Cooper October 26, 1940 ~**~ September 30, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTICE of MEETING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Water Meters & Aqua-Flows Request for Available Contractors Please ensure water meter readouts on the exterior of your home are accessible The Town of Snow Lake is currently compiling a list of for our meter reader. In the event the meter readout is not accessible the reading available contractors. We are seeking to have the following will be an estimate billing. Any aqua-flows or water meters requiring maintenance/installation, please contact the Town Office @ 204-358-2551. types of contractors available for special circumstances: Town By-Law No. 883/08 states if a metered customer’s service connection is sub- • Electricians ject to freezing, Council may allow the customer to bleed the service connection • Heavy Equipment Operators ahead of the meter into the sewer. Only those metered customers who are designated by resolution of Council may bypass the meter in this manner and receive a • Instrumentation credit on their utility bill. • Labourers If you will be requesting to bleed your water line in 2015/16 and will require a • Mechanics billing adjustment, please apply in writing at the Town Office • Plumbers by October 31, 2015. • Truck Drivers • Welders Along with submitting your name, abilities, and emergency Town of Snow Lake Garbage Collection Schedule contact information, please submit your hourly charge rate. for October 12th – 16th, 2015 (E-mail: [email protected] | Fax: 204-358-2112). Due to the holiday on Monday, October 12th, 2015, the garbage schedule will be as follows: As per Union Agreement: Operator’s wage schedule is Monday, October 12th: No Collection Tuesday, October 13th: Uptown and Brentwood $22.66 - $24.47/hr | Labourer’s wage schedule is Wednesday, October 14th: Sunset Bay & Trailer Court $19.49 - $20.70/hr www.snowlake.ca Franals Snow Lake Service Cornerview Enterprises Open 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Store hours: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri, Convenience, Fuel, Movies, Etc. 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sat, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday **Closed for all holidays** Friendly Korner Restaurant Groceries, Fresh Meat, Dry Goods, Hours - Open from 6:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Books, M.L.C.C.; we have a little bit of Where friends meet - Lunch specials daily - We now have WiFi! everything! $1.00 Underground PRESS THE P.O. Box 492, Snow Lake, Manitoba, R0B 1M0

Volume 19, Issue 22 Snow Lake, Manitoba October 22, 2015 Brits profess love of land, lodge, and the hunt Did youKnow?

• That your clocks should all be set back one hour at 2:00 am on Sunday Novem- bere 1st? W will set them ahead once again on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 2:00 a.m.

• That the Manitoba government launched its initial group of road improvements funded by the Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund (TPIF) on October 5th? The TPIF is a fund based on fees collected from companies that transport overweight cargo on provincial roads. Of the $1.4 million from the fund that the government will spend on provincial roads across the province, our area will see a quarter million. This $250,000 will be spent making improvements to PR #392 (Snow Lake highway), PR #393 (Osborne Lake Road) and PR #395 (Chisel Lake Road).

• That having the Ministry of Infrastruc- ture and Transportation out of The Pas look after lake levels on Snow Lake just isn't cutting it. The lake has been high all year, and is currently about six to eight inches above the level it should be; this leaves very little time for it to get down to proper level before ice forms. I have said it before and I will say it again, the Provincial Government really needs to get a handle on this situation before (L): June Dawson, Burntwood Lake Lodge Guide John Patterson of Sherridon, and John Dawson with the Moose he took down in 2014. the entire lakeshore erodes and every ~ photo courtesy of Brad Gogal dock on the lake is ruined. The current in answering, “The large game animals, quiet roads, and being situation is not working… please fix it! t is a long way from Leicestershire, England to Burntwood Lake I able to speak the language,” he answered. They both agree that Lodge – a little over 5920 km. as the crow flies. However, it is a hat Gordon Sinclair Jr.’s column in Burntwood Lake Lodge has excellent service and there is more • T trip that John and June Dawson have made for two years running. the October 9th edition of the Winnipeg than enough to keep them busy. As well, it is a lodge that allows The retired farmer and retail worker live on an East Midlands Free Press featured a crew of baseball in- June to accompany him; he notes that some establishments don’t rural property, southeast of Leicester and northwest of London. flamed Snow Lakers front and centre (on cater to people if they aren’t hunting or fishing. the second page)? Twenty-five locals They have made the trip during the last two falls, so that John, an June, 68, says that she normally stays around camp reading traveled to New York City on September ardent sportsman, can hunt moose. and cross-stitching, but did try her hand at angling this year and 12th and took in a couple of Blue Jay/ Over his lifetime John Dawson, 74, has hunted everything found it enjoyable. “As long as the guide was placing the bait and Yankee matchups prior to the Jays run from Snipe and Pheasant to Black Bear and Wildebeest, while removing the fish,” teased husband John. June adds that she was for the pennant. In talking to several in locations such as Scotland, Ireland, Sweden, Africa, New of the gents who made the trip, Gerard quite impressed to see an Eagle up close during one such trip. Zealand, Poland, USA, and Canada. His interest in the sport Lamontagne and Robert Stoupe, they Although he wasn’t successful during his hunt this year, John began in his teens on the family farm, and has grown to the point admit it was fun from airport to airport bagged a seven year old bull moose in the fall of 2014. That, he where this is the couple’s seventh trip to Canada – the past two and from sun up to sun down… says, was an eventful hunt, not to mention a pleasant experience. years at Burntwood Lodge in Manitoba and on five occasions What appeals to John in general about the sport is that in hat there are only 464 days until previous to that in areas of British Columbia. • T addition to the recreational aspect, the solitude is enjoyable, but Snow Lake's 70th, Herb Lake Landing’s Asked what piqued their interest in Canada in general and so too is the company of others, in addition to the unprocessed 100th and Canada’s 150th Anniversaries Burntwood Lake Lodge in particular, John is straightforward (July 1, 2017)? MJ See MOOSE HUNT continued on page 3...

from and why he was just hearing it now. the whole meeting several weeks back… He said in so many words that if council “There doesn’t seem to be a lineup of dealt with the matter that way, there would people looking for lots.” be no need for a policy, as everyone would With his proposal, it appeared Jones Editorialtable during that COTW meeting (only be treated differently… or at the whim of was trying to kick start interest from gotta’ say that I’m truly confused I one question) I thought it was a slam council. anyone considering building a home or by the way council has dealt with a dunk. You can imagine my surprise when My guess is the reason behind putting business in Snow Lake. By giving up proposal from Deputy Mayor Richard I queried the CAO about it after the next forward such a policy in the first place incentives like this, what has the town Jones on Land Pricing. After attending regular meeting (where I assume it was was to promote the sale of lots and cash in got to lose… a pittance up front (lot for a Committee of the Whole (COTW) discussed in camera) and he stated, “The on the resulting revenue from taxes after a $1 and reduced taxes for 4 years) that meeting about a month ago, I thought this land pricing and incentives Councilor they are developed. I’m not in the market will see excellent returns on the back end was a no brainer. Jones put forward a well Jones presented at the Committee meeting for a lot, but if I was, my interest would (new additions to the taxbase)? I have to thought out and clearly necessary policy was just his recommendations upon be piqued a bit more by knowing that I say that I am truly disappointed at what on the topic of lots, land, and pricing. The research as a conversation piece. Council would be paying $1 for my lot and that it appears to be a lack of foresight from proposal was broken down into residential will not be proceeding with it, nor (do would be tax free for one year, with taxes some on this council. I believe that had and commercial categories, which saw they) plan on passing a land pricing policy rising on a percentage basis until they this policy been in place back when Lalor the cost of land and the corresponding at this time.” reached the full assessment at the end of a was announced and people were pounding tax incentive based on assessment of both Well, if I was surprised after that four year period. That is a proven drawing at the town’s door, many of our current serviced and un-serviced lots. Land costs meeting, I’d have to say that I was card for anyone looking to build in a problems would never have arisen. I varied from $1.50 per sq. ft. to total land flabbergasted after the next one where given community and there are numerous still think the ship can be righted… but for $1 and tax incentives saw the first it was discussed. During a feisty debate statistics from communities across Canada certainly not on a “case by case basis”. year tax free, rising correspondingly to of the matter at the October 6th council that show it works. What do you think? assessment over (up to) a four year period. meeting, Councilor Forsyth-Flamand How would you let prospective buyers ~**~ Sure there was some work to be done in stated that she felt the council should and developers know that you are open the area of maps, surveys, extensions, n another matter… Have you ever deal with land pricing on a “case by case for business if all you have to advertise O timelines, and fine tuning the proposed ordered something online and been basis”. What’s worse, she seemed to have is the fact that you will deal with each incentives… but the meat of it was there. dumbstruck when it arrived and the freight backing from others at the table. Jones lot purchase on a “case by case basis?” By the obvious benefits it would bring added up to more than the cost of the item appeared stunned by the statement and That seems no different than what has to the community and the amount of asked point blank where this was coming been going on for years, and as Gerard discussion it prompted at the council Lamontagne stated at the committee of See EDITORIAL continued on page 5...

Helen Vinkle May 30, 1931 ~**~ October 2, 2015

Monday - Steak Night! (5 pm to 8.00 pm) Helen Grace Vinkle, 84, died peacefully in her home town of Snow Lake, Manitoba. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Featuring a prime rib-eye steak, fresh fried mushrooms, baked May 30, 1931. She grew up in Atikokan, Ontario and then returned potato with all the fixings, Caesar salad, baked beans, and garlic toast! All for $16! Add a succulent skewer of Tuesday - Chinese Special! (5 pm till sold out) to Winnipeg. After living in Lanigan, Saskatchewan and Flin Flon, Black Tiger Shrimp for $5. They are AMAZING! Manitoba, she made Snow Lake her home where she would own/ Egg Rolls, Fried Rice, Chicken Balls, Sweet and Sour Ribs or operate many different businesses, with Helen’s Flower Shop be- 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 Cuisine each Tuesday evening! ing her last. Helen was a proud member of the Snow Lake Curling Back by popular demand our regular Lasagna special, Club, Royal Canadian Legion, Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Red Hat Thursday - WING NIGHT! (5 pm till sold out) featuring our savory caesar salad, garlic toast, and soup du jour! Society, Ceramics, Senior’s Centre, and most of all a Grandmother 'Thursday Wing Night' takes place tonight! Come on down to all. tonight and every Thursday Night for some of the Motor Inn's 'Wickedly Sumptuous Wings' and other Friday - Prime Rib Sandwich Night! (5 pm till sold out) Survivors include: Daughter Shelley (Dennis) Chrapun of Snow delectable delights! Lake, Manitoba. Grand Children Lisa (Darren) Pattison of Balm- A whole loin of slow roasted prime rib, cooked to ertown, Ontario; Chad (Nicole) Vinkle of Sudbury, Ontario; Lori perfection, then thinly sliced, dipped in au jus and piled high on a fresh grilled Kaiser bun with sautéed onions Saturday - Memphis Style Baby Back Ribs! (5 pm till sold out) (Mike) Kreger of Balmertown, Ontario; Derek (Chrapun) of Win- and horseradish mayo! Accompanied by our famous fries, southern coleslaw, and a side of au jus! All for $15! nipeg, Manitoba. Great Grandchildren Kyle and Jordan (Strickland) On Saturdays we feature our Memphis Style of Balmertown; Chloe and Brett (Kreger) of Balmertown; Kelsey baby back rib special, consisting of a full rack of mouth-watering baby back ribs, our famous fries, and coleslaw ** MAKE CERTAIN you don't miss out on our weekly HOMEMADE DESSERTS and Reese (Pattison) of Balmertown; and Abby (Vinkle) Sud- for $ 19.95, or a half rack for $13.95. - Made FRESH and available both in our restaurant or to go! ** bury. Sisters, Vivian (Assels) and Evelyn (Reid) of Kelowna, BC. Brother Gord (Schmautz) of Vancouver, BC. As well, on every night other than Sunday, you can enjoy Marie’s famous homemade burgers and fries, towering clubhouse, a tasty whistle dog, and ‘Homemade’ soups and desserts! Come on down folks! Helen was predeceased by her parents Jacob and Grace 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 - Schmautz, spouse Frank Vinkle , and son Barry Vinkle. Closed. For takeout orders phone: 204.358.2331. All specials are plus taxes.

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...MOOSE HUNT continued from page 1 ago – around 55 thousand – and although food that the activities provide. He it is hard work pruning, cutting stakes All that is valuable in human society depends admits it is hard to take any of the meat and binders out, I do enjoy that work back home with them, but they partake when not hunting. Some of the poplar upon the opportunity for development accorded while in camp. He says that much of the trees are now around 35 feet tall and will remainder of the meat goes to the guides need thinning this winter. We also have the individual. ~ Albert Einstein at the lodge. Adding that things are quite an enclosed herd of Red Deer and Fallow different back home; for instance when he Deer, which I make hay for winter feed.” hunts in Scotland, he takes the meat to a Asked if they would return to game dealer who pays the going price. Burntwood again in coming years, the When not hunting, the Dawsons enjoy couple say that wealth and health will the wilderness in Canada and both state figure into future trips to Canada. John that Burntwood Lake Lodge is like a says that he doesn’t care much for home away from home. However, when the cold due to circulation problems, in England, the couple, who have a grown but couldn’t say enough about the son and daughter and one grandson, accommodations and how wife June was keep true to their farming roots and grow catered to. The couple actually have a vegetables and flowers. “We do quite distant cousin on John’s side who lives well in the Village Show,” said John. “I and farms outside of Winnipeg. They also planted 60 acres of trees 12 years hope to visit with them on any return trip to Canada. MJ

(L): John and June Dawson of Leicestershire, England on Gogal Dock ~ photo by Marc Jackson

Michael and Catherine Willett along with Bernard and Gail Huber are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their children Sarah and Blake on October 24th in Bruno, Saskatchewan.

Don't forget to set your clocks back at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday November 1st! Page 4 THE Underground PRESS October 22, 2015

Why do we say that? by: Phyllis Verbeek

were hidden in closets! In the early 1800’s body big occasion is looming, an occasion where A snatchers, being doctors who held skeletons and ghosts and goblins run rampant! It should not used them for teaching purposes, hid such illegal surprise you that this column will talk about some corpses in closets in their place of practice. The ‘scary stuff’; stuff like skeletons and witches. term has been adopted by many writers who make ‘A skeleton in the closet’ is a term we hear, their living by providing murder mystery stories. or use, fairly often. This saying means a secret Today’s expressions ‘come out of the closet’ and source of shame, potentially ruinous if exposed; simply ‘come out’ began to be used in the 1960s therefore, a person or family makes an effort to and are, of course, direct follow up from ‘a conceal. The phrase was coined in England in skeleton in the closet’. the 19th century. Since then the word ‘closet’ ‘The Witching hour’ is another term we use has become used primarily in England to mean frequently; however, it seems especially worthy ‘water closet’, that is, lavatory - a possible hiding of discussion at Halloween. Today this means place for a skeleton I suppose, but not one with midnight; in the old days, if referred to the time much potential. The English now usually use of night when supernatural creatures, such as ‘a skeleton in the cupboard’, with ‘skeleton in witches, were thought to appear. We also might the closet’ more common in the Western world. use this expression to refer to any time of day A ‘skeleton in the closet’ originated centuries when something bad is likely to occur. ago and then, as now, suggested an allusion to e W might also speak of a ‘witch hunt’. This is an apparently irreproachable person or family, an investigation carried out under the pretext of having a guilty secret waiting to be uncovered. uncovering illegal activity, but is actually used The close-at-hand domestic imagery of a closet to harass people with different views. Literally, or cupboard speaks to the ever-present risk of the term dates to around 1640, when persons discovery. What isn’t clear is whether the origin thought to be using witchcraft or sorcery were of the phrase lies in fiction or with real life, hunted down with intent to persecute or kill. The so to speak. It is possible that the figurative more recent metaphorical sense dates from 1932, hidden secret pertained to a hereditary disease of and was popularized during the Cold War anti- which no family member spoke, or a contagious Communist hysteria in the Western world. disease no one wished to hold responsibility for Today we know that Halloween is just a day to spreading. This is at least a good example of the have fun. May it be safe and enjoyable for all of usage. It is also possible that the term was not us. originally figurative at all and skeletons actually

‘The ‘What’s the story?’ column is an overview; or the telling of ‘the story’ on a different Snow Lake resident in each edition. Each issue's subject(s) is asked a series of ten questions that allows readers to get to know them a little better. In this issue we ask, Letters to theDear Editor, Editor 'What’s the story' on… Connie Bartlett? ear Editor D As the long cold winter descends upon northern I would like to share with your readers a letter that Manitoba, I would like to take a moment to explain How long have you lived in Snow Lake? I sent to the community’s Mayor and Council. It to the residents of the Flin Flon constituency some I lived here 31 years this time! I also lived here as a child for follows… of the positive steps our government has taken this about 6 or 7 years. At your public consultation meeting for your past summer to address some of the infrastructure What is your age and marital/ family situation? 2015 budget, members of the public that attended challenges we face in this region. I turn 50 on November 21st this year and I have been married for asked a number of questions of Council. Council While our infrastructure goals are being met all 29 years to John Bartlett. was unable to provide answers that night, but over the province, with roads, bridges and flood What do you do for a living? Councilor Forsyth-Flamand wrote down the prevention, particularly here in the north, we are I am the Manager at the Snow Lake Home Building Centre. questions and the public was assured that answers meeting the needs of municipalities when it comes What is your favorite book(s)? would be provided. to clean drinking water. My all time favorite is Exodus by Leon Uris. In light of the fact that it has now been five As we all know, our aging wastewater system What is your favorite TV show(s)? months, I presume the answers will be provided is decades old and needs to be replaced. This is a Bones, Criminal Minds, Grey’s Anatomy, and anything on following tonight’s council meeting (October 6, challenge for local governments who cannot afford Discovery. 2015). to make the needed upgrades by themselves. That’s What is your favorite movie(s)? While it is important to meet the requirements why this past summer, the Manitoba government Dirty Dancing. of the Municipal Act, we might as well thumb our has made northern wastewater upgrades a priority. What is your favorite food(s)? nose at the act as well as the public, if we don’t We’re helping the Town of Snow Lake replace My favorite meals are Liver and Onions and Turkey with all the think we have to answer the questions. approximately 500 metres of aging water and fixings!. On a slightly different subject; does the Town wastewater lines. The Province has committed What is your favorite song(s)? have a by-law regulating storage on front lawns and its one third towards this $2-million clean water s That’ a hard one! Too many to list! My tastes run from Crystal if so, is it enforced? project, an investment of over $650,000. Gayle to AC/DC! I have also had citizens ask what, if any, Our NDP government is also investing $1.3 What is one thing most people don’t know about you? restrictions the Town has on the use of personal million to replace one of the City of Flin Flon’s I suffer from anxiety attacks, occasionally. outdoor fire pits. Maybe these last two topics might heating plants, which distributes drinking water and What is the thing you like most about Snow Lake? work for an edition of your newsletter. heats the waterlines to prevent them from freezing I love everything about Snow Lake... I guess the thing I like the Anticipating your early response, I remain. for over 140 homes and 94 businesses in the most is knowing that if I ever needed something or someone I know Yours truly, downtown area. did, the whole town would be there for me or my family. CB Dave Mayer I fully support the City of Flin Flon, who October 6, 2015 successfully applied for this funding through the Department of Municipal Government’s [EDITORS NOTE]: the following excerpt came Small Communities Fund. I know some people from Page 3 of Volume 19, Issue 11, May 21, 2015 have asked whether we could take funding from – The Underground Press: one provincial department and move it into a “At this point, there were no further questions Anglican/ United Church different project under a different department, but and Forsyth-Flamand stated that she had written unfortunately that’s not really possible. But now (102 Balsam Street) down questions that went without response and that the provincial portion is now committed, I would get answers to those who asked them. encourage them to find the political will to meet COMMUNITY OF FAITH Later in the regular meeting when 2nd and 3rd their financial challenges they face head-on, and readings of the budget bylaw came up, Councilor Gathers Sundays at 11:00 AM commit to moving ahead with this shared project. Roberts asked if council could pass the budget when Service of Worship and Coffee time When they do, our provincial third will be there for there were legitimate questions about budget lines them. Everyone Welcome that they had no answer for. The suggestion was Our recently announced funding commitment made that council could get questions answered and for this project is solid. As evidence, we have been then pass the budget later in the week; however, May you be making investments in Flin Flon’s water treatment after more discussion, they decided instead to pass plant for years. For example, since 2011 we’ve the budget and tax levy – unanimously.” guided by the Spirit! See LETTER continued on page 5... Page 5 THE Underground PRESS October 22, 2015 wondering if it had something to do with distance ...EDITORIAL continued from page 2 from a major centre, but Klyne said JP clearly didn’t you purchased? Well Rupert Klyne recently did, and know. Clarence Pettersen rather than sit back and bitch about it, he decided Klyne brought up the fact that he had spoken to he’d find out why! MLA for Flin Flon a person from Australia who could order something Klyne placed an order with Amazon.ca and when through Amazon.com in the US and have it sent to Constituency it arrived the freight cost was almost double that Australia cheaper than Klyne could have something of the product he bought. He called them and they sent through Amazon.ca in Mississauga to Snow explained that the reason the freight was so high was Constituency Office: Lake. He also asked JP how a person in Flin Flon because Canada Post had deemed the community of 33 Church Street, P. O. could order something through Amazon.ca and Snow Lake a remote location. Box 331, FLIN FLON, receive it without paying freight, but a person Klyne got off the phone with them and called MB R8A 1N1 right next door in Creighton had to pay freight? Canada Post… he of course couldn’t get through. Phone: 1-204-687-3367 JP suggested that it might be because Creighton However, he did get a call back from the crown Fax: 1-204-687-3398 was in Saskatchewan, but Klyne countered that corporation and a fellow named Jean Pierre left a Canada Post was a federal institution. Finally, JP Constituency Office Hours: message for him. Jean Pierre, or JP as he called asked Klyne if he was a candidate in the upcoming 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. himself, advised Klyne that Canada Post did have election, to which Klyne replied, “No, what has that and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. a designation for remote locations and it was got to do with it?” JP closed off the conversation, “anywhere in the country where mail must be Legislature Office: advising that Klyne would have to talk to the airlifted for six months of the year, because surface Room 234, 450 Broadway, Minister responsible, who is Lisa Raitt. transportation isn’t available.” Clearly that does not WINNIPEG, MB Thoroughly disgusted and not about to let it go, include Snow Lake, which is served by all-weather R3C 0V8 Klyne has contacted the local MP and MLA and will road. When Klyne eventually caught up with JP, Phone: 1-204-945-3710 continue until he gets an acceptable answer… or a he explained this to him. JP then began to surmise, Fax: 1-204-948-2005 freight free order from Amazon.ca! MJ

...LETTER continued from page 4 asked our provincial NDP government for stable investments in their infrastructure, and we’re invested over $4.4 million to upgrade the plant, delivering. benefitting all nearby families who need these I am proud to be part of this NDP government essential services. and proud to keep working for families like yours. Two years ago, our provincial NDP government made a commitment to invest $5.5 billion over Clarence Pettersen, five years into much-needed core infrastructure MLA for the Flin Flon constituency programs all over Manitoba. Municipalities Remembrance Day Wreaths will be Regular Council Meeting 10-06-2015 ordered automatically for groups paper. Following Minor Hockey, Jill Arpin and he Town of Snow Lake held their regular coun- T Deva Andrechuk from the Beach Enhancement and Individuals who have cil meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the evening Committee (BEC) explained the three phases of of Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Those in attendance traditionally laid them. If you are development that will take place at the Sunset Bay were: Mayor Kim Stephen, Deputy Mayor (DM) Beach; it too is covered in a separate story in this included and do not want a wreath Richard Jones, Councilors Peter Roberts, Jodi issue. Both groups were thanked by Mayor Ste- Wilson, Robin Turnbull, Brenda Forsyth-Flamand, ordered for your group or business, phen prior to departing the council chambers. Student Councilor Alexander Fisher, and CAO Jor- From here, council proceeded to ‘communica- dan Willner. Absent: Councilor Aldon Kowalchuk or if your group is new in town and tions’ and dealt with several items of correspon- The meeting began with a resolution to accept dence 1) A letter was received from Emergency you would like to order and lay a the minutes from the regular council meeting on Communications in respect to an enhanced 911 September 15, 2015, as well as another to approve wreath on November 11th... emergency service fee for 2016, which will be the agenda for the current meeting. A resolution $3.82 per resident, per annum. Filed as informa- was also put forward to review and accept the Please phone Iona at 2317, April at tion. 2) A letter was received from Elaine Sambo- period’s accounts; this passed without comment rski and Bob Campbell voicing concern over the from council. 7056, or the Legion at 2308 lake level. They asked that the town do everything The succeeding item of business was ‘Delega- they can to address the situation. Filed as informa- tions’ and there were two on this evening. The tion. 3) A letter was received from Manitoba Infra- first was Snow Lake Minor Hockey and Chris structure and Transportation advising that an analy- Samborski addressed the venue. Samborski gave sis of incidents, traffic counts, and an overview of the group’s plans for the season and other criteria will have to be stud- put forward suggestions for their ice-times. The presentation is covered in a separate story in the See COUNCIL continued on page 6...

Special Events Town of Snow Lake Office is open Mondays and through the lunch hour! RC Legion #241 Whist Nights, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 16th, 23rd & 30th (Clubroom) RC Legion #241 Meat Draws, 4:00 p.m., Oct. 17th, 24th & 31st (Clubroom) Legion Ladies Auxiliary Monthly Meeting, 7:00 p.m., November 9th (Clubroom) RC Legion #241 Fun Bingos, 7:00 p.m., Oct. 15th, 22nd & 29th (Clubroom) RC Legion #241 General Meeting, 11:00 a.m., November 21st (Clubroom) Elks' Club Chase the Ace, 5:00 p.m., Oct. 16th, 23rd & 30th (Motor Inn) The community's Remembrance Day Northern RHA AGM 12:00 p.m., October 27th (Flin Flon Community Hall) Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Remembrance Day Ceremony, 11:00 a.m., Nov. 11th (Lawrie Marsh Hall) November 11th at the Lawrie Marsh Arts Council Dinner Theater, November 13th (Snow Lake Motor Inn) Community Hall. Those who wish to march in the parade, from the Legion to Ongoing Events the hall, should meet at the Anglican United Church, 11:00 a.m., Sun. (Anglican-United Church) Legion at 10:30 a.m. Wreaths will be laid, Snow Lake Christian Centre, 10:30 a.m., Sun. (Christian Centre) following the service, in front of the Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church Mass, 10:30 a.m., Sun. (Catholic Church) cenotaph at Veteran’s Corner. Snow Lake Baptist Church, 11:00 a.m., Sun. (101 - Lipsey Drive) TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 6:00 p.m. Thurs. (Ang-United Church Basement) Town Council Meetings – 6:30 p.m., 1st and 3rd Tues. (Council Chambers) MMF Monthly Meetings, 2nd Monday each month, 7 - 9 p.m. (Reading Room)

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...COUNCIL continued from page 5 Flamand suggested that a video be made use of the arena for their annual trade Scott was mentioned in the Fire Chief’s ied over the next year before consideration (by Student Councilor Fisher) and be show in May 2016. They will be charged Report. He will be asked to fill out the will be given to illuminating intersections uploaded to YouTube, so that people can fees as per policy; The Winter Whoot proper paperwork and the request will at the junctions of PR 393 and 395 on PR access it and receive a step-by-step guide committee wish to host the Vague du be deferred to the next council meet- 392. Filed as information and forwarded of how to use the system. Council agreed Cirque Circus on October 19, 2015 and ing. Forsyth-Flamand also advised that to concerned ratepayer. 4) Notice of the that this was a good idea and Councilor Grey Cup Northern Tour on October 20, she will attend a LHIG (Local Health board of revision was received. This was Turnbull suggested that a hard copy also 2015. Approval was given and there will Involvement Group) meeting in Flin Flon cancelled as the concern with the only be available for those unable or unwilling be no charge; The Snow Lake Health Cen- on October 26th. Youth Councilor Fisher property involved was resolved. Filed as to access the video. tre requested free use of the Lawrie Marsh informed council of the recent Student information. 5) A letter was received from The Administrator’s Report was Hall for a Flu Clinic on October 22, 2015. Council elections. Fisher was elected the Minister of Municipal Government received for filing. No report was Past precedence saw them billed, so the President and Katie Spruyt was elected advising that the final installment of the discussed; however, members passed a CAO was directed to advise them that VP. There are still a few council posi- 2015 Municipal Programs Grant had been resolution accepting ‘Audited Financials’. rental rates will apply. 4) EDAM - 2015 tions, as well as class rep positions, to directly deposited to the town’s account. In regard to ‘Unfinished Business’ Fall Forum - the town authorized ECDO be filled. He furtherer reported on the Filed as information. and outstanding subdivision file #12153; Shelley Powell's attendance at the 2015 school’s Open House, held in September, Under Reports, the September 2015 council elected to table development of EDAM Fall Forum and membership in and the Drummers whom performed and ECDO Report was received for filing. In these three interior lots and revisit the is- EDAM. 5) Subdivision - NE 1/4 22-67- taught in the school. Noting that sports it Ms. Powell informed council of work sue in the spring of 2016. 17W (File 7032) - the town of Snow Lake are starting to ramp up, Fisher told council done to this point, as well as that which is Under Policies, council first decided to approved a proposal to subdivide Tim that the Annual Jace Ryan Memorial in progress; notably: During the week of table the Land Pricing Policy; however, McGrinder’s lot. 6) Subdivision - NE Volleyball Tournament will take place on August 31, 2015, she took the opportunity Deputy Mayor Richard Jones returned 1/4 22-67-17W (File 7033) - the town of October 30th and 31st. Councilor Roberts to go around town and to the local busi- back to it for further discussion. Councilor Snow Lake approved a proposal to subdi- stated that he was glad to see that the town nesses and introduce herself, speaking to Forsyth-Flamand stated that the council vide Dennis Stoltz’s lot. will be putting up their own winter sand business owners in relation to their needs. should have one policy that dealt with In ‘Other Matters’: Councilor Turn- this year. He added that he had an item On September 1st she attended the mining maps, surveys, and timelines and address bull proposed a schedule for Sunday use for in-camera. Councilor Wilson said that museum’s unveiling of two new exhib- each lot sale on a case-by-case basis. of the Wilfred T. Lipton Arena, which she had an item for in-camera and advised its, meeting numerous members of the Deputy Mayor Jones seemed confused by will involve time for Minor Hockey, Rec that the Chamber of Commerce will hold community at the event. On September this and it appeared that council may have Hockey, Public Skating, and Parents and a luncheon in November. Deputy Mayor 3rd she attended a Chamber of Com- missed the premise of why such a policy Tots. DM Jones asked if use could be Jones reported on a Greenstone meet- merce noon hour meeting. During the was being put forward. Jones stated that monitored, so that it can be evaluated for ing he attended, stating that the meeting week of September 8, 2015, the ECDO the council was spinning their wheels on next year. The CAO suggested a template covered general business and staffing. started working with display companies the policy. “It is disturbing that we have be used by staff for this purpose. Turnbull He said that he would be discussing trail on the production of, and quotes for, new been at this for five months and we are also stated that a meeting has been sched- development with the local sled group. material to take to the Mining Convention. still here.” said Jones. “What’s disturbing uled for the 70th Committee. Councilor In respect to Communities in Bloom, She also took a private tour of the mining is that in 39 years, there is still no policy Forsyth-Flamand noted a request for leave Jones was waiting on the 2016 guide- museum, and attended a lunch and tour of on this,” replied Councilor Roberts. Jones for an Incident Command Course for Ron See COUNCIL continued on page 7... the Outland Camp. She wrote an article countered that the coun- for the Northern Prospector magazine on cil had to get their act the Town of Snow Lake. On September together on the policy 15th she attended a noon hour meeting and along with Roberts at the Seniors’ Centre and has requested and Forsyth-Flamand an underground tour through Hudbay. referred cryptically to The ECDO also travelled to Winnipeg discussions that took for Elections Manitoba work. During the place on something week of September 21, 2015, she attended called ‘Backpack’ on BECAUSE a tourism meeting and had a tour of the the issue. CAO Willner Blue Nose Bed and Breakfast. She at- was asked to condense tended a Chamber meeting on September issues and discussions IT’S ABOUT 24th and met with Jo Trail at the Resource on the matter and place Centre. During the week of September it on ‘Backpack’ so that 28, 2015, she reviewed Star Celebration it is ready to be dealt with at the next council THEM TOO material and application form and met with Mayor Stephen on Star Celebration meeting. Designation criteria; they also discussed Under ‘General Busi- criteria for the Community Place Program. ness’: 1) AMM 17th An- The ECDO took part in a Golden Vista nual Convention – the GET VACCINATED. Tour and worked on PowerPoint presenta- following representa- tion for display in the booth at the mining tives will attend: Mayor DON’T SPREAD THE FLU. convention. In respect to the Mining Stephen, Councilors Convention, the ECDO has set meetings Forsyth-Flamand, Wil- with Rob Winton, Dave Koop, and Ken son, and Turnbull, and Lapierre, with the intention of discussing CAO Willner. 2) Two ways the town can help them become a year building extension part of, or remain in the community. for Robin Turnbull and There was no Town Foreman report Teri Olafson on the lot as the position has yet to be filled. The located at 131 Crystal Utility Maintenance Report was received St. - Councilor Turnbull without comment, as was the Recreation declared a personal The annual seasonal flu vaccine is available to all Manitobans at Report. Under the Fire Chief’s Report, interest in the item and no charge. It will offer protection against four seasonal flu strains. Mayor Stephen advised that the Chief has left the table. After just returned from Indiana where he took a short discussion it An annual flu vaccine is especially important for those at increased a tour of the ABC Safety Supply Plant. was decided that to be risk of serious illness from the flu, their caregivers and close contacts. She hopes he will make a presentation consistent with past to council on this. In his report, Chief practice, council would If you are 65 or older or have a chronic illness, you should also get Anaka informed council that after doing approve a building con- a pneumo vaccine. One pneumo vaccine may give you a lifetime dition extension for one pressure tests on hydrants in all quadrants of protection. of Snow Lake, pressures are inadequate year, until October 31, 2016. Turnbull returned to supply the fire truck in any emergency. To get your free flu vaccine, contact your public health nurse, There was no comment from council on to the table, rejoining doctor, pharmacist or call Health Links – Info Santé at this disclosure. Under ‘Delegates’ there the meeting. 3) Lawrie were three reports (Chamber of Com- Marsh Community Hall 204-788-8200 or toll-free 1-888-315-9257. merce, Hiring Committee, and Ministry of Requests – There were Infrastructure and Transportation) with no five requests for use of comments put forward on any. the hall/arena: Beach manitoba.ca Council then dealt with the Mayor’s Enhancement Commit- Report. Mayor Stephen noted that plans tee wished to use the are progressing well on both the Grey Cup hall to host meetings. Barbeque and a Circus’ arrival in the com- Council authorized munity. She added that the stereo system the use of the Coun- for the hall is having final touches put cil Chambers for free on it and that it will be easy for all user instead; The Chamber groups to operate. Councilor Forsyth- of Commerce requested

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When we got back to the hangar in ...COUNCIL continued from page 6 Pickle, I heard the phone ringing as lines. He finished, stating that safety discussions I walked in. Everyone was ignoring were proceeding and that the town workers now have London, Rome... Parres? it. I walked over and picked it up. a safety rep. Jones also asked what Public Works By Jim Parres Imagine my surprise. It was my wife workers have to do to ensure that there isn’t a repeat wondering why no one had answered of last spring’s problem thaw. Councilor Roberts Elections and Other Things… went absolutely still that night and the the phone there for three days. Her stated that the best plan of attack was to be sure all barking owls were out hunting. No next phone call was going to be to the equipment is operational, that workers clean debris By the time you read this we will wolves howling. Pickle OPP office. from all storm sewers, and remove as much snow as know who won the election and is Plywood makes great patches, e W stopped at the truck stop in possible prior to the thaw. Councilor Turnbull stated heading up our next government… especially if you have a drill and Ignace about 4:00 p.m. for lunch. I that he felt that sandbags should still be available to maybe! Voting in the advance polls screws. My helper Terry cleaned the met a long haul trucker who works those who required them. Council went in-camera at was up so that may be a good sign. grass off the two acre sand spit in for Arnold Brothers, out of Winnipeg. 8:25 p.m. and I left. MJ Muclair and Trudeau campaigned for front of the cook tent. No sign of any He told us that a week before he’d change, whereas Harper more or less of our docks. The water periodically come around a corner near Ignace offered us more of the same. comes up about 1.6 meters every and found another driver trying to Conservation stocks Kormans I wonder why the Duffy trial spring, or every time there’s a two turn his semi around in the middle of was postponed (ha! ha!) and WHO daye rain. W had to cut our way the highway. He got stuck of course. pulled the strings, if any strings were up the line to the diamond drill, as Fortunately John managed to get his actually pulled (more laughter). the blow down was unbelievable. rig stopped about two meters short Very little attention was given to Fortunately the machine was not of the stuck truck, which was totally the mining industry by the leaders. damaged. We cleaned up the across the Trans Canada. He put Mining, minerals, and oil are all in a helicopter pad of any new small brush out flares. When the police arrived, state of lethargy at the present time. and enlarged it a bit. You have to stay they found two drivers, but only one On a recent fall maintenance optimistic. driver’s license? excursion to a mineral property, we I had told the pilot to pick us up As we talked, I found John Warren drove to Pickle Lake, Ontario and late Thursday afternoon, or early from Sifton, Manitoba (near Dauphin) flew into our camp on the Misehkow Friday morning as we would be out of a very interesting man. He was about Trout fingerlings ~ a goggle image River in a DeHavilland Beaver. I’m grub. No plane Thursday or Friday. to retire after 57 years of long haul sure many readers are familiar with Saturday morning it was raining. trucking. He was celebrating the Anyone who has been out to and fished Kormans that plane. The Otter was up for Breakfast was canned peaches and same number of years of marriage Lake will be well aware that it is one of the best kept maintenance on the wings, so it left peanut butter on raisin bread. We had as well. He showed me his Midwest secrets in the area. It’s close to town – about three Osnaburg Air short for flying moose some pork and beans available for Drilling ring and said his son also or four km past the mill on the Osborne Lake Road hunters in and out. lunch, but around 11 a.m., we heard worked for Midwest at one time. (#393). It’s open year round – most area lakes close e W pulled up at the dock and Pete the drone of a piston aircraft. All our You just never know who you’ll in the spring. And being a stocked lake, it has some Johnson said, “Let’s go, Mark will fly gear was out on the sand spit point, meet on the road. I’d like to have nice sized Rainbow, Speckled, and Brook Trout – you down before dark?” We loaded except my bedroll. I’d rolled it up talked longer but we had to boot it for even the odd Master Angler. up and away we went. It was a on Thursday and Friday, but when I Thunder Bay and then another hour There may have been a few trout taken from the gorgeous fall afternoon. At camp, we heard the rain I figured we’d be stuck home… lake over the past couple years, but there were also a found moose hides on the beach and one more day. ~ London, Rome... Parres! good number put back in last fall and during the latter .338 Winchester mag casings in one part of September 2015. On the evening of Septem- of our boats. They didn’t even both ber 28th Conservation Officer (CO) Seth Cholodnuik, to wash the blood out of the boat! Trevor Iwankow from the Whiteshell Hatchery, and Airborne hunters… There was a pile Keith Scott, who volunteered his time and ATV, de- of wolf tracks on the beach as well. posited over 1,000, 12-15cm Rainbow Trout finger- My tent, up by the core area had lings (roughly 70/kg) into the small lake due east of been visited by Mrs. Bear and her the community cub. She climbed in over a plywood John Warren's Midwest The fingerlings were transported via a fish hatch- Diamond Drilling ring wall, ripping the canvas to shreds. ery truck from the Whiteshell Fish hatchery, which is ~ photo courtesy of Jim located just north of West Hawk Lake. CO Cholod- Junior followed and went up the Parres inside of the tent roof and ripped an nuik says that the truck is basically a segregated exit in the canvas. Mama went out tank on a flatbed that has supplied aeration and temp through the back wall, leaving me control. He added that the lake was also stocked with three gaping holes to close by dark. 5,000 Rainbows and Brook Trout in the fall of 2014. “The transport truck is usually parked on the railbed I moved into the cook tent for the approach by the Hydro line and we place the finger- night. The tarp on the bunk tent was lings in large plastic pails,” Cholodniuk explained. disintegrated by the wind, so we had “We used an ATV and trailer to get them to the lake, our work cut out for us. There were a where they were dumped into the water.” lot of trees blown down, so obviously some previous storms. The water See KORMANS continued on page 8...

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01. Kidnappers are not very interested in you. 02. In a hostage situation, you are likely to be released first. 03. No one expects you to run. Anywhere. Snow Lake RCMP Detachment's new commanding officer, Corporal Eric Descoteaux 04. People call at 9 p.m. (or 9 a.m.) and ask, ‘Did I ~ photo by Marc Jackson wake you?’ Snow Lake. “My first impression of Snow Lake now Lake moved one more step closer to its full 05. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac. S was how peaceful and beautiful the community is,” complement of RCMP Officers with the arrival of 06. There is nothing left to learn the hard way. said Descoteaux. “Everyone told us how beautiful Corporal Eric Descoteaux, his wife Lindsay and their Snow Lake was and they were right. This is a great 07. Things you buy now will never wear out. 2-year-old son, Malakai. community and my family and I fell in love with Corporal Descoteaux is originally from Saint- 08. You can eat supper at 4 p.m. it.” The Corporal adds that he enjoys the outdoors; Barnabé-Nord (near Trois-Rivières), Quebec. 09. You can live without sex, but not your glasses. specifically hunting, fishing, and golfing. “I'm also a However, he lived in Montreal for eight years before runner and often go out with my dog Leela, who's a 10. You get into heated arguments about pension joining the RCMP in September of 2007. “My first purebred Husky from the NWT,” he said. “We also posting was Inuvik, NWT and I joined the North plans. fill our time cooking, watching TV and taking walks District Relief Section while stationed there,” said 11. You no longer think of speed limits as a chal- with our son. We both live a healthy lifestyle and the amiable and articulate officer during a recent workout as much as we can.” lenge. interview. “During that time I worked in Inuit com- As for the job, Descoteaux says he can't wait to 12. You quit trying to hold your stomach in no mat- munities located near the Beaufort Sea and other begin working with the detachment’s partners and aboriginal communities closer to Yellowknife. I then ter who walks into the room. other agencies towards building a stronger Snow transferred to Behchoko, NWT and spent two years 13. You sing along with elevator music. Lake. “I truly believe that the RCMP must play a in this community located about 100 km north of leadership role in a community like Snow Lake and 14. Your eyes won’t get much worse. Yellowknife.” From there the Corporal and his wife we will do so by being present during community moved to Nipawin, Saskatchewan for a year, before 15. Your investment in health insurance is finally gatherings, school visits, and attending other activi- transferring to Shamattawa, Manitoba. He was pro- beginning to pay off. ties,” the Corporal said. “We will also be visible on moted to the rank of Corporal in June of 2014 while the road to ensure public safety.” Having said that, 16. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists in the role of Acting Corporal within that community. the officer stated that he will miss coworkers from The Descoteauxs spent two years in Shamattawa. than the national weather service. his last posting and the solid commitment they held Lindsay Descoteaux is a Manitoba girl, originally 17. Your secrets are safe with your friends because for the people of Shamattawa. from Berens River. In conclusion the Mountie stated, “My family they can’t remember them either. Asked what attracted him to police work, the Cor- and I are grateful to be here and I can't wait to meet 18. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to a poral said it was the possibility of travelling around everyone. We are very excited and blessed to be in the country and meeting new people. “I've been for- manageable size. Snow Lake and I look forward to serving this great tunate to work in Inuit communities in the Northwest 19. You can’t remember where you saw this list. community for the next three years.” Territories and I learned a lot about their culture,” The final cog in the three person detachment 20. Never, NEVER, under any circumstances, take he said. “I love travelling, so this way of life really has been named and will also soon arrive in Snow appealed to me.” What also appeals to the corporal a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night. Lake… he is Constable Scott Naheim, who is cur- is the prospect of spending the next three years in rently stationed in Virden, Manitoba. MJ

...KORMANS continued from page 7 Getting to Kormans Lake is easy, even though it isn’t marked by signage on the roadway (other than a white garbage bag in a tree on the west side), it can be accessed by following a short trail off the east side of #393. From there it is just a short walk up over the old rail line and down to the lake. Cholodnuik says that the fishing at Kormans could be classified as average to fair. “We would like to hear more from people fishing the lake,” said the Conservation Officer. “We have had some folks say it was great this spring and others say it was decent this fall. Some of the Rainbows have gotten to be a decent size, upwards to 20+ inches.” The CO says that Conservation encourages locals to get out and angle on Kormans Lake and in turn let them know how the fishing is. He says that Rainbow Trout fishing is a great way to get youth interested in fishing, and as Kor- mans Lake does not close, it makes for a great opportunity to get out fishing during close times on other area lakes. Cholodniuk noted that Footprint Lake (Grand Rapids area) is also a stocked lake and they are Google map showing Kormans Lake's proximity to the community of Snow Lake. open to suggestions on the stocking of others. MJ Page 9 THE Underground PRESS October 22, 2015

Beach plan laid out for council Minor Hockey sees resurgence

Chris Samborski gave Snow Lake’s town council an overview of Minor Hockey’s plans for the season at the October 6th regular meeting. The group proposes to run practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with Squirts taking to the ice between 4:15 - 5:15 p.m., Novice from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., (Above) Sunset Bay Beach, and Atom players from (L): Jill Arpin and Deva Andrechuk 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. They ~ photos by Marc Jackson also suggest that Power Skating take place for all The Snow Lake Beach Enhancement grants; these also rely upon having a these youngsters from Committee’s (BEC) Chairperson, Jill survey in place. 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. on either Arpin and committee member Deva The BEC’s development plan Mondays or Wednesdays. Andrechuk addressed Snow Lake’s involves three phases. The first, as Mr. Samborski further Town Council during their October mentioned, involves the work on outlined plans for trees, commissioning of a survey, and Sunday’s; disclosing 6th regular meeting. Arpin gave (Above): Wilfred T. Lipton Arena and Chris Samborski that Snow Lake Minor them an overview on the organization replacement of the culvert. It also ~ photos courtesy of Town of Snow Lake and by Marc Jackson Hockey (SLMH) will and touched on their strategies thus includes backfilling and levelling low lying areas, as well as securing quotes, partner with Wabowden far. Stating that the BEC has met on this year at the Nov- settling on a theme for the beach, and they purchased the dividers and nets for just three or four occasions and that ice to Pee Wee levels. budgeting. this. “During ice times we will split the they have yet to put any extravagant “This will allow us to play games, travel The second phase will involve re- ice surface into three zones, with games plans in place, the chairperson placed and attend tournaments,” he said. “On going on the two ends with a staging a rudimentary outline of the group’s viewing and awarding tenders, sched- Sundays our plan is either practice with zone in the centre,” said Samborski. ideas for the community’s Sunset Bay uling spending to fall within grant Wabowden or invite House League level “We are starting to fundraise again for deadlines, and preparatory work for teams from surrounding communities for Beach in front of the council. the new scoreboard and hope to enhance phase three. exhibition games… rotating through the Ms. Arpin stated that the majority the arena with this,” said Samborski. The third phase will be the most la- different age groups, somewhat like the of committee’s meetings up to now “We are planning to buy new jerseys. bour intensive portion. It will see the squirt tournament from last year.” have involved bouncing ideas off one SLMH will be selling sponsorships on BEC level the area for splash pad, fin- He said SLMH has received the tour- another, discussing fundraising, and the bottom of the jersey for those who ish up drainage, backfill, and levelling. nament schedule for the North and are at brainstorming. She said that overall, donate.” Single jersey sponsorship is $50 the planning stage in respect to their own Installation of sod, grass, and gravel and each sponsorship flash will remain drainage of the beach area is currently tournaments. The group is unsure if they where needed. As well as installa- on the jersey for its life. “This is open, their main focus, as well as placement will host multi-day tournaments due to tion of picnic tables, the splash pad, to individuals as well as businesses,” of a new splash pad. She also noted the shortage of local accommodations. and upgrading and moving the splash he said. “Snow Lake has had a lot of that some preliminary work, such as “We will give the Town ample notice, pad’s pumphouse. There has also been families enjoy and benefit from SLMH planting ten trees is now complete; as we understand it takes time to change over the years and it is a good way for however, the group would like to place discussion around removal/replace- shift schedules,” he said. “We hope to people to give back as well as be remem- more fill around these trees prior to ment of the current beach house have all these decisions made in the next bered. These Jerseys will be strictly game the snow flying. Council had questions about the two weeks.” worn.” Of the 108 jerseys required, the beach’s boardwalk and Ms. Andrechuk Samborski stated that they would like Arpin then drew attention to a col- group has already sold 55. stated that they would not touch this to run things like this until Christmas and lapsed culvert that runs through the Samborski stated that they could also area or plan anything for it. Andre- then re-evaluate. He says that the idea is centre of the beach and with technical recognize larger sponsors with panels chuk noted that the walkway is show- that hockey practices will focus on hock- support from Councilor Peter Roberts on the new scoreboard they plan to ing signs of deterioration, but said ey skills and Power Skating will focus on explained how it requires immediate purchase. At the close of the Sambor- skating skills. And that all their program- the BEC will leave it as is. However, ski’s address, he took questions. Deputy attention. She stated that the group ming is focused on increasing use of the they would be willing to eventually do Mayor Richard Jones asked if the groups has become only too aware that their building. In relation to this, he told coun- repair work on the walkway in consul- Tuesday ice time was firm, noting that first task must be contracting a survey. cil that SLMH held their registration the tation with the group that installed it. the town was studying the possibility Arpin explained that elevations are previous night and numbers were up. He In closing out the delegate’s session, of opening the rink from Wednesdays needed in respect to drainage; addi- felt that they could see anywhere from 35 council asked for regular updates. to Sundays. Samborski said they were tionally, all work from here on in and – 40 kids in hockey this year. willing to work with the town to get the much of the funding depends upon Arpin stated that they would be work- Continuing, Samborski updated coun- best possible use of the building and that having a working survey. The group ing closely with the council from this cil on several purchases and a fundraising any tournament that went over the 8 hour point forward and said Councilor Rob- initiative. currently has a number of quotes on day, SLMH would pick up the overtime it erts and his expertise were a welcome SLMH has purchased new goalie gear equipment, and Community Futures generated. MJ Greenstone has accessed several more addition to the group’s meetings. MJ this year, and as Hockey Manitoba has mandated half ice play at the squirt level, Page 10 THE Underground PRESS October 22, 2015

Snow Lake Christian Centre Fellowship's Fall Supper

Over 150 locals took in the Snow Lake Christian Centre Fellowship's Annual Fall Supper. In addition to a fine fall meal, attend- ees were treated to entertainment by 11 adults and 13 youth from their sister church in Newton, Manitoba. This was the 41st year for the fall supper and the 32nd year that the New- ton folks have been involved. It certainly has everyone anticipating next year's event.

Photos 1 - 4 to the left are: 1) Long time attendee from Newton, Harry Funk, who can still belt out tunes with the best of them! 2) Marv and Darlene Ke- hler, a couple from Newton with soothing and complimentry voices. 3) Janet Lacroix, a Newton lady who had the Snow Lake crowd in stitches. 4) A shot of the large crowd who enjoyed the Christian Centres fabulous fall meal. ~ all photos by Marc Jackson 2015 Community Christmas Concert

December 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lawrie Marsh Community Hall Everyone Welcome, plan now to attend... Watch the paper for further details...

It’s not too late to… get out and CURL!

Join us at the Snow Lake Curling Club Monday and/or Wednesday nights November to March in our non‐competitive, any gender combination leagues. Games start at 7:45pm.

Any skill level, any age and beginners welcome. Last sign up dates: Monday October 26th & Wednesday the 28th 7:30 to 9pm.

 Don’t have a team? Come sign up anyway, we will help you find a team. We already have some individuals who need you to sign up!

 New to the sport? Not sure if curling is for you? Free practice ice available on both sign up nights during the same time. Members will be in attendance to give lessons.

 Don’t have curling equipment? The club has equipment people can borrow.

 Questions?

Email: [email protected] or message Snow Lake Curling Club on FaceBook. * Regular Curling begins November 2nd * Season Fees due on sign up: Curl both nights ‐ $180 Monday or Wednesday night ‐ $135 Junior (17 and under) Season ‐ $75 Season Spare ‐ $50 Can’t commit to a team? Yearly Spare ‐ $105

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*All Trapper’s Club members who visit the Aseneskak Casino on their birthday receive $20 Xtra Credit. Proof of birth date must be presented. ~ Three 'Seniors Days' each week: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays ~ ~ 'Lucky Time' every Saturday and Sunday ~

NOTICE of MEETING To keep up with all our monthly promotions and entertainment friend us on facebook follow us on twitter The Annual Meeting of the Northern Health ------Region will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at the Flin Flon Community Hall, 2 North Must be a Trapper’s Avenue, Flin Flon MB from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. NOV. $25 Club Member to Code: # 577 redeem and it is Free The Board of Directors extends a warm invitation Xtra Credit to sign up. Proof of to the public to attend. residency is required. VALID : Nov. 1, 2015 – Nov. 30 2015 Page 12 THE Underground PRESS October 22, 2015 Council meets with MIT

included Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, Sarah n each issue, we write a short review of I Paulson, Angela Bassett, and Kathy Bates. The selections under the categories of Music, Books, seasons have covered a haunted house, insane Television, and Film. The picks and reviews may asylum, coven of witches, a freak show, and not be for everyone... just a matter of opinion. currently a hotel. Each season has been marked by excellent acting, some truly frightful moments Music and an interesting and intense backstory. Of *1 Hopeful Rd. – Vintage Trouble note, the current season features Lady Gaga in a This is the third album released by the band, lead role and sadly has Jessica Lange sitting out. going on sale August 14, 2015. As noted in the Not for everyone, but considering its genre, well last paper, Vintage Trouble warmed the crowd done. for AC/DC during the recent tour. 1 Hopeful Rd. is soulful, true R&B, and rife with fine vocals Film from singer Ty Taylor. There is also some great (L): CAO Jordan Willner, Councilor Jodi Wilson, Deputy Mayor Richard Jones, *Vacation – Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, slide guitar from lead picker Nalle Colt; however, Councilor Peter Roberts, Mayor Kim Stephen, Student Councilor Alexander Skyler Gisondo, and Steele Stebbins it doesn’t feature as much of his handiwork as it Fisher, Councilors Robin Turnbull, Brenda Forsyth-Flamand, Vacation is somewhat of a remake of the should. Not so with the vocal range and styling and Aldon Kowalchuk ~ photo by Marc Jackson original National Lampoon’s Vacation from three year Gravel Road Mainte- of Taylor. Good album, check out ‘Doin What everal town council members sat 1983. However, this version has got two big S nance Agreement. The benefits and you were Doin’ and ‘If you Loved me’. down to a meeting with representa- differences. Where the original had some off consequences of both options were tives from Manitoba Infrastructure colour language; this one is full out raunchy, and discussed. Books and Transportation (MIT) at noon while the 1983 version was funny, this one is The gravel road agreements are *Whiteout – by Ken Follett on September 17, 2015 in the Coun- hilarious! The remake takes its premise from the set January 1st, so it was noted that Ken Follett is one of my favorite authors and has cil Chambers. original, as it sees Clark Griswald’s son Rusty a decision before the end of the written some truly entertaining thriller novels On hand for the town were: (Ed Helms) all grown up with a family of his calendar year would be preferred. over the years. Eye of the Needle, Pillars of Councilors: B. Forsyth-Flamand, own. Like the original story, it revolves around Council advised that they would the Earth, and Flight over Water come to mind. A. Kowalchuk, P. Roberts, Youth Rusty’s wish to take his family on a vacation they like to discuss the road, its mainte- This one isn’t quite in that category, but a truly Member A. Fisher, and CAO J. will always remember. It ends up they do, but nance requirements, and the gen- entertaining story just the same. It involves a Willner. Those present from MIT only because it is the vacation from hell. There eral interest in contracting it out to high security lab, a stolen virus, and a winter were: Director of Regional Opera- are some truly hysterical moments in this film; Strilkiwski Contracting Ltd. before blizzard… they all culminate in a fine read. tions Barry Rempel and Regional particularly involving any line that the youngest a decision can be made. son Kevin (Steele Stebbins) delivers. There are Maintenance Manager Darcy De- Television The MIT representatives were also two scenes that draw belly laughs – when lyea. *American Horror Story – FX Network (Fifth thanked for attending and Council Rusty’s wife Debbie (Christina Applegate) Manitoba Infrastructure and Season began on October 5th) plans to meet with them again be- returns to her alma mater, and when the family is Transportation requested this This series has seen four seasons previous to fore the end of 2015. The meeting misdirected to a sewage dump rather than a hot meeting to discuss the option of the one that just started. In all, there has been was adjourned at 1:15 p.m. ~ MJ spring. The movie is a tad gross in parts, but truly either abandoning PR #395 to the a reoccurring group of actors with a core that from Town Council Minutes funny. MJ Municipality or entering into a

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Next Regular Council Meeting is Tuesday November 3, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. - The public is welcome to attend -

Water Meters & Aqua-Flows Request for Available Contractors Please ensure water meter readouts on the exterior of your home are accessible for our meter reader. In the event the meter readout is not accessible the reading will be an The Town of Snow Lake is currently compiling a list of estimate billing. Any aqua-flows or water meters requiring maintenance/installation, please contact the Town Office @ 204-358-2551. available contractors. We are seeking to have the following

Town By-Law No. 883/08 states if a metered customer’s types of contractors available for special circumstances: service connection is subject to freezing, Council may allow the customer to bleed the service connection ahead of the meter into the sewer. Only those metered customers who are • Electricians designated by resolution of Council may bypass the meter in this manner and receive a credit on their utility bill. • Heavy Equipment Operators • Instrumentation If you will be requesting to bleed your water line in 2015/16 and will require a billing adjustment, please apply in writing at the Town Office by October • Labourers 31, 2015. • Mechanics • Plumbers

Reminder: Please Keep Your Dog(s) LEASHED! Fall Clean-Up • Truck Drivers The last of the warm fall days of the year are upon us, and what better way to spend • Welders them than outsideA Fall with Clean-Up your willfurry be friend?! held on Wednesday,As enjoyable September as this is, it30, needs 2015 to. be remembered that notResidents having canyour place dogs excess leashed or bulkywhen household they are outsidematerial is at not the okay! Along with submitting your name, abilities, and emergency curbside for collection. Place any materials to be disposed of Town of Snow Lake By-Law No. 800/98, Section 6, states that: contact information, please submit your hourly charge rate. at the same(a) No location dog shall as your be allowedregular garbage to run atpick-up large onwithin September the boundaries 30, 2015 by (E-mail: [email protected] | Fax: 204-358-2112). 7:30 AM. (Rural Residentialof – the leave Town at the of endSnow of Lake.your driveway). The maximum weight of itemsAnd, thatthe above can be mentioned taken is 50 by-law, pounds Section. Please 7,check states your that: post office As per Union Agreement: Operator’s wage schedule is (a) Anymailbox owner, for possessora yellow flyer or harbourertitled “Fall of Clean-Up” any dog for who a listfails of to items prevent that such can and dog from disturbing the quiet of others shall be guilty of an offense and liable to prosecution. $22.66 - $24.47/hr | Labourer’s wage schedule is cannot be accepted for this event. The Town of Snow Lake thanks you for your cooperation in this matter! $19.49 - $20.70/hr