hasn’t grinned back… we both knew Malcolm Young battled lung cancer, has had a 10100101101010001010101 suit), and antics (reminiscent of James Brown). lost a step, and didn’t appear to they’d all be asking each other the pacemaker installed, and at the age of 62 was The 60,000 at Commonwealth agreed... they were be stretching out the buttons on next day if anyone remembered 00001010101010101010100 diagnosed with dementia. It is said he doesn’t worthy of opening the event. his trademark English schoolboy whether they had a good time at remember any of the group’s songs anymore. 01010111101010101101010 By the time the main act hit the massive stage outfit from where I was sitting. It the concert… or if in fact they Then there is original drummer Phil Rudd, who set up in the North End Zone, the rain was coming is amazing how he can coax the were even at it! There was also 10101010100101010001010 was charged with attempting to arrange a murder cords he does while in perpetual the group of 60 year olds two 10101010101010101010101 motion. Nevertheless, there were rows down, who fired up their some long (two or three minutes) first spliff while ‘Vintage Trouble’ 01011010100101010101010 breaks between a few songs and I was playing. They did this non- 10101010010100010010101 chocked this up to aging lungs or See EDITORIAL on page 12... 11010010101010111000101 01010101010101010101001 01010101010010110101000 10101010000101010101010 Monday - Steak Night! (5 pm to 8.00 pm) Your search is over. 10101000101011110101010 The Manitoba government offers you opportunity, 11010101010101010010101 Featuring a prime rib-eye steak, fresh fried mushrooms, baked diversity and a rewarding career. potato with all the fixings, Caesar salad, baked beans, and garlic toast! All for $16! Add a succulent skewer of Tuesday - Chinese Special! (5 pm till sold out) 00010101010101010101010 Black Tiger Shrimp for $5. They are AMAZING! Egg Rolls, Fried Rice, Chicken Balls, Sweet and Sour Ribs or 10101010101101010010101 Maintenance Worker WednesdayPork. Chinese - LASAGNAfare has never Special! been (5 better... pm till make sold sure out) you don't miss this night out for some Awesome Asian 01010101010101001010001 Cuisine each Tuesday evening! Departmental/Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Snow Lake, MB Back by popular demand our regular Lasagna special, 00101011101001010101011 Thursday - WING NIGHT! (5 pm till sold out) Advertisement Number: 30905 featuring our savory caesar salad, garlic toast, and soup du jour! Closing Date: October 13, 2015 10001010101010101010101 'Thursday Wing Night' takes place tonight! Come on down Salary Range: $33,162.00 – $42,845.00 per year plus remoteness tonight and every Thursday Night for some of the Motor Inn's 'Wickedly Sumptuous Wings' and other 01010010101010 Friday - Prime Rib Sandwich Night! (5 pm till sold out) allowance delectable delights! Priority consideration will be given to existing Engineering and Operations A whole loin of slow roasted prime rib, cooked to Division staff currently in the LAB/OR classification. perfection, then thinly sliced, dipped in au jus and piled high on a fresh grilled Kaiser bun with sautéed onions Saturday - Memphis Style Baby Back Ribs! (5 pm till sold out) and horseradish mayo! Accompanied by our famous fries, southern coleslaw, and a side of au jus! All for $15! An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in On Saturdays we feature our Memphis Style effect for 12 months. baby back rib special, consisting of a full rack of mouth-watering baby back ribs, our famous fries, and coleslaw ** MAKE CERTAIN you don't miss out on our weekly HOMEMADE DESSERTS Qualifications: for $ 19.95, or a half rack for $13.95. - Made FRESH and available both in our restaurant or to go! ** Must have experience performing manual duties and operating hand and power tools. 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Hudbay donates computers to You have to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was. Dorothy Salahub ~ Abraham Lincoln Community Library

In the spring of 2015, Hudbay donated two new computers to the community library. Pictured above is Hudbay’s Lalor Mine Manager Tony Scheres and Community Librarian Vivian Bennett standing in front of the new computers. ~ photo courtesy of Mary Ann Otto

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND 1:00-4:00 P.M. SNOW LAKE COMMUNITY HALL Sponsored by AURORA BOREALIS COUNCIL.

TABLE BOOKINGS BEGIN OCTOBER 19TH E-MAIL TAMMY SASS: [email protected] $10:00 per table, plus an item for the penny parade.

The Snow Lake Mining Museum would like to recognize and thank Dave Mayer and Peter Purves for their donation of equipment and materials to upgrade our security system. Dave (Snow Lake Home Building Centre) and Peter (PC Services) supplied all of the items necessary to extend our system into our new Rock and Mineral Exhibit area. This installation was very professionally carried out by Peter and is now in operation 24/7. Thank you for your support of the museum! Page 4 THE Underground PRESS October 8, 2015

ABOVE: Joseph H. Kerr School Thanks to the Manitoba Tuition Fee children showing off their drumming skills after classes with the Fubuki Daiko drumming Group Income Tax Rebate... ~ photos courtesy of Tammy Sass Our kids are building their futures here in Manitoba. For information about You want what’s best for your I would like to say ‘Thank You’ to our Snow Lake Sponsors for saving up to $25,000 st children. A good education. their generous donation of prizes for our 31 Annual Junior Golf on their Manitoba Tournament. income tax, visit A good career. And the Special thanks to the volunteers who come out year after year to manitoba.ca/tuition help make our tournament special. opportunity to build their Winners of the tournament, which took place on Saturday futures here at home. September 5, 2015, were: Justin Francis and Joan Gogal. The putting contests were won by Zack Roberts and Joan Gogal, and Allie Galiz and Connor Coulson picked up the door prizes. Find out how your children can receive a Thank you to one and all… hope to see you back next year! tax rebate for up to 60% of their tuition Judy Steeves – as much as $2,500 a year. This extra cash will go a long way to helping them pay back SOUP, their student loans, save for a house, or SANDWICH, Everyone maybe even start a family. and DESSERT Welcome! DAY WHERE: Senior Centre WHEN: Fri., Oct. 16 TIME: 11 am - 1:00 p.m.

NOTICE of MEETING

The Annual Meeting of the Northern Health Region will take place on Tuesday, October 27, To claim their savings, they must complete the 2015 at the Flin Flon Community Hall, 2 North T1005 form when they file their Manitoba income tax. Avenue, Flin Flon MB from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. The Board of Directors extends a warm invitation to the public to attend.

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William Robert ‘Bob’ Cooper October 26, 1940 ~**~ September 30, 2015

Bob was born in Birch River, MB October 26th, 1940 and passed away in Flin Flon, MB September 30th, 2015. Bobby was predeceased by his Parents Len and May (Scott) Cooper of Bowsman, MB; Brothers John Cooper of Moose Lake, MB; Carmen The Doak Family would like to express heartfelt Cooper of Rocky Mountain House, AB; and Sister Louella Wilson of Bowsman, MB. thanks to everyone who sent food, flowers, good Daddy will be forever missed by Daughters; Cathy May Cooper of wishes, and cards of condolence after the death of The Pas, Donnalu Cooper of Niagara Falls and Robi-Lynn Cooper Roberts (Lee) of Flin Flon. our mother. Grandpa is survived by Donald Archibald of Niagara Falls; Reggie and Jayla Roberts of Flin Flon. A special thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff Bobby will be missed by Brother Norwood Cooper of Cranberry Portage; Sisters Sharon ‘Punky’ at the Snow Lake Health Centre. You made mom so Mosiondz of Swan River; Evelyn ‘Pixie’ (Eric) Crellin of Saskatoon; and Janet (Al) Styba of Snow comfortable during the past two years. Lake. Uncle Bob will be remembered by the many nieces and nephews in this family. Bob will It is wonderful to be part of such a caring be grieved by special friend Martha and family in Mexico and best of friends Gerry Charron and Jack Weseen. community. When we were kids we thought our dad was a cowboy; he always had that unhurried amble, Sincerely, hand in pocket cowboy walk; dress up meant a bigger belt buckle and cowboy boots; Louis Brian, Bonnie, and family L'Amour was his bible, and we all knew the words to Hank Williams ‘I’m So Lonesome I Could Bob, Ila, and family Cry’, but actually cried when Red Solvine would tell the ‘Teddy Bear’ tale. This cowboy family Wayne, Gertie, and family went camping more often than to rodeos and much of our early years were spent at our grand- parent’s homestead in Cranberry Portage, surrounded by various aunts, uncles, and cousins. We ran wild in a yard filled with odd furnishings; gizmos, and the occasional black bear. Our Daddy came from humble beginnings; from simple and kind, genuine people; thankful for what they had and willing to share what they could. Our Dad never lost that humility; always kept that genuine kindness and was most at home in simple settings. Our Dad was a man of few Pearl Doak words, but usually ones of wisdom or witty enough to cause belly laughter. While our Dad was an exceptional sportsman he most often chose to play with friends for fun rather than win any big tournaments. Our dad was a gifted carpenter, plumber, or basically ‘fix anything’ kind of August 18, 1919 guy; we don’t think he ever realized how talented he was. Dad was an electrician with HBM&S for most of his adult life, but was happy to retire and find warmer stomping grounds. We have ~**~ heard tales about our dad still being the alligator on the beaches of Mexico… Dad charmed September 10, 2015 all small children and may have had his finest moments absorbed in play; funny how children naturally gravitate to gentle souls. Our Dad dealt with this illness as he did with most things; John Wayne/Gary Cooper style and we gained respect for his stubbornness (Cooper trait?) and for the need to finish business his way. The time we had with our Dad - from his diagnosis until his final breath - was unbearably Pearl was born Monday, August 18, 1919, at Grandview, brief... but it was spend with his girls, his grandchildren, his brother and sisters and his best Manitoba, one of nine children. She was raised in Grandview and friends… spent in the simple places that he called home, when he was away from his home took her schooling there. in Mexico: Mo and Georges’ deck, Carly and Scott’s new home, Robi-Lynn and Lee’s garage. In On August 14, 1940, Pearl married Gordon Doak at Dauphin, these places he said goodbye to the people he loved and the people we would like to thank Manitoba. Together they lived on the farm and in 1942, Gordon from the bottom of our hearts. Special thanks to Maureen and George Trochimiuk (Carly and was called to war. She was left to run the farm and raise their Scott) for always providing a home; to Aunty Lorraine for the daily support calls; to Norwood son, Wayne, who was born in 1942. Joan, Robert and Brian were and Jack for their constant companionship; to Punky, Pixie, and Janet for visits, calls and best born before they left Grandview and moved north to Wekusko, wishes; to best friends Gerry Charron and Jack (Shelley) Weseen for years of loyalty; special Manitoba in 1956. There Pearl cooked for men from Hudson Bay visits from Lyle, Tara, Bailey, Brook, Rickie, and Gracie and all the many others who stopped by. Mining and Smelting and Gordon worked for Transport Ltd. In Special thanks to Dr. Fahim for listening and the 3rd floor medical staff for all your profes- 1958, they moved south to Keyes, Manitoba and operated the sionalism, kindness and compassion. General Store. The north beckoned and the family moved to Mo and George in Winnipeg and Norwood and Jack in Flin Flon; our dad loved you and we Snow Lake in 1960. couldn’t have gotten through any of this without you. As well as raising her family, Pearl worked at HBM&S Our Dad, Bob, did not want any service or formal remembrance, but please feel free to be Cafeteria, Vance’s General Store, and then Hudson’s Bay kind to a stranger, smile at a child, or salute with a beverage of choice. And of course he would Company. She also boarded some of The Bay staff at their small say, "Thank You Kindly." home on Lakeshore Drive. Pearl was active in the community as Girl Guide Leader, Member of UCW and found time to curl in the Afternoon League. She was a very artistic woman who had a passion for ceramics. Barbara Jean (BJ) She hosted classes and many family members and friends have items that she has made. Pearl liked to knit, crochet, and do Cooper (Killoh) many types of crafts. She shared these talents with her daughter, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. April 23, 1938 She loved her pet dog, ‘Snowball’ who was company for her ~**~ for many years. September 25, 2015 Pearl moved into Extended Care at the Snow Lake Health Centre on September 1, 2013. Pearl passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015, at the Snow Our family would Our Mom, BJ, was born in Flin Flon on April 23, 1938 and passed Lake Health Centre, at the age of 96 years. Pearl leaves to mourn her passing, her sons Wayne (Gertie), like to sincerely thank away September 25, 2015 at the Northern Lights Manor, also in Flin Flon. However, she spent the happiest years of her life at our Robert (Ila), Brian (Bonnie); son-in-law Andy Marsollier; sister- all who loved and home in Snow Lake. in-law Elaine Evans; cousin Betty McMannis; family friend Brian supported our fam- Mom was predeceased by her parents Jock and Katherine (Betty ) Hicks; 11 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren, and ily during Stewart's (Walker) Killoh and leaves to mourn her daughters, Cathy May, numerous nieces and nephews. illness and after his Donnalu, and Robi-Lynn; her son-in-law (who was like a son) Lee Pearl was predeceased by her husband Gordon; daughter Joan Roberts; beloved grandchildren Donald Archibald, Reggie, and Marsollier; and her parents John and Mabel Evans; and all of her passing. Thank you for Jayla Roberts and many, many friends; especially Grace, Marlene, the cards, phone calls, siblings. and Sylvia. The funeral service was held Saturday, September 19, 2015, BJ served as a devoted Nurse for 33 years, and this was where meals, care packages 2:00 pm, at the Lawrie Marsh Community Hall, Snow Lake, she found the true calling of caring for others. Our Mom will be and those who Manitoba, with Ila Doak presiding. Ushers were Allan Evans traveled to be with us. forever missed, but even in such grief, we are grateful for her legacy. Simply put: be grateful for what you have; be kind to others, and Orville Evans. Guest book attendants were Sydney Coulson We would like to also unfailingly; be an advocate for those in need; be compassionate to and Joan Gogal. Pallbearers were Kelvin Doak, John Marsollier, thank those who made humans and animals alike; try to love unconditionally, and do not Kevin Doak, Warren Doak, Ryan Doak, and Greg Bilawka. donations to the Elks carry ill will in your heart, for it will only hurt you and your ability to Pearl’s family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of the in honour of Stewart. love... and you can never love too much. Snow Lake Health Centre for their excellent care. ‘The Beege’ would thank the staff at the manor for all their kind- Your kindness is very ness and care; Dr. Macleod and Dr. Fahim for compassion, and In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Snow Lake much appreciated! Father Paul for comfort. Hospital Auxiliary c/o Snow Lake Health Centre, Snow Lake, Mom, we thank you, we love you, and miss you so much. Wher- Manitoba, R0B 1M0. Sincerely, ever you are, we know there is light, love and joy... and even more Hemauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, The Pas, were now. Ellen Bridgeman and in care of arrangements. For online condolences visit www. In keeping with family wishes, cremation has taken place and a hemauerfuneralhome.com Family service of remembrance will be held at a later date in Snow Lake. Page 6 THE Underground PRESS October 8, 2015 Lamontagne in by acclamation

************* ************* ************* ************* Remembrance Day Wreaths will be ************* ************* ordered automatically for groups ************* ************* ************* and Individuals who have ************* ************* traditionally laid them. If you are ******* included and do not want a wreath ordered for your group or business, or if your group is new in town and you would like to order and lay a 10100101101010001010101 wreath on November 11th... 00001010101010101010100 01010111101010101101010 Please phone Iona at 2317, April at 10101010100101010001010 7056, or the Legion at 2308 10101010101010101010101 01011010100101010101010 10101010010100010010101 11010010101010111000101 01010101010101010101001 01010101010010110101000 10101010000101010101010 Chamber of Commerce President elect, Gerard Lamontagne ~ file photo by Marc Jackson Your search is over. 10101000101011110101010 The Manitoba government offers you opportunity, agenda and reading/passing the minutes, St. Jean 11010101010101010010101 t will surprise no one that Gerard Lamontagne diversity and a rewarding career. I gave his report for the term. Noting it was his walked unencumbered and uncontested into the 00010101010101010101010 last meeting as the President, he expressed his Presidency of the local Chamber of Commerce Maintenance Worker 10101010101101010010101 pleasure at being able to work with, “such a great during the group’s Annual General Meeting, held Departmental/Full-Time group.” St. Jean also touched on last fall’s Cham- Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, The Pas, MB 01010101010101001010001 September 17th in the Legion basement. The ber sponsored municipal candidate’s forum and Advertisement Number: 30906 local businessman is a virtual sparkplug within 00101011101001010101011 the spring community trade show. Acknowledg- Closing Date: October 13, 2015 the community in respect to tourism and busi- Salary Range: $33,162.00 – $42,845.00 per year plus remoteness 10001010101010101010101 ing the work and planning for the events, he stated ness development and his amiable personality and allowance that judging from the numbers in attendance at 01010010101010 sense of fairness have endeared him in the hearts Priority consideration will be given to existing Engineering and these events and the comments heard afterwards, and minds of many residents. Operations Division staff currently in the LAB/OR classification. both were considered successful. St. Jean further This wasn’t the only walk on this night; in fact acknowledged the inaugural graduation bursary An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in the entire slate of officers put forward at the event effect for 12 months. given by the chamber in 2015 and the presenta- will take their positions without having to endure tions that would be put forward later this evening. Qualifications: election. Lamontagne’s executive during the com- He closed his address, noting that he hoped the Must have experience performing manual duties and operating hand and ing one year term will consist of: Vice President chamber would move forward with these spon- power tools. Experience operating light and/or heavy duty equipment Medhat Geloa, Secretary Treasurer Lillian Haines, and experience servicing and/or making minor repairs to vehicles and sorships and that more would be added as the Secretary Jodi Wilson, and Directors Garry Za- equipment is desired. Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba organization grows. mzow and Peter Purves. Class 5 driver’s licence and be capable to upgrade to Class 3 with air Subsequent to his address, the outgoing endorsement within 6 months; be physically capable of performing The evening began with a half hour meet and President made two presentations. The first of required duties and be able to respond to work within 30 minutes of call. greet. And after the socializing wound down, the these was to the Beach Enhancement Committee For the full list of required qualifications and conditions of meeting was called to order by outgoing Presi- employment, please go to our website at manitoba.ca/govjobs/. dent, Dennis St. Jean. Following approval of the See CHAMBER on page 7... Duties: Reporting to the Area Works Supervisor, the Maintenance Operations Worker will also receive lead hand direction from the Assistant Works Supervisor. This position performs physical maintenance work, operates and maintains small hand and power tools associated with highway maintenance operations to ensure the safety of the workers and the travelling public while maintaining public infrastructure. Apply to: Advertisement No. 30906 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Special Thanks go out to: Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J7 Snow Lake Home Hardware Phone: 204-945-3777 for the donation of all the Fax: (204) 948-2193 planted trees; Manitoba Email: [email protected] Conservation The Pas for all of the food, drinks and WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE prizes; Cornerview Enter- ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL. prises for donating a case of Pepsi and a Cotton Candy Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how making machine for the you meet the qualifications. prizes for the tree planting We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further event; to all of the Wekusko consideration will be contacted. Falls Campground Staff and Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to partners who were there to indicate in their covering letter, resumé and/or application if they are help out; all of the Wekusko from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible Falls Campground Campers minorities and persons with a disability. and all the individuals who Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs came out in the rain to cel- button at manitoba.ca. ebrate and plant trees!

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Outgoing Chamber President Dennis St. Jean making presentation to BEC's Jill Arpin Outgoing Chamber President Dennis St. Jean making presentation ~ all photos by Marc Jackson to Minor Hockey's Tyler Samborski

Chamber Secretary, Jodi Wilson thanking outgoing President Dennis St. Jean for his year of service.

...CHAMBER from page 6 ward the aforementioned slate, (BEC), and President Jill Arpin which was acclaimed. accepted the award of merit from Director Garry Zamzow stood the Chamber and a cheque in in for the absent VP and after the amount of $1250 towards thanking the outgoing President the BEC’s goal. Next, he called for his leadership during the past on Tyler Samborski to accept an year, he praised the President award of merit for Snow Lake elect for “stepping up to the Minor Hockey and handed over plate.” Zamzow continued and a cheque for $1250, which will gave an overview of the activi- go towards the purchase of a new ties and events planned for the Arena Scoreboard. coming year. He confirmed that Sec/Treas. Lillian Haines there will be another trade show then gave a breakdown on the in 2016, which will take place chamber’s finances, reporting on on May 3rd and 4th. As well the the group’s revenue and expendi- group will continue with their tures. Haines also put forward a bi-monthly luncheon meetings. revised fee structure for the year; The director also stated that the changes were minimal, hav- the chamber looks forward to ing to do with overlap in some involvement from the member- groupings. The fees for 2015/16 ship. “This is a group that wants are: Non-Profit $50, Home to listen to your brainstorming… Based Business $50, Individual we want this chamber to survive $50, 1-3 Employees $75, 4 - 10 and grow and become an active Employees $100, 11-20 Em- part of our community,” said ployees $150, 21-49 Employees Zamzow. “So we need your $250, 50+ Employees $600. help and assistance on that; don’t Next, Director Peter Purves hesitate to share your thoughts.” addressed Bylaws. Purves Under Other Business, a pre- proposed the group pass a set of sentation of a framed photograph bylaws that were crafted using collage of Wekusko Falls was templates from other centres. made by Secretary Jodi Wilson They were passed unanimously. to the outgoing President, Dennis Purves also took care of the St. Jean. The meeting was then Election of Officers, and put for- adjourned. MJ Page 8 THE Underground PRESS October 8, 2015 Ashton challenges candidates to debate

August Hastmann Green Party Rebecca Chartrand Liberal Party Niki Ashton - Kyle Mirecki - Conservative Party

Churchill-Keewatinook failure to hold a debate in the Shamattawa, Garden Hill, and Aski’s incumbent Member of riding would mark the first time Wasagamack; The Liberal Parliament, Niki Ashton sent out in recent memory where no Party’s Rebecca Chartrand – A a news release early in the last constituency debate had taken resident of Winnipeg, Chartrand week of September, noting that place during a federal election. is an award-winning educator with just three weeks remaining “I realize that some candidates and accomplished community in the federal election campaign, live in Winnipeg, and attending development worker in that the electors in the riding have a debate in our North means city; New Democratic Party’s yet to hear the positions of the coming into the riding,” said Niki Ashton – Ashton has five candidates registered to be Ashton in reference to the fact held the riding since 2008, she on the October 19th ballot. She that candidates for the Liberals, was born, raised, and lives in suggested that they have an Conservatives and Libertarian Thompson. Prior to her tenure all-candidates debate; either in parties do not live in the riding. as MP, she was an instructor with “The fact remains that shying the University College of the Zachary Linnick - Libertarian Party person or on the radio. “As a Northerner, I believe away from a debate means North (UCN); The Conservative that people across our region shying away from Northern Party’s Kyle Mirecki – Mirecki have the right to hear from those people on the issues that matter.” is a resident of Winnipeg and that are running to represent us,” The five people running for most recently spent time in said Ashton, who is the NDP the Churchill seat are: The the capacity of Summer Law candidate. “I am challenging all Green Party’s August Hastmann Student at Minister of Justice four of the registered candidates – Originally from Southern and Attorney General of Canada running to represent Churchill- Manitoba, Hastmann is an in Ottawa; The Libertarian’s Keewatinook Aski to a debate educator who currently teaches Zachary Linnick – Linnick was before October 19th. While in Split Lake. However, he born in Flin Flon and currently efforts have been made to host has also worked in a number resides in Winnipeg where he is debates, other campaigns have of northern towns including a Border Services Officer for the not stepped up.” Cross Lake, South Indian Lake Canada Border Services Agency. She acknowledged that – Pukatawagan, God’s River, MJ

The Conservative Party of Canada The Conservatives favour low taxes, smaller, less intrusive gov- The Liberal Party portrays itself as a ernment, a strong regime of law-and-order, a strong military, party that is fiscally conservative, but and respect for traditional values; though the party is offi- socially progressive. They are support- cially neutral on social matters like abortion and gay rights. ive of abortion rights, gay marriage and Their Federal Leader is Stephen Harper. (source: http://www. ample immigration, but also favour a thecanadaguide.com/political-parties) largely unregulated free market. The Party has moved away from being quite as pro-big government as it was in the past, but still opposes those who call for The scaling back social programs such as universal health care and old Founded in 1983, the Greens stand for Non-Violence, Sustainability, age pensions. Their Federal Leader is Justin Trudeau. Social Justice, Ecological Wisdom, Participatory Democracy, and (source: http://www.thecanadaguide.com/political-parties) Respect for Diversity. The party honours and values equally the Earth's biological and ecological diversity together with the context of individual responsibility toward all. The Federal Leader is Eliza- The New Democratic Party of Canada beth May. (source: http://www.thecanadaguide.com/political-parties) The NDP — or Cooperative Com- monwealth Federation (CCF) as it was known before 1961 is regarded as a pragmatic party of the centre-left with The Libertarian Party of Canada an appeal and agenda broadly similar to The mission of the Libertarian Party of Canada is to reduce the re- that of the Liberals. Ideologically, New Democrats are champions sponsibilities and expense of government. They recognize the ability ofs Canada’ social safety net and generally favour high tax rates for of each person to manage their lives and mutually fulfill their needs large corporations and the wealthy. The party also has a long paci- by the free and voluntary exchange of efforts and property for the fist tradition and strong ties to organized labour, particularly public value that best realizes happiness. The Federal Leader is Tim Moen. sector unions such as teachers, nurses, and government employees. (source: http://www.libertarian.ca) Their Federal Leader is Thomas Mulcair. (source: http://www.thecanadaguide.com/political-parties) Page 9 THE Underground PRESS October 8, 2015 Solvista hits high grade mineralization at Talbot Downhole geophysical sur- net smelter return royalty on the North and Tramping). Solvista based its local operations out of olvista Gold Corporation S veying of this hole has also been Tower Property which hosts the also owns a zinc-silver rich NI the community of Snow Lake (Rockcliff) shook up the local completed and sampling of the T-1 Copper Deposit; numerous 43-101 Resource (the Shihan – it is not known at this time mineral industry with a Sep- core will begin soon. Samples properties with untested geo- Property) in Ontario. Solvista whether that link continues. This tember 23, 2015 news release will be analyzed for gold, silver, physical anomalies; and several controls two gold projects, Cara- video may be of interest to some. announcing the intersection of copper and zinc content and as- additional properties with VMS manta and Guadalupe located in https://youtu.be/brqm6MuVl0Y ~ 6.1 % Copper, 8.2 g/t Gold, 5.0 say results will be released to the potential (Freebeth which is Colombia, South America. MJ from a Solvista News Release % Zinc and 112.1 g/t Silver over public once received and com- optioned to HudBay, Dickstone Rockcliff Resources once 9.13m in a drill hole on their piled. TSL Laboratories (TSL), Talbot Property, located near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, an #6 Highway, close to 55 km assay laboratory accredited Northeast of Grand Rapids. The under ISO/IEC 17025 has been hole in question (TB-001) also charged with doing the analysis. cleaved 3.8m that hosted 5.9 % Solvista can earn a 51% copper, 16.6 g/t gold, 5.8 % zinc, interest in the Talbot Property 135.6 g/t silver and was part of from Hudson Bay Exploration their 5,000m, 10-15 hole drill and Development Company program on the Talbot Property. Limited (HBED), by spend- “Our very first drill hole ing $6,120,000 on exploration confirms that the Talbot Prop- expenditures over six years. The erty has substantial potential first and second year expenditure to host high grade massive commitments are $200K (com- sulphides containing signifi- pleted) and $400K respectively cant thicknesses and grades in with escalating expenditure copper, gold, zinc and silver,” commitments over the remaining said Solvista President and years. The agreement provides CEO Ken Lapierre. “Drill hole that once Solvista has earned geophysical data from TB-001 its 51% interest in the Talbot has also identified large conduc- Property, Solvista and Hudbay tive anomalies that need to be will form a joint venture with The illustration above shows many of Solvista's Manitoba holdings and is drill tested to determine their Solvista becoming the operator. significance. Drilling continues from an August 2015 investor presentation. Provided Hudbay contrib- and we look forward in testing utes its pro rata (49%) share of several additional high priority expenditures under the joint ven- copper-gold-zinc-silver targets ture, it will have two years from on the Talbot Property.” the date Solvista earns its 51% The release noted the intersec- interest to purchase an additional tion is located in a part of the 2% interest for a cash payment historic Talbot Deposit-Main of $240,000 and by either incur- Lens, where additional drilling ring expenditures over a two had been recommended due to BECAUSE year period equivalent to 2% the wide spacing between the of expenditures made since the nearby drill holes. Massive formation of the joint venture or sulphides were intersected be- IT’S ABOUT paying the amount to Solvista in tween 558.68 metres and 567.81 cash. If Hudbay acquires the ad- metres (not true thickness) and ditional 2%, it will become the down hole geophysical data Operator of the joint venture. indicates anomalies that warrant Once a positive Feasibil- HIM TOO follow-up drilling. Interpretation ity Study has been completed of the geophysical anomalies is and mining development has ongoing and the results will be commenced, the Operator can reported on in subsequent news increase its interest in the Talbot releases. GET VACCINATED. Property to 65% by paying the Solvista’s drill program is other participant a cash payment DON’T SPREAD THE FLU. focussed on four areas with sig- equal to the pro rata share of nificant high grade copper-gold- expenditures made by the other zinc and silver potential. The participant to reduce it to a 35% areas are: Talbot Deposit - main, interest. The Operator would footwall and north lenses; a high then fund the costs of develop- grade gold lens 50m south of the ment and will be reimbursed for Talbot Deposit; the EZ Copper- 100% of the development costs, Gold Zone, located 500m north including the 35% interest of the of the Talbot Deposit; and The non-operator. Once the costs of North Target, which is a com- The annual seasonal flu vaccine is available to all Manitobans at development have been repaid, plex, 1,000m long geophysical no charge. It will offer protection against four seasonal flu strains. the parties will be reimbursed conductor located approxi- their pro rata share of expen- mately 2.5km north of the Talbot An annual flu vaccine is especially important for those at increased ditures made prior to the date Deposit. The North Target is risk of serious illness from the flu, their caregivers and close contacts. development commences before known to be mineralized with net profits are distributed pro anomalous copper from two If you are 65 or older or have a chronic illness, you should also get rata. historic drill holes spaced 400m Solvista Gold Corporation is a pneumo vaccine. One pneumo vaccine may give you a lifetime apart. a Canadian resource exploration of protection. Further to the current drill company focused on discovery program, Solvista’s hole TB-002 and resource expansion of its To get your free flu vaccine, contact your public health nurse, has been completed on the high high-quality mineral properties grade gold lens in an area where doctor, pharmacist or call Health Links – Info Santé at at its Snow Lake Project. On an untested early-time channel June 18, 2015, Solvista merged 204-788-8200 or toll-free 1-888-315-9257. bore hole geophysical anomaly with Canadian explorer Rock- is interpreted as the potential cliff Resource Inc. Solvista now southern extension of the gold manitoba.ca controls the Snow Lake Project lens. Several historic drill holes in central Manitoba, totalling in north of and along strike of this excess of 35,000 hectares. The anomaly intersected significant project includes: one VMS high high grade gold-silver drill grade copper rich NI 43-101 values (not true thickness) of: Resource (the Rail Property); 10.4 g/t gold and 54.5 g/t silver two historic high grade VMS across 5.2m; and 8.2 g/t gold and copper deposits (the Lon Prop- 88.4 g/t silver across 9.3m erty and the Talbot Property); a

Ad1 – Because It’s About HIM Too! Publication: Snow Lake Underground Press Ad size: 3 cols (6") x 130 Insertion date: e/o Thurs, Oct. 8 + 22, 2015 Position: WFN Page 10 THE Underground PRESS October 8, 2015 Why do we say that? by: Phyllis Verbeek

Brrr, ‘the frost is on the punkin’ in the recent few days when the sun shines warm. This early mornings. Such an orange ball covered we term as ‘Indian summer’. As well as with white flaky stuff signals an end to long being warm, the atmosphere during Indian lazy summer days and a period of adjustments summer is hazy or smoky, there is no wind, prior to the onset of winter. We have all heard the barometer is standing high, and the nights the term, and, really it is self-explanatory; are clear and chilly. A moving, cool, shallow however, have you ever wondered who would polar air mass is converting into a deep, warm, have coined the cycle of autumn in such stagnant anticyclone (high pressure) system, words? which has the effect of causing the haze, and It seems James Whitcomb Riley did when large swing in temperature between day and he wrote the following poem and recorded it night. The time of occurrence is important: in 1912. The title is “When the Frost is on The warm days must follow a spell of cold the Punkin” (not pumpkin). weather, or a good hard frost. Why is ‘Indian summer’ called Indian When the frost is on the punkin and the summer? There are many theories. Some fodder’s in the shock, say it comes from the early Algonquian And you hear the kyouck and gobble of the Native Americans, who believed that the struttin’ turkey-cock, condition was caused by a warm wind sent And the clackin’ of the guineys, and the from the court of their southwestern god, cluckin’ of the hens, Cautantowwit. Another origin could go back And the rooster’s hallylooyer as he tiptoes on to the very early settlers in New England. the fence; Each year they would welcome the arrival O, it’s then the time a feller is a-feelin’ at his of cold wintry weather in late October, when best, they could leave their stockades unarmed. With the risin’ sun to greet him from a night But then came a time when it would suddenly of peaceful rest, turn warm again, and the Native Americans ‘The ‘What’s the story?’ column is an overview; or the telling of As he leaves the house, bareheaded, and goes would continue the battle that had ensued ‘the story’ on a different Snow Lake resident in each edition. Each out to feed the stock, over summer. ‘Indian summer’, the settlers issue's subject(s) is asked a series of ten questions that allows readers When the frost is on the punkin and the calledo it. T this day, First Nations folks and to get to know them a little better. In this issue we ask, 'What’s the fodder’s in the shock. other Canadians think of this time as a final story' on… Kim Burton O, it sets my heart a clickin’ like the tickin’ of preparation for the onset of colder weather. How long have you lived in Snow Lake? a clock, This time of year also brings with thoughts I have lived in Snow Lake from October 31, 1971 until September When the frost is on the punkin and the of Thanksgiving Day. The day was originally 1981, and from 1983 until present. fodder’s in the shock. adopted as a Canadian holiday intended to be What is your age and marital/ family situation? used as a time to relax and be thankful for the I am 52 years old and have been married to my awesome hubby Obviously, James grew up with a farm bounty of the land, following a busy summer Tony Burton for 32 years. We have two kids, Warren, 31 yrs. old and background! However, the feeling of our for rural families. Hopefully it is a day for all Jenna 29 yrs. old. summer well spent should set our hearts a of us to pause in our busy lives and take stock What do you do for a living? clickin’ as well. of all that is available to us. I work at the Snow Lake Health Centre. What is your favorite book(s)? Another sign of the fall season is the last Autumn... the year’s last, loveliest smile. I have many favourite books, as reading is my passion. The Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon is my favourite. I enjoy almost any kind of thriller or mystery. What is your favorite TV show(s)? Wayne's Carpet Cleaning My favorite TV show is The Voice. I get annoyed with all the Commercial - Residential - Upholstery reality flavoured TV shows... some are so stupid. What is your favorite movie(s)? Wayne Markle I don't really have a favourite movie... I tend to fall asleep and Certified Carpet Cleaner miss most of them! What is your favorite food(s)? Phone: (204) 281-1188 P.O.Box 93 My favorite food is salmon! Yummy! And my Mom's (204) 734-2780 Swan River, MB. R0L 1Z0 Thanksgiving Turkey is a close second. What is your favorite song(s)? Hotel California by The Eagles. If there is sufficient interest, I'll come to What is one thing most people don’t know about you? I love to paint! Just ask my husband, sometimes he comes home Snow Lake on October 16th and 17th to from work to a different house! What is the thing you like most about Snow Lake? clean carpets and upholstery. Snow Lake is like living on a resort! We love the outdoors, so we have everything just out the door! We love our remote cabin and all the challenges getting to it! The peace and tranquility we have here The cleaning process is 'Low Moisture' are second to none and I am thankful for living in such an amazing community. There is nothing like the people in a small town! KB and dries in a couple of hours. Prices: 30 cents per square foot or $300 per 1000 sq.ft. area. Anglican/ United Church Couch and Chair - $100 (102 Balsam Street) Love Seat - $45 COMMUNITY OF FAITH Gathers Sundays at 11:00 AM Service of Worship and Coffee time (Call one of the numbers above to book) Everyone Welcome

EVERY DAY IS A DAY TO GIVE THANKS! Join us on Thanksgiving Sunday to celebrate the holiday and Holy Eucharist Page 11 THE Underground PRESS October 8, 2015 regarding York City that they were pulling I went to hear Trudeau speak and broken out of Canada due to Trudeau’s I decided to confront him, just to promises, our nationalization policies. This, ‘let him know’. At the end of his London, Rome... Parres? local editor coupled with the NDP gaining speech, I jumped on the back of the By Jim Parres (Chronicle office in Manitoba, was like a stage to get to him, but that didn’t Underground October 2/2015 Journal – one-two punch to our exploration last long. I then went around and Just a short time left until we Thunder Bay) has singled out Jean efforts and led to me leaving waited in the crowd as he wended vote on October 19th. The polls, Chretien, the political ‘tough guy’. Manitoba for supposedly greener his way through, shaking hands. usually fairly accurate, show the Jean said he’d scrap the GST, then pastures. Greener for a while, As he came up to me, I stepped in three major parties still fairly close. didn’t. Why would you shoot a anyways. It was the beginning of front of him and politely told him As I write, the Conservatives cash cow? But… the promise got the end for my Dad, and I know he my thoughts. I’m not sure, but I and Liberals have gained a bit of him votes! The C-J editor agrees was severely upset, especially after thought I saw a big old crocodile ground with Tom Mulcair (NDP) with me that most promises are Flin Flon annexed his property at tear in his right eye… Hah! falling slightly. Time for the ‘Big never implemented! Schist Lake. ~ London, Rome... Parres? Boy Pants’ as they say down south e W have taken to watching the of the border. panel on CBC-TV on Thursday Hot button topics have become nights as well as Rhodes scholar the nigab, stripping terrorists Rex Murphy. Rex certainly has of dual status in respect to a way with words and we find their Canadian citizenship, the the panel very astute. I have met Economy, utilization of pipelines, Chantal Hebert and she is very and the acceptance of Syrian humble to praise and appears quite refugees into Canada. shy. Chief Perry Bellegarde is I have written previously about ramping up his campaign to get my meeting with Justin Trudeau First Nations citizens out to vote; and his family along with Chretien as traditionally their participation and his wife at the Piment Rouge is below the national average. restaurant in Montreal at a Liberal Should we spend more effort fundraiser. One of my directors (at (and money) on our First Nations the time) took me along and it was citizens, or welcome these travel a very enjoyable evening. Justin weary refugees. The answer, to spoke on the phone with my wife, me, is fairly obvious, but there Audrey, for several minutes which are some disturbing questions was very gracious of him. Audrey about the machinations that go on was, and still is a stalwart Pierre between the Feds and First Nations supporter. Me… not so much. I that need to be answered and soon. do believe Justin has learned a lot e W all know education and during this election campaign and integration is the long term answer, the panel feels he has held his own but what about housing, drinking in the debates and could eventually water, and indoor plumbing? I be our PM. could write an entire treatise on I remember being at University my thoughts on these subjects, but in Saskatoon in the early 1970’s they would be fairly controversial. and Pierre Trudeau came to give a Better to let ‘sleeping dogs lie’, speech at the campus. I had gone and hope the next government can back to school to finish my degree settle most of the land claim issues, in Geology, so I could write and as they are seriously affecting the sign reports while working with mining industry. my Dad, Lew. It was circa 1972- I note that in response to my 73 and we had just been informed thoughts in the last Press issue by our exploration funders in New

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...EDITORIAL from page 2 removed pickups to prevent feedback. stop till the end of AC/DC’s show. He called this guitar The Beast! They were also doing shooters out Rounding out the lineup was of a thermos they brought along. By Bassist Cliff Williams who has been the end of the night I was almost with the band since the 1978 album enjoying the smell of skunk… I was ‘Powerage’, and Drummer Chris getting pretty hungry too – second Slade, who played for many years hand smoke, I guess! with Manfred Mann’s Earth Band and also had a short gig with Jimmy is definitely that. Well written, fairly well Back to the show… as mentioned, In each issue, we write a short review of Angus Young is eternal, but then so Page’s The Firm. researched, and a great local story! Pick up selections under the categories of Music, is vocalist Brian Johnson. Although, In overview… although a long- a copy from the Arts Council. Books, Television, and Film. The picks and I prefer earlier albums with Bon time fan, this was the first time reviews may not be for everyone... just a Scott, Johnson gets his due. His I’d seen AC/DC. I was extremely matter of opinion. Television voice brought them mainstream with impressed (one of the best four or ‘Back in Black’ and ‘For those about five concerts I’ve ever attended) Music *Blindspot – CTV (First Season started to Rock’! Johnson’s range is close and wish I’d seen them back in the September 21st) to Scott’s, but a little harsher and Bon Scott days. Have to say that I found Angus’ facial expressions a * Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats – We’ve all seen the ads for the series… more forced in my mind. But like Scott before him, seemed genuinely little disturbing… kinda looked like Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats naked, tattooed chick dropped off in Times Square in a dufflebag – no memory! It accepting of singing when he needed a fish out of water at times and for My boy Joel told me to check this guy to and letting Angus take centre the whole ten minute solo in ‘Let out and I’m glad I did. With his pork looks good and actually, two episodes in, it’s not too shabby; you see all those tattoos, stage and wind out on extended there be Rock’ he had a ‘tonsil stone’ pie hat and chest length beard Nathaniel (you know… that crusty white stuff) they mean something! Jamie Alexander, solos anytime the urge came over Rateliff looks like a cross between MMA him. Johnson too was dressed in his collecting on one side of his mouth who plays the naked tattooed chick, is a Heavyweight Tank Abbott and an Amish characteristic ‘newsboy cap’, black that wasn’t exactly glamourous. Dude. But his music… man, it’s all soulful mean one once she gets her bearings, but jeans and ‘T’. He must have closets Nevertheless, there aren’t too many rhythm and blues. Heavy on horns and her partner in crime (fighting) Sullivan full of them! guys even half his age who could lyrics that are sometimes shouted; other Stapleton is a bit stiff and has an annoying Also, it was great to see that when match his pace and the show itself times crooned, this guy is my current voice. Nevertheless, I’ll see it through to they have the need for a replacement had everything from Fireworks to favorite for walking music. Give a listen to the end of the season. rhythm guitar player, they keep it Cannons – not to mention the time enduring music of an age defying ‘Howling at Nothing’ and ‘Son-of-a-bitch in the family. As they did back in 1988 (when Malcolm Young was Rock Band! (SOB)’ Film being treated for alcoholism), they The Edmonton setlist was: Rock brought Steve Young in to replace or Bust, Shoot to Thrill, Hell Ain’t Books *Southpaw – Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Forest Whitaker, and Oona Malcolm in 2014 after the latter was a Bad Place to Be, Back in Black, Play Ball, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Laurence diagnosed with dementia. The respect *Kate Rice Prospector – Helen Duncan Cheap, Thunderstruck, High Voltage, Typical rags to riches to rags and back to the nephew has for his Uncle was Published back in November of 1984, the obvious, right down to the instrument Rock ‘n’ Roll Train, Hells Bells, riches in the same vein as ‘Rocky’… only book was researched locally by Duncan and Steve chose to play on this evening. Baptism by Fire, You Shook Me All includes a lot of truths about the times, the with the perspective of a child thrown in. It was his Uncle’s 1963 Gretsch Jet Night Long, Sin City, Shot Down Lady of the Lake, and the area she called Anyone who has kids can’t help but be Firebird. The guitar has the neck and in Flames, Have a Drink on Me, home. But then again, there was also a bit affected by this fighter’s plight, and Jake middle pickups removed and only the T.N.T., Whole Lotta Rosie, and Let of journalistic latitude and liberty taken Gyllenhaal who plays the part of Billy Hope bridge pickup in place. Some reports There Be Rock. For the encore they with her story to make it readable… and it has you cheering for him all the way. Good state that Malcolm Young would did Highway to Hell and For Those movie! MJ stuff socks in the cavities left by the About to Rock! MJ

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Next Regular Council Meeting is Tuesday October 20, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. - The public is welcome to attend -

Water Meters & Aqua-Flows Request for Available Contractors Please ensure water meter readouts on the exterior of your home are accessible The Town of Snow Lake is currently compiling a list of for our meter reader. In the event the meter readout is not accessible the reading available contractors. We are seeking to have the following will be an estimate billing. Any aqua-flows or water meters requiring mainte- nance/installation, please contact the Town Office @ 204-358-2551. types of contractors available for special circumstances: Town By-Law No. 883/08 states if a metered customer’s service connection is sub- • Electricians ject to freezing, Council may allow the customer to bleed the service connection • Heavy Equipment Operators ahead of the meter into the sewer. Only those metered customers who are desig- nated by resolution of Council may bypass the meter in this manner and receive a • Instrumentation credit on their utility bill. • Labourers If you will be requesting to bleed your water line in 2015/16 and will require a • Mechanics billing adjustment, please apply in writing at the Town Office • Plumbers by October 31, 2015. • Truck Drivers • Welders Along with submitting your name, abilities, and emergency Town of Snow Lake Garbage Collection Schedule contact information, please submit your hourly charge rate. for October 12th – 16th, 2015 (E-mail: [email protected] | Fax: 204-358-2112). Due to the holiday on Monday, October 12th, 2015, the garbage schedule will be as follows: As per Union Agreement: Operator’s wage schedule is Monday, October 12th: No Collection Tuesday, October 13th: Uptown and Brentwood $22.66 - $24.47/hr | Labourer’s wage schedule is Wednesday, October 14th: Sunset Bay & Trailer Court $19.49 - $20.70/hr www.snowlake.ca