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Volume 15, Issue 14 Snow Lake, Manitoba July 7, 2011 Province formally commits to WWTP

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• That in a unanticipated reversal of roles, Hilton, Val, Byron, Amy, and Jordon Wood have become Seeing Eye people for a blind, 18 month old, Silver Labrador. Their new pup, Jesse, is a rescue dog that they adopted from Hull's Haven in Winnipeg. He was born blind, so doesn't know anything different. Nevertheless, it has been a bit of a learning curve for the Wood household. Everyone must remember to push in their chairs, and there is no opening the refrigerator door while Jesse walks by. The pooch is good natured, hardly ever barks, and gets by amazingly well for having to deal with such a handicap. Just one of those (L): Mayor Clarence Fisher, HudBay's Chisel North Mine Superintendent Tony Scheres, and Flin Flon MLA Gerard Jennissen at announcement of $4.2 million in Provincial funding for Snow Lake's new Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP). ~ photo by Marc Jackson dogs that you like as soon as you meet. Hull's Haven is a 'No Kill' animal stand in for him,” said Jennissen. shelter that normally only handles he province of Manitoba, Town of Snow Lake, and HudBay T Remarking that he was pleased to announce the $7 million Border Collies; however, Jesse must Minerals were scheduled to make an announcement on Snow infrastructure renewal project that deals with Snow Lake’s have tugged at their heartstrings as he Lake’s proposed Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) at Sunset Waste Water Treatment Plant, Jennissen said that the provincial did with the Woods! Their rescue of Bay Beach on the morning of June 28th. However, with rain government will commit to $4.2 million in funding for the Jesse, and the Wood family's subse- threatening, the venue was hastily moved to the Lawrie Marsh project, HudBay Minerals will partner with another $2 million quent adoption, has assured that Jesse Hall. There, a small gathering that included Mayor Clarence and the Town of Snow Lake has dedicated $800,000 to the much will be well looked after and the Win- Fisher, Chisel North Mine Superintendent, Tony Scheres and needed plant. “This is in addition to the $150 - $200 million nipeg Wood family will in turn have a several other council and community members listened as MLA that this government has put into projects dealing with water wonderful new pet. Gerard Jennissen announced the province's portion of the funding issues over the past 12 years,” said the politician. In conclusion, for the community’s new $7 million WWTP. Jennissen thanked the council and HudBay for their support and • That during June 10th Association The event began with Jennissen assuming the podium. Prior noted that it was nice to know that this project was now moving of Manitoba Municipalities District to making his government’s announcement, the MLA noted forward. Being one of his last official events, the longstanding Meeting held in Leaf Rapids, Snow that it was good to be back in Snow Lake and that it was nice MLA stated, “I want to thank the people of Snow lake and the Lake Town Councilor Angela Enright to make one of the last announcements that he will make as region for supporting me these many years. It was an honour defeated Flin Flon City Councilor the area MLA, on a positive beat and in a community on the to serve you in the legislature - whether you voted for me or the MacKinnon by an 8-7 vote margin to rise. Jennissen apologized for Infrastructure and Transportation other guy - you were part of the democratic process. The turnout become the AMM's Northern Director. Minister, Steve Ashton, who he stated couldn’t be in Snow Lake here was always high, which shows that the citizens are engaged MacKinnon had been on the AMM because he was fighting the flood in southern Manitoba. “We and that is important... but again, I thank you on a personal level, board since 2008. MJ fight forest fires up here and they are fighting floods down for your support over the years.” there... it is another crisis, so he couldn`t be here and asked me to See WWTP on page 4...

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On June 27th, Lynn Smith brought her class of 21 students to the Snow Lake Mining Museum for a tour of the past and a look at some of the reasons they live here. Museum Board Members Paul Hawman and Garry Zamzow escorted the tour, and students (R): Mary Hughes, April Webb, Tony Butt, Jessica Davies, Anna Roberts, Derek Booth, Richard Gartley, were given rock samples and posters to commemorate the event. Brandon Cook, Michael Warren, and Ashley McCartney. (missing Catlin Walker) ~ Information and picture courtesy of Dori Forsyth ~ photo by Marc Jackson Mary Hughes; Manitoba Métis Federation n the afternoon of Saturday, June 25th, O Bursary ($350), Derek Booth; BPO Elk’s eleven graduates of Snow Lake’s Joseph Lodge # 461 Bursary ($500), Derek Booth; H. Kerr School took their last walk as Snow Lake Health Auxiliary ($1000), Anna seniors down a tapered hall that ended in the Roberts; USWA Local # 7106 Bursary ROCK/MINERAL building’s airy and nicely appointed Gordon ($500), Anna Roberts; NORMAN RHA Doak Gymnasium. Bursary ($250), Anna Roberts; The Robert Introduced as they arrived; the flash of Simpson Memorial Bursary Scholarship cameras and cheers of friends and family filled ($1000), Anna Roberts; J.H. Kerr School DAY the gym. As this subsided, the graduates took Committee Scholarships, University ($1500), their places of prominence on the stage near Anna Roberts, and College ($1500) Toni the front of the room. Butt; HBM&S Scholarship for the highest DO YOU HAVE A PRETTY, NEAT OR Prior to the event getting underway, current average ($8000 over 4 years), Derek Booth. teacher and former student, Mrs. Robin UNUSUAL ROCK AND DO NOT KNOW Derek also received the Governor General’s Coulson sang O’ Canada. WHAT IT IS, GET IT ANALYZED BY Medal for outstanding effort, and the Chow Frontier’s Area Four Superintendant, Cathy Centennial Award was presented to Anna “THE ROCK DOC” Fidierchuk addressed the gathering on behalf Roberts. Honours went to April Webb, Anna of the division and following his Principal’s NEED A ROCK? WE CAN FIND YOU ONE. Roberts, Derek Booth, and Toni Butt and address, Mr. Dean Elliott presented the Class Jessica Davies was presented an award for of 2011 with their diplomas and turned their Most Improved. tassels. It was at this point that the afternoon’s Snow Lake Mining Museum Subsequent to the awards, Anna Roberts Emcee, Mr. Clarence Fisher began to call the and Derek Booth delivered the Valedictory presenters of bursaries and scholarships to the July 13th/11 2:00 pm—3:30 pm Address and Mr. Steve Deighton took on stage. Guest Speaker duties. Check out the SOUVENIRS Those awards and their recipients were: Following closing remarks, Grads, escorts, Rock Keychains, Rock Magnets, Sticky The Snow Lake Lions Memorial Bursary family and friends gathered in the Lawrie ($800), Derek Booth; Royal Canadian Rocks, Canadian Rocks, Dig-it-out, Marsh Hall for supper and speeches. Legion Bursary ($500), Derek Booth; Royal Gold Mine Gum and more Following supper, the Grand March took Canadian Legion Auxiliary Bursary ($500), place in the school yard. This was succeeded Ashley McCartney; J.H. Kerr Student Free Admission for Children 12 + under by the Family Social and the Safe Grad... Council Bursary ($500), Derek Booth; Local and there ended the 2011 J.H. Kerr School Manitoba Nurses Union Bursary ($300), COME FOR A ROCKING GOOD TIME Graduation. 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If you drove by close to Christmas, you would have seen the inch) Editor, Marc Snow Lake, MB. Christmas tree that was placed near the frog's perch and over the last month Business Card, 4” x 2”, 56 lines: $14.00 Jackson R0B 1M0 or so, you will have noted that the frog has doned a graduate's mortarboard Sixteenth Page, 4” x 2.5”, 70 lines: $17.50 [email protected] and an academic scarf (above). ~ photo by Marc Jackson Page 3 THE Underground PRESS July 7, 2011

Grad Anna Roberts Grad April Webb and and Jonathon Young Shane Fris

Grad Ashley McCartney and Nathan Short

Grad Brandon Cook Grad Catlin Walker and Shyla Armsworthy and Lana Dunbar

Grad Derek Booth and Kate Hornyak Grad Michael Warren Grad Jessica Davie and Sarah Otto and Tyler Byblow

Grad Toni Butt and Grad Richard Gartley Grad Mary Hughes Darren Sancartier and Stephanie Teneyke and ? Page 4 THE Underground PRESS July 7, 2011

WWTP from page 1... many of us, we live here not fully awake,” she added. “He opens his eyes Baby Brayden has surgery, Following the MLA to the because of the lakes, the bush, very slightly at times when he’s active and will and is on the mend! platform, Mayor Clarence and all of the wildlife that try to look at us, or for the nurse who he knows belongs here along with us. has the juice.” Of the many nurses they have Fisher stated his good encountered, she said, “The nurses are amazing. morning and welcome to the This plant will protect it and They tell us each and every little thing that they crowd, adding, “Jeff (CAO make certain that we are all are giving him, explain what everything is and Precourt) and I were a little taking steps to ensure it stays what it does, even without us asking. We feel worried about the 3 dozen protected and clean.” The very much a part of this whole process. They donuts (they bought for the mayor further elucidated that deserve so much credit for keeping the parents event). It looked like we were the announcement on this day feeling as much at ease as you can be in PICU.” going to have to pack them paved the way for the plant When the parents arrived at the hospital early all away ourselves. Now I’m to go through the tendering the following morning (June 29th), they said process in the fall of 2011 Brayden was sounding a lot better, but still rolling a little worried that I might all over the place and pulling on all of his tubes not get enough of them,” and for construction to begin and wires. “Apparently the night nurse had quite he laughed. Fisher thanked early in the spring of 2012. the time with him,” said Miller. “They took out the “well known” MLA for “In the meantime, we have his chest tube around 10am (a drain from the coming out on short notice to all sorts of good problems to surgery) and he was much more comfortable be with the community for the contend with,” said Fisher. without that big thing sticking out of his belly. announcement, and credited “New industry coming to A few of his long iv’s are gone, but they left One-year-old Brayden Tower the previous council for the town, new businesses to find the actual iv taped to him just in case they are ~ photo courtesy of Chelsea Miller groundwork that was done, room for, new housing that needed, so he has less to get tangled up in right we have to investigate and now, but still manages to do a pretty good job.” so that the announcement t is done,” said Chelsea Miller in a web based update on “I The parents note that according to the could be made on this day. get working on. Snow Lake wee son Brayden’s long planned and eagerly anticipated surgeon, Brayden’s aorta is perfect, but there is “They got the ball rolling is getting back on its feet, and heart surgery! always the possibility of a re-narrowing later on and did much of the initial the potential is here over the Miller said the little tyke’s Edmonton surgery went in life; however, they are hopeful that by that time next few years for us to grow amazingly well and he came through it with flying colours. work on this project,” said it can be fixed via a catheterization and balloon. as we have never grown in the “The surgeon repaired his aorta, and also repaired his mitral Fisher. “That being said, you “We are hoping to learn a bit more about his valve (to the best of his ability), so that it is much better wouldn’t believe the hours past. So while a sewage plant mitral valve before we leave Edmonton,” said than it was,” she said in a web posting on June 27th, shortly that we have put in over the is still a sewage plant, we are Miller. “When it was repaired, it wasn’t a full after Brayden’s surgery took place. “He is in the PICU proud of what all these first repair because it just wasn’t possible. Because of last months learning all about (Pediatric intensive-care unit), sleeping like a little angel... he steps stand for and we look what he had to do to make it work more efficiently sewage!” The mayor said is needing a wee bit of extra sedation because he is such a to get the blood through the valve instead of how that the plant is important to forward to the growth that it spitfire that he’s trying to wake up already!” it was being backed up before, it is now leaking. the community for a lot of will usher in. Concluding, Readers will recall that Snow Lake's Brayden Tower is It’s a moderate regurgitation right now, and we’ll different reasons. “Keeping the mayor added, “We thank the one year old son of Miller and partner Darcy Tower, see how it looks when he gets another echo the Province of Manitoba for who was recently diagnosed with Congenital Heart Disease technology up to date in order (Echocardiogram) done within the next week or their commitment to this, and and Congestive Heart Failure. The baby's diagnosis also to keep our environment clean so. So it’s not perfect, and it won’t last forever. includes coarctation of the aorta (a narrowing of the major is one of the most important HudBay for partnering with He will need another surgery at some point, and artery leading out of the heart), and a defective mitral valve reasons for it,” he said. “For us in this announcement.” if they can’t do anything else to repair it further, (the valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the MJ then it will need replacing eventually. When a heart). valve is leaking, it doesn’t magically get better... it Early the morning after surgery, the parents returned just keeps leaking and can get worse over time. to see their son at the hospital and reported when they So we will see what Dr. Rebeyka says about it, walked into Brayden’s room, they noted he’d been extubated we haven’t had a chance to really talk to him (breathing tube taken out,) but was having difficulty Photos about it and ask questions." breathing. “He had developed stridor (20% of those intubated Brayden's parents ended their post by stating, can get this, due to swelling of the vocal cords from the tube) "Thank you for all of your positive thoughts, and was having to work very hard to breathe,” said Miller. prayers, whatever you sent our way... they “We were told he had a rough night with this and that they worked their magic... Keep praying for fast (Top Left): (L-R): Constable Jason had tried a few different things to relieve it, but nothing had healing and for his heart to just keep doing worked quite as well as they hoped. Finally, they settled on a what it’s doing!" Last reports have Brayden McLaren, Parade Marshall Rene certain steroid that reduces inflammation and we could notice discharged from the Edmonton hospital, doing the difference within an hour or two.” very well, and with his parents, on their way back Lamontange, Mayor Clarence Miller says that Brayden was allowed to slowly start clear to Winnipeg. From there, they will travel back to fluids early on the afternoon of the 28th, and that he sucked Snow Lake in a few day's time. MJ Fisher, WWII Vet Ben Foord, and back an apple juice like there was no tomorrow. “He’s still Corporal Jason Shalla. Community celebrates Canada Day! (Bottom Left): (L-R): Canada Day Committee Member, Grace Chrapun, WWII Vet Eileen Burr, Legion Member Ron Barrow, and Unknown cut the Canada Day cake.

(Right): (L-R): Canadian Ranger, Gordon Cann and WWII Vet Hugh Bunn raise the flag at noon.

~ photos by Marc Jackson Page 5 THE Underground PRESS July 7, 2011

In what was said to be a beautiful day for fishing, the local MMF Local Manitoba Métis Federation Fish Derby a success! had a wopping 136 entries in their annual hidden length fish derby, held on Father's Day (June 19) on Snow Lake! Apparently, the fishing, food and fellowship was both plentiful and enjoyable and a great time was relished by all participants.

The winners in the derby were: Tyler Monias $1000.00 Brock Bartlett $500.00 Craig Lobert $200.00 Evan Galiz $100.00 Daniel Longpre $50.00 50\50 winner - Bill Pleasance Electric knife - Connie Wiesner Fish box - Karen Trudeau Business

(L): Tyler Monias picking up his $1000, 1st prize cheque from Dave Roberts For Sale ~ all photos courtesy of Donna Fulmore Profitable, well established Flower/Giftshop for sale in Flin Flon, Manitoba... Good reputation and strong customer base... Seller is retiring and will provide support and training as needed... Please call Emily, evenings @204-6876166 or email: [email protected]

(L): Dave Roberts presenting a 2nd place cheque for $500 to Brock Bartlett (in father Derek Bartlett's arms).

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Capital Matters Why do we say that? by: Phyllis Verbeek speak of the many peoples of East Indian his is the time of year when we all Tips For a Healthy Portfolio often overlooked. Buy stocks which pay T descent living in their midst. The next get sentimental and patriotic in matters a healthy dividend, and have a history of several generations of Canadians will see ver the years, I’ve learned a number of concerning our great land. Canada is O increasing that dividend. The latter point changes in society due to revenge of the solid principles which guide my current a land of great bounty and the envy of is more important than the former. A stock cradle. investment strategies. All were learned with a high dividend can sometimes be a most other countries worldwide. Take Baby boomers is a North American earning spectacular returns, buying low and a few minutes here, to explore some sign that the company is on a downward term derived from the return of soldiers selling high, like you hear on the business terminology that you might hear more slide. A company which has increased from Europe to resume family life as it channels such as CNBC and BNN. These frequently in this land than anywhere its dividend for many years in a row, is was before the war. From 1945 to 1960, networks bring in experts on various else. most likely a growing healthy business. there were about 28 births on average investing subjects, such as small cap stocks, First, we call our country CANADA, A stat which I have read many times is per 1,000 people in Canada; more than resources, reits, and financials. Inevitably, dating back to the expedition of explorer that approximately half the returns of the any other period in Canadian history, each expert touts their picks for the next Jacques Cartier, up the St. Lawrence Toronto index in the last 40 years are from before or following these years. These 6-12 months in the time they are allotted River in 1535. The Iroquois, pointing re-invested dividends. If you think about were the children of the baby boom. and then go on their merry way. I have out the route to the village of Stadacona ( this logically, it makes complete sense. During the last 50 years, this tremendous followed many of these expert picks in the the future site of Quebec City), used the Any small or medium sized business owner rise in the birth rate has greatly changed last five years, and while I did not calculate word ‘kanata’, the Huron-Iroquois word will tell you that cash is king, and a sign of our lives and it will have a determining accurate statistics, I can tell you that the for village. Jacques Cartier interpreted any healthy business is having enough cash influence on the economic and social track record is not that good. In fact, many the word as Canada and referred to to pay the owners an annual dividend as change that we will witness during the recommendations do poorly, especially in both the settlement of Stadacona and this means there is money left after all the next few decades, as well. The notable the resource area. the land surrounding it as Canada. By bills and salaries are paid. In the case of happening of the later part of the sixties, The reason it’s hard to pick winning 1547, maps were showing the name a publicly traded stock, the owners are the the seventies, and eighties, was the stocks is that markets are extremely Canada applied to everything north of shareholders. mass entry of baby boomers into the efficient, especially in our world of the Saint Lawrence River, and as new A hard lesson I have learned firsthand workplace. The number of workers instantaneous information and up-to-the- areas opened up and people advanced is to limit the use of margin (borrowing) earning a salary and paying taxes second news. The first lesson I picked westward the entire area became known in investing. Margining stocks can be the grew at a breathtaking rate; therefore, up on is not to chase the market in the as Canada. most dangerous practice in investing, if the Welfare State experienced a rapid short term (3-6 months). As information Revenge of the cradle is a term we use hard fast rules are not followed. Usually, expansion. We successively implemented is readily disseminated, markets react when a minority group has a birthrate the practice of averaging down combined hospital insurance, health insurance, low- very quickly and it is a sucker’s game to that is significantly higher than that of with margining is what devastates many cost college and university education, try and outperform markets in short time the dominant group. The idea is that individual investors. Margining can also social services, public pension plans, frames. You will most likely lose this race. the minority group, if trends continue make the smartest people humble in a hurry. and more generous old age pensions It is very hard to beat a fast rising market at that rate, will eventually become In its simplest form, margining works like among others. Tax dollars from the because logic and rationale tend to go out the majority, due to the growth in its this: Mr. Lamontagne buys $50000 worth multitude of working persons made all the window and are instead replaced by numbers, and thus will be harder to of Royal Bank shares. ABC brokerage of this possible. When the baby boomers greed. They say ‘pigs get fat and hogs get oppress or discriminate against (strength company agrees to lend Mr. Lamontagne retire the government will find a huge slaughtered’ for a reason. in numbers). The term originated money (margin) up to 50% of the value drop in tax revenue and we can only Another solid tip I can offer is, never with the invasion of English troops of the Royal Bank shares, so now Mr. imagine what will become of these social catch a falling knife. In investing, this into New France and the outcome of Lamontagne owns $75000 in RBC stock, programs we take for granted. refers to the devastating practice of this war on Canadian soil. Today, in with a debit balance (the margin loan) of This is the Canadian way, and in spite averaging down on a stock that is dropping. Canada, we associate the term with the minus $25000. If RBC stock goes up 50%, of a less than perfect place to live, we are This practice has ruined many a portfolio increasing numbers of aboriginal peoples Mr. Lamontagne is very happy as he makes still among the world’s most fortunate. and I have seen too many advisors give in comparison to Caucasian folks, money on a higher amount of stock , which Enjoy your summer in this land of true terrible advice to their clients to keep particularly in the Prairie Provinces. he can then sell and pay off the loan minus north, strong, and free. buying into a losing company, only to see interest owed for fat profits. If RBC stock Other areas of Canada use the term to the capital wiped out completely. If a stock drops 60% as it did in March of 2009, is fallen on hard times, it is likely for a Mr. Lamontagne’s brokerage account is reason and that company can often be in Whatever... devastated as he lost most of his capital and (Just some random thoughts and statements) dire straits. Some of you are reading and the broker forced him to sell his position at saying this guy is full of it. You may have a huge loss to cover the loan. *\ I was chatting with Clair Pilgrim at the beach on Canada Day and he noted that averaged down and it has worked many I lost, what I considered, a large sum when his kids were young and the family lived in the Sunset Bay Subdivision, they times. I have to admit, there are times when of money in 2000 margining technology always referred to the bay on Copper Road in front of Nogier's place as Hudson a company is a fantastic buying opportunity stocks, as I thought I was smarter than the Bay. The reason: The Hudson family lived close by and this particular bay was where and the low stock price is unjustified. A market. As it turned out, I was not only Clarence Hudson docked his plane. Pilgrim said that after reading the story of my good example is when McDonald’s stock impudent and inexperienced, but also a tad latest fishing escapade in the previous edition of The Underground Press, he feels the dropped down to $12 in 2004, from the cocky. As the stocks dropped, I thought bay should be renamed. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, Pilgrim said it should mid $30 level, when the movie ‘Supersize they were on sale and I bought more. be called... Blackberry Bay! Me’ came out... and everyone thought This is how I developed some of these people were going to stop eating Big Macs principles, first hand. I hope this article can *\ As most will have noted, there were a number of 'expat' Snow Lakers in town forever. Today McDonald’s is over $80, help you avoid some of the pitfalls I have for July 1st. As is normally the case, conversation eventually rolls round to the so averaging down would have been a experienced in 15 years of stock trading. If last three Homecomings that Snow Lake has hosted. The discussion usually ends great buy. Trust me, for every McDonald’s not, you may as well go to the casino, as with, "It was such a good time... when are they going to do it again?" Well... I'm success story, there are 20 companies that your odds will be better. $$ throwing it out there with plenty of time to think about it and plan! Snow Lake will go down and stay down, or just fall off the As with any investment decision, research or consultation with a be 70 years old in 2017, so that gives folks a little over five years to plan the next market completely. Good quality, blue chip professional investment advisor is recommended. hoedown. With Lalor going full tilt by that time, it should give everybody one more companies do not drop down to bargain This material is not to be construed as a direct offer or solicitation. The securities mentioned may not necessarily be considered to reason to party hard. The seed has been planted here today, so we'll continue to territory too often in a good market. be suitable investments for all clients. Contact your investment water it in future editions and, I guess we'll see what comes of it! This tip may seem obvious, but it is advisor to discuss your individual investment needs.

Dustin Lamontagne is an Investment Advisor with Mackie Research Capital. The opinions, *\ Continuing on with the subject above - Cathy Stabback made a suggestion estimates and projections herein are those of the author and may not reflect that of Mackie a number of years back that has some real merit for the community's next Research Capital. The information and opinions contained herein have been compiled and Homecoming. She proposed that the research be done and then a sign be placed derived from sources believed to be reliable, but no representation or warranty, expressed or on the lawn of each home/lot in the community, listing who has lived there over implied, is made as to their accuracy or completeness. the years. It's a great idea and would certainly be a dandy conversation starter... what do you think? Michael Fey Gerry Curtis Stubbs August 12, 1944 - June 29, 2008 January 2, 1939 - May 17, 2008 *\ Every year on July 1st, we all sit in awe as the Snow Lake Fire Department paints the midnight sky with their magic. Every year we say, "Wow, that was even better than last year!" And you know what... Our hearts still ache Three years have gone it usually is! Credit and our collective thanks really has to go out to with sadness these guys... giving up the major portion of a day when everyone else is by since you left And secret tears still flow visiting and socializing is nothing short of commendable. And putting Treasured memories of What it meant to lose you on the show they do, year in and year out, is certainly worthy of our you will always be. No one will every truly know. respect and admiration. Exceptional job guys! ... and really, it WAS even better than last year! Sharon Sharon, Karen, Sherry & Dan, *\ Certainly nice to see that at least one of our local mining companies Madisen and Daniel was represented in the Canada Day Parade... MJ Page 7 THE Underground PRESS July 7, 2011 the area could use some natural I am praying the MNR can stop or divert the fire regeneration. They let it burn. around our camp. I don’t know if we’re insured when it’s Then the fire got away on them. It an ‘Act of God’... a popular clause the Insurers like to has burned 79,000 square hectares stick in their policies. Besides – I left a brand new pair of London, Rome... Parres? to date. The smoke caused the boots in the core shack up by the chopper pad and I sure By: Jim Parres Mishkeegogamang Reserve would hate to lose my newest, favourite boots... add me at Osnaburg to be evacuated. to that stress list! According to our newspaper, there London, Rome... Parres? SUMMER... and BOATS... has been a lot of stress on this Native Band. I would guess the people at Slave Lake Recently, I tried to buy a Lund Alaskan in Winnipeg, must be pretty stressed out as well. Slave Lake could but the dealers all claim they are out of boats as people have been saved by preventative measures if they would are buying them to help cope with the flooding Manitoba have cut a fire guard around the town. has experienced this year. Flood, fires, mudslides, I tried for three days to get a fixed wing plane (Otter and tornados... North Americans have been getting or Beaver) into the Jiminex camp, but there was a no fly hammered! zone (NOTAM). Finally, last Saturday night MNR went I know the people of Snow Lake and Northern in with two helicopters. One evacuated our crew and the Manitoba can relate to the fires. We were in Northern other chopper placed pumps and sprinklers around the Manitoba for all of June last year, when the big fire camp to try to protect it with humidity. threatened Cranberry Portage and the surrounding The last time I was in Pickle (about a month ago), area. I received word today that a huge fire that has there were three fires burning close to the town and been burning south of Pickle Lake, Ontario, had really apparently they were started by locals. I understand flared up again. One shoot is headed straight for our the Ontario Provincial Police arrested several people exploration camp on the Misehkow River. involved. I don’t know if the locals were trying to start a As this fire approaches our camp, the Ministry of make work program or just burn down the town. Natural Resources (MNR) has been pounding it with On the Reserve, someone poured gasoline back and water and foam. There are 12 helicopters, three water forth across the Highway in a snake-like pattern. Then, bombers, and two reconnaissance planes in the air. As I they laid in the ditch and waited for a big truck to come write, the fire is about 2000 feet from our core shack and along. The truck driver was quite startled when all at tents. once his truck was entering a wall of fire. Fortunately, Sioux Lookout 35 is a fire that Ontario MNR claims he made it through, but said he’d sure like to meet the was started by lightning. They knew about it, but decided pranksters.

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(L): Mona Forsyth, Leone Langan, Lois Charron, Grace Chrapun, Sharon Stubbs, Betty Hicks, and Anita Melnick enjoying one of Lois's stories. ~ photo by Marc Jackson

(L) Blake Warren was the winner of the retro style mp3 player juke box that Cornerview gave away at their store on June 18/2011. Making the prsentation was Amber Samborski. ~ all photos courtesy of Amber Samborski

(TOP L - BOTTOM R): Darryl Charron, Brent Charron, Lynn Peruse, Laurel Roberts, Gerry and Lois Charron perched on the Charron family front step - taking a break from the festivity of Lois's 75th birthday to snap a family photo.~ photo by Marc Jackson

After spending all day Friday celebrating Canada's 144th birthday, a number of folks were on hand to help one of the country's much younger subjects celebrate her own! Lois Charron doesn't turn 75 till July 19th, but with many folks still in the celebrating mood and looking for another feed of cake, they gathered in the Charron Family yard (between 2 and 4 on July 2nd) to wish one of the community's favorite people all the Amber Samborski presents Gary Davis with the Ultra Chef BBQ that he won best for this year and many more. Food, fellowship, and as always, lotsa laughs were in an instore draw that took place on June 27th. enjoyed by all! MJ

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Volume 15, Issue 15 Snow Lake, Manitoba July 21, 2011 New mill could add 100 jobs and 5 years to Lalor's life!

Did you Know?

• That as most know, a good friend and respected mentor to many community members, Joan Currie passed away last week. Prior to her passing, Joan's sight was failing and she used a large tabletop magnifier to read with. Her daughter Cheryl advises that she would like to pass this on to anyone who is in need of it. If you are in need, or know someone who is, please contact me at 358-2887 and I will advise Cheryl.

• That the Naval Museum of Mani- toba is planning to erect a statue of the 'Prairie Sailor' to honour all the men from Canada's Prairie Provinces who served in the Canadian Navy - with special thanks to those who served during the Battle of the Atlan- tic. If you would like to acknowl- edge the service of family members, friends, or others, you can do so by checking out this link: (no spaces) http://naval-museum.mb.ca The Stall Lake Concentrator, which will be replaced by a new mill at the Lalor site. ~ photo by Marc Jackson

4,500 tonnes per day. n a July 5th announcement that took few by surprise, • That there are only 1988 days until I "Lalor is a large enough deposit to support a new, dedicated HudBay Minerals publicized the results of their ongoing Lalor Snow Lake's 70th Anniversary and concentrator, and we are pleased to commit to a further Optimization Study; wherein they committed to building a new 3813 days until Snow Lake's 75th investment in the future of our Manitoba operations," said David 4,500 tonne per day concentrator at the Lalor mine site. The Anniversary. Lets pick a date to Garofalo, HudBay's President and CEO, in the release. "The construction will mean that the project's end of life will be celebrate and start planning! new concentrator, with a higher production rate and related extended by five years, or from 2025 to 2030. The workers efficiencies, together with a paste backfill plant, is expected to needed to mine and mill Lalor's rich deposits could also increase hat a women from Calgary, Don- allow for an extended mine life and enhance the economics of the • T from 300 to 400. na Maxwell has contacted our local Lalor project." In the release, the company noted that their Lalor tradeoff Legion Branch looking for anyone In a follow-up interview with Craig Wong of The Canadian studies support an enhanced production plan that will result from with a family member who was KIA Press, Garofalo advised that the decision to go with a new mill the construction of a new concentrator and paste backfill plant (Killed In Action) in Italy from De- will likely increase the construction workforce on the project to (Paste fill is dense, non draining, slurry made from single or a cember 1944 and January 1945. She more than 1,000 people from roughly 700 to 800 under previous combination of several suitable solid materials and produced would like to know if they would be commitments. "Refurbishing the Snow Lake mill would have to toothpaste consistency). The improvements are expected to interested in contributing to a project been much less labour intensive," the CEO said in that interview. increase HudBay's overall capital expenditure by $144 million, that would honour and memorialize "Here, we are building an entirely new structure." Wong said that for a total of $704 million, including the close to $120 million these courageous soldiers. If you can Garofalo estimated with the conclusion of Lalor's construction spent to date. As well, the mine's per tonne operating costs are help out, you can contact Donna by the number of employees will also increase to around 400 with expected to decrease by 35%, or $52 per tonne, due to economies email: [email protected] or call the new concentrator, up slightly from an earlier estimate of of scale and other efficiencies, as the new concentrator is Cell 403-467-0001. MJ more than 300 when the plan was to expected to enable a 29% increase in ore milling capacity to See MILL on page 4...

Thank You!!!! Dear Editor… Letter to thethe speaker Editor that was used on July 1st this year at the beach; and now there has been an annual We would like to thank our families, friends, and guests for making our wedding day While reading this weeks paper, I was looking bursary started. absolutely perfect, without their support this day would have never happened. at the grad section and noticed that the Teen Devil All grads were eligible to apply for the bursary. Our wedding party also deserves a big thank you! They were very supportive and Bursary was not mentioned; this could have been somehow managed to survive a few bridezilla moments. We are blessed to have them The chosen recipients were picked based on in our lives. Thank you to Davey Roberts, Carley Brew, Warren Burton, Ricki Stabback, an oversight, but I decided to write to you and give volunteering - what they have done in our Jeff Anderson, Tia Sarkijarvi, Tara Smith, and Shanna Turnbull. a little history behind the bursary. community. We feel that volunteering is something A special thank you to Dianna Bartley for performing such a lovely service; making us Over the past five years the 'Teen Devil Crew' that is very important in our community, and husband and wife. Your words were beautiful and meant the world to us. (nothing related to the devil in any way shape or encourage all to get involved. We would also like to thank the volunteer fire fighter members Cory Anaka, Riley form, just a name that got spray painted on the side Mary Hughes and Ashley Mcartney were Eastman, Ron Scott, and Jeremy Nickel for the fantastic bar service. They did a of a building many years ago) has been hosting the recipients of the bursary this year, and each wonderful job quenching everyone’s thirst. events in town. All of the money that was raised at received $200 . We wish these two all the best, and To all the wonderful ladies who cooked, prepared, organized, and slaved-over the these events was donated to different things around look forward to next year's applications! fabulous reception supper… Thank you! Everything was delicious! town. Over the past years, money has been donated Thank you as well to Leanne and Christine for serving and clearing the food. to Michelle Sicotte to help with her daughter's Ricki Henderson Thank you to Curtis Baldwin for providing the music for the night. We truly appreciate medical expenses; to Elaine McAuley while she Snow Lake that you changed your plans last minute and worked our wedding reception. was ill; to the fire truck, the Elks; a school sports Thank you to Randi Radesic of Events Decorating and Supply for turning our reception program in memory of Jace Ryan; to help purchase vision into a reality. Everything was absolutely spectacular! from the minutes Our family and friends were graciously accommodated by Pete and Penny Roberts and Under Reports, A) The The Anglican United Manse. Thank you for providing beautiful surroundings making our Community Development family and friends feel at home. Officer’s report was put The Chambers And last, but definitely not least…The Glock! We cannot put into words how great a job forward. 1) Houses/ you did as the master of ceremonies. The kind words and amazing closing speech will by Marc Jackson, compiled from Town generated reports. Mobile Homes/Cottages/ forever be unmatched. Kyle McLaughlin you are awwwwesoooome! Lots for Sale – There are With Love, thirteen houses and one David, Vicki, & Rodric Crescent. The motion was mobile home for sale, he regular Council Meeting T carried. one cottage at Taylor Bay, one of The Town of Snow Lake Mayor Fisher then called the remote cottage on Wekusko was held on June 21, 2011. In meeting to order and the minutes Lake, one residential lot, two attendance were: Mayor C. of the June 7, 2011 meeting mobile home lots, and two Fisher, Deputy Mayer A. Enright, were adopted as presented, all apartments for rent. Councilors D. Mayer, R. Klyne, statutory requirements having 2) Hometown Meeting Places The family of C. Samborski, A. Kowalchuk, been fulfilled. and Trees Grants - Monies not Project Manager V. Lazar, CAO Under Delegations, R. received yet. J. Precourt Absent: Councilor B. Schellenberg appeared before 3) Your Safety Company Forsyth-Flamand. Norma the council wishing to discuss Defibrillator Grant - no response The first order of business the lot at 103 Willow Crescent. yet. was a Public Hearing for and Schellenberg reiterated his 4) MCSC Grant for AED for Variation Order No. 02/11 interest in the purchase of 103 Senior Centre - No response yet. at118 Willow Crescent. Mayor Clarence Willow Crescent from the Town 5) Arena Boards Advertising Fisher called the public hearing in order to construct a garage. - Information provided for for Variation Order No. 02/11 Johnson He believes the lot is unsuitable Recreation Committee. to order at 6:30pm. Variation for residential housing and the 6) It’s Manitoba Time (Free No. 02/11 proposes that the installation of utility servicing due Press) - Ad submitted. distance between the primary to bedrock. Schellenberg asked 7) Red Cross Rescuer Award would like to invite building (house) and the several questions regarding - Not received by Clarks to date; you... accessory building (garage) be utility billing, taxing, zoning, contact made with the Red Cross reduced from 10 feet to 6 feet and building requirements. He in regard to the status of the for construction of a primary requested the Town re-consider award, but there has been no residence at 118 Willow Crescent its sale price on the lot. Mayor response yet. (Lot 12, Plan 749). Mayor Fisher stated the Town would 8) Website – The CDO will add ...to join them in celebrating their Fisher opened the floor to not re-consider the price as it history of fishing and trapping to representations from the public. parent's 60th Wedding Anniversary. is deemed appropriate and in- site. Being none, the public hearing line with market values in Snow 9) Hall Curtains - In process. was adjourned. Resolution The celebration will take place from 6:30 Lake. Schellenberg concluded 10) Explore Manitoba Posters 251/11 was then moved by D. he would need additional time - New posters have been put Mayer, seconded by A. Enright; p.m. to 1:00 a.m on July 30th in the Elks' to consider the agreement to up - Snow Lake has the display Be it resolved that Council purchase and would make his for the year, and comments have Hall. A buffet supper and dance will be approve Variation #02/11, for decision shortly. been very positive. construction of an addition to the There was no business arising 11) held, with socializing and a primary residence at 118 Willow ...cont on page 3 cash bar to follow. New bridge at Wekusko Falls FUNERAL Several years back, and much to the ANNOUNCEMENT appreciation of Snow Lakers and tourists alike, the two main suspension bridges over Wekusko Falls were rebuilt. However, there is a smaller bridge that Joan Currie, long time resident spans a minor gourge on the west side of of Snow Lake passed away the southern most suspension bridge... Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at the and it too was recently replaced. Snow Lake Health Centre at the age of 86 years. The installation of the new footbridge that attaches the upper swinging bridge at the Funeral services for Joan Currie Falls was facilitated by the fact that the old will be held at a later date. one was damaged by a fallen tree over the If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to past winter. That old bridge was taken out the Manitoba Heart & Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald by helicopter and Conservation employee, Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 0K6 Jackie Jones advises that the new piece was brought in the same way. "I was told by one Northern Manitoba’s only crematorium, Dadson Funeral of the guys that it took 18 minutes from the Home & Crematorium is entrusted with the arrangements. removal of the old bridge to the 1-877-460-2444 installation of the new one. It was quite www.dadsonfuneralhome.com amazing to watch," said Jones. Page 3 THE Underground PRESS July 21, 2011

...cont from page 2 progress on creation of the 12 lots at Lot off Lipsey Drive and an extension of the pm. Manitoba Water Safety Grant - Program B 7708 on Hwy 392 beside Manitoba trailer court. Public Works Foreman The CAO’s Two Week Plan consisted is not funded yet for 2011-12 due to water Hydro. CAO Precourt, PM Lazar, and Roberts noted that a trailer court extension of the following: a) Preparing Property stewardship having extensive costs this PW Foreman Roberts continue to meet would require a lift station, although ‘the Tax Notices and resident information year due to flooding in south and the and discuss specifics of the project with point’ area could likely be graded, not brochure. b) Commencing CAO/Foreman Interlake. Snow Lake will be contacted if a surveyors and construction contractors. requiring a new lift station. Committee weekly tours on June 20, 2011. c) grant will be available. They continue to apply for highway access discussed force mains and utility servicing Planning Committee - June 20, 2011 at 12) Biz Pal - In process. permits and review power supply to the to ‘the point’ area’. Foreman Roberts 11:45 am. d) E-Indexing Survey Follow- Under Reports, B) The Project Manager lots. Committee stressed the importance recommended the potential for tiered up on June 22, 2011. e) Senior’s Housing Report for June 30, 2011 was discussed. of completing this work as quickly as housing lots on the access road towards Meeting on June 22, 2011. f) Community 1) The Project Manager participated in possible. The subdivision application for Honker’s Hill. Places Program on June 28, 2011. g) Housing Steering Committee meeting on creation of the lots is now being circulated The following were action items from the Assessment Branch on June 28, 2011. h) June 7, 2011 where construction of at the Provincial government until July 8, meeting: a) The committee recommends Continuation of the 2011 Budget projects; Affordable and Supportive Houses was 2011. The roadway was marked during the Council discuss a partnership with industry recycling trailers, Administration Vehicle. i) discussed. Survey of Housing Demand recent survey. and government to develop new housing Completing the Drinking Water Emergency in conjunction with major employers as 2) Balsam Ave Lots; Across from lots in Snow Lake. Response Plan. HBMS, Alexis Minerals, BacTech, VMS, Catholic Church – The committee b) Project Manager V. Lazar will Resolution 260/11 was then moved had been recommended. discussed the development potential update estimates from the Sustainable by R. Klyne, seconded by C. Samborski; 2) Field survey has been completed and the required drilling and blasting Community Plan for development of an be it resolved that Council enter an by Balchen & Kulchycki on June 2011, as for any utility servicing. CAO Precourt extension to the trailer court, ‘the point’ agreement to exchange the 1978 Snow scheduled: 27 lots on Berry and Taylor has requested blasting estimates for the and access road lots. Lake fire pumper with the Office of the Bay and a road adjustment on Berry committee to consider. Public Works c) The committee notes that repair/ Fire Commissioner for an air filling station Bay. Dusty’s Hill. Eight lots beside the Foreman Roberts recommended utility replacement of utility servicing on Copper for the fire department. The motion Senior Centre, which included the three servicing trenching would be required Road will be required in 2012 from Lift was carried. Mayor Fisher noted the lots occupied by the Seniors. Twelve to be six feet wide by nine feet deep to Station #4 to the old ‘A and B’ Block area, exchange was recommended by the fire industrial lots and access road. Two lots incorporate current regulations and to for the development of the proposed multi- department and Councilor Klyne stated the at the Airport. Reports will be ready after prevent line freezing. family housing. This item will be added to arrangement includes a service technician approval by the Province, earlier this fall. 3) Airport Development Plan Update the 2012 budget file. and any required air testing. 3) The subdividing of the Trailer Court - Project Manager Lazar is currently d) Public Works Foreman Roberts will Resolution 261/11 was then moved by being done by Kari Pulkkinen is ongoing completing a draft on an Airport present to Council after receiving this D. Mayer, seconded by A. Kowalchuk; and will be complete in June. Development Plan. Two lots, for future year’s televising video and reports on be it resolved that Council acknowledges 4) The capacity of the Water Treatment development of hangars, have been sewer line flushing. that the following candidates in the Plant has been reviewed with a VEOLIA surveyed and are being subdivided at 10) Viker’s Bay Development - CAO 2010 Municipal Election failed to file the representative. It is projected that the the airport. Committee should receive the Precourt stated that the Provincial necessary election finance statements by water treatment system could support a draft mapping before the next Committee government commitment to financing the the deadline of May 25, 2011: D. Yates, population of 2,690 persons. meeting. Council and staff will meet shortly wastewater plant has prompted Manitoba S. Matheson, and J. Longpre. As a result 5) The Project Manager participated with the Thompson Airport Manager to Conservation to now fully consider the of the non-conformity, these people will in a meeting with Stantec and MWSB in discuss development ideas for the Snow development of approximately 40 lots on not be able to run for Council until after Winnipeg June 14, 2011 for 50% design Lake airport. Viker’s Bay. A decision will be made on the 2014 general municipal election. The review. The tender for construction is 4) Taylor/Berry Bay Interior Lots Update this within the next two months. motion was carried. anticipated in September - October 2011, - CAO Precourt updated the committee 11) Remote Cabin Lots - CAO Precourt Accounts were approved for payment. with actual construction beginning in on the fact that the 27 proposed lots, and Councilor Kowalchuk recently toured The financial statement from January 1 to st spring 2012. including the Application to Subdivision the Crown Lands Manager around May 31 was accepted as presented. The Project Manager’s Two Week for Berry Bay (20) and Taylor Bay (7), is Wekusko Lake for new remote cabin lots. Under G) Correspondence – 1) Minister Plan consisted of the following: Apply for now being circulated with the Provincial An area was identified at Goose Bay. A of Infrastructure and Transportation in Provincial permission for access road to government. This circulation will end on decision on moving forward will soon be respect to Council Resolution No. 189/11 industrial lots; Review power supply to July 8, 2011. made by Manitoba Conservation. - Filed as information. 2) Concern and industrial lots with Hydro; Review Condo’s 5) Commercial Lots; Beside Senior’s 12) Conditional Use Permits – The Inquiry in relation to Garbage Collection drawings proposed by Capital Hotels; Set Centre – The committee reviewed maps committee discussed the use of - Filed as information and in camera. 3) up meeting with Airport manager from of the commercial lots near the Senior’s conditional use permits, conforming land Senior’s Centre in regard to a donation Thompson. Centre. The memorial trees planted on uses, and the use of temporary permits in - Council discussed the request for a The Project Manager’s Three Month these lots will be moved by the town general. The committee also discussed the charitable donation receipt for a donation Plan consisted of the following: Participate summer students later this year. The format of public hearings of variations and to the Senior’s Centre. Council reviewed in tender for WWTP; Together with committee discussed zoning and potential conditional uses. The meeting adjourned a memorandum from administration Community Development Officer, prepare development on these lots. Public Works at 1:00 pm. Resolution 258/11 was then regarding the Income Tax Act and a list of potential clients for industrial lots; Foreman Roberts noted this area’s utility moved by A. Kowalchuk, seconded by A. municipalities. Ultimately, the Town Identify potential developers for the Town; lines will be flushed and televised in 2012. Enright; be it resolved that the minutes of is unable to comply with the donation Continue to work on priority plan for the Action: The committee recommends that the Planning Committee of June 20, 2011 request. Town; Continue to work on identifying any development on these lots be deferred be received for filing. The motion was Under H) Other Matters - A. Kowalchuk potential lots. The Project Manager’s until next year. carried. requested an update on the bridge control report was received for filing. 6) Crown Lands Applications Update Under E) Mayor’s report - Mayor Fisher mechanism and the training required Under Reports, C1) The Town - CAO Precourt noted a purchase advised that he brought recent birthday for the Town to control the water level Foreman’s report was put forward. agreement has been drafted for one of the greetings to Helen Vinkle and George on Snow Lake. D. Mayer requested Resolution 255/11 was then moved by three crown land properties for Council Wood, as well as greetings put forward comments on the first CAO/Foreman Town th R. Klyne, seconded by D. Mayer; be it to review. The agreement is currently in at the Elk’s 50 Anniversary celebration. Tour. CAO Precourt noted several projects resolved that that the Town Foreman’s the mail to the Town. The Town continues Mayor Fisher also attended a meeting were identified for both the public works report be received for filing. The motion to discuss mining rights with mining held by the Snow Lake DHC on ‘Aging in department and the office to complete. was carried. companies and the Mines Branch to move Place’ and attended the HudBay Mineral’s Each will be reviewed every Monday. R. nd rd Under Reports, C2) The Utility report forward on the 2 and 3 crown lands environmental assessment open house. Klyne asked that a lock be installed on the was put forward. Resolution 256/11 was application. He noted that a new Mayor’s Column will garbage cage at Bartlett’s Landing. then moved by . Enright, seconded by C. 7) Trailer Court field Survey Update be in the next Underground Press. The Resolution 264/11 was then moved Samborski; be it resolved that the Utility - Project Manager V. Lazar updated the mayor also offered his congratulations to by R. Klyne seconded by C. Samborski; Maintenance report be received for filing. committee on the fact that the field survey Councilor Angela Enright on being elected be it resolved that Council go in camera The motion was carried. Councilor Mayer of the trailer park has commenced and as a Northern representative to the AMM to discuss business of a staffing, legal requested clarification on the volume of will be completed by the end of June. Board. and preliminary nature. The motion was septic sewage the proposed wastewater Mapping of the lots will also be made Under Reports, F) Administrator’s carried. plant is designed to treat. This information available to the Committee at this time. Report: 1) The CAO noted that the Resolution 265/11 was then moved by as well as regulations/penalties with 8) Project Manager Update - Project students at JHK did a volunteer Town R. Klyne, seconded by D. Mayer; be it collecting septic sewage is to be gathered Manager Lazar noted that: a) The cleanup on June 7, 2011. resolved that Council resume regular order from Stantec Consulting and other tentative timeline for the wastewater 2) The CAO along with Manitoba of business. The motion was carried. municipalities’. treatment plant’s tender will be in fall/ Conservation and Councilor Kowalchuk Resolution 266/11 was then moved Under Reports, D) The Recreation winter 2011, construction in spring 2012, toured Goose Bay on Wekusko Lake for by A. Enright, seconded by D. Mayer; Maintenance report was put forward. and completion by spring 2013. b) The potential remote cabin lots on June 8, be it resolved that Council approve the Resolution 257/11 was then moved by Town has requested to be included in the 2011. Agreement to obtain land from Lot 23 to 27 st A. Enright, seconded by R. Klyne; be it 1 group of Towns in the Water Service 3) Attended the Public Open House on Berry Bay to consolidate portions of the resolved that the Recreation Maintenance Board utility asset management study. for HudBay Minerals Environmental ‘Berry Bay End Loop’ with their properties. report be received for filing. The motion c) The water plant and wastewater Assessment on The motion was carried. was carried. CAO Precourt noted the plant capacities are being reviewed for June 8, 2011. Resolution 267/11 was then moved by Town’s Canada Day preparations and the town’s continued expansion. d) 4) Attended the Northern AMM June A. Enright, seconded by R. Klyne; be it representation at the recent Canada Day Inflows, infiltration and capacity of our District Meeting in Leaf Rapids on June resolved that Council approve the 911 Committee meetings. wastewater plant will need to be reviewed 10, 2011. Service Agreement between the Town Under Reports, E) The Planning and the Town should actively promote Councilor Enright was elected as a and the City of Brandon. The motion was Committee report was put forward. The conservation to decrease the flow to the Northern rep for the AMM. carried. meeting took place at 11:45 am on June plant. 5) Attended an ‘aging in place’ housing Resolution 268/11 was then moved by 20, 2011. Present were: C. Samborski 9) New Business - Town Housing presentation by Norman-RHA on June 15, R. Klyne, seconded by D. Mayer; be it (Chairperson), Mayor Fisher (member), Strategy – a) The committee discussed 2011 . resolved that Council approve A. Otto for A. Enright (member), R. Klyne, CAO addressing housing in Snow Lake, 6) With Council, on June 16, 2011 met the position of Cleaning Person (casual) J. Precourt, Public Works Foreman P. including a long term strategy and vision. with Alexis VP Gerry Thornton to discuss effective June 22, 2011. The motion was Roberts, Project Manager V. Lazar. The committee noted the value of new Snow Lake related issues. carried. Under Old Business: 1) Lot B Plan housing, including a number of more 7) The Conditional Use Hearing for VMS The meeting was then adjourned. 7708 – Beside MB Hydro (Industrial Lots desirable lakefront property. Ventures is July 5, 2011 @ 6:30 pm. and Update) – The committee reviewed staff’s b) The committee discussed the The Public Hearing with the PUB for Snow development potential of ‘the point’ area Lake utility rates is July 19, 2011 at7:00 Page 4 THE Underground PRESS July 21, 2011 ore production at the new mine is expected MILL from page 1... refurbish the old concentrator. as follows: 2012 - 100,000 tonnes; 2013 Neilsons and Pilgrims home for visit As was originally intended, HudBay's - 320,000 tonnes; 2014 - 540,000 tonnes; (L) Robbie plan for Lalor reflects an initial phase 2015 - 1,040,000 tonnes; 2016 - 1,220,000 tonnes; 2017 - 1,440,000 tonnes; 2018 Neilson and his of production from the base metal zones two children commencing in the second quarter onwards - 1,625,000 tonnes Further in the release, the company (Torben and Zoe), of 2012. This will occur following Graham Neilson, noted that they are hopeful that completion of the ramp from the Wayne Pilgrim company's Chisel North mine. Up to uncategorized material from Lalor's gold and David 1,200 tonnes per day of ore are expected and copper-gold zones will be upgraded Pilgrim were to be extracted through Lalor's ventilation into a resource with the completion of back home for a shaft. This initial production will replace the ramp from Chisel North mine and visit in July. The Pilgrim production from the Chisel North mine, exploration from underground drilling platforms then becomes available. They brothers also which the company expects to reach its visited with end of life in 2012. Construction of the feel the results of this will facilitate extension of the mine's life beyond 2030. their sister new 4,500 tonne per day concentrator, Heather while As for the mine site itself, HudBay notes adjacent to the earlier planned 985 meter here. production shaft, is expected to commence that development and site construction in early 2013 and is scheduled for are proceeding on schedule. "Initial completion in late 2014, coinciding with production from the 3,200 meter access the completion of the production shaft. ramp is scheduled in the second quarter BridgeRoad breaks ground... Capital spending within the $704 of 2012 and full production from the million estimated project cost for Lalor 985 meter production shaft is anticipated (including the new concentrator) is in late 2014," they said. "The company Contrac- expected to occur over the 2011 - 2014 continues to make significant progress on the planned access ramp at the Lalor tor Dennis period as follows: 2011 - $140 million; Stoltz breaks 2012 - $190 million; 2013 - $185 project, having advanced approximately apart the pad million; 2014 - $130 million. As noted, 2,300 meters from the Chisel North mine from the old "A" apart- approximately $120 million has been spent to date. The ramp is planned to intersect the base of the ventilation shaft that is ment block to date. in order to As a result of the decision to build a new currently under construction by the first make way for concentrator and paste backfill plant, some quarter of 2012. Once completed, the Bridgeroad Developments assumptions in the preliminary economic ramp will enable HudBay to establish an underground drill platform to better define new housing assessment of Lalor have changed. Now, project. total onsite operating costs are expected the gold and copper-gold zones." MJ from to average $52 per tonne ($36 per tonne a HudBay news release mining and $16 per tonne milling) over the mine life and the approximate annual

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www.lsgold.com Page 5 THE Underground PRESS July 21, 2011 Events Supply and Decorating by childhood memories and tales of Randi Radesic.) adult indulgence, McLaughlin The supper was also something was hysterical and relentless. Sarkijarvi - Morrison wed quite distinct - hamburgers When he closed by calling the and french fries! That was the couple forward and taking on the main fare; however, there were persona of 'The Glock' (WWE's other items such as ham and a The Rock), the place was in selection of salads as well. It stitches. I missed half of what was delicious and appeared to he was saying because people be thoroughly enjoyed by all in around me were laughing so hard attendance. An open mike was they drowned it out, but what I available throughout the meal and heard, racked me with laughter. anyone who wanted the couple Undoubtedly, McLaughlin to kiss, was urged to tell a story will have to sort through the in order to spark that romance. invitations for further emcee The stories were plentiful as work, perhaps even consider a well as comical and undoubtedly career in stand-up. However, he the couple was left wishing that was also serious and later spoke 'chapstick' was included on the with a poignancy that belied his dessert menu! Nevertheless, with previous fare... he shone! the meal finished and everything Prior to the evening closing cleared from tables, speeches got out with a dance and much underway. socializing, David and Vicki Emcee for the evening was addressed their friends and family. longstanding friend of the groom, Emotional at times and comical Kyle McLaughlin. He began with at others, the couple let everyone a clear voice, distinct cadence, know how much it meant for Newlyweds, Vicki and David Morrison and their son, Rodric ~ photo by Marc Jackson and a touch of humour; this too them to be together and share was somewhat of a prophesy of this wonderful and most special beauty in a long flowing dress, she was steered to eddings are normally few and far between in things to come. McLaughlin day. They thanked everyone W her groom's side on the arm of her beaming father. Snow Lake, so when the occasion for a couple called both sets of parents, (Millie who helped bring them and the At this point, Marriage Commissioner Dianna inclined to exchange marriage vows rolls round, and Sandy Morrison and Ray day together and when they were Bartley got things underway, and after a beautiful there is no dilly-dallying - no sir, they do it up and Pirjo Jarvi) individually, to finished, most would agree that 'Unity Sand Ceremony' (with attempts at upstaging right! the podium and they espoused Vicki was no longer the girl from by the couple's dog and a mother duck and her Such was the case with the Sarkijarvi - Morrison their gratitude to the couple, one Ontario, but now a tried and true ducklings), Bartley pronounced the duo husband nuptials held in the afternoon on July 9th at Snow another, and everyone collectively Snow Laker! MJ and wife. Lake's Sunset Bay Beach. within the hall. Subsequent to The Unity Sand Ceremony symbolizes combining The day began with a fright. The Snow Lake this, best men Carly Brew two lives into one. The two sands signify everything sky was menacing all morning, and it finally made and Davey Roberts took on that the bride and groom have been, or will good on its threat with an afternoon cloudburst that the toast to the groom as a become in the future, and represents not only their sent grown men scurrying for cover. As well, it dual duty. Playing well off union, but that of their friends and families as well. likely had the couple in question contemplating an of each other and bringing Once poured into the unity vase, the sands can alternate venue for what was no doubt a carefully up some embarrassing never be put back into their separate vases. They planned ceremony. However, it is said that rain and humorous child and are forever entwined just as the lives and loves of on a wedding day is good luck and as luck would adulthood exploits, the the bride and groom. have it, the skies cleared, the temperature rose, crowd was laughing loudly Subsequent to the ceremony, a ride around Snow and people began to gather at the North end of as they raised their glasses. Lake ensued; of course with the obligatory honking the beach at around 3:45 p.m. The area of the Next, the maid of honour of the horns. It was quickly followed by the observance was set for the family with fabric and sister of the bride Tia equally requisite newlywed photo shoot. adorned chairs, a decorated aisle, and a table Sarkijarvi did likewise with At around 5:00 p.m., guests began to arrive at for the licence. It looked impressive, and there the bride and closed with a the prescribed venue for the supper and reception. was little doubt if someone had stumbled upon touching tribute to her only A walk up the brilliantly enveloped stairwell of the it from out of the nearby bush, that something of sister. Lawrie Marsh Community Hall gave folks some significance was about to take place! It was now time for foreshadowing of what they were about to observe, The ceremony was set to get underway at 4:00 McLaughlin to say his but it wasn't nearly enough warning. The old p.m.; however, this was not to be. The bride was piece... and I must say here barn never looked so good! Seriously, this place fashionably late and this caused a groom, who was that if I have ever heard was transformed into a palace... there were even beginning to look a little tense, to comment that a more well laid out and small aquariums with tropical fish perched upon he believed, "she might still be running on Ontario uproariously funny roast, pedestals on either side of the main hall's entrance! David and Vicki Morrison pouring their time." Nonetheless, she arrived. The picture of I don't recall when. With Unity Sands ~ photo by Marc Jackson (The hall was expertly attired by Thompson's

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Talk of the Town! Why do we say that? by: Mayor Clarence Fisher by: Phyllis Verbeek the value of your property that Manitoba difficulty and is unable to see any positive s we head into the middle of summer, ummer is that wonderful time of the year A Assessment gives us and runs it through a S way forward. The origin is found in John property tax season draws near. Property when we all enjoy the long days, green mathematical formula. This formula is the Milton’s Comus written in 1634. taxes have been a hot issue in Snow Lake growing things, and great weather. Many same for every property of the same type Another aspect of summer is rain. Right for a number of reasons. As a council, we of our clichés have originated around these in town. For example, the same formula is as rain is a common term we all use. The are working to try to ensure that property conditions. Here are a few of the things we used for every house or cottage in Snow origin comes from a time when rain water taxes in Snow Lake are fair for everyone say in everyday speech. Lake. The same formula is used for every was pure and wholesome; a time before in the community. The council has met A fond remembrance of my childhood commercial property in town. No person, pollution and acid rain. Rain represents with our regional manager from Manitoba summers was lying on a grassy patch business, or part of town gets special value and goodness, which are essential Assessment twice in the past few months and watching clouds take shape and treatment under this system. Everyone is to growing things and the lifeblood of to try to sort out some issues and gain a drift away. This brings up some figures treated exactly the same. the farming sector. Right and rain have a better understanding of how properties of speech which seem appropriate. One The mill rate used to calculate property lyrical sound when said together which are assessed in Manitoba. such term might be cloud nine. Being on taxes did go up in the budget we passed probably add to the popular usage of the As a Manitoba property owner, your cloud nine describes a feeling of euphoric a few months ago. This increase was less words. property is assessed by a division of the exaltation, based on actual terminology than 3%, which is less than the national I believe in an earlier edition (last Provincial government. Assessments have used by the U.S. Weather Bureau. Clouds rate of inflation. The simple fact is that summer), I referred to Dog Days of absolutely nothing to do with the Town of are divided into classes, with each class the Town uses this money to pay for summer as dating back to early Roman Snow Lake. We receive the information being divided into nine types. ‘Cloud nine’ the majority of its operations. Snow mythology when it seemed that the dog from assessment, just like you do. is the cumulonimbus cloud that you often clearing in the winter, road and sidewalk star Sirius, and the sun merged together Assessment information is available see building up in the sky in a hot summer repair, employee salaries, recycling, and to create great heat on earth. In recent on the Internet for any property in the afternoon. It may reach 30,000 to 40,000 the garbage dump; these are just a few years, the phrase, dog days or “dog days of province at this website: http://web5.gov. feet, so if one is up on ‘cloud nine,’ one is examples of services that we all receive, summer” have found new meanings. The mb.ca/Public/search_select.aspx high indeed. The popularity of ‘cloud nine’ that are paid for using our property taxes. term has frequently been used in reference In our meetings with Manitoba as a catch phrase, though, may be credited As much as we don’t enjoy having to the stock markets. Typically, summer is Assessment, we’ve learned a lot about to the ‘Johnny Dollar’ radio show of the to pay them, property taxes are actually a very slow time for the stock market, and how complex the process of assessment 1950s. There was one recurring episode, one of the smallest tax bills that we have additionally, poorly performing stocks with is. The dollar figure reached for any like Fibber McGee’s famous opening of to pay. Most people pay a lot more in little future potential are frequently known property is the result of a number of the closet door. Every time the hero was income tax each year than they do in as dogs. A casual survey will usually find calculations, including the part of town knocked unconscious - which was often - property tax. The same can be said for that many people believe the phrase is you are in, the age of your home, the he was transported to cloud nine. the amount of GST and PST that you pay in reference to the conspicuous laziness depreciation placed on it, improvements How about having your head in a cloud? out over a year. The main difference with of domesticated dogs (who are in danger you have made, etc. If you have questions Someone with their head in the clouds is property taxes is that this bill arrives in of overheating with too much exercise) about your assessment, I would urge seeing clouds or looking through a fog, one lump sum, while the others are paid during the hottest days of the summer. you to call the assessment branch in rather than seeing what is going on way out over the entire year. When speaking of dog days there seems Thompson (1-866-264-1170) to get down here on earth. If your head is in the When your property tax bill does to be a connotation of lying or ‘dogging’ these sorted out. As I had mentioned in clouds, you are way too distracted to focus arrive, make sure that you have someone around, or being ‘dog tired’ on these hot a previous column, you have until mid - on realistic things. You are in an obscure answer any questions that you might have and humid days. Although these meanings October to do this, or the figure they have and remote world of your own. about it. The folks at the Town office can have nothing to do with the original source calculated on your property will be used Then there is the common phrase every probably answer most of them, or they of the phrase, they may have been attached for the next two years. cloud has a silver lining. This, when can direct you to others who can help you to the phrase in recent years. o T calculate your actual property taxes, translated, means that every bad situation with more specific inquiries. Enjoy these lazy, hazy days of summer. the Town of Snow Lake simply takes has some good aspect to it. This proverb They last for only a few weeks and each is usually said as an encouragement day is a treasure! to a person who is overcome by some Did you notice this ad? Rock and Mineral Day huge success

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Qualifications: - Ability to deal effectively with the general public. Museum Chairperson Paul Hawman presents a token of the board's - Ability to work in various weather conditions. appreciation to Roc Doc Clair Pilgrim. ~photo by Marc Jackson - Physically capable of performing the duties as assigned. at the Roc Doc's table, waiting for him he Snow Lake Mining Museum T to analyse everything from piddling was really 'rockin' on the afternoon of little pebbles to at least one bulky and The compensation will be $1,300 per month for: Wednesday, July 13th. Close to 54 people burly boulder. Notwithstanding the 20 hours a week operating the nuisance grounds took in their annual Rock and Mineral size or makeup of these treasures, Clair Day. Many found out for the first time that (11:00am to 3:00pm, Tuesday to Saturday) Pilgrim had his geology loupe trained on our museum is not only a great place to everything that was brought to his table stay cool in the heat of summer, but while How to Apply: and he was definitely in his zone. No doing so, one can check out many of the one stumped him on this day! He even Submit an application on or before events, architecture, people, and products answered a somewhat unrelated question July 22, 2011 at 5:00pm that brought folks here and what continues that I threw at him without batting an eye. to keep our great little town humming at the Snow Lake Town Office (113 Elm Street) I queried him on what caused the sand at along. Moreover, those who were really or for more information: Snow Lake's Purple Sandy Beach - and to feeling adventurous, could pan for a little 358-2551 a lesser extent on Sunset Bay beach - to gold in the Mining Museum's sluice or just become purple. He advised that it was walk quietly around enjoying the town's garnets in area rocks that did this. In We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for history, along with a cup of coffee and an addition to the rocks that people brought interviews will be contacted. (amazingly delicious) cupcake! in for analysis, Pilgrim had a number on Kids and parents were also lined up ... see top of next page Page 7 THE Underground PRESS July 21, 2011 hand from his own impressive Shannon won the Adult Draw, Seems to me one of the collection and was only too which was a Dumas Mining Sutter Brothers made that willing to share their assay with Contractors’ cap and Stittco same offer to some of his his questioners. Energy bag. London, Rome... Parres? underperforming players, As is normally the case when Prior to wrapping up for but nobody would take him the museum holds a special the day, the Museum's Board By: Jim Parres up on it.... event, there were a number of Chairperson, Paul Hawman, On to the other side of draws. There were four on this called for people's attention the world now... when we irstly, Congratulations to all the Snow Lake day. In the children’s draws prior to presenting ‘Roc Doc’ F were in Mumbai, India, last November (2010) our Graduates. They are the future. the winners were: 1st, Shane Pilgrim with a framed print of guide took us around to a number of the sites of the Next, if you recall me mentioning in the last Kutchaw of Sudbury Ontario, a pencil drawing of the New 2008 terrorist attacks. Some of the people on the column about our search for a boat, continuing on who won a prospector’s Britannia headframe, done by tour were a bit nervous about visiting these bloody with that, we finally found an Alaskan Lund D.C. hammer, safety glasses, and a former resident Jennifer Mah. locations and with good reason it now appears. boat, but had to go to Duluth, Minnesota to look at Rocks and Trail Blazers book; Look below on this page On July 13th, 2011, the terrorists struck again in it. It is used, but in good shape with a trolling motor, 2nd, Zoe Neilson of Hong for a further promotion at the typical cowardly fashion. In a city with 30 million anchor, swim platform, etc. The best news was our Kong, who won a framed poster museum... or better yet, drop in people, it’s hard to keep tabs on everyone carrying a dollar is looking down on the Greenback these days, of Rocks, and a Rocks and any time you are walking by. packsack or a suitcase which might be packed with not up. Trail Blazers book; and Tuari You already know what keeps explosives. It’s unfortunate that innocent people Moving along, how about the price of gold? July Treadwell of Vancouver, BC., you here, but why not check have to die so the terrorists can make their point 14, 2011 was a new record high. HudBay must be who also won a framed poster out the museum to see who known. Just what is their point anyway? smacking their lips! (if ONLY they can get into of Rocks, and a Rocks and Trail and what brought you to Snow There seems to be some of the same behaviour on production in time) I assume they will set up a Blazers book. Tuari’s Mom, Lake! MJ this side of the globe, is it just me or does Canada separate gold circuit... or, just ship it out with the seem to be getting a lot more violent? Maybe it’s the copper and zinc? What do the experts say? heat? Between the Native gangs and the Motorcycle Thanks to Rupert Klyne, Mark Ch- On to hockey, I hear the Lindros brothers flew to gangs and the Moronic gang in Vancouver and their lan, Pat Johnson, Nathan Buhler, Croatia for a wedding with a ‘Norse motif’ (?) On buddies in Toronto. It must be fairly idyllic living in Olinda Dunbar, Jackie Jones, Katie Ventura, Travis the subject of Eric, his concussion problems were Snow Lake where you can walk the streets at night recently documented in MacLeans magazine. And, without getting beaten up or raped or robbed or shot Wiesner, Michael Warren, as well as Pilot: Katryna speaking of concussions... yes, I’m still dissed about Faddegon, and Engineer: David Faubert from Heli- dead, or all four. Steckel’s hit on Crosby earlier this year. Like Charlie I can see the full moon out my basement window copter Transport Services for the part they all played Barney said – about the Mong who murdered the six coming up over Gitchigumi... time to change into my in the installation of the bridge at Wekusko Falls. fellows in cold blood in Wisconsin...”Give me 15 costume... London, Rome... Parres? minutes alone in a room...just him and me!” Seth Riane James 50% off Admission Arpin Snow Lake Mining Museum to all the Wednesday August 3rd, 2010 people who Big sister Rowyn is pleased to announce the safe arrival of her brother Seth Riane James All Day came to my Everyone Welcome! Seniors birthday party. on June 23rd at 8:58 am in The Pas. receive 50% off admission Thanks for all He weighed a healthy 8 lbs 3 oz and Committee members will be around from the cards and was 21 inches long. 1-4pm. Come “Reminisce” with them. gifts... it was a Take a look at some pictures, or read through grand day! 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Phone: (306)362-2560 Fax: (306) 362-2585 email: [email protected] www.pedsthreads.com Page 8 THE Underground PRESS July 21, 2011 the property and in proximity to the com- “The DPEM survey outlined the Tower pany’s Snow Lake Gold Mill, currently Deposit as having a north-south strike News from VMS, Alexis, and Rockcliff! the only gold mill in the region. As well, length of approximately 700m, a steep two new high-grade gold zones were dis- easterly dip and a steep northerly plunge project, eight holes and covered containing mineralization, which to significant depths of at least 700m one deepened hole on the is similar in character to that of the Main vertical,” the release read. “Rockcliff’s Super Zone option, three and the No.3 Zones, yet is of significantly recently completed drill program tested holes on the Tower Zone higher grade.” the deposit to a vertical depth of 300m. option, three holes in the The company says that the Snow Lake Potential extensions north and south of the Northwest option, and project is now at the point of nearing the deposit were also identified in the survey. one hole in the North- production decision; and that current ef- “The DPEM survey also discovered the east option. On May 17, forts are centered on the finalizing project T-3 massive sulphide anomaly along the 2011, VMS and HudBay financing, building the team to deliver a flanks of a magnetic high and located ap- announced the discovery mine as outlined in the feasibility study, proximately 800m west of the Tower De- of 7.18 meters of 7.44% and the evaluation of several opportunities posit. The T-3 massive sulphide anomaly copper (from 133.89 to to further optimize our plans. mirrors the Tower Deposit in size, conduc- 141.07 metres) in hole ROCKCLIFF tance and is north-south striking and east RLE006. Follow-up work In a June 2nd news release, Rockcliff dipping. The T-3 anomaly has never been has been on-going includ- Resources Inc. advised that they recently drill tested and has significant potential to ing additional drilling, and completed a surface DPEM Survey at host VMS mineralization similar to that of In a news release dated July 7, 2011, surface and borehole pulse their Tower Zone, wherein they discov- the Tower Deposit.” VMS Ventures reported that HudBay electromagnetic surveys. Assays from ered potential extensions of the deposit o T earn a 70% interest in the prop- Minerals had completed their agreed upon additional holes on the new discovery and and a new massive sulphide anomaly near erty, Rockcliff advise that they must pay exploration expenditures for year one on other exploration targets are expected in a the deposit. $150,000 in incremental payments to Pure four of the option properties surrounding few weeks. The Tower Deposit is a high grade cop- Nickel Inc. over four years and will be the Reed Copper Project joint venture. Of this, Neil Richardson, VMS' Chief per deposit within a newly defined twelve required to incur aggregate exploration The four option properties are: Super Operating Officer stated, "We are pleased km long VMS corridor located within the expenditures totalling $4,000,000 over Zone, Northeast, Northwest and Tower, in with HudBay's commitment to the option property. Rockcliff state that their next four years; $2,000,000 over two years to which HudBay has the right to earn a 70% properties and the continuing advance- drill program at the zone will target the earn a 50% working interest and a further joint venture interest and, upon earning ment of the Reed Copper project." deposit and its extensions as well as the $2,000,000 to earn a further 20% working such interest, VMS would retain a 30% ALEXIS adjacent massive sulphide anomaly. interest. MJ from company news releases interest. In a June 15th news release Alexis Miner- VMS President, John Roozendaal als reported their Financial Results for advised that the company had spent in the quarter ended March 31, 2011. In excess of $900,000 throughout the year it they noted that exploration drilling at and VMS expected HudBay to continue their Snow Lake property confirmed the their exploration into years two and three potential for mineralization from surface of the agreement. "The results have thus to 520 foot depth, within the East Exten- far been very encouraging, highlighted sion of the Main Mine. They advised that by the discovery of high grade copper this gives further support for the potential mineralization just 2 km north of the Reed discovery of a major new ore zone on Copper Deposit," said Roozendaal. "As strike of the known deposit. these deposits tend to form in clusters “Alexis remains encouraged as explora- resulting in multiple deposits, we believe tion continues at Snow Lake with many this drill intercept is strong evidence for prospective targets,” the release noted. the potential that multiple deposits may “The drilling program at Snow Lake has have formed here as well." discovered significant gold mineralization It was stated in the release that to date in a potential, on-strike extension to the HudBay has completed 17 drill holes on Snow Lake Mine. This may represent the the option and Joint Venture properties, discovery of a major new ore zone and including four holes on the Reed Copper characterizes the potential remaining on

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