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Volume 19, Issue 10 Snow Lake, Manitoba May 7, 2015 Local competition crowns Provincial team

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• That the Snow Lake Town Council is apparently planning to have sandbags available for future flooding. This almost seems like something that you would do if there was a river or lake that was about to burst it’s bank and not sim- ply runoff water that has nowhere else to go. Funny, this has never been a require- ment in the past… nor has the problem ever been this great… global warming? • That emails were sent to the Frontier School Division Winnipeg Head Office and the Manitoba Housing Office in Winnipeg (May 1st) bringing the tattered flag at the school and the need for siding at the housing unit at 9 Kerr Avenue to their respective attention. Hopefully by the time you read this, one will be rem- edied, and the other will be on the work plan. Of note, an email sent to the local school about the flag on March 2nd was Lalor's Team '1' under oxygen and immersed in their underground mission; ready to enter the cage and begin their underground rescue. never acted upon. ~ photo by Marc Jackson that will arise from teams dealing with their scenario and how hat from all indications, the Chamber t is 8:30 a.m. on a rainy Saturday morning when the Health • T I they will handle them. Parsons is asked if he will use the of Commerce put on a very successful and Safety Supervisor for Lalor Mine, Clint Parsons stands to term, “As you see it,” to answer any queries from rescue team and well attended Trade Show in the speak to a group of coworkers. He has assembled them in a members. “No, when I was Captain, that one bugged the hell Lawrie Marsh Hall and Wilfred T. Lipton mine conference room to help him put on, what will be a first out of me… I think I’m gonna use, ‘I don’t know, you tell me,” Arena last week. Both times I was in for Hudbay in Snow Lake, a local mine rescue competition. like it would have been any more tolerable or enlightening. attendance, I was impressed with the The winner of this contest will go on to represent the Lalor This, of course, elicits more laughs. content and how well the venues had Mine at the Provincial Mine Rescue Competition in Flin Flon What the actual problem was: At 8:15 a.m. that day, an been set up – Great job Folks! later in May. underground rockbreaker operator on the 910 meter level, Parsons speaks with a slight Newfoundland accent and his Jeremy Campbell, called the surface hoist operator and asked • That The Snow Lake Women’s Health dry wit coaxes laughter from the cluster of early risers. Some to have stench gas released into the mine. He reported that Stop is being held tomorrow (May 8th) in this group will judge the two teams vying for the right to there was dark smoke coming from the 910 m shaft station. from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the local represent the Lalor Mine, and there is no doubting they’ll know He barricaded himself in the 910 m refuge station and while Senior Center. If you are uptown – and exactly what to look for. There is close to 180 years of mine running to the station, he fell and hurt himself. He was in a even if you’re not – make a point of rescue experience spread between six men. great deal of pain and thought that he might have broken some stopping to hear what they have to say. Judges Kevin Leif, Dave Kendall, Tony Scheres, Tony Butt, ribs (not much of an acting stretch, as Campbell did have Refreshments will be served. Marshall Manns, and Olaf Hettrick listen intently as Parsons such an injury). Sixty-two people had tagged in and travelled gives his overview. “We’ve got smoke machines and bulkheads underground that morning and all but one was accounted for. • That there are only 604 days until Snow set up down there, but they’re still going to have to use their Jason Lanteigne, an electrician, was sent to do PM’s (periodical Lake's 70th Anniversary and 2416 days imagination a little bit and I hope they don’t get too caught up maintenance) on the electrical panels in the shaft station; he until Snow Lake's 75th Anniversary in it,” he begins. The men talk about the inevitable questions (70th in 2017, 75th in 2022)? MJ See MINE RESCUE continued on page 2...

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Offer available for new services only, otherwise regular rate will apply. 1-866-206-3707 ~ commstream.net Page 2 THE Underground PRESS May 7, 2015 to Snow and Spiteri for their realistic portrayals of ...MINE RESCUE from page 1 and emergency. The team him on the sleigh and took him to the injured. started at 955 m and was working his way to captain checked every entry or a waiting ambulance on surface. Living in a northern mining town, most people surface. He had not been seen since tagging in intersection before team members Once this was done, they re- realize the worth of the skill a mine rescue team and his whereabouts were unknown. “The way passed through an area. He also entered the mine and traveled maintains and in this case exhibits. Among the scenario is set up… he went in to do his PM’s taped off or marked areas the team directly down to the 910 level and each other, in competitions such as this, there and he stuck his hand where he shouldn’t have; had explored. the injured worker in the refuge is an obvious and easy camaraderie, but also an the ESS (Electrical Sub Station) blew and caught The team knew that the worker station there. After monitoring unspoken respect and trust. All these competitors fire,” Parson’s explained. Lanteigne would be in the 910 m refuge station the air and finding it was safe, work in the mines for a living and although they unconscious in the shaft station with burns to his was safe, so they concerned they entered the refuge, retrieved may have varying reasons for that choice; it is hands, but competitors wouldn’t know this, they’d themselves with finding the the worker, who was able to walk apparent that they all take part in mine rescue for have to work as a team to find him. electrician who was missing. with assistance, and conveyed the same reason. If or when an accident happens, With the judges’ briefing out of the way, teams After checking, then marking off, him to surface. They were done they would all be reassured knowing that there are were brought in and given the same information. a stub (undeveloped) level, they within their allotted timeframe of groups such as theirs who have their back. A flip of the coin allowed Team ‘A’ Captain re-entered the cage and traveled 1.5 hours and all were glad to be After the scenario, Team ‘1’ headed back to the Aldon Kowalchuk to specify whether he wanted down further in the mine before out of their gear and sitting down safety offices to take their written and bench tests, to begin with a first aid scenario, or tackle the locating Lanteigne on the smoke to lunch. while the judges went over the team’s reaction to underground problem. He and his crew of Director filled 835 m level. Jodi Cockle, The competitors went over the the scenario. The written test covers mine rescue of Operations (DO) Bob Forsyth, Vice-Captain who was responsible for first rescue and debriefed as a team procedures, respiratory protective equipment, Adam Harrower, First Aid Jeremy Nickel, #2 aid and is also the first female while they ate. All were looking firefighting procedures, and first aid. The bench Man Jonathon Young, and #3 Man René Gagnon mine rescue competitor ever forward to that night’s award test ensures that team members can prepare their elected to go underground. That left the First Aid employed by Hudbay in Snow supper and dance and this was breathing apparatuses for use and make certain that scenario to be challenged by Team ‘1’ Captain Lake, outfitted the injured worker also part of the discussion. they are ready when needed. Each member carries Terry Hornyak and his line-up of DO Garnet with an oxygen device, checked Later that night, they found close to 50 lbs of equipment on their backs and Coulson, Vice-Captain Bernard Fourie, First Aid his condition and stayed with that the competition and scoring belts. Jodi Cockle, #2 Man Stephen Reid, and #3 Man him, as the others worked on was tight, but unfortunately they Huddled in Parson’s office, Kendall and Butt Dionne Bartlett. the fire. The smoke was dense came up short. The winning team went over the first aid scenario and scored the With Team ‘A’ and the respective judges on and after running out their hand was Team ‘A’… and they will team on how they reacted to it. Throughout rescue their way underground, spectators and Team ‘1’ held extinguisher, they contacted be representing the Lalor Mine competitions, teams are judged on what they do followed judges Dave Kendall and Tony Butt over their DO, had him turn the power at the Provincial Mine Rescue wrong, with negative points, or demerits, assessed to the Lalor warehouse for the first aid portion off to the substation and put the Competition held in Flin Flon on when they make a mistake on their assignments. of the competition. Inside and prior to Captain fire out with a water hose at the the second last weekend in May. The team with the lowest score at the end of the Hornyak and his charges entering, Kendall set level. They positioned the injured MJ event is declared the winner. Kendall and Butt the scene. “Eddie (Snow) will be slumped over worker on a back board, placed discussed how they felt in respect to what the the steering wheel on a Toyota,” Kendal began. team did well and not so well. Both men were “The scenario is that he and his partner have just Mill and tailings tough, but fair, they have been team members and come up from underground. They have come know that in the heat of competition, as in real into the warehouse area and parked their Toyota. pond drive mine purchase life, things don’t happen as expected… so they Laura (Spiteri) is the forklift operator; she has also noted instances where the team performed her earbuds in, is all hung over listening to her admirably. music, not paying attention. Eddie’s partner Once the written and bench tests concluded, went to get out and she slammed the forklift into Team ‘1’ was taken into the conference room and the side of the man carrier and into him - he’s allowed to select the equipment they would take dead. She smacked her head on the windshield underground with them. They cross-referenced the and she is also slumped over the steering wheel. scenario with what was available, packed it onto The forklift will be running. The captain has to their sleigh and geared up for their rescue mission. triage. He has to decide who the priority is and As Director of Operations, Garnet Coulson was distribute all his people so that they look after all the person responsible for systematic operations the casualties that are here.” Kendall noted that and communicating from surface with the rescue the first consideration with any first aid scenario is team, as well as mapping their progress and that the team secure the scene to make it safe for findings as the underground team reports them. He themselves and their casualties. The team had 20 stayed up top. minutes to deal with the problem. Once tagged in and under oxygen, the team As soon as they entered the warehouse, Team travelled underground. As they descended, in ‘1’ sprang into action, dealing effectively and addition to their rescue goal, the team had to be Snow Lake Mine and Mill ~ photo courtesy of Jim Parres efficiently with the situation as they’d been aware of ground control, mapping, air sampling, carbon in pulp (CIP) process used taught. Team members went about securing the ith Hudbay’s recent pur- and ventilation. W at the Snow Lake Mines’ mill will scene, ambulances were called and they extricated chase of the Snow Lake Mine, Talk among team members was minimal; allow Hudbay to maximize Lalor and comforted the injured, all the time reporting thoughts understandably go to they used a system of signals, a squeeze horn, ore recoveries for precious metals. verbally to their captain. They had their mission why they would want it and what to communicate amongst themselves. The most “Our immediate plans for the site accomplished within the allotted time and hearty purpose the acquisition would commonly used signals are stop, advance, retreat, are to continue the environmental congratulations were handed out by team members have? There is still gold at depth obligations established and ensure in the old producer, but it’s not those processes are improved to of a grade or volume that would the Hudbay standard.” interest a zinc/copper miner like Winton advises that there are a Hudbay. number of technical and engineer- According to a feasibility study ing studies required before Hud- on the mine completed by QMX bay understands where the mines’ in November 2010; the mine mill fits into local operations. could produce another 80,000 oz. “These studies will determine gold per year over five years, at potential process changes, tailings Monday - Steak Night! (5 pm to 8.00 pm) average cash costs of US$640 per composition, and the operational oz. (after an investment of $39.7 Featuring a prime rib-eye steak, fresh fried mushrooms, baked requirements of the mill to suc- million). The study outlined mea- potato with all the fixings, Caesar salad, baked beans, and garlic toast! All for $16! Add a succulent skewer of cessfully process Lalor ores. Tuesday - Chinese Special! (5 pm till sold out) sured and indicated resources of Black Tiger Shrimp for $5. They are AMAZING! Once these studies are complete 5.47 million tonnes grading 4.24 Egg Rolls, Fried Rice, Chicken Balls, Sweet and Sour Ribs or and capital money secured, the grams gold per tonne for 728,000 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 Hudbay Manitoba operations in Cuisine each Tuesday evening! contained oz. gold, and inferred Snow Lake will be understood and Back by popular demand our regular Lasagna special, resources of 2.37 million tonnes Thursday - WING NIGHT! (5 pm till sold out) shared.” featuring our savory caesar salad, garlic toast, and soup du jour! grading 4.43 grams gold for Although mill tailings discharge 'Thursday Wing Night' takes place tonight! Come on down 336,700 contained oz. gold. tonight and every Thursday Night for some of the Motor Inn's 'Wickedly Sumptuous Wings' and other into the Birch Lake TIA, and from Friday - Prime Rib Sandwich Night! (5 pm till sold out) However, the 1500 ton per day delectable delights! there into Herblet Lake (not Snow (tpd) mill is an asset that the com- A whole loin of slow roasted prime rib, cooked to Lake), the ponds’ proximity to the pany could use, as is the tailings perfection, then thinly sliced, dipped in au jus and piled high on a fresh grilled Kaiser bun with sautéed onions community and Snow Lake has Saturday - Memphis Style Baby Back Ribs! (5 pm till sold out) capacity of the Birch Lake tailings and horseradish mayo! Accompanied by our famous fries, southern coleslaw, and a side of au jus! All for $15! caused concerns in the past. This impoundment area (TIA). On Saturdays we feature our Memphis Style may be heightened given Lalor Hudbay’s Vice President, Mani- baby back rib special, consisting of a full rack of mouth-watering baby back ribs, our famous fries, and coleslaw rock is acid generating, whereas for $ 19.95, or** a MAKEhalf rack CERTAIN for $13.95. you don't miss out on our weekly HOMEMADE DESSERTS toba Business Unit Rob Winton Nor-Acme/New Brit’s was not. - Made FRESH and available both in our restaurant or to go! ** advises that the purchase of the However, Winton says regardless Snow Lake Mine assets offers As well, on every night other than Sunday, you can enjoy Marie’s famous homemade burgers and fries, of the composition of tailings, the towering clubhouse, a tasty whistle dog, and ‘Homemade’ soups and desserts! Come on down folks! Hudbay operational flexibility in effluent discharged from the tail- Restaurant Hours: Mon to Thurs - 4 pm to 8.30 pm., Fri & Sat- 11.30 am to 8.30 pm, grill off at 8 pm., Sunday - maximizing the Lalor deposit. In Closed. For takeout orders phone: 204.358.2331. All specials are plus taxes. an emailed statement, he said the See TAILINGS on page 6... Page 3 THE Underground PRESS May 7, 2015 April 28th… a day to remember

USW Local # 7106's Ken Bateman addresses Day of Mourning ceremony as his USW comrade Ron Spruyt looks on ~ photo by Marc Jackson

Three pink roses placed in memory of a loved one at Snow Lake's Miner Memorial ~ photo by Marc Jackson a supervisor in district three (Manitoba n April 28th, people across Canada and O – Vancouver Island) who were counted in numerous countries around the globe, among workplace fatalities in the previous gathered and marked an extremely im- year. He went on to name them and called portant day in the lives of working people special attention to one who was shot after everywhere. The International Day of trying to reason with a worker with mental Mourning is an occasion where people problem after he shot several others in a grieve for the departed and struggle on for workplace in Nanimo, BC. He then called those who live with the loss of limb and for a moment’s silence in remembrance of livelihood through the debilitating effects fallen workers. of industrial accidents and diseases. The Mayor of Snow Lake, Kim Ste- In Snow Lake the day was marked phen, was then asked to address the gath- by a good sized gathering of thirty or so ering as Deputy-Mayor Brenda Forsyth- people in front of the Snow Lake Miner’s Flamand and Councilor Richard Jones laid Memorial. a wreath on behalf of the town. Stephen Many attendees see the day as an recognized the day; what it stood for, opportunity to honour lost and injured and acknowledged the sense of loss and co-workers, friends, and family. Addition- effect workplace tragedies can engender ally, those within the labour movement on families. “Together, we can all work recognize it as a day on which they can towards a safer workplace for everyone in renew their commitment to fighting for Snow Lake, in Manitoba, across Canada, safer workplaces, and in the process, and around the world,” said Stephen. She ensuring no further workers have to make thanked the organisers and conveyed her the ultimate sacrifice. council’s deepest sympathies to local The modest and staid ceremony began families who have lost loved ones. “I with an overview of the observance by hope this ceremony brings you peace and USW #7106 Health and Safety Co-Chair, comfort,” she said. Ron Spruyt; he relayed the purpose of the Subsequent to Stephen’s address, day and the reasons that people gather Spruyt began calling forward those who for it. Spruyt told the gathering that 902 wished to lay wreaths. They were: Jackie workers had died in Canadian workplaces Brew and Pamela Stoupe, Ken Bateman during 2013 and in the 21 year period for USW Local # 7106, Sharon Stubbs for from 1993 – 2013; a total of 18,941 the Snow Lake Legion, Phyllis Verbeek, people lost their lives in the nation’s Joyce Radford on behalf of CUPE Local # workplaces. 8600, Agnes Hornyak for the Snow Lake Following Spruyt, Ken Bateman, the Health Auxiliary, Cathy Stabback, Riley Workplace, Health and Safety Represen- Eastman representing IAM #1848, and tative for USW Local #7106 Flin Flon Ron Spruyt for USW Local # 7106 Snow Special Events addressed the gathering. He spoke of Lake. Town of Snow Lake Office is open Mondays and through the lunch hour! the personal aspect of the day and how Spruyt then thanked everyone for at- RC Legion #241 Whist Nights, 7:30 p.m., May 8th, 15th, and 22nd (Clubroom) many know someone who perished or tending and invited attendees to the Snow RC Legion #241 Meat Draws, 4:00 p.m., May 9th, 16th and 23rd (Clubroom) was badly injured in the workplace. He Lake Senior’s Centre for refreshments and Legion Ladies Auxiliary Monthly Meeting, 7:00 p.m., May 11th (Clubroom) told the crowd of five steelworkers and fellowship. MJ RC Legion #241 Fun Bingos, 7:00 p.m., May 7th, 14th and 21st (Clubroom) RC Legion #241 General Meeting, 11:00 a.m., May 16th (Clubroom) 'Incident at Stall' was penned by former Snow Laker Randall Hans Crone, and Elks' Club Chase the Ace, 5:00 p.m., May 8th, 15th, and 22nd (Motor Inn) featured in his '2nd Effort' Anthology. This poem was written for the Day of Seniors' Soup, Sandwich, and Dessert Day, 11:00 a.m., May 15th (Senior Centre) Mourning and was dedicated to Bill Denby, Tom Campbell, and Bob Tandy. Kindergarten Screening, May 12th (J.H. Kerr School) Women's Health Stop, 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., May 8th (Senior Centre) The captain climbed up to the top of the raise, entered the sub-drift and peered Country Blend Concert, 3:00 p.m., May 24th, (Lawrie Marsh Hall) through the haze, with legs a bit shaky, his breath running rough, sat on the muck pile, collapsed with a huff. The shifter behind him cleared manway of sprags, rushed to his partner, but Ongoing Events stumbled and gagged, fell on his knees to the cold rocky ground, gasped in his death, Anglican United Church, 11:00 a.m., Sun. (Anglican-United Church) uttered no sound. Snow Lake Christian Centre, 10:30 a.m., Sun. (Christian Centre) The miner who followed, gaped in surprise, the horror of tragedy assailed help- Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church Mass, 10:30 a.m., Sun. (Catholic Church) less eyes, he backed down the ladder, fought with despair, found nearest valve and Snow Lake Baptist Church, 11:00 a.m., Sun. (101 - Lipsey Drive) cranked on the air. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 6:00 p.m. Thurs. (Ang-United Church Basement) An element was absent, burned up in the blast, humans without it, mere moments Town Council Meetings – 6:30 p.m., 1st and 3rd Tues. (Council Chambers) they last, oxygen, sweet oxygen, your praise must be said, lack of your presence left MMF Monthly Meetings, 2nd Monday each month, 7 - 9 p.m. (Reading Room) two good men dead. It never seems just and it never is right, that mining men die in their prime, at their height, just doing their jobs in order to feed, the families they love; cherish and need. Remember this day as we mourn for the dead, the loved ones we’ve lost, the courtesy of Hudbay prayers that we’ve said, We pause in remembrance, in grief we reflect, we offer our love, our loss, and respect. Page 4 THE Underground PRESS May 7, 2015 Why do we say that? by: Phyllis Verbeek term comes from the game of pool, in which y last column spoke of spring, and while I M a ball in front of a pocket, an easy shot, is wrote with anticipation and promise, the fact that sometimes called a ‘duck’. To have a row of balls we have had two snow storms since then has led ready to be potted is to have all ‘one’s ducks in a me to believe I was presumptuous as well. The row’. Personally, I like the idea of a mother who melting snow and springtime rains have us all knows how to control her offspring and keep her thinking about water. Thinking of water brings to ‘ducks in a row’. mind ducks. Today we are talking about ‘ducks’. ‘Lord Love a Duck’ is another popular phrase. A common phrase we use is to get ‘one’s We tend to say this as an exclamation of ducks in a row’. We all know the meaning is surprise, or when we really don’t know what to to get organized and have all affairs in order; say. It originated in Britain during World War II. the origin of the term is a bit more confusing. The ‘duck’ here, referred to smooth sailing boats Baby ducklings swim in a straight line behind coming ashore to get the boys off the beaches. the mother duck. If the ducklings stray too far, The sheer surprise of a rescue and the joy in the mother duck will get her little yellow darlings the same, caused a soldier to say, “Lord we love back in line. Such an origin sounds reasonable these approaching ducks”. ‘Lord love a duck’ has to those of us standing on shore watching nature applied to any number of surprise happenings unfold in the springtime. This; however, is not since that time. necessarily where the term originated. There are innumerable sayings about ducks. Sailors tell us the words refer to the boat Here are few easy ducky (pun intended) sayings: building trade. Most of us prairie folks are not Easy as duck soup: duck is a very fatty meat. aware that a huge piece of equipment, used in Therefore a rich soup stock is easy to concoct. building boats is called a ‘duck’. These ducks The flavor is strong enough to enhance even are bigger than your car; are so heavy that they insipid vegetables. have to be moved with a crane, and have jaws ‘A lame duck’: an elected officeholder, whose that open to make a giant vise. When building term of office has not yet expired but who has a new ship, tradespeople will line up a number failed to be re-elected and therefore cannot of these ducks with a laser beam so that they garner much political support for initiatives. This are absolutely straight in line; then the beginning expression originated in the 1700s and meant a piece of the new boat (the keel) is clamped in. stockbroker who did not meet his debts. It was The ducks hold the keel perfectly straight, so transferred to officeholders in the 1860s. the ship will be absolutely square athwart and ‘Like a duck takes to water’: something done fore-an-aft when it is being constructed. The first for the first time and is as easy and natural as if thing that is done when building a vessel is to get one had always been doing it. The list could go ‘the ducks in a row’. hat’s the story, on… Kim Libbey? on; but, for now just have a ducky day and enjoy ‘W Pool players might choose to believe that the How long have you lived in Snow Lake? spring! I have lived here all my life. I was born in the old hospital, which is now our local Daycare/Family Resource Centre. What is your age and marital/ family situation? I am 52 years young and have been married for 33 years to Bob Libbey.. London, Rome... Parres? What do you do for a living? By Jim Parres I have worked at RBC for the last four years; before that I ran our local Sears Catalogue agency and had a small craft store in it as well. What is your favorite book(s)? ARMCHAIR HOCKEY ANALYST ‘next year team’ that will gain lots of experience Not much of a reader more of a TV/movie fan. this year. What is your favorite TV show(s)? Although I believe Don Cherry really knows If you don’t like Montreal you’ll be cheering for Dexter, Sons of Anarchy, The Big Bang Theory, and Mike and Molly his hockey, it’s amazing that he can barely string Calgary, or else leave the country; do not pass GO are some of my favorites. together an intelligible sentence, but apparently etc. etc. What is your favorite movie(s)? his fans can understand him. Maybe the dialect he If Carey Price keeps up his ‘cool as a cucumber’ Anything that has Mark Wahlberg in it doesn’t even need a good speaks is pure Canadian, because the jackets are demeanor, Montreal could be tough. The Habs story line just has to have Mark in it. pure Bollywood. I’m probably just jealous. Then have a well balanced team, plus Max, P.K., and the What is your favorite food(s)? Ron MacLean comes up with his closing quip and little agitator who can not only get under your skin, Too many favorites to mention, so if I had to choose it would be you’re so bogged down in ‘Cherryese’ MacLean but score ‘acrobatic’ fluke goals. It was amusing, POUTINE!. goes right over your head. I love the looks on but I hate to see a game decided like that. What is your favorite song(s)? Cherry’s face when MacLean finally gets to speak, Sidebar comments: Watch out for Edmonton. I like all genres of music and have too many favorite songs to pick usually on the wrap at the end. They got Chiarelli, and they’re going to get just one... however, PINK is my all-time favorite singer and I had the First round is over – were there any surprises? McDavid. It could get very interesting. I smell a pleasure to go see her live last year in Winnipeg, so IF I had a Bucket Not so far. Rangers over Penguins – nope. few trades coming in the near future. Even some of list that would be one thing ticked off the list. Montreal over Ottawa - no. Anaheim over the recent first round picks for ‘role’ players. Oilers What is one thing most people don’t know about you? Winnipeg – in four straight. I predicted five. Jets have been ‘unreal lucky’, now it’s time to produce. Hmmm not too much if you know me I am like an open book... showed flashes of brilliance followed by flashes of Quote of the week goes to Bob Hartley, coach What is the thing you like most about Snow Lake? mental errors. Next year. They need another piece of the Flames, when he said, “We don’t draft our Snow Lake is one of the North’s gems it has beautiful pristine lakes or two added to the puzzle to advance further, as players from a nursing home.” in reference to the with fantastic fishing and amazing scenery from Wekusko Falls to the well. conditioning of his team. rock cliffs at Herb to the Northern Lights that move and dance to the Calgary over Vancouver – Great. Capitals over This has been the year of the goalie and Price delight of our local photographers. But besides all the natural beauty, it Johnny. T – The Russian came through (not Ovie!) should have a lock on the Vezina, unless the train boasts the one big attribute in Snow Lake are the people that live here; Tampa Bay and Detroit – I call this ‘playing for really goes off the tracks. The runs by Dubnyk and some I have had the pleasure to know all my life and some are new to the gate’ (as in receipts). I hope Stamkos shows up the Hammburglar were both special for the Wild our community, but all make it an awesome safe place to live and raise tonight and has a big game. Stevie’s playoff record and the Sens, but Price gets my vote. (Actually I’m children. KL is unreal abysmal. Fortunately, Tyler Johnson has just ‘sucking up’ to all the Montreal fans out there, shone and come through for Tampa. as there’s a lot of them!) Wild and St. Louis. Tarasenko is exciting and his I’m not a huge basketball fan, but I had to one handed goal was pure skill. Maybe next year, feel for the Raptors when ‘We the North’ caught Hitch. the Toronto flu bug. Four straight! Give some Without Shea Weber’s kneecap, Nashville money to a few charities you guys… for a little couldn’t produce a great locker room song. The redemption. Anglican/ United Church ‘crew’ came through for the Black Hawks. Funny All of Marcs’ hockey buddy writers have been the big uproar over the Washington Redskins name, quiet lately. Let’s hear some chatter in the U.G. (102 Balsam Street) barely a whimper in Chicago. I can certainly live Press. with First Nations, but Indigenous baffles me. Oh I’ll pick Montreal and Chicago in the Cup Final COMMUNITY OF FAITH Well. Many Native Canadians are huge hockey just to raise the ante, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Gathers Sundays at 11:00 AM fans and have produced some great players for the the Rangers show up. Slats hasn’t smoked his last Service of Worship and Coffee time NHL over the years. cigar yet. So now it’s time to put it all on the red line. I’ll I predict an injury will decide the winner. As the Everyone Welcome go with Chicago over the Wild in five… unless run to the Cup continues, crashing the goalie will Dubnyk keeps up his magic then I’d say Chicago become more prevalent, unfortunately. Hudson IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE NOTHING TO BE in six. Bay Rules. GRATEFUL FOR; CHECK YOUR PULSE! I’d like to see Calgary win the series, but I have ~London, Rome... Parres? to pick Ducks in six or seven. Calgary is another Page 5 THE Underground PRESS May 7, 2015 Mine rescue awards night

(L): Longtime Mine Rescue team member and instructor, Dave Kendall accepting his Draegerman Statuette from Doug Peterson. ~ photo by Marc Jackson

Clarence Pettersen MLA for Flin Flon Constituency

Constituency Office: 33 Church Street, P. O. The winning team consisted of (L): Director of Operations Bob Forsyth, Vice Captain Adam Harrower, First Aid Box 331, FLIN FLON, Jeremy Nickel, Number 3 Man René Gagnon, Number 2 Man Jonathon Young, and Captain Aldon Kowalchuk. MB R8A 1N1 ~ photo by Marc Jackson Phone: 1-204-687-3367 Ryan Doak, René Gagnon, Bob Forsyth, Aldon Fax: 1-204-687-3398 alor Mine personnel celebrated the first ever local L Kowalchuk, Jonathon Young, Dionne Bartlett, Eddie mine rescue competition with a semi-formal dinner, Constituency Office Hours: Snow, Jodi Cockle, Kevin Leif, Dave Kendall, and dance, and awards ceremony in the Lawrie Marsh 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Clint Parsons. Hall on the evening of Saturday, April 18th. The and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Kevin Leif then presented a long service award place never looked better – some real thought and a to someone he said had a part in training everyone Legislature Office: creative eye (rumoured to be Sophia Moritz’s) went in attendance, Dave Kendall. “He put in - give or Room 234, 450 Broadway, into spiffing the place up. People took time through- take - 39 years, and as I was telling him on the way WINNIPEG, MB out the event to browse the photo displays situated home today, he may have to put in a little more,” R3C 0V8 within the venue and from the comments heard, Leif joked. “Anyway, he’s been an instrumental part Phone: 1-204-945-3710 many were impressed if not amazed at the artistry. of mine rescue in Snow Lake for a number of years. Fax: 1-204-948-2005 After cocktails at 5:30, the supper got underway He had passion for what he shortly after 6:00 and the Legion Ladies put on a did… and still does.” With sumptuous spread that was pleasing to the nose, eye, that he presented Kendall and palate! with a mine rescue jacket. Prior to supper, the emcee for the evening and the Doug Peterson then came man who took the leading role in the organization of forward and presented the competition, Clint Parsons conveyed thanks to Kendall with a (one of only those who helped in putting on the rescue event and 400) Draegerman Statuette the awards ceremony. He saved his biggest thanks from Draeger Canada. He of the evening for the mine rescue members who noted that it wasn’t just put their lives on the line to save coworkers in peril. Snow Lake where Ken- He said that for the last 13 years he’d watched Tony, dall made an impact; he Butt, then Dave Kendall, struggle to put together was well respected within one mine rescue team for Snow Lake to compete the province and will be in Provincials. Noting that to finally see enough missed. Kendall was ap- people for two teams to compete for the honour was plauded loudly. heartening, and it proved they were headed in the Tony Butt was called right direction. upon to make a toast. Butt After the meal, a slide show (put together by raised a glass to the wives, Larissa McLaren and Charmaine de la Roche) of last husbands and significant year’s Provincial Mine Rescue Competition winning others of mine rescue team was viewed. Then Hudbay’s Health and Safety workers. He called all Supervisor, Doug Peterson was asked to address mine rescue members for- attendees. Peterson gave a bit of his background ward and each was given before stating that he was very excited about the a rose to take back to their mine rescue program in Snow Lake. “I don’t know partner. if any of you are aware, but we had a gentleman in The final presentation from Dupont doing an evaluation on a number of our of the evening was to the safety programs,” he said. “Part of what they looked winning team of that after- at was the mine rescue programs in Flin Flon and noon’s competition. Clint Snow Lake. He had some very encouraging com- Parsons noted that it was ments for us, particularly in relation to mine rescue. a very close competition He said that this is the best mine rescue program that and that each team had the he has seen anywhere. And that is all due to you.” same number of demerits in Peterson also spoke of the commitment and train- the first aid portion, it was ing of the company’s teams and toasted mine rescue the underground rescue that personnel old and new! told the tale. Dave Kendall Kevin Leif was then called forward to make was asked to make the pre- a number of presentations to ‘new’ mine rescue sentation and before he did, personnel: they were: Jeremy Campbell, Jonathon he thanked the group for Young, René Gagnon, Jeremy Nickel, and Adam the honours they bestowed Harrower (who went from basic to standard mine upon him that evening. rescue). Following this, long term service awards Jokingly he noted how were handed out: For five years, Bernard Fourie; some new members got a for ten years, Ryan Doak; for twenty years, Garnet jacket after joining mine Coulson, and for twenty-five years, Eddie Snow. rescue last fall. “When I Following these presentations, mine rescue jackets first started, you had to be were given to the following: Adam Harrower, Garnet Coulson, Terry Hornyak, Bernard Fourie, Stephen See MINE RESCUE AWARDS continued on page 6... Reid, Jason Lanteigne, Tony Butt, Jeremy Nickel, Page 6 THE Underground PRESS May 7, 2015

...MINE RESCUE AWARDS from Vice-Captain, Adam Harrower, page 5 First Aid Jeremy Nickel, #2 Man a member for five years and you Jonathon Young, #3 Man René Silence never won rights. They are not handed down from above; they had to get an affidavit signed Gagnon, and Director of Opera- are forced by pressures from below. ~ Roger Baldwin by Jack Walsh before you got a tions Bob Forsyth. jacket,” he said to laughter. “I’ve With presentation out of got a few of them hanging in the the way, attendees enjoyed an closet, and others that are worn evening of dancing and social- right out.” izing. The Kowalchuk team will Budget 2015 Without further ado, he represent Hudbay Snow Lake at tore open the envelope and the Provincial Mine Rescue com- announced that the winning petition, which will take place in team was Team ‘A’ made up Flin Flon during the second last of Captain Aldon Kowalchuk, weekend of May. MJ mined. Tailings from the initial ...TAILINGS from page 2 operation were discharged into ings pond must meet the same Birch Lake north of the mine, “Manitoba is a rising star.” BMO Capital Markets strict criteria prescribed by Fed- although some tailings were eral regulations made under the ...fastest job growth in the country. Statistics Canada also discharged to the area east Fisheries Act. “Hudbay expects of the original mill (old Hudbay Conference Board of Canada to meet or exceed the applicable “An economic leader in Canada.” Machine Shop). An environmen- water quality standards in all of tal cleanup of this area wraps its facilities, and this one will be Manitoba’s economy is strong and getting stronger. up this year at the cost of over no exception,” he said. “The tail- $1 million to the Provincial ings facility will be operated and Budget 2015 keeps the momentum building by investing Government. managed with the same rigour as in critical infrastructure, providing young Manitobans with The mine was re-opened in other Hudbay tailings facilities. 1995 and operated until 2005 as the education and training they need, and strengthening This will include visual inspec- the New Britannia Mine. During the province’s health care system. tions, effluent assays, and annual this second period of operations, 3rd party dam safety reviews by • 5.5 billion invested in tailings disposal was re-activated geotechnical experts.” at Birch Lake. In order to do Manitoba’s roads, bridges and As for the capacity of the this, tailings/water impoundment flood protection over five years Birch Lake TIA, Winton says structures were constructed to it will be one of the key studies • Youth Jobs Strategy provide additional containment undertaken. “Information from for tailings solids, supernatant, • Record numbers of doctors and QMX suggests there is 1.5 mil- and runoff water. lion tonnes available; with minor nurses on the job If and when Hudbay goes alterations to achieve 3.5 million ahead with their plans, Winton tonnes.” Find out what Budget 2015 states that they will apply for all The Snow Lake Mine has means to you and your family at necessary licenses associated a long and storied past, book- with the activities and operations manitoba.ca. marked with multiple lives at the Snow Lake Mine site and spanning six decades, two that a Notice of Major Alteration separate centuries, and a couple to the existing licence would of millenniums. Initial operation involve stakeholder engagement occurred from 1949 to 1958, meetings. ~ MJ with files from during which approximately the Snow Lake Mine NI 43-101 five million tons of ore were

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Qualifications: Apply with resume by mail, email or in person attention - Valid class 3A or 5A Licence Kelly Peterson - physical strength - Grade 12 minimum Stittco Energy Ltd. - experience with electrical and Box 248 or mechanical preferred Snow Lake, MB R0B 1M0 110 Cedar Avenue [email protected] Former Snow Laker Craig Simpson (above right) and his Job Description: friend, former Leaf Rapids resident Bruce Gulliford celebrated - Service Propane equipment Only applicants to be their retirement at a surprise get together in Flin Flon’s Victoria - Delivery of Propane interviewed will be contacted. Inn on the evening of April 17th. Friends and family from Flin - Other duties as assigned Flon and Snow Lake took in the supper, roast, and games night - Willing to train and a great time was had in wishing these two fine gents all the best on the golf course this year. Simpson retired after 36 years on the job, Gulliford after 35. MJ

REMINDER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR REVISED ELECTRICITY RATES

APPLICANT: 4. Finalize the rate approval process for the Curtailable Rate Program (CRP) as approved MANITOBA HYDRO on an interim basis in Order 43/13; and finalize interim ex-parte Order 46/14 as well as any additional interim ex-parte CRP rate orders issued prior to the Board’s final order APPLICATION: in this matter; and, 2014/15 & 2015/16 General Rate Application 5. Finalize the Interim Orders related to the four remote communities served by diesel generation, as outlined in Manitoba Hydro’s Application. By Notice of Application and Pre-Hearing Conference dated January 20, 2015, the public was advised that Manitoba Hydro has applied to the Public Utilities Board (Board) of PARTICULARS OF APPLICATION: Manitoba for approval of new electricity rates. Full particulars of this Application can be obtained by interested parties from: Manitoba Hydro has applied to the Public Utilities Board (Board) for approval to finalize Manitoba Hydro The Public Utilities Board a previously granted interim 2.75% rate increase effective May 1, 2014 and implement a Attention: Odette Fernandes Attention: Darren Christle 3.95% across-the-board rate increase effective April 1, 2015 to generate additional revenues 360 Portage Avenue Executive Director of $57 million, and a further 3.95% rate increase effective April 1, 2016. Winnipeg, MB R3C 0G8 400 - 330 Portage Avenue Phone: (204) 360-3633 Winnipeg, MB R3C 0C4 By letter dated January 27, 2015 to Manitoba Hydro (confirmed in Board Order 17/15), the (collect calls accepted) Phone: (204) 945-2638 Board indicated that it would only consider finalization of the previously granted interim [email protected] Toll free: 1(866)854-3698 rates and the proposed increase effective April 1, 2015. In Board Order 17/15, the Board [email protected] indicated that it will provide further direction, in its final GRA Order, as to any additional information to be filed and considered before determining whether any process should An electronic version of the Application is located at: http://www.hydro.mb.ca/regulatory_ be undertaken for possible April 1, 2016 interim rates. affairs/electric/gra_2014_2015/index.shtml Manitoba Hydro has also applied to implement Time-of-Use rates for the General Service VARIATION: Large (GSL) Customer Class served at greater than 30 kilovolts, effective April 1, 2016, and Upon an application to it, the Board may make an Order granting the whole or part only of approval to change the definition of Billing Demand. Pursuant to Board Order 18/15, the the Application, or may grant such further or other relief in addition to, or in substitution Board determined that it will examine Manitoba Hydro’s time-of-use rate proposal at the for, that applied for, as fully and in all respects as if the Application had been for such cost of service review and not during the current proceeding. partial, or further or other relief. A summary of the proposed rate changes and annual electricity bill impacts for the average residential customer (with and without electric space heat) is provided below: PUBLIC HEARINGS: A Public Hearing to consider Manitoba Hydro’s Application will be held at the Board’s Average Annual Average Annual offices, located at 400-330 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg. The hearing will begin on Monday Electricity Bill Electricity Bill May 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Energy Basic (no electric space (with electric space Rate Charge heat, based on heat, based on PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AS A PRESENTER: (¢/kWh) ($/month) 1,000 kWh/month) 2,000 kWh/month) Parties wishing to either submit a written brief or express oral comments to the Board, Existing Rate1 7.381¢ $7.28 $973 $1,859 but not wishing to participate in the proceedings in their entirety are denoted as being 2015 Applied ‘Presenters’. Such parties should submit their written brief, or advise the Secretary of the 2 for Rate 7.672¢ $7.57 $1,011 $1,932 Board of an intention to appear at the public hearing and make an oral presentation 1 Includes the 2.75% Interim Rate Increase effective May 1, 2014. to the Board, as soon as possible and no later than one week prior to the start of the 2 The Board will determine the effective date for any revised 2015 electricity rates. hearing. Persons wishing to address the hearing in French are required to notify the Board’s Secretary on or before May 19, 2015. Manitoba Hydro is also seeking Board approval to: PROCEDURE: 1. Finalize Light Emitting Diode (LED) rates for the Area and Roadway Lighting Class, The Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (Rules) apply to the conduct of the hearing. approved on an interim basis in Order 79/14; All interveners should familiarize themselves with the Rules, which can be seen at the 2. Rescind the Demand Side Management deferral account for the 2012/13 and 2013/14 Board’s website www.pub.gov.mb.ca or obtained on request to the Board, by either fiscal years, established in Order 43/13; emailing ([email protected]), writing or calling the Board Secretary (945-2638 3. 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Snow Lake Mine Rescue Page 9 THE Underground PRESS May 7, 2015 Full slate of delegates at April 21st Council Meeting

Photos (clockwise): Above - Gerard Lamontagne, Dennis Merber, Rupert Klyne, and Ken Lapierre in front of his Taylor Bay core storage area. ~ photos submitted and by Marc Jackson 31, 2014 (passed at the January 21, 2014 here now to encourage, not complain. He cil. Merber stated that he was appear- he Town of Snow Lake held their T Regular Meeting). Plans called for him stated that the company rents a property ing in respect to the recent flooding on regular council meeting beginning at 6:30 to build a motel and rental storage units. at Taylor Bay where they store and cut McGilvray Avenue. He told council that p.m. on the evening of Tuesday, April Lamontagne would like to go ahead with core from area projects. He acknowl- his basement had been flooded as a result 21st. Those in attendance were: Mayor the storage units and a garage and build edged the concern with doing this in a of water backing up into his yard and en- Kim Stephen, Councilors Peter Roberts, the motel at a later date, preferably once residential area; however, assured the tering his weeping tile. He said that area Jodi Wilson, Aldon Kowalchuk, and a decision has been made on construc- council that they were quiet and respectful residents had observed water rising on the Administrator Charles Boulet. Absent: tion of the Lalor Mill. He was looking for of their surroundings. Lapierre said that street for two weeks before the flooding Deputy Mayor Brenda Forsyth –Flamand, approval to build a 1200 sq. ft. metal clad Rockcliff has raised close to $20 million and that the VacuTruck was pumping it Councilors Robin Turnbull, and Richard structure in the area. Councilor Kowal- for exploration projects over the years, during this time, when they should have Jones. chuk asked if he would be open to another many of them in the Snow Lake area… been thawing storm sewers instead. He The meeting began with a resolution to location, noting that if the Lalor Mill he added that they have also spent close feels the entire incident could have been accept the minutes from a regular coun- didn’t materialize, the town would lose to $100,000 in the community over the averted had the Town done things prop- cil meeting on April 7th and the special serviced lots to a storage unit. Lamon- years. (Councilor Robin Turnbull entered erly. He stated that his flooding would meeting held on April 16th. There were tagne advised that he would be interested the meeting at 6:50 p.m.) The CEO stated not have happened had proper procedures several additions to the agenda consisting in an area behind the SLMI, adding that if the town has somewhere else that the been followed and as a result he requests of two delegations – Dennis Merber and this was his first choice at the outset. He company can move and store/cut their that the town pay the cost of his repairs. Ken Lapierre - and several items under said if he could put the storage rentals and core, they will move. Councilor Kow- There were no questions from council or ‘old business’. garage behind the hotel, this could free the alchuk asked what the company would comments on Mr. Merber’s presentation. Mayor Stephen acknowledged the other lots for his planned motel. There need to do this. Lapierre answered, “Heat Council moved quickly to old business, delegations in attendance and in doing so, were questions from council about truck power, water… it is perfect where we passing a resolution in favour of taking asked the first of these – Gerard Lamon- and pedestrian traffic. Lamontagne stated are.” Lapierre continued stating that he part in an upcoming local trade show. tagne, representing the Snow Lake Motor that he would provide council with draw- was the Town of Snow Lake’s biggest Following this, a number of reports Inn (SLMI) - to proceed. ings of his plans and a solution for access. supporter, but if Rockcliff didn’t have a were received and reviewed. The Public Lamontagne advised that he was ap- Council sent the matter to committee for a suitable location to carry out their work, Works, Utility, and Recreation Reports pearing on two matters this evening, the recommendation. they’d have to look at alternatives. “If were passed without comment or ques- SLMI seating capacity and construction The next delegation was Rupert Klyne you are not open for business, let me tions (Councilor Kowalchuk did; however, on lots that he purchased in the area south in regard to runoff flooding on west know, I’ll go somewhere else,” he said. ask if the arena was ready – one assumes of the Senior Centre. Lamontagne noted McGilvray Avenue. Klyne noted that Councilor Kowalchuk asked for specifics, for the trade show – the answer from Bou- that the original seating capacity of the although many people pulled together “Give us a list of your needs and we’ll let was “yes.”). SLMI was 168 and that some years back and finally dealt with the flooding, it was go from there.” Lapierre replied that the The Fire Chief’s Report was put before when responsibility for seating capacity something that shouldn’t have happened. company needed a place to move to while council. Councilor Turnbull advised that was transferred from municipal to the pro- Advising that he has between $15,000 - they searched for a solution to the prob- a committee meeting would be held prior vincial jurisdiction, capacity was reduced $20,000 damage at his home, Klyne said lem. He observed that it would cost up- to May 15th. to 100, based on washrooms. He noted that the flooding could have been pre- wards of $20,000 to move their operation. The Mayor’s Report was next on that accessible washrooms upstairs were vented had town forces moved snow and He said that the company couldn’t build the agenda and Mayor Stephen gave not considered and neither was one now steamed storm sewers leading up to the something; they needed to rent a turnkey an overview of her past two weeks. In situated in the lobby. The seating capacity event. “They should have spent their time operation. His reasoning was that flow respect to the ‘Flood’, she said that she is once again under municipal authority steaming rather than pumping water,” through shares don’t allow a company to and others from the town attended and and he asked that council consider that the said Klyne. There were no comments or make capital purchases, the money can helped out where able. On April 17th she building’s seating capacity be returned to questions from council on Mr. Klyne’s only be used to rent or lease. The com- attended and took part in an EMO seminar its original level of 168. Council asked presentation. pany needs a trailer, a large area to store in The Pas. On April 18th she attended to see the documentation Lamontagne’s The third delegation of the evening core, power, water, and heat. Discussion the Health Auxiliary’s Regional Meet- presentation was based on and he advised was Ken Lapierre, President and CEO ended and it was unclear where things will ing and that day, April 21st she and other that he would make it available – no deci- of Rockcliff Resources. Lapierre began go from here. council members met with the AMM and sion. In respect to the lots south of the Se- by advising that he hadn’t been in the The fourth and final delegate, Dennis nior Centre, which Lamontagne says that community since 2007 and that he was Merber, was then invited to address coun- he signed off on with the Town on January See COUNCIL continued on page 10... Page 10 THE Underground PRESS May 7, 2015 the Town of Snow Lake will attend. ...COUNCIL from page 9 The final piece of correspondence was At Lalor Mine, they walk the line discussed issues pertaining to the com- a letter from the local Chamber of munity. These included, but were not Commerce reminding council of their limited to: Hudbay, the Lalor Camp, trade show the following week. Coun- infrastructure, Greyhound Bus Lines, cilor Roberts asked why a letter from fire protection, MPI rates, rural grants, “Terry” (Town Foreman) wasn’t listed airports, and the Mining Reserve Fund in correspondence. The Administra- The Administrator’s Report was tor stated that it was information only. next, Mr. Boulet reported on several [Editor’s Note]: I would also have to issues he is dealing with. question why this wasn’t included… The first reading of the 2015 Budget I would think that all correspondence Bylaw took place. It passed unani- coming to the town and dealt with mously. at a meeting is required to be on the Moving on to Correspondence, a let- agenda. ter was received from Brooke Davies After correspondence was dealt asking if the Town would provide with, the council members brought support for a Yoga Workshop. Council forward issues of interest or that town’s was supportive. A letter was received people have approached them about. from Jacqueline Nogier enquiring Councilor Turnbull asked how a person if the town would be amenable to a would go about checking to see if their placement from the school’s student water meter was reading properly. work program. The town will allow Councilor Kowalchuk advised that the the placement with either the Public Town’s policy was that they would Striking IAM members on the picket line at Anderson Mine turnoff ~ photo by Marc Jackson Works or Recreation crews the week send it out for a resident. If it read of May 11 – 15. A letter was received high the town would pay the costs of picketing will be restricted to the Lalor Mine egotiations between the International from Chris Samborski in relation to having it looked at; however, if it read N Road. However, the union will assess the Association of Machinists and Aerospace placing a storage shed in the Sunset low, the resident would be on the hook situation as the week progresses and adjust if Workers and Hudbay broke off on April 28th Bay Park to store soccer equipment. for the costs. He noted that over time, need be. “Right now we are showing a large after a month of conciliation talks and rejec- There were questions in relation to the meters tend to read lower than actual presence here and it is sufficient,” said Mor- tion of the company’s final offer by a margin area where the shed was to be placed consumption, not higher. Moving land. “It is a five minute delay. Everyone is of 96%. So with 97% of their membership and approval was granted; however, in on, Councilor Wilson advised that the very polite and cordial. It’s working well.” having already voted in favour of strike doing so there were no requirements trade show was “pretty-well sold out”. Asked if there were any plans to restart action, IAM Local 1848 elected to give 72 placed on construction of the shed or Councilor Roberts stated that he had talks with the company, Morland said no. hours’ notice and walked off the job at noon the aesthetics to be maintained. A letter an in camera issue with delegations “When we met and handed in our 72 hour on May 2nd. was received from Gerard Lamontagne to deal with. Mayor Stephen stated notice, we told them our door was open and that former Mayor of Thompson, Tim At about 5:00 p.m. that day, the mood on in respect to the presentation he put they could call any time of the day… we are forward as a delegate earlier in the Johnson would be in town the follow- the IAM picket line outside Snow Lake was ready to get back to the bargaining table, meeting. Decision on this was deferred ing day to talk to council about ‘Boreal upbeat. Those being held back seemed as and get this thing resolved; sooner (rather) until more information is received. A Forest’. Councilor Wilson will attend. good-humoured about it as the strikers were. than later,” he said. “But at this point, there letter was received from Greenstone The Mayor also had an in camera issue There was understanding, empathy, and in has been no communication.” Morland Community futures in regard to a to deal with. The meeting went in- some cases even hands offered through open added that the company was also told if they ‘joint council meeting’ they will hold windows as drivers waited their turn to pass. camera at 7:30 p.m. and I left. MJ were prepared to move from their last offer, in Cranberry Portage. Someone from Ian Morland, National Staff Representa- IAM would come back to the table. tive for the International Association of Ma- chinists is front and centre on the Snow Lake See STRIKE continued on page 11... line and he advised that for the time being,

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...STRIKE from page 10 an issue with that.” He says that there “But if it’s just coming back to look at is no animosity between Hudbay’s each other, there is no point.” unions or the communities they are Local men go through ice Morland cites the reason for the two situated in, but rather a great deal of side’s arrival at this juncture as being support. primarily a disagreement on wages. “I’d like Snow Lake to know that He says that Hudbay’s journeymen we appreciate all the support and wages are far less than the industry we’re not here to harm the town… average. His members are paid ap- we’re not here to harm the employer,” proximately $34.50 per hour and that Morland said. puts them $8 an hour behind similar A request to the company for com- workers in Thompson and The Pas. ment had not been responded to by “We’re just trying to catch up,” he rea- press time; however, in a May 2nd sons, noting that even if the company news release, Hudbay said that they met their wage demands, it would take have a comprehensive contingency them to $40 per hour after three years. plan in place and expect operations to “That would still put us behind those continue and will be able to maintain workers. So even if they gave us what production. They say they have pur- we are asking for, they would have a sued a mutually negotiated agreement bargain labour force.” over the past several months and don’t Another sticking point in these ne- believe the strike action was neces- gotiations is the grievance procedure. sary. The company also advised they The staff representative says that remain committed to the bargaining recently 20 grievances that couldn’t process and hope the union leadership be settled at the table have gone to will engage in good faith negotiations. In respect to wages, Hudbay’s VP arbitration and there are another 50 Firefighter Bernard Fourie taking part in ice rescue training ~ photo courtesy of Cory Anaka in various stages of the grievance Manitoba Business Unit Rob Winton process. “Last year, there were a told the Underground Press in March that Hudbay’s compensation package Shortly after 7:00 p.m. on Friday April 29th, several men went through the ice on Snow record number of grievances – 110 Lake – purposefully! Training for ice rescue, members of the Snow Lake Volunteer Fire for a group of 180 professionals. That is competitive with companies in the same industry in the region and that Department donned special survival gear and practised their skills under a controlled envi- should not happen,” Morland said ronment at the local lake. shaking his head. Additionally, in re- Hudbay had an obligation to ensure their business is sustainable and flex- “It’s just something I like to do this time of year with the guys,” Fire Chief Cory Anaka cent talks there was some question of said of the training. “Hone those ice rescue skills and introduce the new members to the company proposed changes to medical ible.o T that end they are committed to providing fair and appropriate icy waters of Snow Lake.” coverage; however, Morland notes that The Chief says with the sledding season ending and warmer weather finally here, more Hudbay has abandoned this approach compensation. In relation to grievances, Winton told the paper back in people are heading out onto rotten ice with their quads and side-by-sides. “We really don’t with all unions in their workplace and want to think of someone going through the ice, but it’s something we have to anticipate it is no longer a serious issue. February that the company is firm in its belief that grievances are not to and be ready for,” he noted. “In fact, just after we got out there, one of the members men- The workers walking the picket line tioned that there were some kids from town that had broken through the ice with a quad. be discussed at the negotiation table. in Snow Lake are there for a minimum We always expect it to be kids that this happens to, but it can happen to anyone. I hope However in the interest of achiev- four hour shift, some up to eight hours people are using their heads and staying off the ice at this time of the year. I would like to ing a process for an agreement, they and it is primarily a day shift. He says keep this just a practice.” MJ that they have full support from other took time away from negotiations and unions, but those unions are under heard the union’s outstanding griev- contract, and IAM will allow them to ances. “Any further action required go into work. That’s not to say that on the results of that process is in the they won’t be delayed like everyone hands of the union,” said Winton at else, but that policy slides when they that time. are off shift and going home. “We The striking workers represent want to get them home to their fami- about 12% of Hudbay's 1460 person lies as quick as we can after work,” Manitoba workforce. MJ he said. “But going to work, we have * Fun Bingo EVERY Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. NEWS OF THE *General Meeting, 3rd Saturdays of the month NORTH! at 11:00 a.m. * Meat Draw, every Administrator apparently leaving Apparently, the City of Flin Flon has hired the Town of Snow Lake’s Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Administrator to fill their vacant City Engineer’s position. This comes in spite of the fact that the Town of Snow Lake has never discussed - in an open meeting – the fact that Mr. Boulet was resigning or had resigned. *Chase the Ace, every Although it has been rumoured for well over a month now, and the position has been advertised on sites such as Indeed.com and Kijiji.ca (March 25th), a Saturday during resignation has never been tendered or accepted in an open meeting. the Meat Draw! Fire Chief proposes Junior Fire Fighters Program The Snow Lake Fire Department (SLFD) has informed the town council that * Whist, every Friday the department is interested in starting a Junior Fire Fighters Program in the community. Fire Chief Cory Anaka noted in his report to the April 23rd regular at 7:30 p.m. council meeting that he has talked with two other fire departments in Manitoba that have this program in place and both are doing well. Anaka says the age of Fire Cadets ranges from 16 -18. He says they would be Phone (204)358-2308 trained on all tools and equipment used by the department, but would only be in attendance to assist with certain tasks and would not be out in hot zones. “This for more details! is a good opportunity to get younger adults interested and involved with the fire department and their community,” the Fire Chief reasoned. “I would like to talk a little more with the protection committee on this matter prior to May 15th.” That is the date of the ‘Party Program’ where the SLFD, RCMP, and EMS take part in a mock accident with Grade 11 and 12 students in attendance. “I thought it would be a good time to mention this to the students at that time,” Anaka said. MJ Page 12 THE Underground PRESS May 7, 2015 Trade Fair deemed successful

Edgecomb and his relationship with n each issue, we write a short I death row inmate John Coffey. The review of two or so selections under story is both magical and murderous the categories of Music, Books, and as is normally the case, the book Television, and Film. The picks and was much better than the movie. reviews may not be for everyone... just a matter of opinion. Television *Broadchurch (ITV Mondays at Music @ 9:00 pm, Second Season ended *Black is the New Black – Everclear February 28, 2015) Ever hear the phrase – “It’s been A series in the same vein as ‘The done before”? Well, pretty much Killing’, only it tells the story of everything on this album has! Black a small British seaside town that is the New Black contains ‘basically’ is torn asunder by the murder of a rehash of every decent song this a young boy. Adding to this, it group has ever done. Same hooks, seems everyone in this small town same vocals… but not as good, has something to hide. It is hard to because you’ve heard it all before. I follow at times because of the British guess the best thing to do would be accents and dialect, but as is the case check out one or all of these three with all good mysteries… every albums: Sparkle and Fade; So Much episode leaves you hanging! for the Afterglow; or Songs from an American Movie… ‘cause that’s Film where this group’s greatest music *The Imitation Game - Benedict resides. These guys are just going Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley through the paces now. Nevertheless, Based on the life of renowned the song ‘Safe’ on this disc does offer cryptanalyst Alan Turing (a latter day some redemption – but not nearly Sheldon from Big Bang Theory); the enough. film follows the race by Turing and his team of code-breakers to come up Books with a way to decipher Germany’s The Chamber of Commerce saw strong numbers take in their two day *The Green Mile - by Stephen King ‘unbreakable’ enigma code during Been on kind of a ‘King Kick’ lately. Trade Fair, held during the 28th and 29th of last month. Both the Lawrie the Second World War. Great movie, Saw this movie several years ago Marsh Community Hall and Wilfred T. Lipton Arena were put into use and but sad to see how this great man and thought I’d take in the book… was treated after all he’d done for the venders ranging from car dealerships to an outlet merchandising candy wasn’t disappointed. The Green Mile allies. MJ follows the life of prison guard Paul floss and fudge drew potential customers to the local venues.

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Volume 19, Issue 11 Snow Lake, Manitoba May 21, 2015 Numerous questions, but few answers, as town passes budget Did youKnow? • That Snow Lake isn’t the only ‘Com- pany Town’ trying to get their main employer to increase funding? Red Lake, Timmons, and Sudbury seem to be having the same problems in Ontario… per- haps discussions and a common strategy are in order? Check out this link that Deputy Mayor Richard Jones passed on: http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/mining-towns-in-ontario-feel-shortchanged- on-resource-riches-1.3070930 • That Ben Foord and Maxine Dodds have moved into the Golden Vista building at the corner of Copper and Lipsey. There are many in town that are very happy for them and for the owners/ developers of the long awaited project! • That over the past week or so there has been a lot of discussion and disagreement in respect to siting a used oil depot in Snow Lake? At the May 5th regular meeting and a May 12th Committee of the Whole meeting, some on our Town Council have maintained that putting such an outlet in Snow Lake is cost pro- hibitive. However, Greenstone’s Dave Mayer says that’s rubbish. Mayer told the Underground Press that the council Aerial view of Snow Lake looking south ~ photo courtesy of Jim Parres has placed a cost of $220,000 on a local oil recycling depot; he says one could had changed and Hudbay would be assessed taxes on the he Town of Snow Lake brought down their 2015 budget be had for $6,000 - $10,000! Mayer T property as the previous owner had. There were several other before a packed public gallery in the council chambers. There says that Greenstone has approved questions in respect to this and finally Forsyth-Flamand cut were 12 people on hand for the presentation, besides the seven funding for the depot in the amount of them short and stated that the presentation would proceed first sitting on the council side of the table. Council members in $7,000 – he adds that he actually has the and council would attempt to answer questions later. attendance were: Mayor Stephen, Deputy Mayor Forsyth- cheque sitting on his desk. Conversely, Getting into the presentation Forsyth-Flamand advised that Flamand, Councilors Roberts, Jones, Wilson, and Turnbull as the Town talked about securing this there will be a modest increase in taxes for 2015 and that the well as Assistant Administrator Sharon Meuse. Councilor Aldon cheque and using it to lever other grant council had contracted former Administrator Jeff Precourt to Kowalchuk was absent. With everyone in their chairs the event money to buy chairs for the Lawrie prepare the budget. The mill rate for 2015 will come in at got underway at 6:30 p.m. Marsh Hall. Mayer says that won’t hap- 59.472 mills, made up of 27.01 mills for education, and 32.462 After Mayor Stephen opened the meeting, she thanked those pen, as Greenstone’s Board Members for municipal. The total budget is 2,495,575.22 in 2015, as present for attending, before handing the floor over to Deputy would like to see the cash go towards compared to 2,412,910.83 in 2014, an increase of 3.3%. In Mayor Forsyth-Flamand to facilitate the presentation. oil recycling. It seems discussions are regard to the 2015 Education (Frontier School Division and The Deputy Mayor then gave a short lesson on the Town’s in order, because the used oil problem Provincial Education) levies, they increase from $951,000 to method of taxation; explaining in essence that taxes work on a appears to be a little more pressing for $974,000, or 2.42%. mathematical formula, starting with a mill rate and multiplying the community than where to place your She said that the community’s taxable assessment had it by the assessment to come up with taxes owing. Before bum when visiting the hall! increased from $36,895,000 to $37,980,000 (2.94%) in 2015, she was a minute into the presentation, the first question hit before moving on to the mining payment in lieu figure. This the floor. It came from Betty Wasny and she asked if Hudbay • That there are only 590 days until remained static at $744,420, with only Hudbay contributing. would be paying money in lieu of taxes for the Snow Lake Mine Snow Lake's 70th Anniversary and 2402 The deputy mayor then stated that for the first time in four days until Snow Lake's 75th Anniver- property or if the land and buildings would be assessed taxes as sary (70th in 2017, 75th in 2022)? MJ they had under QMX Gold. The Deputy Mayor advised nothing See BUDGET on page 3...

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Offer available for new services only, otherwise regular rate will apply. 1-866-206-3707 ~ commstream.net Page 2 THE Underground PRESS May 21, 2015 their way back to the stage for the asleep… but Byron woke me performance of Shostakovich’s up every time he smashed his Symphony No. 5. Everyone in our symbols together. party was stretching their necks Before this performance, I Editorialon Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat trying to pick out Byron. There wouldn’t have thought there recently encountered my first ever taste of I major. he was in the back on the left; his was much to playing symbols… live classical music with a performance of the I’ll stop here and tell you that I do realize that shock of blond hair and carefully come to think of it, I likely Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO), and you ‘tickle the ivories’ really isn’t how one would coiffed beard allowing him to wouldn’t have thought of it at know… I just about slept right through it! Not that normally refer to a performance by a great classical stand out from the other tuxes. all. But watching Byron, there I was bored, or that I am uncultured, or uncouth pianist… but that is exactly what this guy did! Like I said, I don’t know really is. There is timing, there’s (well, maybe those last two), but purely because it Even to my unsophisticated palate, his performance much about classical music, but cadence, and there are numerous was… well, pretty soothing and quite relaxing to was awe-inspiring! I turned to Byron’s Dad after when arrangements of violins, sounds that emit from these the ear. Nobu’s performance and said, “If you were to sum contingents of cellos, and brigades brass plates other than the classic My nephew Byron Wood (Hilton and Val’s boy) that up as a painting, he began with light brush of bass violins play in turn and and resounding clash we are all is an outstanding talent on many fronts, but his strokes and ended with a paintball gun.” His on mass it is as impressive as familiar with. Byron shone… yeh, perfection manifests in his ability as a classical playing changed tempo often and masterfully. He anything this philistine has ever and that Nobu guy – he wasn’t too percussionist. He is amazing and almost possessed swayed back and forth on the bench and moved his heard. Nonetheless, I still fell bad either! MJ in front of the Timpani… he’s mesmerizing on the head up and down as his hands blurred skillfully Marimba, and I gotta say that he smashes a damned over the keys… kinda like a classical Stevie fine symbol as well! Wonder! And he still put me to sleep… but that Byron was the reason that Leone and I attended was when he played with light brush strokes, so the symphony. He fills in on percussion with Letter to the Editor let’s say that he lulled me to sleep. the WSO with enough frequency that he bought ear Editor: the roof? Why do I keep Nevertheless, Nobu’s virtuosity earned him three D his own tails rather than renting a tux for each hearing the phrase “dying ‘curtain calls’, while everyone in the audience, Time to make good! gig. On the night of May 8th, Byron was playing city,” when people speak of our except the guy seated in front of Hilton, stood and I am writing this letter not as a the symbols during the WSO’s production of communities. Make no mistake, clapped. I’d say he was also lulled by the brush Steelworker, but as a resident Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5. in D minor. But Hudbay owes every bit of its strokes, but no one could have slept through that of Flin Flon. In the late 90s, prior to that getting underway, a young fella, blind prosperity to these communities standing ‘O’. Hudbay management assured from birth, named Nobuyuki Tsujii (or Nobu as he and needs to make good on After a short intermission, the musicians made all residents of the Flin Flon/ is affectionately called) began tickling the ivories Snow Lake area that with promises made in the past. a long term agreement “we These unions have no history would have a well-trained well of labour unrest; frustration and paid workforce” and that “all arrogance have pushed us all to communities would flourish.” the breaking point. We all know I ask all residents in our if not corrected this trend will communities if that is what they continue until there is nothing see. Hudbay has told Snow left here but a camp. Lake in no uncertain terms Our businesses, homes, and futures depend on forcing Monday - Steak Night! (5 pm to 8.00 pm) that they have no intention of investing any resources in their Hudbay to live up to the Featuring a prime rib-eye steak, fresh fried mushrooms, baked promises that were made. Our potato with all the fixings, Caesar salad, baked beans, and garlic toast! All for $16! Add a succulent skewer of community. That makes Flin Tuesday - Chinese Special! (5 pm till sold out) Flon’s future crystal clear. local unions cannot accomplish Black Tiger Shrimp for $5. They are AMAZING! this without the assistance of Egg Rolls, Fried Rice, Chicken Balls, Sweet and Sour Ribs or The insulting proposals from the people whose future is 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 Hudbay during bargaining Cuisine each Tuesday evening! only prove that this company dependent on a “well paid well Back by popular demand our regular Lasagna special, Thursday - WING NIGHT! (5 pm till sold out) trained workforce.” featuring our savory caesar salad, garlic toast, and soup du jour! has no intention of fulfilling the promises made 15 years If you have questions or 'Thursday Wing Night' takes place tonight! Come on down concerns, please do not hesitate tonight and every Thursday Night for some of the Motor Inn's 'Wickedly Sumptuous Wings' and other ago. Our communities thrive Friday - Prime Rib Sandwich Night! (5 pm till sold out) delectable delights! on wages, not quarterly reports. to ask our members on the A whole loin of slow roasted prime rib, cooked to Corporate greed has become picket line… or better yet pick perfection, then thinly sliced, dipped in au jus and piled high on a fresh grilled Kaiser bun with sautéed onions up a sign for a few minutes Saturday - Memphis Style Baby Back Ribs! (5 pm till sold out) the norm in our age and needs and horseradish mayo! Accompanied by our famous fries, southern coleslaw, and a side of au jus! All for $15! to be stopped. As upper and help show Hudbay that On Saturdays we feature our Memphis Style these are our brothers, sisters, baby back rib special, consisting of a full rack of mouth-watering baby back ribs, our famous fries, and coleslaw management’s wages continue ** MAKE CERTAIN you don't miss out on our weekly HOMEMADE DESSERTS and neighbours; not radicals. for $ 19.95, or a half rack for $13.95. to soar, our wages and benefits - Made FRESH and available both in our restaurant or to go! ** are constantly under siege. Remember we live here by choice not by appointment. As well, on every night other than Sunday, you can enjoy Marie’s famous homemade burgers and fries, With a net worth of 2.5 towering clubhouse, a tasty whistle dog, and ‘Homemade’ soups and desserts! Come on down folks! billion dollars, why is our Restaurant Hours: Mon to Thurs - 4 pm to 8.30 pm., Fri & Sat- 11.30 am to 8.30 pm, grill off at 8 pm., Sunday - Todd McCombie Closed. 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The deputy mayor replied ~John Lennon 2015, there are a few: A $105,000 paving that council had to pay out vacation program on Copper Road; $25,000 for for the retiring Assistant Administrator a public works pick up; $25,000 for a and former Administrator as well as the commercial lawnmower; and $12,500 for salary for the people replacing them. new chairs at the Lawrie Marsh Hall. Mayer acknowledged the extraordinary Money ($157,192) will also be circumstances from the previous year, but transferred to reserve; this includes then asked why council was budgeting $37,192 to Gas Tax fund, $20,000 to $226,250 in the same line this year. protective vehicle fund, $80,000 to Forsyth-Flamand admitted that she didn’t equipment fund, $10,000 to the building know and would get back to Mayer on his fund and $10,000 to the playground fund. query. Giving a property tax bill projection Mayer continued with more questions on 42 random Snow Lake properties, in respect to whether rent was factored Forsyth-Flamand showed how the taxes whenever equipment was used, so that on the given properties would rise from the council had a breakdown of expenses. $127,189.27 in 2014 to $128,624.81 in Assistant Administrator Meuse advised 2015. that the utility was charged $20,000 She then touched on the debenture rental for use of the excavator and loader debt payment schedule, which will see all last year. Mayer thought this was low. current debentures (approximate total of Another member of the gallery, Dawn $1.6 million) paid off by 2032. Roberts stated that there should be a On the Utility side of the budget there breakdown of all expenses and revenue are also several expenditures during the on the budget documents. “We’re asking coming year; they are: finishing up Waste questions here that we wouldn’t have to, Water Treatment Plant construction at if there was more of a breakdown,” she $101,000; a Waste Water Treatment Plant said. Digester Cover at $91,000; the Water Betty Wasny called attention to a Treatment Plant Computer/SCADA difference of $20,000 budgeted in salaries (supervisory control and data acquisition) for two public works employees as at $8,000; a Water Treatment Plant compared to the costs for two recreation Solenoid Valve at $5,000; and a Waste workers. The deputy mayor couldn’t Water Treatment Plant Truck Dump answer and said that she would get back access point, coming in at $5,000. In to her on the difference. Councilor 2014, the utility operated at a deficit of Roberts noted that the difference could lie $132,673; however, in 2015 our council is in the fact that the town is looking to hire budgeting for a surplus of $42.95. another worker for the public works crew. Forsyth-Flamand closed by stating that Dawn Roberts said that she would have the key issues in the coming year are: to question why - with the number of Operation of the Wastewater Treatment workers that the town already has – no Plant (which one would assume is almost one is mechanically inclined. “And a necessity); beginning a Water/Sewer you still want to hire someone else,” Infrastructure renewal program; and she added? commencing a Utility Rates survey. A question was asked about the When the deputy mayor’s overview garbage service and whether council had finished; she and the rest of council had considered changing it back to a took questions from the gallery; however, contract. Forsyth-Flamand said that it on this evening it appeared that those was something to consider. asking the questions were better prepared A question is relation to why utility than the folks answering. In council’s administration costs will fall by over defense, although they did the budgeting, $100,000 next year could not be they didn’t prepare the budget document answered. or the PowerPoint used in its presentation. Chris Samborski asked if the This work was contracted at a cost transfer from a reserve fund to the of $6500 to former administrator Jeff utility on line 390 of the budget was Precourt. Having said that; if they knew hydro grant money. The answer they were lacking on the finer points was yes. He asked if council would of the document, they should have had make it a priority to fund a rate Precourt on hand for the presentation. study so that this grant money goes As luck would have it, one of the first to infrastructure… where it was questions asked was by Lillian Haines and intended. The answer was yes. she wanted to know why council felt they Samborski also suggested that future had to hire Precourt to do up their budget, discussions in respect to Hudbay’s when they had a new Administrator on payment in lieu focus on money for the payroll (who Haines pointed out was infrastructure. To which Betty Wasny trained under another such contract earlier added, “Yes, we get assessed huge in 2014)? Forsyth-Flamand answered that amounts of money every year and it was a timing issue and that she would they don’t!” not get into personnel issues. At this point, there were no further Not leaving it at that, Betty Wasny questions and Forsyth-Flamand stated noted that Mr. Precourt was also paid that she had written down questions to produce the 2014 budget document that went without response and would because the new Administrator didn’t, get answers to those who asked them. then, have the experience to do it. She Later in the regular meeting when wondered why council wouldn’t hire a 2nd and 3rd readings of the budget head hunting firm to pinpoint the proper bylaw came up, Councilor Roberts personnel for the job. Haines chimed asked if council could pass the budget in and wanted to know who on council when there were legitimate questions had voted to hire Precourt to do the 2015 about budget lines that they had no budget; Mayor Stephen stated that they answer for. The suggestion was all did. Haines replied that she was made that council could get questions concerned about the cost of having the answered and then pass the budget budgets prepared by Precourt. At this later in the week; however, after Forsyth-Flamand suggested that they more discussion, they decided instead move from personnel issues to the reason to pass the budget and tax levy – everyone was in attendance – the budget. unanimously. MJ The next question was on the budget Page 4 THE Underground PRESS May 21, 2015 Among other things, Hudbay topic of discussion at council meeting

any prices on a depot and urged council to that emergency services, playgrounds, it, they have to contribute more,” said he Town of Snow Lake held their T re-evaluate the issue. Councilor Turnbull and hall chairs might fit eligibility re- Roberts. Mayor Stephen noted that com- regular council meeting beginning at 6:30 suggested that in the meantime, an ad quirements – no decision. A letter was pany officials tell council that housing in p.m. on the evening of Tuesday, May 5th. directing people not to leave oil at the hall received from the Beach Enhancement Snow Lake is too expensive and people Those in attendance were: Mayor Kim be placed in the paper and that appropri- Committee (BEC), giving an overview from Flin Flon can’t sell what they have Stephen, Deputy Mayor Brenda Forsyth ate signage go up on the fire hall. Both of their makeup (11 members looking to there and buy something at a comparable –Flamand, Councilors Robin Turnbull, Forsyth-Flamand and Jones stated that the raise $100,000 for beach improvements). price in Snow Lake. Councilor Turnbull Richard Jones, Peter Roberts, Jodi Wil- town must have an alternative to placing They asked that the town grant them stated that he fielded a phone call on the son, and Assistant Administrator Sharon used oil at the fire hall; otherwise people charitable status, administer their funds weekend from a person with legitimate Meuse. Absent: Aldon Kowalchuk. will begin to throw it out with their gar- in a town account, and issue tax receipts concerns about dogs running loose and The meeting began with a presentation bage. for donations. Councilors made a point biting people in the community. He put of the 2015 budget, which is covered in The Administrator’s Report was put of stating that the group should be made forward a resolution calling for ads to another area of this edition. Once that forward and consisted of items that Mr. aware that not all money in the town’s be placed for an Animal Control Officer. presentation had adjourned, a resolution Boulet had addressed before leaving his playground reserve fund was meant to be The resolution passed; however, Council- to accept the minutes from the regular position. Councilor Roberts asked when spent at the beach. A letter was received or Jones voted against it without explana- council meeting on April 21st was put Arnason Construction would begin work- from the Manitoba Water Services Board tion. Turnbull also informed council that forward and passed. ing on deficiencies and when they would advising that requests for 60/40 funding the BEC meeting was well attended and There were no additions to the agenda be completed. Forsyth-Flamand stated through their five year, $22 million, Core that rec employee Sabrina Erickson was and the scheduled delegation - Gerard she would find out. Roberts also stated Infrastructure Plan were due by May 29, a plus to have on the committee. Coun- Lamontagne, representing the Snow Lake that in order for the town to get in on a 2015 – as noted Mayor Stephen is work- cilor Wilson read a letter of thanks from Motor Inn (SLMI) - was not in atten- grant to help with water and sewer funding on this. An invitation to the Mining the Chamber of Commerce; however, dance. ing, they would have to meet the May Week Barbeque was received from the it wasn’t listed under correspondence. The Public Works, Utility, and Recre- 29th deadline. Mayor Stephen said that Snow Lake Mining Museum. The SLMM Deputy Mayor Forsyth-Flamand re- ation reports were all passed with the only she is working on it. was also asking for donations to a penny minded council that they needed to come comment being from Councilor Roberts, A resolution was presented accepting parade – this was approved. A letter was up with a location for the Northern RHA who stated that the public works report the resignation of Administrator Charles received from the Terry Fox Foundation, to build an ambulance garage, as they had a better breakdown for overtime; Boulet effective May 8, 2015 (they have looking for a local organizer for their an- would like to get the project tendered. however, it should all be listed on one been advertising for his replacement since nual walk. They advised this year marks She further advised that policy changes sheet. at least March 25th). the event’s 35 Annual Walk – Councilor have been forwarded to IBEW and that Council skipped ahead at this point, A first aid training request for Fire Jones will attempt to find an organizer. they will come back to council for a vote. moving to the Mayor’s Report, rather than Chief Cory Anaka was approved for May After correspondence was dealt with, She also stated that she discussed Snow dealing with ‘Protection’ as listed on the 11 – 12 at the Lawrie Marsh Hall. the council members brought forward Lake with Calm Air when they were in agenda. Mayor Stephen informed council Under Accounts, Councilor Jones issues of interest or that town’s people for the trade show. They are interested of her actions over the preceding two called attention to listing 9595, pointing have approached them about. Councilor in scheduled flights into the community week period. Stephen attended and spoke out that once again the cost of freight for Jones stated that he had concerns with if the strip is lengthened and a terminal at the Chamber of Commerce’s Trade an order was more than the cost of the Hudbay’s environmental process. He said is built. They asked for a copy of the Show; laid a wreath and spoke at the order itself ($510 for freight - $420 for that the town was a major stakeholder in Airport Study. Forsyth-Flamand closed National Day of Mourning ceremony; met the product). He urged vigilance in such the local environment and as such he felt by stating that she was giving up the posi- with representatives of the RCMP; met instances. Councilor Roberts asked for that council should be in the loop on all tion of Deputy Mayor a month before her with Dave Mayer of Home Hardware to an itemization on listing 9614 – it was issues that could impact the community. term ends and that council should appoint discuss tree planting; and met with David a breakdown of mechanical work per- He wants the council to hear the good and someone new effective that night. Mayor Garofalo and Rob Winton of Hudbay to formed on the loader, hydrovac truck, and bad of the subject on a quarterly basis and Stephen informed council of a discussion discuss: the acquisition of the Snow Lake garbage truck. receive all Hudbay generated environ- she had with the dock supplier that was Mine; payment in lieu; infrastructure; After considerable discussion, the mental reports that go to the government. set up at the trade show. She was given a the Lalor Camp; long term rental; the old budget and tax levy bylaws were passed A resolution was passed in this respect price for replacement of the beach dock. dormitory site; and employment testing, unanimously. and Jones will help draft a letter to the Stephen also asked if a swing set they which is now taking place in Snow Lake. Moving on to Correspondence, meet- company on the matter. Jones also stated were looking for had been found. She Moving on, council dealt with the Fire ing minutes were received from Frontier that the budget presentation did not go was informed that it was in the public Chief’s report. Chief Anaka conveyed School Division – they were filed. A as expected for a number of reasons (no works yard. concern over the quantity of used oil letter requesting a donation to their annual Administrator – process was rushed – Council discussed the appointment of residents are leaving outside the fire hall. fish derby was received from the MMF new council) and that what was witnessed a new deputy mayor. They decided to go He asked that council make a decision – council donated the standard $100. A should never happen again. Councilor with policy and rotate the position of an on what to do with it. Deputy Mayor letter was received from Farm Credit Roberts asked which date in June the alphabetical basis. Councilor Jones was Forsyth-Flamand advised that mov- Canada in respect to their AgriSpirit council would meet with Hudbay. He appointed by resolution to an eight month ing ahead with a used oil depot was too Fund – Meuse advised that it was a new stated that he can’t see the town’s tax term to the station. costly, but admitted council was obli- grant for projects in communities with a base expanding with the Lalor Camp in Council went in camera at 8:41 p.m. gated to do something about the problem. population under 150,000. It was noted place. “If they want to continue with and I left. MJ Councilor Jones stated that he hadn’t seen Full and varied agenda for committee meeting Town hires new administrator tions, which are dealt with at the next the background during calls and not ouncil members for the Town of now Lake’s Town Council held a ‘Special Meeting’ C regularly scheduled council meeting. placed in harm’s way. Anaka said S Snow Lake gathered in chambers for at 5:32 p.m. on the evening of May 12th. The only Having said that, such meetings are that the JFF’s would receive ‘hand a ‘Committee of the Whole’ meet- thing on the agenda was the hiring of a new Administra- made up of a majority of council and me down’ turnout gear, be issued pag- ing on the evening on May 12, 2015. tor. this almost assures passage of these ers and attend practises and callouts. They had a bit of a time filling out a Those in attendance were: Mayor Kim Stephen, recommendations. He noted that JFF’s in Winkler Mani- quorum for the assembly, but through Deputy Mayor Richard Jones, Councilors Aldon Kow- The first item to be dealt with was toba, who attend a callout during council members marking attendance alchuk, and Jodi Wilson (via phone), and Assistant Ad- a proposal from Fire Chief Cory Ana- school hours, receive a school credit by phone and dropping in after shift, ministrator Sharon Meuse. Absent: Councilors Brenda ka in relation to setting up a Junior for it. Council queried the costs of minimum attendance was attained Forsyth-Flamand, Robin Turnbull, and Peter Roberts. Fire Fighters (JFF) program in Snow the program and will check in respect and secured throughout. Mayor Stephen opened the meeting and called for Lake. Anaka began by explaining to coverage under town insurance. Mayor Kim Stephen called the a mover and seconder for a resolution to hire Jordon that he was seeking council’s consent The Chief replied that the costs meeting to order at 5:58 p.m. with Willner as the Chief Administrative Officer for the on the proposed program. Noting would be limited and the program Deputy Mayor Richard Jones, Coun- Town of Snow Lake, effective May 19, 2015. The mo- that the JFF program gives youth would bring great benefits, noting cilors Robin Turnbull and Jodi Wil- tion passed unanimously. A further resolution was put the incentive to become firefighters, that kids seeing firsthand the results son (by phone); as well as Assistant forward waiving the probation period for Mr. Willner’s Anaka talked about how he’d first of fire and drinking/driving would Administrator Sharon Meuse, and acceptance into the municipal employees benefit pro- witnessed it in action in The Pas and mentor peers on the harm of risky Fire Chief Cory Anaka in attendance. gram; it also passed unanimously. had thought about it as a possibility behaviour. He has some literature Absent were: Councilors Brenda Councilor Robin Turnbull attended the meeting at for Snow Lake ever since. The Chief coming on the proposal that he will Forsyth-Flamand, Aldon Kowalchuk, 5:34 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m. stated that enrollees would have to pass on to council and that a compli- and Peter Roberts. In reply to questions after the meeting, council be between 16 – 18 years of age ment of four to six JFF’s would be For those unaware, the ‘Committee members advised that Mr. Willner is 24 years old and and possess a valid driver’s license. ideal for local needs. Committee of the Whole’ is a committee made originally from Rorkton, Manitoba. He is a qualified The department would teach them seemed receptive to the proposal. up of the entire council, whom meet Municipal Administrator with two years of experi- how to handle hose, run the pumper The next issue discussed was a to take part in in-depth discussions of ence in the communities of Winnipegosis and St. Rose. and they’d learn vehicle extrication ‘Garbage Truck Study Plan’. Deputy various items before them. There are Council members say that he interviewed very well and and water rescue. However, he was no binding decisions made at these they were impressed with his knowledge, insights, and quick to note that JFF’s would be in See COMMITTEE on page 7... meetings, but instead, recommenda- eagerness. MJ Page 5 THE Underground PRESS May 21, 2015 Sale of Snow Lake Mine completed Snow Lake Family

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Back of Snow Lake Mine headframe looking south ~ photo by Marc Jackson EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY further stated they have agreed to repay MX Gold advised in a May 8, 2015 Q C$3.9 million to TEC, using funds that news release that they have completed the Students interested in summer employment at the Snow Lake Mining had been previously used to support sale of the Snow Lake Project to Hudbay. Museum are invited to apply. QMX’s operations in Snow Lake, Mani- “In consideration for the Snow Lake toba. They are currently negotiating with Project, Hudbay has paid US$12.3 million These positions pay $12.00/hour for a 5 day, 30 hour week and run from TEC in order to come to agreement on in cash and has agreed to a contingent June 29 to September 5, 2015. their remaining outstanding debt. payment of US$5 million, payable if the QMX will continue operations at its price of gold is equal to or greater than Submit your name by email to [email protected], by mail to Box 68, Val d’Or property and will look for other US$1,400/oz on the third anniversary of Snow Lake, Manitoba R0B 1M0 or by phone to Dori at 204-358-2642 custom milling opportunities and strate- the closing date,” read the release. The before 4 PM May 29, 2015. gic acquisitions in the Val d’Or region to company said they will use proceeds of ensure the continuation of operations. the sale to pay down their debt with Third Applicants must be students 16 years old (one position can be a 15 year- ~ MJ from a QMX news release Eye Capital Corporation (TEC). They old) who are returning to school. Winter Who-ot Committee says ~Aseneskak Casino~ THANKS! "The Best Little Casino in Canada" he Winter Who-ot Committee would like to say a huge ‘Thank T P.O. Box 10250, Opaskwayak, Manitoba You’ to OUR community for helping make the 26th annual Who- Phone: 204-627-2250 - Toll-free: 1-877-627-2267 ot such a Huge and Awesome Event. To everyone who donated www.bestlittlecasino.ca prizes, money, food, volunteered to run an event, work at an event, or look after a table. Tara, a Thank You to your hard working team. The decorating Texas Hold 'em tournaments committee is not an easy one. The hall looked great. To see the look on the kids’ faces says it all. To Alain, Thank You for on Wednesdays and the cake. There was not even a crumb left. The entertainers Saturdays starting at 6:30 *All Trapper’s did an amazing job of keeping everyone in the hall entertained. p.m. You must be registered Club members Everyone really enjoyed watching their children being put inside to take part. who visit the a bubble. Aseneskak To our surrounding communities of Thompson, Ponton, The Casino on Pas, and Flin Flon, Thank You for all your wonderful donations. Sign up for a Trapper’s Club their birthday Your support over the last 26 years is amazing. Our penny card you receive $25 Xtra receive $20 parade is one of the best that most have ever seen. Credit on your card. This Xtra Credit. To everyone that came out over the week-end to support us, offer is only for patrons who Proof of birth ‘Thank You’. It proves that you all appreciate the hard work that have not previously signed up date must be presented. the committee does before and during the event. to become a club member. The 27th annual Winter Who-ot is the second week-end of March 2016. Our theme, that was picked by all of you is, ‘LEGO’. ~ Three 'Seniors Days' each week: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays ~ Get your thinking caps on and come up with a new idea, a ~ 'Lucky Time' every Saturday and Sunday ~ costume, stop by the Bus Depot to share your ideas, or to join the committee. To keep up with all our monthly promotions and entertainment Sorry if we missed anyone. friend us on facebook follow us on twitter Just an update on the stereo; we are lucky to have two electricians now who have stepped up to help us out. René and ------Joel... Thank You both. The stereo has been picked out and will Must be a Trapper’s soon be here. We are very excited to have this happen. Thank June You to everyone who donated money towards this cause for Club Member to OUR community. Once it is installed, we will have an open Code: # 527 $25 Xtra redeem and it is Free house, so everyone can learn how to use it. to sign up. Proof of Winter Who-ot Committee residency is required. Hazel, Wilma, and Kim VALID : June 1, 2015 – June 30, 2015 Credit Page 6 THE Underground PRESS May 21, 2015

Water under the bridge... Northern Tykes Renos are Complete!

We owe thank-yous to many people – without your help our task would have been much harder. ~ Community Places Program North gave us a grant of $60,000. ~ Jim Sloboda, our general contractor, was most helpful and did an excellent job. ~ Resource Centre staff was very accommodating, putting up with our mess and confusion throughout the process. ~ Our staff worked hard in very stressful circumstances. ~ Our parents were understanding and helped us out when asked. ~ Dave, at the Hardware, gave us deals on lots of our purchases. ~ The school permitted us to operate in an empty classroom, allowing us to accommodate all our families. ~ The Bogdans generously donated a flat screen TV to be mounted on the wall, saving us valuable floor space. ~ Lastly, we’d like to thank all the volunteers who helped us in many ways – Jim, Tara, Vicki, Sarah, Ashley, Judy, Rylee, Darren, Sandy, Christine, Margaret, Jason, Brook, Paulina, Riley, and Victor. Our apologies if we missed anyone. We will be having an open house in June – watch for notice of the date. Everyone is invited to come and see our improved daycare!

1st: Control Structure at Snow Creek; 2nd: Gogal Air Dock; 3rd: Govern- ment Dock; 4th and 5th: Sunset Bay Beach Dock ~ photos by Marc Jackson I received word from Colleen Ford, Clarence Peterson's Executive Assistant, in respect the Snow Creek Lake Control Structure. She enquired with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation (MIT) about plans to upgrade the structure and she advises they think it is in good condition; having a new operational platform installed a few years ago to enhance worker safety. In respect to an increase in the monitoring of water levels at the Control Structure; Ford says MIT will be monitoring lake levels and water going over the structure daily during critical periods. This will be done by local staff, with additional staff brought in from The Pas or other locations, as well. She says MIT staff from Snow Lake will be trained this year in the basic operation of the control structure. So I'm sure Snow Lakers are hopeful, this will allevi- ate the above situation from reoccurring next year! MJ Page 7 THE Underground PRESS May 21, 2015 wash away. They opted to recommend partially cover the cost of chairs for the Water Services Board funding for ...COMMITTEE from page 4 installation of cautionary signage and Lawrie Marsh Hall. Assistant Admin- infrastructure was discussed next. Coun- Mayor Jones stated emphatically that discuss the matter further once people istrator Meuse advised that the granting cilor Roberts advised that while he was the current garbage system needs to be with more knowledge on the subject are agency needs to know if other monies foreman for the town, he did up a six evaluated. He proposed that the council consulted. are going towards the project. The chairs year plan for the renewal of the commu- analyse the time, maintenance, and costs The subject of the many questions that will cost $22,000 total and council has nity’s infrastructure. It was handed off to of the current system versus a return to went unanswered at the recent budget budgeted $12,500. Committee members former Project Manager Viktor Lazur and contracting out the service. The commit- meeting was discussed next. It was wondered if Greenstone grant money no one seems to know where it ended up. noted that some of the confusion with ($7,000) originally earmarked for a used Roberts noted that it encompassed draw- ************* tee was in agreement to recommend that ************* council proceed with this study. the budget document was that the lines oil depot could be put towards the chairs ings as well as cost estimates. He quoted ************* were uneven and this caused them to read to lever the grant; then the $12,500 could offhand that year one included replacing ************* The Bartlett Landing Boat Launch was ************* the next item discussed. It was explained incorrectly. Some information has been stay with the town. (Councilor Roberts Copper Road around to Lipsey Drive and ************* passed on to people who asked questions attended the meeting at 6:35 p.m. and the cost was $650,000. Year two covered ************* that the boat launch is made up of precast ************* cement sections and they have deterio- at the budget meeting; however, the com- Councilor Wilson signed off from her Cedar from the Lift Station at the golf ************* mittee agreed that a number of queries phone call - the quorum was maintained) course road to the Trudeau residence at ************* rated to the point that they are crumbling ************* and have pieces of rebar sticking out still required answers. Discussions evolved around this and it the end of Cedar, as well as Balsam from ******* of them. Rec Maintenance Supervisor A Crown Lands and Property Agency was also brought up that the Fire Depart- in front of the Northwood restaurant to Randy Compton has viewed the launch (CLPA) request (to comment on the trans- ment was trying to acquire grant money the Wekusko Drive corner by Franals. and says with the water being low right fer of QMX’s Snow Lake Mine property from the same fund for an oxygen filling Both Deputy Mayor Jones and Councilor now, it would be the opportune time to to Hudbay) was discussed. Hudbay is in station ($20,000). Discussions evolved Roberts will fill out and get the grant in to remove the cement and replace it with the process of transferring all permits and further as to whether the town should be the WSB in the next week and the com- 10100101101010001010101 gravel. The committee discussed placing leases on the property with no changes. competing for the same grant with the mittee will recommend that money from 00001010101010101010100 Committee will recommend council ap- Fire Department. The committee finally the ‘Gas Tax’ and ‘Wuskwatum/BiPole III gravel at the launch until cement can be 01010111101010101101010 budgeted for and installed next spring prove this. came to the consensus that both should Hydro’ be used for the town’s portion of (apparently the cement sections are laid The ensuing item was a grant avail- apply and let the granting agency decide the 60/40 split. 10101010100101010001010 on the ice and fall into place as it melts). able from Farm Credit Canada, called as they may. They will recommend ap- The meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m. 10101010101010101010101 They were concerned that the gravel will the ‘AgriSpirit Fund’. The commit- plication and try to secure the Greenstone and I left. MJ 01011010100101010101010 tee discussed applying for the grant to funds as well. ************* ************* 10101010010100010010101 ************* ************* ************* ************* ************* ************* ************* ************* ************* ******* 11010010101010111000101

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Manitoba Civil Service Commission Underground Press Ad size: 4’’ x 150 lines Insertion date: Thurs. May 21 Page 8 THE Underground PRESS May 21, 2015 Lots of good, a bit of bad in Hudbay’s 1st quarter

Top left: Hudbay CEO and President, David Garofalo. Top right: Lalor Mine

~ Photos by Marc Jackson, and courtesy of Hudbay

quality producer before touching on the produced, of which approximately 20,500 bined milling capacity in Snow Lake, but udbay’s First Quarter 2015 report H company’s improved financial results. were shipped. He said that the mine’s means construction of a new concentrator brought a lot of good news and a bit of He explained that cash flow, net earnings ramp up was in line with expectations and at Lalor is no longer on the table. bad… that could get worse. The good was and Hudbay’s cash cost per pound of cop- even though January and February 2015 Garofalo continued stating that the found in recent drill results, which con- per sold all benefited from increased year- were impacted by normal commissioning second phase of the underground ex- firm surface drilling at the Lalor Mine, over-year production at Lalor and Reed issues at processing plant, it was operat- ploration program for Lalor was primed the purchase of the Snow Lake Mine Results, noting that it would have been ing at or above design capacity. to commence. Phase one showed that property, and a declaration of commercial even stronger had they sold 6,000 tonnes In respect to Hudbay’s Manitoba opera- preliminary underground drilling supports production at the Constancia Project in of copper in concentrate and 9,000 ounces tions, Garofalo stated the ore processed surface drill results. With 14 drill holes Peru. The bad touched upon in the update of ‘unstreamed’ gold that remained in in the region was 14% higher; due mainly completed, totalling 4,537.6 metres. The was a strike by 12% of their Manitoba inventory at the end of the quarter to increased production at Lalor and Reed second phase will see the underground workforce, with more labour disruption The CEO called attention to the corpo- mines. Copper grades were 18% higher, exploration ramp extended 400 m to possibly on the horizon, and a decision to ration’s strong financial capacity, saying partly as a result of increased production the north in order to test down plunge forego construction of a new mill at the their corporate revolving credit facility and higher copper head grades at Reed potential of gold and copper-gold zones, Lalor site. expanded to US$300 million, and that and processed zinc and gold head grades as well some exploration step out drilling During a 35 minute webcast, which co- current liquidity and expected cash flows were relatively stable. However, recov- will be undertaken to the east and west in incided with the issuing of their quarterly are sufficient to meet their2015 needs. eries of copper, zinc, and gold on whole order to upgrade inferred resources. report, Hudbay CEO and President, David Updating Constancia more precisely, were marginally higher as a result of Completing his overview, the CEO said Garofalo played up achievements over the Garofalo said that the plant at the Peru- achieving a steady state of production at that the time was near to start harvesting period and downplayed any effect that a vian venture was performing as designed the two new mines. Here the CEO noted returns from the company’s now complet- strike by a small portion of their operation and throughput has occasionally exceeded that 12% of Manitoba employees were on ed capital investment. This would come would have on the company as a whole. outlooks, with peaks of over 90,000 tons strike as of May 2nd. Nevertheless, he by reaching the goals of generating free He noted the announcement that the com- per day. Copper recovery in April at the said operations were expected to continue cash flow from Constancia in Q2 2015; pany’s Constancia Mine in Peru achieved mine averaged just over 65%, in line with under a ‘comprehensive contingency optimizing production and cost perfor- commercial production on April 30, 2015, ramp up design and expectations and plan’. He added that they recently closed mance at Manitoba operations; continuing and Manitoba operations are humming concentrate grade averaged 27% cop- a deal to acquire 100% interest in the along at a better than expected rate. per year-to-date. As of April 30, 2015, Snow Lake Mine and mill, which brings o T begin the webcast, Garofalo touted See 1st QUARTER on page 9... 42,575 tons of copper concentrate were with it potential for 4,700 tpd of com- Hudbay’s transition to a low-cost, high Page 9 THE Underground PRESS May 21, 2015 tion on individual Manitoba mines. “It the shadow of the headframe to increase corporate revolver that we have and the ...1st QUARTER from page 8 makes it awfully difficult to attribute val- some resources, so we have been drilling free cash flow that we expect from Peru the exploration program at Lalor copper- ue to each of the operations,” he added. targets, we are doing some geophysical later this year,” he said. “We do not gold zone; and advancing permitting and “If we could at least get tons and grades work and in conjunction… with that there expect any plausible strike scenario to technical work at Rosemont in Arizona. from each of the mines, that would give has been quite an underground program, cause us concerns on the liquidity front.” “On a final note, in 2015 we are cel- us something to work with.” Garofalo re- with respect to drilling off targets also,” Cabrerra also asked for comment on ebrating 100 years since the discovery plied that there are 43-101 reports for all said Lantz. “Any success or details you the cost benefit of purchasing the Snow of the Flin Flon deposit,” said Garofalo. of the mines and the company was largely can provide,” Hailsanders asked? “We’ve Lake mill in contrast to building at Lalor. “The fact that we are still active in mining tracking those. “Again the difficulty is on hit some minable intersections from some Garofalo said that they expect it to be and exploration in the Flin Flon Green- the inter-mine costs and doing the alloca- of the surface and underground drilling substantially less expensive than building stone belts speaks to the overall prospec- tion with three active mines now sharing from the 777 North area, but it is really a new concentrator. He said it was $350 tivity of the region and is a tribute to the infrastructure,” the CEO said. “It just early days at this point… certainly need - $400 million for a new concentrator at people who over generations built Flin became a bit of an accounting fiction and some follow-up,” Lantz answered. Lalor, as opposed to low tens of millions Flon and developed Northern Manitoba… not very worthwhile. I think you’ll find John Tomaso asked a question about to refurbish the Snow Lake Mine mill, and who have also helped to build a that we are more or less tracking what future cap ex expenditures and Garofalo but they’d still have to build a paste fill strong foundation for our company.” our 43-101 grades and tonnages are from replied that other than Rosemont there plant at the Lalor Mine mouth – which At the close of the CEO’s address, each of the mines.” Furthering the point wasn’t anything out there. He said that would cost somewhere in the neighbour- questions were taken from financial Burns stated, “So you have no intention they didn’t feel any urgency to go out and hood of $80 - $100. But also buying the analysts who were on the line during the of giving us that mine by mine grade buy anything else, but rather restore some Snow Lake Mine mill provides them with webcast. Nine gentlemen asked questions and tonnage going forward?” Garofalo of their ‘farm system’ investments as they another 2000 tons per day capacity for of the management team and the first replied, “I’m sure if you talked to our IR did in the previous five years… looking gold ore and a gold recovery circuit that two Matt Murphy and Orest Wowkodaw (Industrial Relations) Department, they to populate their pipeline. “Putting a few substantially increases their gold recovery asked questions pertaining to Constancia. could give you some more insight on a million dollars to work here and there – currently in the 60% range. However, Wowkodaw also posed a telling ‘one off’ basis.” probably makes the most sense, because All questions being answered, before query, asking if the company could break Next Gary Lampard asked questions there is nothing out there that we need to signing off and saying their goodbyes, down production on a mine by mine basis about failed permitting at Rosemount. own today,” said the CEO. Garofalo reminded those on the line that as they had in previous presentations for The company reply was that they trust Oscar Cabrerra asked the final question a further Manitoba mine by mine break- the Manitoba operation. Garofalo ad- good science will prevail in the end of the webcast. He wondered if, should down was available through the Hudbay vised the reason they stopped doing this on that front. Lampard echoed Burns the strike happen, does the company IR department. MJ was that the three mines and the industrial and Wowkodaw’s comments on mine have ways of bridging the (production) facilities have become so integrated it has by mine breakdowns and then asked, gap while become very difficult for the company to “Do you already have a cap ex (Capital Constancia is Aurora Borealis Council do internal allocations across the mines Expenditure) estimate for the paste fill ramping up? presents that are meaningful. “So we’re shar- plant (at Lalor)?” Alan Hair answered, CFO David ing facilities across the three mines… “In regards to Cap Ex, we may have an Bryson re- TRIBUTE TO THE and so we thought it made more sense approximate number, but the only thing I plied, “We’ve to integrate the operating results going can guarantee you is that it is wrong, so done quite a LEGENDS OF COUNTRY MUSIC forward,” Garofalo explained. “I guess it’s likely best not to see the light of day.” bit of analysis Dolly, Patsy, Loretta, Kitty, Jeannie, Jim Reeves, from our perspective, it makes it difficult Following Lampard, Cliff Hailsanders in respect to Hank Williams Sr., Johnny Cash, Statler Bros., to break out values by the assets now another Manitoba related question. “I our liquidity Willie Nelson, etc. within Manitoba,” Wowkodaw replied. “I do have one question of the Flin Flon position visa appreciate that,” Garofalo answered. district; you talked about exploration at vie any po- PERFORMED BY 10 CD Releases David Charles, Stefan Ioannou, and Lalor,” he began. “Could you talk more tential strike APPEARING Greg Burns all asked further questions on about the more regional exploration to scenarios and Country Constancia, but Burns had some Snow kind of offset the mine life exhaustion you know I Sunday Lake specific questions. “The New that we will have at 777… you have think with May 24, 2015 Britannia Mill (Snow Lake Mine), I think about six years reserves there. 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FINAL PROOF. Proof read and approve or mark corrections. Proofing is the responsibility Sales Rep Composed By PDF’d By of the Advertiser. Thank you for your co-operation. 27 NB Page 10 THE Underground PRESS May 21, 2015 Why do we say that? by: Phyllis Verbeek Another common term is to ‘look through rose everal issues ago, I wrote about spring mud, and S colored glasses’. The saying suggests focusing all of promised we would discuss flowers when spring one’s attention on the smallest details and ignoring actually did arrive. Spring is here and this issue is the realities of the larger world around him or about things we say regarding flowers! her. We all know that roses are beautiful flowers Often someone will say, “Fresh as a daisy,” and it is often more fun to focus on beauty than in response to a question about how one looks reality. The saying; however, probably originated or feels. When someone is described as being with map-making rather than beauty! Without the as ‘fresh as a daisy’, we might think of a bright- aid of modern technology, map making required a eyed and bushy-tailed, lively, alert, well-rested, great deal of personal attention to detail; therefore, energetic, and enthusiastic individual (or at least mapmakers needed to keep the lenses of their some of those things)! But why is a daisy fresh? eyeglasses especially clean and scratch-free. It was Daisies are considered one of the freshest and best- common for these mapmakers to use rose petals rested flowers because they sleep. Come sunset, to clean any dust or other contaminants from their the daisy is famous for closing its petals as it ‘goes lenses. The rose petal’s natural oils would protect to sleep’ and opening up again come morning. the lenses, but often left a rose-colored stain. It Centuries ago, the daisy’s habit of getting a bit of sounds logical that looking at a small area through shut-eye at night gave the flower its name. Daisy rose colored stains as opposed to an entire picture comes from the old English word daeges eage or without glasses would cause one to use the term; ‘day’s eye’ because it only opened its so called eye ‘looking through rose colored glasses’. by day. With this amount of shut-eye, no wonder March winds, April showers/bring forth may that daisies are considered to be so fresh! Yes, flowers. (maybe?) even in Northern Manitoba where summer days *As a matter of interest, I googled: ‘Why do are long and darkness hardly existent, daisies are daisies close at night?’ Here are some of the still fresh. findings: 1) To preserve the pollinator-attracting We often say that something should be ‘nipped in chemicals for the daytime, so that they won’t be the bud’. Of course this terminology first referred lost during the night when minimal pollination to plant life and still does; however, we have occurs. expanded the phrase since that time. A bud is an 2) To protect the flower from nocturnal animals unopened flower. Nipping or snipping the bud will foraging for food at night. 3) To protect the flower cause the plant not to bloom and often the plant from the drop in night-time temperature. 4) To itself will benefit from not having to put all of its retain moisture within the plant, although this energy into producing flowers. We use the term theory is less likely because even water lilies close to suggest stopping any idea or event in its early The ‘What’s the story?’ column is an overview; or the telling of ‘the at night and they are at no risk of drying out. story’ on a different Snow Lake resident in each edition. Each issue's stages, before energy is wasted or harm can be subject(s) is asked a series of ten questions that allows readers to get done.* to know them a little better. In this issue we ask, 'What’s the story' on… Robin Turnbull How long have you lived in Snow Lake? Sign of the times... One year this time around, but I also spent the first 28 years of my life in Snow Lake, so 29 years. What is your age and marital/ family situation? I'm 38 years old, and married to Teri Olafson. We have two beautiful daughters, Emmy (6), Eva (4). What do you do for a living? Truck/scoop operator out at Lalor for Hudbay. What is your favorite book(s)? Robert Munch, 50 Below Zero is my favorite one, when reading to my girls at bedtime. What is your favorite TV show(s)? Marvels Agents of Shield, Supernatural, The Big Bang Theory, Suits, and Nashville. What is your favorite movie(s)? Gladiator, Matrix, Detroit Rock City, and the Bourne Series. What is your favorite food(s)? Cheese! What is your favorite song(s)? Anything from AC/DC, probably from the Bon Scott era. Also anything from Eric Church, Gord Bamford. But for the moment my favorite song is Up Town Funk! What is one thing most people don’t know about you? I have driven the Trans-Canada highway from coast to the coast. Took a plunge off a bridge (bungee jumped) on the west coast and committed to taking ‘the plunge’ on the east coast, when I proposed to Teri at Cape Spear, Newfoundland. What is the thing you like most about Snow Lake? Well to start off, it’s home. I came back to be a part of a small town community again. I am happy that my girls will grow up in a safe and friendly place. RT

Anglican/ United Church (102 Balsam Street) COMMUNITY OF FAITH A homemade sign on the front lawn of a Crystal Gathers Sundays at 11:00 AM Street home leaves no question of where the owner's Service of Worship and Coffee time heart lies in respect to the almost three week old Everyone Welcome strike by IAM against employer Hudbay. We don't change God's message His message changes us! ~ cell phone photo by Marc Jackson Page 11 THE Underground PRESS May 21, 2015 around’ money? Believe it or not, the Hawks seem more ‘personable’ to me than the Ducks, but the Ducks will be tough to chew. Hawks in seven, but I ain’t betting the farm! London, Rome... Parres? Babcock will test the waters and is negotiating as we speak. I don’t think it’s a case of Ilitch not having enough ‘dough’, but it may just be that the pizza is ‘greener’ on the By Jim Parres other side. (Take that MacLean!) This year, instead of being lopsided, I predict it will be a great final. The fish will still More Hockey be there. Fish. Ducks. Fishducks. ~ London, Rome... Parres? What a game! Ended up in overtime, which is, of course, ‘sudden death’. It was a shame that there had to be a loser. The best game of the 2015 playoffs so far, with the most on the line, in my opinion. Boyle was (hopefully) watching from the dressing room and was probably feeling sorry for his buddy Orpik. Quite a hit. Is that called a ‘Forearm shiver’ or just an elbow? Refs had put the whistles away. Hudson Bay Rules. By the time you read this column, you’ll have probably forgotten all about this game, because the semis may just produce the best games of the season yet. (The 21st is a week away.) Rangers vs Lightning. Stamkos vs Nash. Lundquist vs Bishop. Cooper vs Vigneault. Two well coached, great teams. No 1 offense vs No 3 regular season offense. Rangers may have edge on defense, if they survive the capital punishment. I had bet on both these teams, so now I’m really conflicted. My opinion is it will boil down to which goalie plays the best. I hope it goes to seven and into overtime, but I’ll say Rangers in six or maybe Tampa in seven. On the other side, the Mighty Ducks take on the Mighty Blackhawks. Don’t be out fishing on the nights these two behemoths clash. I had the Hawks so far, but I took Calgary in the betting, hoping for a faint miracle. At least Calgary won one game, so I ended up slightly ahead. As I predicted earlier an injury might tip the scales. The loss of Rozsival might be the ‘tipper’ unless someone can fill in… but who? I always liked the story of Reggie Leach when he played for the Flyers alongside Clarkie. One playoff game, so I was told, the Flyers were getting dressed when someone said, “Where’s Reggie?” A quick call to Cherry Hill revealed he was still in bed. A couple of Flyers took off their gear and zipped over to Reg’s house. Ten minutes in a cold shower brought some results. Back in the dressing room Shero (Freddie the Fog) came in to address the players. When he saw Leach’s bleary eyes he stated that Reggie was, “scratched”. After an animated discussion between Clarke and Shero, it was decided to give Reg a try. How many goals did Leach score that night? I think the record still stands. The moral of the story is…? I always liked Reg. I have a few Flin Flon stories about him, especially one night in the Northern Cafe when Leach had just finished the season with the Golden Seals. Remember them? Remember the skates? Reg was the best player ever for getting me tickets to a game. If I could get hold of him the tickets were always there, no charge. I wish him all the best. (I remember one night in Atlanta…) So you’re still wondering about my prediction on the Ducks versus Hawks? I know Hawks will eat Ducks, but sometimes nature is weird. I like sassy Kane and Captain T. I had a good laugh about the altercation in Buffalo over the cab fare. Kane was short of cash that morning. Can you imagine a millionaire who didn’t have any ‘walking

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COME & CELEBRATE PROVINCIAL MINING WEEK Friday, May 22, 2015 has adapted very well to television. I’ve read a n each issue, we write a short review of I few in the series and liked them, but was very selections under the categories of Music, Books, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM impressed with the first season of Bosch. Harry Television, and Film. The picks and reviews is a middle aged LAPD cop who delves into may not be for everyone... just a matter of at the Museum his cases, won’t let go, and he’s not averse to opinion. stretching the law a bit in the process. The first season follows a single case that twists and

Music turns to its conclusion in episode ten. Bosch is Free admission ! played to perfection by Titus Welliver (Lost), and *The Lonely Hour - Sam Smith Annie Wersching plays Julia Brasher, a beat cop Free Hot Dogs & Drinks ! Sam Smith’s tunes have a bit of a ‘pop’ feel to and Bosch’s love interest. them, but he does in fact sing ‘soul’... and damn Penny Parade ! well I might add. Never mind all the controversy Film with his song ‘Stay With Me’ - which is on this ** Dress warmly ** album – bearing too much of a resemblance to *Montage of Heck – Kurt Cobain, Courtney Tom Petty’s ‘I Won’t Back Down’. Stuff like this Love, Dave Grohl, and Krist Novoselic happens to even the best of songwriters (case Montage of Heck is an authorized biographical SNOW LAKE ROCKS !! in point: George Harrison’s ‘My Sweet Lord’/The documentary film on guitar player and singer for Chiffons ‘He’s So Fine’). Nevertheless, this is a Nirvana, Kurt Cobain. It is produced by, among fine catalogue of music that frames Smith’s two others, Kurt’s daughter Frances Bean Cobain. octave voice perfectly. Check out the tracks ‘Life The film follows Cobain from his childhood in Support’ and ‘Good Thing’ on the disc. Aberdeen, Washington to the untimely death by his own hand in his home in Seattle Washington

Books at the age of 27. The film is a collage of home movies, interviews with family members, *Paranoia – by Joseph Finder animated renderings of various points in his life, This is the story of Adam Cassidy who is a lowly live performances of Nirvana, and interviews hanks just doesn’t seem to say high-tech employee that finds himself in trouble T with Cobain and band members Dave Grohl with his employer after a do-gooder shenanigan. enough for all the kind words, cards, and Krist Novoselic from the 1990s. Although He’s given a choice, become a planted spy and flowers I received after my slip on the documentary wasn’t quite as enlightening inside a competitor’s operations or go to jail. He as Charles Cross’s 2001 written biography, the ice! Thanks to Velma and Gary for picks the former, but soon wishes he’d gone with Heavier than Heaven, I found some parts really the excellent care in the ambulance; to the latter. Although I read it about ten years ago, stood out for me. Particularly the animated Dr. Yousif and staff at the hospital; also I recall that it was fast paced and entertaining to portions and the interviews with Courtney Love, Peter Perves for stopping and helping the last word. his Mother, Father, Stepmother, Sister and an John. Again Thanks everyone! old girlfriend… but most of all the very touching

Television discussions with Krist Novoselic. Cobain was a *Bosch – Amazon Instant Video ~ Connie Bartlett man with a hurt heart and an artist who left us Harry Bosch is a character from a series of 20 long before he should have. MJ Michael Connelly novels, who in my opinion

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