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Volume 20, Issue 07 Snow Lake, Manitoba April 7, 2016 This family Robinson

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• That the National Day of Morning will be acknowledged on April 28th at the Miners Memorial on Memo- rial Drive (across from the Catholic Church). Tentative time of 7:00 p.m.; however, this may change. There will be a small reception after- wards the location of which will be announced at the ceremony. • That the Northern Tykes Day Care will hold their Annual General Meet- ing at 7:00 p.m. on April 19th at the daycare. All who have a stake in the daycare are urged to attend. • That the Town of Snow Lake will hold Community Forums with the candidates for MLA in the Flin Flon Riding during the April 19th Provincial Election. They will all be held in the Council Chambers and the schedule is: Liberal - Leslie Beck - April 5 at 6:45 p.m.; NDP - Tom Lindsey - April 8 at 3:00 p.m.; PC - Angela Enright - April 12 at Rick, Cindy, Evan and Ben Robinson at a Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Calgary Stampeders playoff game in 2015. Sadly, the Bombers lost. 4:00 p.m. IND - Clarence Pettersen ~ photo courtesy of Rick Robinson Master’s degree in Environmental Science at Montreal’s McGill - No date or time set as yet. If you n article on Dr. Tom Hobman several issues back conjured A University. Then, following a move to Southern Ontario, he have concerns or questions... make wonder in the whereabouts of Rick Robinson; the other half of completed his doctorate in Environmental Toxicology at the an effort to attend one or all. Snow Lake’s infamous rocketeers. A cursory search on facebook University of Guelph in 1994. “My Ph.D. work involved found him just down the QE 2 from his old ‘buddy in ballistics’; hat the curling team of Terry studying endocrine disruption in fish caused by industrial • T living and working in Calgary. Hornyak, Kelly Peterson, John effluents – so I suppose I’m one of the few who could be rightly Although Hobman and Robinson left Snow Lake a year apart; Bartlett, and Ross Schellenberg won called a ‘fish gynecologist’,” Robinson jested. “A couple they both began their post-secondary education at the same the March 18 - 20 Flin Flon Men's more years of post-doctoral studies in Guelph, working on the facility – the University of Manitoba. They did eventually Bonspiel? Congratulations guys! environmental effects of pesticides in aquatic organisms, and it go their separate ways, but both stayed true to their interest was time to head back to western Canada – Calgary, to be more in science. “Dr. Hobman and I both travelled the continent • That The Seniors will hold their exact.” independently for many years, pursuing our academic interests in monthly Soup, Sandwich, and Des- Since that move, Dr. Robinson has resided in the Southern science,” said Robinson from his home in Calgary. “In fact, we sert Day on Friday April 15th from Alberta city; employed generally as an environmental consultant even lost touch for a few of those years – until I happened to be 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Snow for a large international engineering and environmental consulting talking to Bill Forsyth one day, and he mentioned that Tom was Lake Seniors’ Centre. Everyone is firm. However, his career has evolved over the years from being quite coincidentally just up the road in Edmonton!” welcome! an environmental toxicologist, which is his Ph.D. specialization, Robinson, 53, followed a path similar to his friend within to a specialist in dealing with environmental and regulatory issues hat there are only 481 days until the field of science; however he chose environmental studies… • T for the power generating industry. “Alberta is famous, or should Snow Lake's 70th, Herb Lake Land- graduating from the University of Manitoba in 1985, a year I say ‘infamous’, for having some of the largest coal-fired power ing’s 100th and Canada’s 150th An- behind Hobman, with a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology. Robinson niversaries (July 1, 2017)? MJ worked as a biologist for several years prior to pursuing a See ROBINSON continued on page 2...

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...ROBINSON continued from page 1 who works and studies in the Montreal area. The winter survival shelter. There is no humans live in.” plants in Canada,” Robinson noted. He says, proud father states his eldest child is pursuing the such thing as ‘weather permitting’ Robinson notes there is a working with the major operators of those plants dream of becoming a brewmaster. Robinson and with this bunch!” running joke within his young to help them solve their environmental issues has wife Cindy have two boys, Evan, 9, and six year These of course are all skills family whenever his youngest kept him very busy. old Ben. “Cindy and I have lived in the Calgary that developed from Robinson’s sons start complaining that there’s Recently, the former Snow Laker was area for about 20 years now, and are currently just foothold in Snow Lake. Growing nothing on TV, the iPad has no fun presented with the opportunity to move out of outside the City living near Chestermere Lake,’ up here, and while canoeing, apps, or there aren’t any fun toys consulting, and he took a position with The City he said joking that this small reservoir is a poor hiking, cross-country skiing, to play with. “Ol’ dad launches of Calgary Water Resources/Water Services. excuse for a lake by Northern Manitoba standards, camping, hunting and fishing, into another story about how “The business unit I am in operates two drinking but he can fish and float a canoe in it. he gained an appreciation for when he was their age, he didn’t water plants, three wastewater treatment plants, As for Hobbies, Robinson said he probably the beauty of the area’s natural even have TV - okay, slightly the storm system, and thousands of kilometres has too many. “I became a pretty accomplished environment. “I also learned the embellished for theatrical effect - of underground piping and other infrastructure drummer, and have been in many bands over the importance of the delicate balance but really, CBC in black and white in Calgary,” he said. “Our business is providing years – playing rock, country (receiving some between our engineered human hardly qualifies as ‘entertainment’ safe, clean drinking water to about 1.3 million radio air time with one original country band), world and the exploitation and by today’s standards - so quit people in and around Calgary, and protecting the Celtic, funk, jazz – and even played drum kit conservation of natural resources complaining and get outside,” environment against harmful impacts from the in a 20-piece steel drum orchestra that toured – as the very existence of the town Robinson exclaims! “Seriously, if discharge of treated wastewater and stormwater.” Barbados,” advises the doctor. Other interests I grew up in was based on the you didn’t play hockey, you had to Robinson’s official job title is ‘Team Lead, involve outdoor activities such as paddling, fly mining industry,” he said. “I’m find something to keep you busy. Environmental Compliance’ and he says that the fishing, cross-country skiing, and photography. very proud of growing up in Snow So, I got interested in science, and team he works with ensures they deliver on those Robinson adds that he and his two youngest boys Lake and I still consider myself as pursued it with vigour alongside two important tasks. “It’s been a great opportunity just recently joined the Alberta Junior Forest being ‘from Snow Lake’. I think of e Tom. W had amazing teachers thus far, and a chance to merge my interests in Wardens, which is a family-oriented outdoor the two most important things who did so much with so little to lakes, biology and fishing I gained during my program teaching kids the fundamentals of that growing up in Snow Lake encourage a couple of budding formative years in Snow Lake, with my academic forestry, ecology, outdoor skills and leadership. taught me that I still apply every scientists… so a huge thanks to background and consulting experience,” said the “We do a lot of group camps, hikes, canoe trips, day in my career are: how to be Colin Jamieson, Tom Huckerby, doctor. wilderness skills workshops, and other fun outdoor resourceful; and, how to appreciate Mike Pocatello, and especially On the personal front, Robinson has a son activities,” he said. “Last month, we joined a the natural environment we Keith Perron. MJ from a previous marriage – 23 year old Mathieu, group of other Junior Wardens and their parents at a workshop where we built and slept in our own

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The Galway Boys in 2015 – Rick is holding the banjo. Page 3 THE Underground PRESS April 7, 2016 tion of Free Trade Unions, and the ing their lives due to work related American Federation of Labour. causes.” A day of respect and remembrance In the early 1990s in our own Robert Winton, Hudbay’s Vice country, the Canadian labour President, Manitoba Business movement lobbied for legislation Unit stated, “For me the Day of to identify April 28th as a ‘National Mourning is a reminder of the Day of Mourning’. Our MP at the consequences to not ensuring the time, Rod Murphy put forward a workplace is safe and employees private member's bill in Parliament, and management are not engaged which established April 28 every in removing risk or looking out for year as the National Day of Mourn- one another.” ing to remember those that have Tom Davie, President of the been injured or killed in the work- area’s largest union, USW Local place. Their collective efforts were #7106 said, “The Day of Mourning rewarded in February 1991, when for me is about remembering fam- the Federal Parliament passed Bill ily and friends that we have lost in C-223 the ‘Workers Mourning Day our workplaces, and remembering Act’. we still have a long struggle ahead Each year on April 28th, work- of us.” ers, families of workers, employers, And lastly, Phyllis Verbeek a and community members gather strong and vibrant Snow Lake to mark the day and honour those woman who has lost two husbands who were lost in the struggle to in the workplace and looks upon bring safety to people who toil hers as a living example of a family for a living. In Snow Lake, people forever changed by a workplace gather at the ‘Miners Memorial’ on accident. She said, “I believe that Memorial Drive; they take part in employers, and governments and a short ceremony to acknowledge all the other powers that be, can Snow Lake Miner's Memorial, situated on Memorial Drive ~ file photo by Marc Jackson the losses and gains during the and should suggest, implement and The Day of Mourning came into being after a preceding year, after which many regulate all the health and safety pril each year brings thoughts of many things, A resolution was adopted at the 1984 Canadian lay wreaths in remembrance of guidelines, rules and laws that not the least of which are growth and renewal. It Labour Congress Convention declaring it so, in order individual and fallen workers as a make workplaces safe secure and is with this in mind that the obligation we hold as a to honour Canadian workers who have been killed, group. healthy places to spend working mining community lingers on our collective com- injured or disabled on the job, as well as those who To acknowledge the day, a hours; however, I also believe that mitment to safety within the industry that fuels our suffer from occupational diseases. The date of April number of prominent people in the the most important safety device economy. With this commitment comes an under- 28th was chosen because on that day in 1914 On- area were asked for their views on of all, is everyday common sense. standing that all of us must do our part to ensure tario proclaimed the first comprehensive Workers what April 28th means to them. If every worker from the CEO to those who go to work in the mines each morning, Compensation Act in Canada. Snow Lake’s Mayor Kim Stephen the unskilled new hire demon- return home to their loved ones at night. As labour organizations around the world got stated, “In our community a good strated a sense of the God given In April of each year, the 28th to be exact, we on board, they each adopted April 28th as a ‘Day percentage of our citizens work in a self-preservation that is built into recognize all that has been done on that front of Mourning’. Eventually, more than 100 countries very dangerous environment daily. all living creatures the accident/ and that which still needs to be done to make our around the globe recognized April 28th; however, With closely watched safety prac- illness rate would show satisfactory commitment a reality. April 28th is the National most refer to the occasion as ‘Workers Memorial tises in place, fewer work related declines in compensation claims Day of Mourning. It is the day on which, each year, Day’. The day is acknowledged by the International incidents happen. I'm thankful that and more happy, healthy workers we renew our commitment and take stock of our Labour Organization, the International Confedera- the government recognized that and families.” MJ growth within it. too many employees were los- Page 4 THE Underground PRESS April 7, 2016

Why do we say that? by: Phyllis Verbeek

nine. Some sources believe that the number t is time to put away the winter coats, mitts, and I nine possessed a spiritual or cultural strength. boots and think about spring attire. We use many For example, there were nine Muses in Greek phrases in everyday speech that describe clothing/ mythology said to inspire mankind’s pursuit of the fashion, and this column I will mention the origins arts. If someone were described as ‘dressed to and definitions of some of these things. the nines’, it could have been an outfit capable of Let us start with, ‘well heeled’. If someone impressing the nine Muses (the nine daughters of suggests you are ‘well heeled’, they are alluding to Mnemosyne and Zeus). your financial position and suggesting you are in Another theory states that women of the middle an upper income bracket (or someone you know ages would often wear fashionable gloves as part is, and you are well provided for). The origin goes of their formal wear. These gloves were said to back to a novel written by Eva Wilder Brodhead contain nine buttons from wrist to elbow, so if in 1897. Her book; ‘Bound in Shallows’, speaks a woman was said to be ‘dressed to the nines’, about living conditions in America in her era. Her she would be wearing her most formal evening quote regarding ‘well heeled’ reads like this; “I wear. In a similar vein, the price for admission ain’t so well-heeled right now.” The context of the for theatrical performances often ranged from story makes it clear that this ‘not so well-heeled’ one shilling for a front row seat, to nine shillings refers to poverty. Good quality shoes have never for the preferred balcony or box seating. Anyone been available to the poor and consequently who could afford the highest ticket prices might expensive shoes have been seen as an indication be considered for the most expensive seats, as of prosperity. It is reasonable to assume that the opposed to the unwashed groundlings seated heel being referred to here is the heel of a shoe on the grass in front of the stage. It is possible or boot. This quote is the basis of the new shoes that the expression is somehow related to tradition when a budget is being presented by the the expression ‘the whole nine yards’, which Finance Minister in Parliament. originated in the tailoring profession, where it was Some folks are referred to as ‘clothes racks’. believed that a quality suit or gown required nine This is a sarcastic way of saying one is obsessed yards (8.2 meters) of material. It could also be with new clothes, or has a wide selection of that the original term was ‘dressed to the eyes’, apparel to choose from. A rack, as we know it, is which over time became improperly slurred as a frame meant to display goods. Most folks have dressed to the nines. more to offer society than a well-dressed frame; he ‘What’s the story?’ column is an overview; or the telling of While on the subject of clothing, here are a few ‘T hence, the vocal slur. ‘the story’ on a different Snow Lake resident in each edition. Each thoughts to ponder: “Fashion changes, but style What does it mean to be ‘dressed to the nines’? issue's subject(s) is asked a series of ten questions that allows endures”; “A fit, healthy body, is the best fashion We have come to think of the term as a woman readers to get to know them a little better. In this issue we ask, statement”; “True friends are like diamonds – 'What’s the story' on… Jodi Lobert? typically wearing expensive jewelry, makeup, and bright, beautiful, valuable, and always in style” How long have you lived in Snow Lake? clothing, or a man wearing expensive well-made “A woman is closest to being naked when she is I am 31 years old and in a couple weeks, I'll have lived here for clothing. One theory concerning the origin of the well-dressed.” Happy spring! seven years. term surrounds the significance of the number What is your age and marital/ family situation? I have been married to Corey Lobert for 2 1/2 years; however, we have been together for 12 1/2 years. We have one daughter Calyn, who is 7 and one son Kade who is 3. Bits and Bytes - Technology at Work What do you do for a living? I work as an Educational Assistant at J.H. Kerr School. By: Peter Purves What is your favorite book(s)? My favourite books would have to be anything written by Robert Cloud storage — or saving your data on remote Munsch, or anything my daughter has read to me... since I can't pring has sprung — well almost — and it’s S servers, accessed through the internet — can be seem to find the time to read a book for myself. time to think about some housekeeping actions a great part of a backup strategy. I use a cloud What is your favorite TV show(s)? regarding securing your computer data. I recently backup service called Carbonite to back up my I have a guilty pleasure for watching any of The Real read an article on securing your digital data by Housewives shows and Vanderpump Rules. business computer. But the cloud shouldn’t be CBC and wanted to share its message with you to What is your favorite movie(s)? the only place you store data. With backups, the ensure your irreplaceable data is secure due to Alpha Dog aim is to avoid a single point of failure. Cloud hardware failure, theft, disaster, or the increasing What is your favorite food(s)? storage services, like Apple’s iCloud, can be a good growth of cyber terrorism. Homemade soup, ribs, or chocolate part of a backup strategy, but shouldn’t be a user’s It may not be a widely recognized holiday, but What is your favorite song(s)? only backup solution. So if all your documents Anything by Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty World Backup Day was celebrated on March 31. live in Google Docs, or all your photos live on What is one thing most people don’t know about you? The day aims to encourage computer users to Facebook, for example — and you don’t have a I played the piano for eight years. I was also Maid Marian in regularly back up their data. World Backup Day copy somewhere else — that’s a single point of Robin Hood and Mowgli in The Jungle Book; both school plays. is a day all about backup awareness, and getting failure. The good news is that many cloud services What is the thing you like most about Snow Lake? more people to start backing up their computers I love living in Snow Lake. There is a great sense of community let you download a copy of everything you have if they don’t already or — for those who do — to here and the town is full of really great people. A lot of people are stored with them. Google has their ‘Takeout’ take a serious look at their backup strategy, and willing to step up and volunteer to help provide the many great and service. Facebook lets you download all your make sure it’s appropriate. unique traditions that Snow Lake provides. This town has a lot to data, including photos, as one big file. It’s not a We’re talking about protecting your most offer if you’re willing to get involved. I love that we have access bad idea to do that periodically, just in case. precious digital documents. The kind of stuff to beautiful lakes and my children can grow up really having A great place to start is by taking a minute to experienced the outdoors. Being away from our family, I have that’s heartbreaking to lose, because it simply think about what’s most important to you. Then found that your friends here truly become your family. JL can’t be replaced. Backups don’t just protect ask yourself — how many of those files exist in against hard drive crashes — there are many, only one place? How many photos do you have many ways to lose data. You can lose data in sitting on your phone, and nowhere else — or natural disasters like floods or fires, for example. how many of your important documents are Or you can lose data if your computer is stolen. only in Google Drive, for example? Once you’ve And then there’s ransomware. Ransomware Anglican/ United Church identified the important data that’s at risk, make victims pay cybercriminals to save family photos. (102 Balsam Street) a copy. That might mean hooking up an external In recent years, we’re seen the rise of malicious hard drive and running the backup software that software — like CryptoWall and KeRanger — that COMMUNITY OF FAITH came with your computer, or uploading photos infects your computer, encrypts your files, and Gathers Sundays at 11:00 AM from your phone to Dropbox, or downloading a makes it difficult, or entirely impossible, for you to Service of Worship and Coffee time copy of all your Facebook photos and saving them get them back unless you pay a sum of money. locally on your computer. Everyone Welcome Most experts agree data loss isn’t a question The World Backup Day website has some more of ‘if’ it will happen to you, but ‘when’.” And This is our statement of Faith : useful tips on how to put a good backup strategy when data loss happens, having an automatic, in place. It’s different for everybody, but the basic To answer God's call to be a welcoming redundant, offsite backup system can be the principle is the same — more than one copy, in community of faith, working together for difference between a minor nuisance and a total more than one place. JUSTICE, KINDNESS, and LOVE. catastrophe. Page 5 THE Underground PRESS April 7, 2016

“Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they London, Rome... Parres? decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, By Jim Parres then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” ~ Abraham Lincoln mostly for business, we did manage to tour rill hole Rice Island – 16-22, was the D part of the city. We got a bit of a feel for highlight of the recent eight hole, 1,445 the people and their history. We were meter winter drill program by Wolfden enthralled and I always wanted to go Resources, and was one of the best ever back to Brussels for another visit. drilled under Kate Rice’s old log cabin Naturally when people are killed and site. An intersection returned 14.7 meters maimed by terrorist acts, you feel deep (47 feet) of 3.63% Nickel, 1.13% Copper empathy for those people, no matter and 0.12% Cobalt. Wolfden is now where in the world the event occurs. looking at the possibility of a sub-vertical Special Events When you have been in that very same dipping component to the nickel-copper Town of Snow Lake Office is open Mondays and through the lunch hour! airport, or nightclub, or subway station, deposit originally staked by Rice and her RC Legion #241 Whist/Crib Nights, 7:30 p.m., April 8th, 15th, & 22nd (Clubroom) the impact of that attack naturally affects Englishman partner in prospecting, Dick RC Legion #241 Meat Draws, 4:00 p.m., April 9th, 16th, & 23rd (Clubroom) you in a deeper manner. Woosey, back in 1917. Legion Ladies Auxiliary Monthly Meeting, 7:00 p.m., April 11th (Clubroom) Apparently the Belgian police and Inco had previously felt there was a RC Legion #241 Fun Bingos, 7:00 p.m., April 7th, 14th, & 21st (Clubroom) government officials had not been as flat lying conformable orientation to the RC Legion #241 General Meeting, 11:00 a.m., April 16th (Clubroom) vigilant as they might have been, as deposit. If Wolfden’s theory is credible, Elks' Club Chase the Ace, 5:00 p.m., April 8th, 15th, & 22nd (Motor Inn) evidently the terrorists were operating, it could increase the tonnage possibilities Senior Soup and Sandwich Day, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., April 15th (Sr. Centre) so to speak, in ‘broad daylight’. I’m sure considerably. Northern Tykes Daycare AGM, 7:00 p.m., April 19th (Northern Tykes Daycare) that after these cowardly attacks, security I find it extremely interesting that Vale, Council/Election Candidate Forums, Check story in paper for dates and times will be intensified. Too late for many the Company that absorbed Inco, allowed National Day of Mourning Ceremony, April 28th at the Miner's Memorial people unfortunately. A wake-up call. these claims that contain the nickel-copper The recent lone wolf terrorist related deposit, to come open. I have heard events right here in Canada were Ongoing Events rumours that the orebody at Thompson shocking to all Canadians and made us 11:00 a.m., Sun. (Anglican-United Church) “just keeps going”, so maybe they have Anglican United Church, realize we are not immune. When the 10:30 a.m., Sun. (Christian Centre) enough nickel to keep them busy. Snow Lake Christian Centre, plot by the so called Toronto 18, to blow 10:30 a.m., Sun. (Catholic Church) The first hole of the Wolfden winter Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church Mass, up the Exchange Tower in ‘Timothy 11:00 a.m., Sun. (101 - Lipsey Drive) program, SB-16-01, was drilled Snow Lake Baptist Church, McVeigh fashion’, was uncovered, it hit 6:00 p.m. Thurs. (Ang-United Church Basement) approximately 5.2 kms northeast of Rice TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), me hard. I have spent a lot of time in – 6:30 p.m., 1st and 3rd Tues. (Council Chambers) Island, near the south boundary of Jiminex Town Council Meetings that building as our Company law office 2nd Monday each month, 7 - 9 p.m. (Reading Room) Inc.’s main claim block. It reportedly MMF Monthly Meetings, was located on the 18th floor. My sister hit minor chalcopyrite and substantial worked close by and I utilized Blacks pyrrhotite. This would reflect on the Photo Lab in the basement for much of airborne signature, which was magnetic my photographic endeavors. and conductive. Instead of being deported, many There are numerous other developments courtesy of Hudbay of these Toronto 18 conspirators are in the on-going claim dispute between now out, or will be released shortly Peter Dunlop and Wolfden. They will be from incarceration, back into Canadian released at the appropriate time. society. What then? Callinex has intersected another 3.3 m I can relate not only to Toronto, section of copper on my Dad’s old Pinebay but we were in Oklahoma City the property, just east of Flin Flon. My sister day after the bombing of the Federal had sold the property to Copper Reef, who building there and we experienced then flipped it to Callinex, keeping a 1% the tremendous devastation and NSR. It was impossible to keep up with the angst of the residents. I will the vandals who smashed everything they never forget the angry stares from could at the mine property. many of the locals who viewed us I tried to contact Copper Reef, who are as ‘gawkers’, which in essence, we trying to get a drill hole into a promising were. anomaly up on Albert’s Lake, but was As we drove along Interstate 35, told that any information regarding we witnessed the frantic searching of whether the drill is on the property or not, men, looking for the license plates is confidential. That is a most unusual from the bomber’s vehicle. Someone statement from the office of a Publicly had reported seeing a motorist Traded Company, but perhaps it is none of throwing license plates in the ditch. my business? I do wish them success. Many Americans, including ‘The David Garofalo, previously the President Donald’, view Canada as an easy and CEO of Hudbay Minerals, has moved conduit for terrorists to access the to Gold Corp. Inc., where he is now ‘Top United States and they could be Dog’. right. You may recall my column It seems to me that when something of September 16, 2010, when I happens, either good or bad, in a city or described our experience in Montreal country, that a person has visited, the in 2001, where two men were event has more meaning. Take the recent surveilling security in the Montreal terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium, airport. CSIS later told me they and Paris, France. I have been in both believed the two men were part of these cities and have some especially fond the support team in the World Trade memories of Brussels. Although we were Center Twin Towers attack killing in this beautiful old city (with the stark almost 3,000 people. ~ London, Gothic architecture in the main square) Rome... Parres? Northern Tykes Daycare Annual General Meeting 7:00 p.m. April 19th At the Northern Tykes Daycare

Everyone Welcome! Page 6 THE Underground PRESS April 7, 2016 Pettersen explains his position Hornyak brings home Flin Flon hardware

Independent Candidate for Flin Flon, Clarence Pettersen ~ file photo by Marc Jackson

Back in our February 25th edition of the Underground Press, we asked each of the area candidates – who had been selected by their Terry Hornyak Rink main event winners (L) : Kelly Peterson, Hornyak, John Bartlett and Ross Schellenberg. ~ photo courtesy of Flin Flon Reminder parties at the time of that writing - to give readers an overview of who they are and what they stood for in respect to Snow Lake and the Main Event with a win over Flin Flon’s Trevor rest of the constituency. In addition to each candidate introducing A Snow Lake Men’s Curling team headed into Watt rink. themselves and providing their background, the paper asked them the ‘big smoke’ on the weekend of March 18 – Of note, the winner of the Main Event on the five specific questions. 20 and walked away with top honours in their As Independent candidate (and incumbent MLA) Clarence Pet- 84th Annual Men’s Bonspiel. In a bit of a change Ladies side also had a Snow Lake connection. It tersen hadn’t indicated whether or not he would run for re-election at up from previous years, both the Flin Flon men’s saw former Snow Laker Kyla Reierson’s Rink of that time, he wasn’t included in the article. However, as he is now on and ladies’ bonspiels were held concurrently. Denise Davis, Debbie McCombie, and Lora the ballot he was asked to give a personal background and invited to On the men’s side of the draw, Snow Lake’s Abele, beat out the Bonnie Wesner foursome in answer those same five questions… this follows below. Hornyak rink of Terry Hornyak, Kelly Peterson, the final. MJ CP: “I’ve lived in Flin Flon most of my life. Like most guys my age, I John Bartlett, and Ross Schellenberg took the spent a lot of time at the Whitney Forum playing hockey. After graduating from Hapnot Collegiate, I got a teaching degree from Brandon University. My wife, Judy, and I got married during my last year there and took jobs teaching school in Carman, Manitoba. We stayed for a couple of years, spent some time traveling the world, then moved back to Flin Flon for good. During my thirty-three years of teaching, I raised three daughters, gained a son in law and two granddaughters, coached basketball and soccer, and also worked with Heather Acres to create the greening project, which, under Dave Price, has continued to change the Flin Flon, Creighton landscape for the better. I also got involved with the Flin Flon Community Choir, taking part in three musicals, joined the United Church, and Rotary Club as well. Being an active member of the community is important to me. UGP: Why are you running for MLA under the Independent banner? CP: “It wasn’t really a choice. When I was challenged for the NDP nomination, only 260 members out of a possible 600 plus members voted. I’ve been a successful member of the Legislature on behalf of our constituency. The way this happened didn’t feel democratic. “In my last four and a half years I brought the Premier up north three times to visit, including a visit to Snow Lake, and brought many cabinet ministers as well. There are lots of things I’d like to accom- plish, and if I’m elected, I’m confident I’ll be able to carry through on them. At the moment, the polls show there could be a change, province wide. Since I am a bridge builder and have very good relationships at the Legislature, leaving party politics behind makes sense. My constituency is my only priority.” UGP: Why do you think you will win the riding? CP: “I would never assume a win. I hope that people in our constituency recognize what I’ve accomplished on their behalf, which is almost $180 million in various projects for our constituency. I’ve always said, loud and clear, that I represent all the people, not just my friends. Some of those who wanted me gone are boycotting certain businesses in Flin Flon. How will a representative with that attitude be able to serve the constituency? It’s important to stand up for everybody.” UGP: What do you see as a priority issue for the riding in general and Snow Lake in particular? CP: “Affordable senior’s housing in Snow Lake is a priority for me. Financial encouragement for businesses and families to make their homes there would benefit the community as well. I’d like to make both happen.” UGP: What is the first thing you will get moving on when/if you are elected? CP: “Make sure the road from Snow Lake to #10 Highway is completed, for safety reasons. I’ll meet with the mayors and council members of each community to hear their priorities.” UGP: A number of people have voiced concern about the loss or downgrading of the Northern Patient Transportation Program (NPTP)... I wonder if you could supply your position on the program going forward? CP: “This program has not been lost or downgraded. The rules regarding transportation were followed loosely, and Manitoba Health has asked that the NRHA follow the rules more closely. Otherwise, they have not changed. I'll fight to maintain the program as it is, because northerners don't need any more added costs to healthcare.” ~ Clarence Pettersen can be reached via email: clarencevpettersen@ gmail.com MJ like us on facebook Page 7 THE Underground PRESS April 7, 2016

The Winter Who-ot committee would like to say Thank You to the whole community for making the 27th annual Who-ot such a success. Town queries candidates To all groups, organizations, businesses, that ran an event over the week-end... you all helped to make it what it was... ‘GREAT’. The Pas, Flin Flon, Thompson, and Winnipeg... along with all our local businesses... you helped to make our penny parade one of the best ever, with over 90 prizes to be won. To all in the community who donated towards the penny parade, food for the kitchen, cakes for the cake walk… We send a HUGE thank you to you all! To everyone who donated ‘cash’ to us... Thank You. To everyone who helped out at the hall or ran an event - Thank You. Jacqueline, we know that it was a huge job, but the kids loved the face painting. To the people who stepped up to help out when Wilma was not able to... Dave and Darlene ‘Thank You’ for coming for the four days to help. Sharon to you also... for stepping up when Lynore was sick... Bev... from the bottom of our hearts we thank you for the pictures. To the town for the use of the hall for the week-end. The 28th annual Winter Who-ot will be held March 10, 11, and 12, 2017; our theme will be, ‘Taking a look back over the years’.

Clockwise starting top left: Liberal Leslie Beck, Conservative Angela Enright, NDP's Tom Lindsey, Independent and Incumbent MLA Clarence Pettersen ~ photos courtesy of the candidates; Pettersen's by Marc Jackson There is a high need for our he Town of Snow Lake has T regional MIT highways to be set up meetings with each of repaired, especially the mine the four candidates running road, along with turning lanes in the Flin Flon Constituency at the rural residences and also during the upcoming Provin- upgrades to the two bridges. cial Election. They have done The Council of the Town of so in order to question them DEMOCRACY Snow Lake feel if Highway 392 on several Snow Lake related was expanded North to con- topics. The meetings will take nect with 391 our community place in the Snow Lake council would see more traffic and chambers and will operate allow for the development of under the format of a public currently unused Northern Af- forum advises Town of Snow fairs land. How will your party Lake CAO Jordan Willner. address our needs? All candidates will be seen Housing - 3) Liberal leader separately and the order of Rana Bokhari said her party their appearance is: Liberal will put $15 million per year to- - Leslie Beck - April 5 at 6:45 wards northern housing. There p.m.; NDP - Tom Lindsey - April currently is a lack of affordable 8 at 3:00 p.m.; PC - Angela senior housing in the north and Enright - April 12 at 4:00 p.m. none in Snow Lake, along with Independent candidate Clar- a need for homes to house our ence Pettersen's date has yet youth in the north. Will Snow to be announced. Lake see anything developed The questions that will be before 2020? posed to the candidates fall un- The Mining Reserve Fund der four headings: economic, - 4) The Mining Community transportation, housing, and Reserve Fund was created in the mining reserve fund. 1970 to assist people residing Those questions will be: in mining communities who are Economic - 1) In January the adversely affected by partial or NDP Government announced complete mine closures. The allocating 25% of mining taxes reserve is funded by provincial on new mines with indigenous mining tax revenues. Will any communities. Within your carry over funds from the $10 elected term, 777 mine in Flin million be directed back to the Flon and INCO's smelter in mining communities or contin- Thompson will be closed down. ue to go into the general fund Currently, Manitoba's North of the government? has an unemployment rate of If, like our council mem- 32%. How will your party com- bers, you are interested in the bat the mass migration south candidate’s positions on these when this economic impact important local issues, make a occurs? How will an economic point of taking in one or all of MANITOBA development initiative result in VOTES these forums; perhaps you also physical results for Snow Lake? 2016 have questions that you would Transportation - 2) The NDP’s like to ask of the candidates at plan will invest $26 million the conclusion of a given ses- to complete work on single- sion. MJ access roads linking Snow Lake, Lynn Lake and Nelson House.

EMB_R5_AdvcVtg_SnwLkUndrgrndPrss6x11.8333.indd 1 2016-03-29 4:59 PM Page 8 THE Underground PRESS April 7, 2016 Letter to Editor Dear Editor: A question; what is orange and sounds like a parrot? Answer… a carrot. Our former *Shameless – Showtime (Season 6 ends on April 3rd) n each issue, we write a short review of selections under MLA was orange, but was not a parrot. I Starring: Emmy Rossum, William H. Macy the categories of Music, Books, Television, and Film. The Now he has had to leave the flock; he is Look up dysfunctional family in the dictionary and you are picks and reviews may not be for everyone... just a matter of sure to find a photo of the Gallagher family. The mother is no longer orange and is Independent. No opinion. long gone. The father, Frank (Macy) is the classic philosopher longer a carrot… he does not answer to the drunk, well on his way to ruining his second liver. All the kids flock. Clarence Pettersen has a mind of his Music have basically raised themselves, albeit under the sometimes own. Party politics and the union favors *The Great Detachment – Wintersleep ‘misguided’ guidance of eldest daughter Fiona (Rossum). will not dictate his vote. His orders come Wintersleep is a fairly decent Indie band and a Canadian one Eldest son Philip or ‘Lip’ as they call him is a physics genius too boot! The band’s members are all Haligonians. Prior to from his constituents. The way it should and a street smart ladies’ man for good measure. Middle son this album’s rise, they got a lot of mileage out of a song titled be. Ian is gay, bipolar and an army deserter. Youngest daughter ‘Weighty Ghost’, which they performed on David Letterman’s During the past four years our Flin Flon Debbie is easily swayed, but not one to be taken advantage of show in early 2011. The song was also featured on several Constituency has received almost 200 and youngest son Carl is ready and open to anything and can TV series: ‘Being Human’ and CBC’s ‘Cracked’ as well as in million in government spending. These hardly wait to take a big bite of the world. Then there’s the the 2008 movie, ‘One Week’. But where I first heard it was include infrastructure, education, health, neighbours… The series is rude and can be crude, but it is oh, in a Molson Canadian commercial. ‘The Great Detachment’ so funny. A must see. and senior housing. I doubt if this record premiers the song ‘Amerika’ and like ‘Weighty Ghost’ it too can be challenged by any other MLA for is likely to get a lot of play… it is a catchy tune. Their sound Film our constituency since 1969. reminds me of a lot of bands, most notably, The Pixies and *The Big Short – Starring Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Where else would you see a rookie Eurhythmics, but they are in the end a band unto their own, Gosling, Marisa Tomei, and Brad Pitt MLA challenge the Premier to resign in with a fine catalogue of music. In addition to ‘Amerika’, give ‘The Big Short’ has taken a very complicated and convoluted a listen to ‘Territory’ and ‘Who Are You’. time for a new leader to take over and save subject… the subprime mortgage collapse (2007 – 2009) and the party, when it was clearly off the rails made a very entertaining, mostly true, movie out of it. ‘The Books and heading to the deep hole in the carrot Big Short’ follows three different groups who see the collapse *The Taking – Dean Koontz patch? coming and try to take advantage of it for varying reasons. ‘The Taking’ was written in 2004 and is the story of a couple, Sadly the union leadership has decided They do so using a credit default swap, which in this case Molly and Niel Sloan, who live in a small community in the to boycott our local hotel because of strike and in layman’s terms is betting that people default on their mountains of California. They awaken from strange dreams mortgages on masse. You can see and feel their torment in related issues. The strike is over. Mr. Pet- one morning to find a weird kind of rain falling on their town. the knowledge that their gain is at the expense of a financial tersen talks about building bridges, not Slowly they find that weather is changing around the world system, built on greed and corruption, collapsing. You also destroying them. and all contact with everyone outside their town has been feel your own skin crawl as you watch those who caused it I am, after 36 years as an active NDP lost. It is a classic doomsday thriller from the twisted mind walk away with not even a slap on the wrist… when they supporter, going to think independently. of Koontz. Many people don’t care for this type of writing, I so rightfully deserved a kick in the throat. The director has don’t mind it and I personally think Koontz, is by far the best Clarence Pettersen is a man of integrity, a unique way of explaining some of the very complicated at it. Lots is lost along the way in many of his novels, but vision, and energy. subject matter using celebrities to dumb it down for us. It may normally… good always wins over evil. He will answer to no one now, except not be for everyone, but you’ll walk away from the movie you… his constituency of Flin Flon. knowing what went on and how it happened. MJ Television Sincerely, Ken Mansell, Flin Flon

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Do you have a home based business? Outdoor Care with your Pets! Or are you thinking about starting one? Spring is the perfect time for walking your furry friends! While you’re out enjoying a Did you know that the Town of Snow Lake By- walk around town with your pet(s), please Law #787/96 requires that you have a business licence to carry on your business? remember to keep them leashed at all Please contact the Town of Snow Lake for further times. Also, please clean up after them and information and to obtain your business licence. dispose of the waste properly. Pet waste The Business Licence By-Law (#787/96) can be left on the ground is more than smelly and viewed on our website: www.snowlake.ca! unsightly – it pollutes our water and poses a health risk for pets and people. One pile Employment Opportunity: of pet waste might not seem like a lot, but it Town of Snow Lake Summer Students adds up! Are you: What can YOU do? a student or youth aged 16 – 24? Are you: • Carry a scooper bag when you walk interested in summer employment with the Town of Snow Lake for community renewal and public grounds, your pet. park and trail enhancement? • Use the baggy like a glove – scoop the If so: poop, invert, and seal the bag. YOU are invited to apply for a summer student position • Toss the bag in the trash. with the Town of Snow Lake! Resumes with cover letters • Pay attention to signs around town will be received in the Town of Snow Lake Municipal instructing people to please clean up Office located at 113 Elm Street until April 15, 2016 at 5:00 PM after their pets.

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(L): Marlene Hobman, Leone Jackson, Betty Stoupe, and seven year old Kate Zorn (Stacy and Lexy's daughter) visit and talk over old times at the Devon Alberta Tim Horton's. Marlene has been away from Snow Lake for about 15 years now, but keeps up on people and events through her online subscription to The Underground Press. Retired since she left the community, Marlene spends much of her time with her children and grandchildren (Stacy and Lexy in Calmar and Tom and Marita in Edmonton). She was hoping to make it back for the 70th in 2017, but with her granddaughter's wedding that same weekend it seems unlikely now. Nevertheless, Marlene states that she thinks of Snow Lake and her friends there often... and passes on a big hello and best wishes for a great 70th celebration.

Snow Lake Minor Hockey Players of the Week

~ Brendan Rolles ~ ~ Dillon Trudeau ~ ~ Kaitlyn Rolles ~ ~ Violet Trudeau ~ ~ Kyan Perry ~

Parents: Curtis and Audrey Parent: Victor Parents: Curtis and Audrey Parent: Victor Parent: Amy Level: Initiation (Squirts) Level: Initiation (Squirts) Level: Initiation (Squirts) Level: Novice Level: Atom Position: Defence Position: Defence Position: Defence Position: Wing Position: Forward I Like: Skating. I Like: Taking Pictures. I Like: Being in net. I Like: Getting the puck. I Like: Games.

Janice and Orville thank you for accepting dad's call to be with him/ *Chase the Ace, every us that final morning and for your endless support and help over the years. Saturday during Jackie your unconditional love remains our treasure. the Meat Draw!

Huge Thanks to Dr. Yousif for your professionalism and to the staff at the Snow Lake Health Centre LTC for their Care extended to our mom * Whist/Crib, every Friday even in her "down" days the past 6+ years. at 7:30 p.m. To each and everyone who have touched our lives thru mom we are forever grateful.. May God Bless you and fill your lives with Love, joy, and Peace. Phone (204)358-2308

Ben for more details! Greg, Val and Families James, Gwen, and Families Margo Delaine .. niece ( Juliana only had a niece)

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• That Doing the story inside on Bill Forsyth provided a good example of a ‘Snow Lakeism’? Bill’s son Aiden is in his 3rd year of Biochemistry at Carleton University in Ottawa. Aiden was asking his dad about graduate work and jobs in that field and Bill didn’t have the answer. So who did he turn to? “I sent an email to Tom Hobman, someone I had not talked to for 25 years, two days later Tom is talking to my son about school and career opportunities,” said Forsyth. • That the town has secured three Green Team positions... no doubt some of our younger citizens will find summer employment within them. • That at the latest council meeting, the town received two letters from citizens complimenting the Public Works Crew on their attentiveness to the water Former Edmonton Oiler, longtime Snow Lake resident, Ken Baird wearing his commemorative Oilers Jersey~ photo by Marc Jackson buildup and snow removal situation? 1962, the 12-year-old continued playing at the midget level. It They also received one complaining t is a given that Ken Baird took, as well as handed out, a few I was in Snow Lake that he made up his mind to pursue a career about the cleanliness of the Lawrie elbows when he played with the Edmonton Oilers back in the in hockey. He played two years at the Junior level, most of it Marsh Hall. early to mid-1970s. However, visiting Rexall Place in early April with the Flin Flon Bombers; however, there was a one game for the fabled arena’s final game, elbows were replaced by pats stint with the Estevan Bruins. • That the Snow Lake Seniors recently on the back. And although voices were no doubt raised during He set a record with the Bombers for points by a received and reviewed a request for the the weekend of celebration, they were raised along with glasses defenseman, with 75 during the 1970-71 campaign. He also use of the Senior Centre as a gathering in honour of the many talented men who played there and to made the 1970-71 WCHL All-Star Second Team. That second place for fun and socializing from the the storied rink where they all practised their craft. year of Junior must have impressed NHL scouts, as he was JH Kerr Student Council? The Seniors Baird hasn’t skated for the Oilers since the 1977-78 season selected in the second round of the 1971 draft, 15th overall by have agreed to the request, provided and admits that he was surprised to hear from one of the the California Golden Seals (who became the Cleveland Barons; there is supervision, and have formed a guys he used to play with, about the team trying to contact then subsequently merged with the Minnesota North Stars, committee of Judy Steeves and Eugena him by email to let him know about the Rexall celebration. eventually becoming the Dallas Stars). Kowalchuk who will meet with the He eventually located the information and decided that it “After the draft, I played with Oklahoma (City Blazers of the student council before they begin using was something that he would like to be a part of. Through CHL) and got called up a couple of times that first year,” said the Centre. further correspondence, they sent him the itinerary and with Baird. “I played 10 games with the Seals in 1971 and the next that, he and wife Uschi headed to Edmonton to take part in a year I jumped to the WHA with the Alberta Oilers and spent • That there are only 439 days until celebration courtesy of his old team. five years with them.” In his move from Junior to the pro ranks, Snow Lake's 70th, Herb Lake Landing’s Ken Baird is a man of local lore. He got his start in minor 100th and Canada’s 150th Anniversa- hockey in Flin Flon, and when his family moved to Snow Lake in ries (July 1, 2017)? MJ See BAIRD continued on page 5...

expressed interest in expanding case’ basis and in my personal the service he offers to the opinion; the only question that citizens of our community; 2) designation incites is… Why? As by purchasing the lot next to noted, Snow Lake is presently Editorialgrant extensions to lot agreements. Additionally, his store, he has thwarted the in an economic downturn. This as the town got their lot development and lot H those who haven’t built to ‘town specifications’ (unlikely) event of someone policy is aimed at people looking extension policies ass backwards? by the end of their current extension… their purchasing this lot and building a to purchase lots and build Some readers may have missed mention of the properties will also become null and void when competing business on it, and in either residential or commercial town’s new policy on lot extensions; it appeared said extension runs out. the process limiting his ability to buildings on them. When the on the front page of the March 24th edition (‘Did On the surface, it seems reasonable, but once expand his store. town owns land, it sits empty and you Know’, Volume 20, Issue 06). However, in you scratch that exterior you see that there is no Even a person with a small generates nothing by way of taxes talking to Chris Samborski, it’s apparent he didn’t! flexibility to this policy. It is a blanket rule and all percentage of the acumen that or fees. In some cases empty Samborski advises that reading it there was the extensions are treated equally under it. Unlike the Samborski brothers possess town owned lots actually costs the first he’d heard of the policy. This puzzled the corresponding document PD-602, covering Pricing could see that building during taxpayer for upkeep. So rather local businessman because the document affects of Municipal Land for Development Sales, which is an economic downturn, just to than have a piece of property sit him and his family business directly. amendable, operating on a ‘case by case’ basis. retain hold on a prime piece of empty - costing money, instead of Before we get too far in this piece, perhaps I One could perhaps see the benefit of the new property, is, well… stupid! And generating it - why wouldn’t we should provide a bit of an overview of the policy(s) lot extension policy on properties that are bought as noted, policy PD-603 does not have a comprehensive sale and in question. At the March 15, 2016 Regular up on speculation, or if a person/company buying allow council to consider anything development policy that would Council Meeting, two policies; PD-602 - Pricing of a lot was using it for a purpose other than that for other than whether the purchaser promote the expansion of the Municipal Land for Development Sales and PD-603 which it was sold. You could also see the rule’s of a lot has built on it during the community’s taxbase? A policy - Building Extensions were accepted and placed merit if the local economy was booming and there two year period agreed to at the that was not ‘case by case’, but all- in the Town of Snow Lake Policy and Procedures was a waiting list for lots. However, that isn’t point of sale. It firmly states, inclusive… one that was designed Manual. The one that concerns Samborski is PD- the case, and in respect to the economy, current “Extensions will not be granted.” to sell lots for development 603; it states in so many words that from March conditions are the exact opposite! If ever there was a reason for a at a low purchase price with 15, 2016 forward, anyone who purchases vacant When I look at Samborski’s situation… here is policy to be administered on a an increasing tax scale that town property for development must meet the an entrepreneur who operates a business that, case by case basis… this is the encouraged buyers to build quickly deadlines of their individual agreements or their arguably, Snow Lake could not exist without. By one! Really, when you think this in order to take full advantage contract becomes null and void; basically, the purchasing the lot next to his store, he has: 1) through to its logical conclusion, of it. It’s not a new idea that town will no longer, under any circumstance, when the current extension is up might work… it is a tried and true and if the Samborski’s have not concept that has worked in a lot built, the lot reverts back to the of other communities. Many of town and becomes available to which are unlike Snow Lake in anyone who wants it. If a long- that they have no major industry standing family business doesn’t drawing people to work in their see the benefit, or moreover, area. the profitability of adding on To me it appears these policies to their business at this point, need to be revisited, both would does the council think there will benefit from some innovative Monday - Steak Night! (5 pm to 8.00 pm) be a lineup of people looking to reasoning. But they should be $19 purchase that lot and hop right looked at once again even if it Featuring a prime rib-eye steak, fresh fried mushrooms, baked potato with all the fixings, Caesar salad, baked beans, and garlic toast! All for ! Add a succulent skewer of to putting a building up on it? is only to reverse how they are Tuesday - Chinese Special! (5 pm till sold out) Black Tiger Shrimp for $5. They are AMAZING! The likely outcome will be that implemented… PD-602 should Egg Rolls, Fried Rice, Chicken Balls, Sweet and Sour Ribs or the lot reverts back to the town be an all-encompassing policy, 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 and any taxes and fees they were not ‘case by case’. The opposite Cuisine each Tuesday evening! collecting from the Samborski’s would make PD-603 much more Back by popular demand our regular Lasagna special, Thursday - WING NIGHT! (5 pm till sold out) will cease. That pretty much palatable and fair for those who featuring our savory caesar salad, garlic toast, and soup du jour! looks like a lose – lose situation look for lot extensions. Because 'Thursday Wing Night' takes place tonight! Come on down to me. really, isn’t the ultimate goal to 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) This brings us to the increase Snow Lake’s taxbase and delectable delights! corresponding policy, PD-602. grow our community? What do A whole loin of slow roasted prime rib, cooked to IS MJ perfection, then thinly sliced, dipped in au jus and piled high on a fresh grilled Kaiser bun with sautéed onions This one applied on a ‘case by you think? 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! Available in combo with BBQ On Saturdays Chicken weor featurejust the our ribs. 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R0B 1M0 Sixteenth Page, 4” x 2.5”, 70 lines: $18.90 [email protected] Page 3 THE Underground PRESS April 21, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Decisions are made by those who show up. 04-05-2016 Town of Snow Lake accept the written ~ Harry S. Truman he Town of Snow Lake held their T resignation of Public Works Foreman regular council meeting, beginning at Dennis Stringer effective April 1, 2016. 6:30 p.m. on the evening of Tuesday, For: 5, Against: 2. The motion was April 5, 2016. Those in attendance were: carried. Mayor Kim Stephen, Deputy Mayor Jodi The Utility Maintenance Report was Wilson, Councilors: Richard Jones, Peter received for filing. Roberts, Brenda Forsyth, Penny Roberts, The Recreation Supervisor’s Report Robin Turnbull, Youth Member Alexander was received for filing. Items covered in Fisher and Chief Administrative Officer the report were: 1) Arena programming Jordan Willner. and ice maintenance. 2) Snow removal The meeting began with resolutions around the arena and Community Hall to to accept the minutes from the regular help prevent melting runoff water from council meeting on March 15, 2016 entering the carpenter shop. 3) Changed Regular Council Meeting and the March out the Zamboni blade. 4) Shut down 22, 2016 - Special Council Meeting, as the ice plant at the arena. 5) Repaired well as another to approve the agenda a leaking valve on compressor #2 at the for the current meeting. arena. 6) Set up scaffolding on ice sheet A resolution was put forward to review #3 at the curling rink, and did repair and accept the period’s accounts and work on the leaking roof drain. 7) Took it was resolved that Payroll internet the hatch covers off the vents at the payments for $19,679.73 be approved for curling rink. 8) Shut down the ice plant payment and cheques #10463 to #10504 at the curling rink. 9) Replaced ceiling for $92,246.53 be approved for payment. tiles and light covers in the concession As well, payroll internet payments for at the curling club. 10) Shoved ice off $21,236.75 were approved for payment. at the arena. 11) Building maintenance Under ‘Delegations’ there were two and office administration as required. on this evening: 6:30 p.m. - Ron Scott For their Two Week Plan the recreation - Recap of Incident Command System crew will: 1) Remove ice from the arena. (ICS) Course. Mr. Scott appeared before 2) Paint in the arena dressing rooms. 3) council in order to thank them for Assist public works as required. 4) Office allowing him to enroll in the ICS 400 administration and building maintenance Course. Scott provided background on as required. the ICS and explained the benefits and Under ‘Committees of Council’, two knowledge gained through the four ICS reports were presented and accepted. courses. A recommendation was made They were: Planning and Economic that everyone on Council take the ICS 100 Development Committee meeting course. He gave details on the structure held April 1, 2016 and the Finance and required to deal with emergency Administration Committee meeting held incidents based on what he learned. He April 4, 2016. Both meetings are concluded, encouraging council to run an covered elsewhere in the paper. emergency exercise to test the strength The Fire Chief’s Report for the of the Town’s Emergency Plan. Council period of March 1 – 15 was received congratulated him on the successful for filing. The Chief reported that completion of the ICS series and thanked there were no callouts during the him for coming; he exited at 6:45 p.m. period covered by the report - The second delegation was Leslie Beck Practices: March 16, 2016 - On this - Liberal Candidate for Flin Flon Riding night the department went over – Ms. Beck entered the meeting at 6:50 structural fires in theory. March 23, p.m. She began by providing background 2016 - On this night the department on previous experiences that led to traveled to the airport to go over the her interest in becoming a Provincial starting procedures of the runway candidate. Council asked her four lights. March 30, 2016 - On this night prepared questions, then thanked her for the department went over basic bug coming; she exited at 8:00 p.m. out bags for search and rescue and Council then moved to the Incident Command System. ‘Communications’. 1) Clean Environment Under ‘Delegate’s’ reports: Commission Manitoba - Update on Councilor Forsyth prepared and Regional Cumulative Effects Assessment presented a digital report to Public Outreach. 2) Frontier School Council as well as a Health Meeting Division - March 15-16, 2016 Board Presentation. As well as these Meeting Highlights. 3) Province reports, the Mayor’s verbal report of Manitoba - Children and Youth was accepted and received for filing. Opportunities - Grant Approval 2016. 4) Under the Administrator’s Report, Ratepayer Compliment Form – Blaine the unaudited financials of the McLaughlin complimenting town municipality as of March 31, 2016 and workers on snow removal. 5) Ratepayer Policy PD-602 were presented and Concern Form – Jody Young bringing the received for filing. uncleanliness of the Lawrie Marsh Hall Under ‘General Business’ to council’s attention. 6) Ratepayer – council discussed: 1) Federation Dennis Merber offering kudos to town of Canadian Municipalities 2016 workers for Steaming McGilvray Avenue. Annual Conference in Winnipeg, 7) Ratepayer – Scott Meuse enquiring MB from June 2 - 5, 2016; council about leasing a former resident’s wood approved attendance of the following lot in Brentwood. 8) RCMP - Report for by resolution: Deputy Mayor Jodi January, February, March 2016. 9) Snow Wilson, Councilors Penny Roberts, Lake Seniors - Use of Senior Centre. 10) Peter Roberts, Brenda Forsyth, and Tire Stewardship Manitoba - Program CAO Jordan Willner. 2) Plastic Bag Plan Stakeholder Consultation. Council Elimination Initiative - Deputy Mayor accepted all items of correspondence by Wilson and Councilor Jones presented resolution. their findings to Council and noted Under ‘By-Laws’, by law 944/15 - Water that it is available for public viewing and Sewer Rates By-Law remained at the Town Office. Further to this tabled. the item was moved to Unfinished The Town Foreman’s Report was Business. 3) Purchase of Public received for filing. Moved by Councilor Reserve Request - A request was Wilson, Seconded by Councilor Forsyth… Be it resolved that the Council of the See COUNCIL continued on page 5... Page 4 THE Underground PRESS April 21, 2016 Striped invaders coming to a lake near you? the most important tools that The Pas, PTH #10 south of the can be employed in the fight Clearwater Lake turnoff, and to stave off infestation. He north of Grand Rapids, PTH stated that this should take #6, north of the turnoff to the form of a program that Crossing Bay (which is part of informs the public and boat Cedar Lake). owners of the problem; ask- In closing off his corre- ing them to take the needed spondence to the LUD, Smith precautions to prevent the explained that his purpose transfer of zebra mussels. for bringing this information However, to date Smith says to the Council was to create he hasn’t seen any signage in a greater awareness of the the Cranberry Portage area importance of the issue and about the problem or mea- to stimulate action to help sures to prevent the spread prevent the spread of zebra of the invasive species. “In mussels in the region. “Our my view an aggressive edu- beautiful lakes and water- cation program needs to be ways are a large part of what implemented,” Smith opined. makes us northerners and “Decontamination of water- contributes considerably to craft is deemed an important our local economy,” he said. preventative measure. There “I feel we have the responsi- are a number of well docu- bility to represent and pro- Zebra mussels are not yet north of Lake Winnipeg but could spread unless boaters are educated about mented web sites that out- tect these important natural preventing infestations. ~ photo courtesy of United States Geological Survey line approaches to establish resources. It is my hope that Northern Manitoba is a land of many “I do not know how quickly the spread an appropriate watercraft through respectful advocacy lakes… one need only look to a licence of zebra mussels will take place through inspection program. In Min- for our pristine waterways plate of yesteryear to see that the province the connected waterways of the Saskatch- nesota this includes both that we can stimulate the stopped counting at 100,000. The magni- ewan River Basin,” Smith noted in his letter. an inspection program and government to act.” tude of this water cover makes the north “However, given that the juvenile stage placement of portable decon- It is believed that the LUD an outstanding habitat for game fish and (veligars) are free floating with the current, tamination units.” of Cranberry Council has a mecca for tourists. Yes and those tour- I assume the spread in this manner will be Smith said to his knowl- circulated Smith’s informa- ists feed an industry that adds fuel to the slow due to the current and flow direction edge, there are no infested tion to current local MLA’s, economy of numerous regional communi- of the Saskatchewan River and its tributar- waters north of Lake Winni- the Minister of Conservation ties and to the province on a whole. ies.” peg or Cedar Lake and that in and the opposition critic for However, concern has risen of late, that Smith advised that to date the eradica- his view that makes obvious the environment as well as in addition to the many good things that re- tion of zebra mussels has not been possible, the placement of inspection candidates for the April 19th sult from the tourism our lakes and water- and as a result, the best defence is to stop and decontamination stations election. MJ ways yield, it is just a matter of time before their spread. “I believe that the quickest at two locations: North of it brings something no one wants to deal way for the with… zebra mussels! spread to Chris Smith is a longstanding and well occur into respected Wildlife Biologist based in Cran- Northern JH Kerr Students of the Month berry Portage, Manitoba. He has over 35 Manitoba years’ experience in the field. Earlier this is by the year he sounded alarm bells in respect to transporta- the inevitable coming of these voracious tion of zebra pests, with a letter to the Local Urban Dis- mussels by trict (LUD) of Cranberry Portage. tourists from In that letter, he noted that zebra mussels the south were discovered in Lake Winnipeg in 2013 who visit our and in Cedar Lake, near Easterville, in 2015. region for Pointing out that Cedar Lake is the body of summer fish- water that the Saskatchewan River flows ing (e.g. mus- into downstream of The Pas and is part sels attached of larger Saskatchewan River Watershed, to boats and which includes Lake Athapapuskow. In later trailers, in correspondence to me, he also added that live wells, the outlet of Lake Winnipeg is the Nelson bait buck- River, which raises his concern for the lakes ets),” he said. connected to the Nelson, including Paint “One cannot Lake. assume that In his communication with the LUD, these water- Smith explained that zebra mussels are an craft are free invasive species originally from Eastern Eu- of zebra mus- rope. It is believed they entered waters in sels. In fact, as an exam- the Great Lakes in the mid-eighties through Joseph H. Kerr School’s Students of the Month for March 2016 were: the dumping of ballast water by large ves- ple, in Min- sels from Europe. Once established, zebra nesota over BACK (L): Conner Coulson, Katie Spruyt, Tayla Cousins, Justin Francis, mussels alter the natural aquatic ecosystem 100 lakes are Kevin Sloboda, Jackson Cousins. FRONT (L): Quinn Bernauer, Brennen with several potential impacts. They attach known to be Folk-Lapiere, (missing) Skye Zosa. These students were recognized themselves to hard surfaces including docks infested.” and the intake of personal and community The biolo- for their improvements in writing skills, as well as their abilities to water supplies; eventually creating block- gist maintains grasp concepts. They also used their time wisely and put extra effort ages that can become costly to maintain. that educa- into their assignments. tion is one of Page 5 THE Underground PRESS April 21, 2016

...BAIRD continued from page 1 On the 6th, the day began with an autograph ...COUNCIL continued from page 1 Resolution #125/16 in its entirety Baird moved frequently from defense to the left signing event; as well, alumni were asked to sign made to Council to purchase in accordance with the said wing. He says that he picked up a few assists in items that would be auctioned off for Edmonton Public Reserve in Berry Bay. Notice of Motion and Subsection the NHL, but never did score a goal. However, it Oilers Community Foundation Initiatives. Council denied the request. 4) 139(1)(b) of The Municipal Act; was a different story In the WHA. He got 14 goals Following this, players boarded busses and headed Signatory for the Sustainable Therefore be it resolved that in his first season, 17 in his second, and picked to Rexall for a tour of the Oiler’s dressing room. Development of the Boreal - the resolution which read as up 30 in his third. All the while, averaging 130 From there it was back on the bus and over to Council authorized Mayor Kim follows: Be it resolved that the penalty minutes a season. Roger’s Place – the Oilers new home rink. Baird Stephen to sign on behalf of Council of the Town of Snow Injuries and sickness played a part in Baird’s said that he found this very interesting and was Council. 5) The Utility Account Lake extend the Public Works career starting in 1973-74, when he missed amazed at the size and shape of the structure (an Adjustment was moved to Maintenance Man on probation several games with an inflamed sac around his oil droplet) and the amenities that it houses. “The Unfinished Business Probationary Period until April heart. In 1975-76, he missed the final 33 games current dressing room is something like 12 or 13 The Council entered an in- 20, 2016; be reconsidered and be of the season as a result of a serious knee injury thousand square feet; the one in the new place is camera session at 9:35 p.m. and hereby reversed in its entirety. and subsequent surgery. In 1976, the then 26 going to be 42 thousand square feet,” marvelled exited the session at 9:58 p.m. Further be it resolved that the year-old, Baird got sick and was diagnosed with Baird, no doubt thinking of some of the cramped When they came out of in Public Works Maintenance Man Diabetes. He missed pretty well the whole year; quarters he’s laced up in. “It will even have an camera they passed the following on probation has successfully however, he returned to the sport in 1977 and elevator that comes directly into the dressing resolution: Moved by Councilor completed his probationary after a move to the Winnipeg Jets, went out of the room from the players entrance of the building.” Penny Roberts, Seconded by period with the Town of Snow league a winner, potting 14 goals and setting up After these tours, the Oiler Alumni held a Councilor Forsyth; Whereas Lake and is now off probation. seven others that season before hoisting the Avco media event, where many of them spoke, prior the Town of Snow Lake has The meeting was adjourned at Cup at its conclusion. to heading to Edmonton City Hall for a special received a Notice of Motion 10:00 p.m. The next scheduled After his most recent arrival in Edmonton - for ceremony with Mayor Don Iveson. Then it was from Councilor B. Forsyth meeting of Council is set for April the Rexall Celebration - Baird checked into the across the street to Churchill Square to allow fans requesting that the Town of Snow 19, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. ~ MJ from Westin Hotel; then headed down to the hospitality who weren’t attending that night’s final game at Lake reconsider and reverse council minutes suite to renew acquaintances. He said it was a Rexall a chance to show their appreciation. bit of a feeling out process. “I didn’t recognize On the evening of the 6th, the group of close hardly anyone, hell, it was forty years ago,” Baird to 150 former players were guests of the club chuckled. However, once settled in and talking at their final game in the old barn, and as fate to people he noted that the largest contingent of would have it the Oilers trounced the Canucks 6 players from any Oiler era came from the group -2 in the contest. Baird stated that the game was he played with – the original Alberta Oilers. “Half great, but what had to be the highlight for him of a dozen of the guys still live in the Edmonton the entire gathering happened after the game, area, so I would say offhand there was twelve when the Oiler alumni were ushered onto the ice or thirteen of us there,” said Baird. “Guys like surface, seated around centre ice; then introduced Al Hamilton, Ross Perkins, Rusty Patenaude, individually. Baird said he has nothing but respect Ron Walters, Val Fontaine, Bob Falconberg, Ken for the fans who sat in the arena from 3:30 in the Brown… there were even a few fans around who afternoon till 9:30 at night to pay their respects to remembered us.” the teams and building that were such a big part Over the three days of the celebration there of their lives. were a number of memorable events and Of note, Baird dug out an old program that he moments that took place. There was an afternoon had from the second game ever in Rexall Place, skate on April 5th at Rexall that Baird swears his which had a photo from the first game ever on equipment manager forgot to pack his skates for - the cover. The photo was of a fight… and who as well as opportunity to rekindle old friendships else but our own Ken Baird was one of the two during meals and other get-togethers. combatants. MJ

Firefighter Ron Scott appearing as a delegation at the April 5th Council Meeting ~ photos courtesy of Town of Snow Lake

Ryan Smyth speaking at Churchill Square, Baird over Smyth's left shoulder ~ photo by Andy Devlin

On ice festivities after the Oilers 6 - 2 win over the Canucks in their final Rexall game~ photo by Marko Ditkin Liberal MLA Candidate Leslie Beck appearing as a delegation at the April 5th Council Meeting. Page 6 THE Underground PRESS April 21, 2016

vehicle instruments. On February 27th, Snow Lake RCMP and the Snow RCMP Report Lake Conservation Office performed a Check Stop near snowmobile trails. Members looked for registration, impaired drivers, and other Provincial Statutes. January - March 2016 For the month of March 2016, the detachment served a total of 22 Speeding Violation tickets and there were no criminal charges laid during that month. Speeding Violations were higher than Febru- ary 2015, which saw only six tickets served. On March 11th, the Snow Lake RCMP and the Wabowden RCMP conducted a Check Stop on Highway #373 and #6. The Corporal advises that no Criminal Charges were laid nor were there any traffic tickets served; however, he says it was a great opportunity for both detachments to conduct a Corporal Eric Descoteaux provided his quar- tickets. However, no criminal charges were laid joint operation and enhance their visibility on major terly report to the Town of Snow Lake. It was during the month. The number of Speeding highways. accepted at the April 5th regular meeting of Violations was up from February 2015 when In closing Corporal Descoteaux said that the local council. In it, the officer reported that during only one speeding ticket was served. RCMP is preparing the new Initiatives and Priorities the month of January 2015, the Snow Lake The Corporal states that now that the local for the 2016/2017 fiscal year, he will discuss these at RCMP responded to a total of 30 calls for ser- detachment is up to strength they will focus on the April council meeting. vice. The Corporal says that this is higher than detachment priorities; specifically road safety. in the corresponding moth last year, which “We have two trained members on the intox- saw officers responding to only 19 calls. Of imeter for impaired investigation and we are the January 2016 calls, only one of the 30 calls more present on Highway 392 and 39,” said resulted in charges. However, 10 speeding Descoteaux. “More the pas violation tickets were served. Patrols are conducted during bar closing hours On January 18th, the Snow Lake RCMP ar- and this initiative is working, as members saw 204-623-5454 rested two males from Norway House on High- drivers walking home instead of driving their way #39. The two male were charged for Pos- vehicle intoxicated.” session for the Purpose of Trafficking. A search Cpl. Descoteaux reported that he was at by members' located 10 grams of prepackaged Cornerview on February 11th, when he saw cocaine, along with 19 - 750ml bottles of liquor three youth outside the store. One of them hidden in the cab of the vehicle. The drugs and was interested in the police vehicle and asked liquor were seized as evidence. questions about lights, sirens, and different weapons used by the Force. The corporal Descoteaux advised that during the month, 21 English Drive Snow Lake $139,500 Constable J. Huddle coached the Joseph H. Kerr showed them the inside of the vehicle and 21 English Drive - Snow Lake - A 3 BR GrandeurPrice Reduced Model Mobile -$127,500 Home 16’ x 76’ School basketball team in preparation for their the emergency button panel. He activated the (1216 sq. ft.), 2 Baths, elec. F/A heating c/w emergency lights, used the Mic of the outside CentralA 2010 Air, many Model upgrades, 3 BR, 16' landscaped x 76' Mobile & fenced Home yard, Frontier School tournament. Landscaped & fenced yard, front & back decks, all speaker, and explained the different uses of there’s a 20’ x 24’ deck, all appliances For the month of February 2016, Snow Lake appliances included,Included - elecA one-Owner F/A heating, home plus … central Air. RCMP served a total of 18 Speeding Violations the police radio to the youth. All were very happy with this short introduction to the Police the pas 204-623-5454

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CPL ÉRIC DESCÔTEAUX NCO I/C Detachment Commander Page 7 THE Underground PRESS April 21, 2016 show through. “Shelly and I enjoy money!” camping and hiking,” he said. He says that if he had to point to A Forsyth Saga “Utah is a spectacular state with his influences, it would be firstly ‘post card’ views around every his Mom and Dad, who taught corner.” He also admits to one him to work hard and make the other vice that he comes by hon- most of opportunities when they estly. “I travel to fish with a good presented. “One other person friend from Yellowknife. Ivo and who started me along my career I try to get away once every year without knowing it and who I or so to a far flung destination to worked with many times during fly fish. My highlights are fishing my early career was Lewis Cluett,” in the Seychelles Islands in the In- said Forsyth. “He was the first dian Ocean and in the mountains engineer that I met, who took of Argentina. Fly fishing allows time to tell me about the field. me to relax and forget about the Later when I graduated and was trials and tribulations of work.” working, I had the opportunity to Forsyth gets a bit philosophi- spend more time with him as a cal when explaining how and young professional. why he got into his line of work “Growing up in a remote mining and appreciative when point- town in northern Canada gave me ing out those who influenced a real connection to the mining in- him. “Being the third generation dustry and the people who make in the mining industry, I always it work. This strong connection to knew that I would be involved the mining family has driven my in the industry in some way,” he commitment to the safety of ev- said. “I was always intrigued, eryone working in our industry. I firstly by geology and then by remember being in grade 8 where mining. My mom kept a grade 7 two of my classmates had their paper I wrote about wanting to dads die in a mining accident. Bill, Elin, Aiden, and Shelly Forsyth in Grand Central Station, New York, NY ~ photos courtesy of Bill Forsyth be a geologist (and I still have it). This drives me every day to make Geology turned into engineering sure my team is working safely that went on within the operation. This included ome will recall a story a month or so back before I went to university and I and that I am doing everything in S two open pit mines and the underground mine, a featured former resident Tom Hobman and his never looked back. Nowadays I my power to make sure everyone 1000 man camp, processing facility, shops, airport, life journey in science. It roused curiosity about don’t get to do much engineer- goes home.” MJ and power generation that were all supplied by where Tom’s partner in explosives, Rick Robinson ing, mostly safety, people and an ice road. “Some days I felt more like the mayor ended up. Rick, you will remember was located in of a small town (remind you of someone?) rather Calgary and a story on his fortunes resulted. Well, than someone running a mining operation,” said as luck would have it… good things come in threes, Forsyth in jest. “I was a member of Community and Robinson’s recollections brought up the name Advisory boards and developed a deep apprecia- of another school chum who has done well; Bill tion of the First Nations in the Northwest Territo- Forsyth. ries. Shelly and I were able to travel to some of It was through Robinson that I tracked Bill down, the remote communities and meet some amazing finding him in Salt Lake City, Utah. Guess I could people. It was humbling to see conditions in some have just got on the phone and asked his parents; of the communities. We worked hard to develop because Bill, for those who don’t know, is the son opportunities for aboriginal businesses and people of longtime residents Jack and Mona Forsyth. to prosper from the diamond mining operations. I Nevertheless, there has been a lot of water run am really proud of the work we did at Diavik in this under the Snow Creek bridge since 1982. That area, almost 70% northern employees and 35% was the year Bill Forsyth left Snow Lake’s JH Kerr aboriginal.” School, heading to Winnipeg and the University of Forsyth took note of how small the world in gen- Manitoba, to study Geological Engineering. eral is… and particularly the mining world? “For It wasn’t long after he graduated from the U of almost two years at Diavik, two of my best friends M that he found himself working out of Vancou- growing up, Terry Fey and Glenn Young also ver with a large engineering firm. He says that he worked at the mine,” he said. “We took the time Bill and Shelly in Vienna, Austria for their 25th Wedding anniversary was fortunate to travel to more than 40 different to get reacquainted after many years and enjoyed countries, from South America to the former So- our time together.” viet Union, during his 17 years with the company. From Diavik, the Forsyth family moved to Mon- Forsyth says that he enjoyed working in different treal in 2011, where Bill took more of a corporate cultures and different languages; in doing so it role, looking after the technical aspects of Rio strengthened a view he’d formed on some of the Tinto’s underground mines and projects around colleges he was in contact with daily. “I quickly the world. learned that miners are the same everywhere in In 2015, they moved once again to where they the world,” he said. “After work you talk about currently live, Salt Lake City, where Forsyth is the hunting or fishing and most are known to have a Technical Director for the Rio Tinto Copper Group. few ‘wobbly pops’.” He looks after all the underground operations and While with the Vancouver Corporation, Forsyth, projects at the Bingham Canyon Mine, as well as now 52, was the youngest Associate and then many of the technical staff that support copper Principal partner in the history of the firm. And mining operations around the world. just so he didn’t lose perspective on what a good The Bingham Canyon Mine is more commonly education had done for him; for a period of seven known as Kennecott Copper Mine among locals, years he gave Sessional lectures in the Mining En- says Forsyth. It is an open-pit mining operation gineering department at the University of British extracting a large porphyry copper deposit south- Columbia. west of Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, in the Oquirrh Bill with a rainbow trout caught in Patagonia in Argentina In respect to family, Forsyth married his wife Mountains. The mine is the largest man-made Shelly, whom he refers to as the “most beautiful excavation in the world. It is owned by Rio Tinto girl in the world” in 1987. They have two children, Group, an international mining and exploration Aiden who is 21 and in his third year in Biochemis- company headquartered in the United Kingdom. try at Carleton University in Ottawa and Elin who is The copper operations at Bingham Canyon Mine 19 and in her first year at the University of British are managed through Kennecott Utah Copper Cor- Columbia in Vancouver. poration, which operates the mine, a concentrator Although Forsyth was content in Vancouver and plant, a smelter, and a refinery. The mine has been enjoying his job, in 2004 he was asked if he was in production since 1906, and has resulted in the interested in moving to Yellowknife, in order to creation of a pit over 0.6 miles (0.97 km) deep, 2.5 design and build a new underground mine. “I re- miles (4 km) wide, and covering 1,900 acres (770 ally loved my job in Vancouver, but you just don’t ha). It was designated a National Historic Land- get an opportunity to start a mine from scratch,” mark in 1966 under the name Bingham Canyon he explained. “So we packed the family up, moved Open Pit Copper Mine. to Yellowknife and started to build an underground “It is interesting work in a big city with a mine diamond mine from a flat piece of tundra.” For- right next to it, but most people do not even know syth started as the Underground Mine manager that it is there,” he said. and was eventually the Vice President Operations Asked about any hobbies that he has or things for the mine and responsible for most everything that he enjoys, Forsyth’s Northern Manitoba roots Bill with a brown trout caught in Tierra del Fuego in southern Argentina Page 8 THE Underground PRESS April 21, 2016 mittee reviewed the Town's regarding General Govern- Finance and Administration Committee meets… financial statements and ment and Staff Relations. recommended that a reso- 4) Banking RFP – This item he Finance and Administration Com- tive Officer J. Willner. T lution approving them be was tabled until the next mittee of council met at 4:00 p.m. on There were four items of General Busi- presented to Council at the committee meeting. April 4, 2016 in the Council Chambers. ness discussed at the meeting. 1) List of meeting on April 5, 2016 As there was no other Present at the meeting were: Commit- Accounts - The committee will recom- under the Chief Adminis- business on the agenda, tee Members: Chairperson Councilor J. mend that a resolution approving the List trative Officer's report. 3) the meeting was adjourned Wilson, Councilors R. Jones, B. Forsyth, of Accounts be presented to Policies - The committee re- at 4:45 p.m. ~ MJ from Mayor K. Stephen, and Chief Administra- Council on April 5, 2016. 2) Unaudited Financials for March 31, 2016- The com- viewed and revised policies town minutes.

As a mining community, we’ve all been affected by the work related loss, injury, or disease of a loved one or friend. In order to formally memorialize and honour these comrades, a short solemn ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 28th at 7:30 p.m. at the Miner’s Memorial. A reception sponsored by USW Local # 7106 and the Town of Snow Lake will follow at the Snow Lake Seniors' Centre. If you wish to (or if you plan to) lay a wreath during this ceremony, please contact USW Local #7106 at (204) 687-4448, ASAP so that you can be listed. Page 9 THE Underground PRESS April 21, 2016 Minor Hockey winds up a successful 2016 awards and ‘Esso Medals of Achievement’ the season they were being blown out Player Award to Cameron Perrier. now Lake Minor Hockey held a suc- S were handed out. With Tyler Samborski of pretty much every game they played. Plamondon stayed at the podium and cessful and very well attended ‘Wind-Up at the podium, he called ‘Initiation’ Coach However, his determined little group also handed out the ‘Atom’ Awards; they Banquet’ at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday April Derek Bartlett forward to make the pre- pulled up their collective socks and by went to Most Sportsmanlike Player Award 9, 2016 in the Lawrie Marsh Community sentations. Bartlett presented the Most years’ end were in the running of most to Brayden Carswell, Most Improved Play- Hall. Sportsmanlike Player Award to Anthony games they took part in. Samborski er Award to Carli Melnick, and the Most Parents, grandparents, and other rela- Pegg, Most Improved Player Award to and Trudeau then presented the Most Dedicated Player Award to JP Plamondon. tions sat and socialized at tables, and Brennen Folk-Lapierre, and the Most Sportsmanlike Player Award to Violet Subsequent to the presentation of with all but a few of this year’s enrollees Dedicated Player Award to Brock Bartlett Trudeau, Most Improved Player Award awards, Jodi Lobert took those in atten- in attendance, the hall was rife with (who later had the entire hall sing ‘Happy to Kiera Leefe, and the Most Dedicated dance through a PowerPoint Presentation laughter and chatter and a rousing game Birthday’ to him in celebration of his ‘6th’ Player Awards to Tekoa Bartlett and Ethan of Minor Hockey’s year in pictures; it was of mini-sticks played out right up until the birthday). Samborski. well done and judging by the laughter and meal was served. Chris Samborski next arrived at the po- The ‘Atom’ and ‘Pee Wee’ awards groans, well received by the group. The banquet featured traditional fare, dium and he asked his coaching partner were next and Coach Paul Plamondon Prior to the end of the event, a selec- which as anyone associated with hockey Victor Trudeau to join him at the front of was asked to come forward to make the tion was made for the 50/50 draw… Tara players knows is code for Chicken and the hall. Samborski proceeded to give a presentations. Coach Paul presented the Semenuik went home $103 richer. Ad- Pizza, washed down with pop, Gatorade rundown on the ‘Novice’ Division’s year, Most Sportsmanlike Player Award to Ben ditionally, the draw for the ‘much sought or for those over five foot five, coffee. which he deemed a success. Samborski Strelezki, Most Improved Player Award to after’ Spartans Quilt took place; Riley As soon as supper had finished up, noted that when the group started out Brooke Erickson, and the Most Dedicated Eastman Jr. was the lucky winner. MJ

Snow Lake Minor Hockey SPARTANS Page 10 THE Underground PRESS April 21, 2016 Why do we say that? by: Phyllis Verbeek

action and weave it into the one thing his/her mind here is no particular reason why I have chosen to T is focused on. Silly, indeed! write about silly things in this column. Perhaps we We sometimes say that a thoughtless action could call it spring fever, or just tired of winter and or person is ‘dumber than a sack of doorknobs’. have gone completely mad. In any event, we will Originally dumb meant mute or silent, or as unable explore some sayings that creep into our everyday to speak, as a doorknob. However, the meaning speech which speak of silly things. ofr ou word dumb has shifted from unable to hear Silly is used to relate to something that is to unable to think. We suspect that a doorknob is characterized by weakness or folly. Anything devoid not any dumber than any other inanimate object. of common understanding or judgment is termed Probably the reason why doorknob was chosen was as silly. It is quite often used to refer to a person simply because the words slid off the tongue quite who is weak in intellect, plain or simple, witless or well. In any case a doorknob, being an inanimate foolish. In still more lay person terms, silly suggests object, has no intelligence; therefore, being ‘dumb exhibiting lack of wisdom or good sense. Something as a doorknob’ is about as stupid as an action or the that is silly may not always be absurd; it may be person performing it can be. frivolous, but the intentions behind the same are not This one might be new to us as we don’t live near necessarily inappropriate. A good example might where submarines are located. ‘Useless as screen be comic characters do silly things guided by what doors on a submarine’, suggests utterly useless and/ we might call childish behavior. Their motive is to or unnecessary. Imagine you are on a submarine catch the attention of the audience. In the words with a normal watertight door and then a screen ofy Mar Worley, “A man that is ashamed of passions door in the same doorway, (like an inside door and that are natural and reasonable is generally proud an outside door). Now imagine you are submerged of those that are shameful and silly.” Our common and the captain asks you to open the watertight understanding or judgment of such is termed as silly. door, but keep the screen door closed... how useful Let us start with ‘one tracked mind’. This is a do you think the screen door would be at preventing saying which had its beginnings in the early days the submarine from sinking? Further to being of steam engines. The invention of the train was useless, a screen door on a submarine would be a significant to the masses of people in America; form of rather unnecessary extravagance. It would therefore, it is natural that trains and railroads be something extra you don’t need. Bottom line... became a part of everyday speech. Most railroads don’t overdo or over think things. Do what you need have two or more tracks, so trains can go in different to in order to get a project done and stop. directions. However, on a one-track railroad line, Writer’s note: I ordered brunch in an out-of-town train traffic can only move in one direction at a time. restaurant recently. The waitress asked what kind If you know someone who has a ‘one tracked mind’, of toast I would like. I told her I preferred whole his/her mind is limited to only one line of thought wheat. She looked apologetic and said, “We only or action. This person is always thinking about the he ‘What’s the story?’ column is an overview; or the telling of have brown, white or rye”. I managed to keep a ‘T same thing. As well he/she can take any topic or ‘the story’ on a different Snow Lake resident in each edition. Each straight face as I said, “Brown will be fine”! 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, 'What’s the story' on… Pat O'Connor? Bits and Bytes - Technology at Work How long have you lived in Snow Lake? Thirteen years. By: Peter Purves What is your age and marital/ family situation? I'm 58, divorced, and have two sons; Stephen and Christopher. Show held in Las Vegas. This show is one of the was driving in Snow Lake, and for no particular What do you do for a living? I largest electronic expositions, with more than reason known to me, my ‘Check Engine’ light I'm a Health Care Aide, Snow Lake Home Care. 170,000 attendees from across the globe and illuminated on the dashboard. On older model What is your favorite book(s)? 2.5 million square feet of exhibit space. cars, this was a serious matter. The alternator I can give you an old one: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas- Hunter Automatic’s $100 accessory, called Automatic The Reason I Jump had packed it in, or some other vital component S. Thompson. More recent: - Naoki Higashida. Link, plugs into just about any vehicles standard Guilty pleasure: The Stand- Stephen King. had failed and you were on the verge of some diagnostics port. The Bluetooth-enabled What is your favorite TV show(s)? catastrophic event that would sideline your ride. dongle beams vehicle data to a smartphone The Jets Game, The Bombers Game, SNL, and my guilty pleasure With the introduction of sophisticated app. It collects information that helps decode Coronation Street. computers to the average automobile, engineers dashboard-based diagnostic codes, and monitors What is your favorite movie(s)? have placed sensors all over the vehicle that real time data, such as fuel consumption, This is Spinal Tap, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Hard Core Logo, monitor a wide range of levels and metrics - any mileage, and trip data. Automatic has added Goon. one of which (falling out of a prescribed range What is your favorite food(s)? support for streaming this information wirelessly of acceptable values) can trigger the notorious All that good stuff at the SLMI! And fresh bread. over Bluetooth, giving Automatic Link real- Check Engine warning light. What is your favorite song(s)? time capabilities that significantly enhance the The sensors that can trigger a Check Engine Too many, that could be a long list platform’s usability. light typically monitor the inflows and outflows What is one thing most people don’t know about you? With the ability to stream car data straight of the engine, such as the mass airflow sensor I can't tell you yet, it'll all be in my memoirs (posthumously). from the diagnostic port to a smartphone in real leading into the motor, and the oxygen sensor What is the thing you like most about Snow Lake? time, Automatic has swung the doors open to The people, without a doubt, a great sense of community PO'C in the exhaust or catalytic converter may also offer a wide variety of new services, in addition be the culprit. Another area of the engine to to its diagnostic capabilities. Automatic allows suspect is the ignition wires, but the warning users to track, in real time, things such as fuel light can also be triggered by something as efficiency based on driving style; where users innocuous as a loose gas cap. parked their car; crash response if Automatic Rather than presenting the vehicle owner with detects a severe collision and audible alerts if it a text based explanation in the ‘infotainment’ detects problematic driving patterns. console, the manufacturers choose to bury Anglican/ United Church The company is also touting the fact a cryptic code to decipher the problem deep Automatic has evolved into an app platform that (102 Balsam Street) within the vehicles computer system. This allows businesses and car enthusiasts to focus is only accessible through the ‘On-Board COMMUNITY OF FAITH on specific aspects of a car. An Automatic Fleet Diagnostic’ port, which can cost the owner Gathers Sundays at 11:00 AM app keeps tabs on multiple cars at a time. There hundreds of dollars to extract and decode before Service of Worship and Coffee time is a FreshBooks mileage tracking app, a Nest app any work on correcting the problem is started. Everyone Welcome that warms the house when users get close, and To combat this, third party vendors have an UnMooch app for getting a buddy to chip in developed cost effective devices that owners God is the author of Spring his exact share for gas. More innovative apps can connect to the diagnostic port and link are sure to follow. (Guaranteed to entertain and inspire!) wirelessly to your smartphone, providing you With this device the genie is out of the bottle, with real time diagnostic and performance and it empowers vehicle owners with detailed information. The deep roots never doubt information on what is going on under the One of the most talked about is a device made Spring will come. hood, allowing you to make informed decisions by Automatic, which recently won an award for regarding the operation and care of your vehicle. ~unknown best innovation at the 2016 Consumer Electronic Page 11 THE Underground PRESS April 21, 2016 Protective Services and Recreational London, Rome... Parres? Services Committee meets… By Jim Parres The Protective Services and Recreational to spray foam the inside of the exterior Services Committee of council met at walls of the Wilfred T. Lipton arena. They saying there would be an ‘Old hen I attended the University requested the ice be installed earlier if W Dogs’ reunion in Calgary April 3:45 p.m. on April 1, 2016 in the Coun- of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon possible next season and that they be 28th. Although I thought we’d all cil Chambers. Present at the meeting back in 1970, it was to finish off be friends for life, we all went our allowed to keep Sunday ice times until my degree in geology; one that I were: Committee Members: Chairperson separate ways and haven’t thought Christmas break. had started at Brandon College in Councilor R. Turnbull, Councilor Penny much about the ‘gangue’ for years. 1959. Fortunately the U of S had Roberts, and Chief Administrative Officer Under ‘Other Business’ there were We have decided to partake in the accepted the transfer of my credits. three items to be addressed: 1) Change reunion and are looking forward to J. Willner. Absent: Councilor B. Forsyth In the interim (1960 – 1970), I had Tables - A quote on the cost of a change seeing at least some of the old Ore There were two items of General worked for HBM&S in the smelter Ganguers again. table and installation was provided to and zinc plant at Flin Flon, for Business discussed at the meeting. That Mike Chorney, who operated the committee. 2) Sunset Bay Beach - A Kerr Addison Exploration, and for items and the committee’s discussion a geophysical office in Flin Flon, my dad in the Timmins area and on each were: 1) Delegation #1 - Randy quote for dock replacement was pro- at Schist Lake, later purchased Northern Manitoba. vided with examples of dock material. by Jason Siegfried, was an Ore Compton, Recreation Supervisor - A My father and uncle had both 3) Policies – Recreation and Protection Ganguer, as was Dave Kennedy Public Concern form was presented to attended the U of S, mainly of the Flon. I understand Walter policy review was deferred until the next because the family lived in the Recreation Supervisor. Earlier ice Sedor, who was in a plane crash up Committee Meeting. Saskatoon. I graduated from installation for the 2016/17 year was on Tartan Lake back in 1960, works the U of S, and now one of our discussed. 2) Delegation #2 - Tyler Sam- As there was no other business on the for Mike (or did) down on the farm granddaughters, Triesta, is thinking agenda, the meeting was adjourned at in Southern Saskatchewan. borski and Derek Bartlett of Snow Lake seriously of going there. She will 5:30 p.m. ~ MJ from town minutes We have a daughter in Cochrane, Minor Hockey presented a price quote be travelling to Saskatoon with her Alberta, just west of Calgary, so family this weekend to tour the it will make the trip worthwhile. campus and look closely at their We’ve been planning to see the Science Programs. She has high granddaughters for several years hopes of being a Neuro Surgeon. Special meeting of council... now. The younger granddaughter Within the geology program is actually involved in an important there was a group called the ‘Ore viewed a draft version of the town’s 2016 volleyball tournament that Snow Lake’s Town Council held a ‘Special Gangue’ (play on words) of mostly Financial Plan. They went through the weekend. We are really looking Meeting’ at 3:00 p.m. on the afternoon guys, some chicks. The Ore Gangue forward to cheering her on. My of March 22, 2016. There were three projected General Operating Fund Reve- was involved in most campus wife has relatives there too. nue and Expenses, Utility Budget, Calcu- sports, either as participants or items on the agenda. Another link to the area; I did the lation of Tax Levies, Sundry Revenue and fans. We were a tight knit group Those in attendance were: Mayor Kim initial public offering for Jiminex and managed to help each other Expenditure Analyses, Capital Budget, Inc., with Leede Financial in Calgary Stephen, Deputy Mayor J. Wilson, Coun- through the geology program. We and Five Year Capital Expenditure Pro- circa 2007. Leede has since (2015) cilors: Peter Roberts, R. Jones, Penny would study together all night amalgamated with Jones Gable of Roberts, R. Turnbull, Youth Member A. gram. (Councilor Jones, Deputy Mayor and hit the Sutherland bar for a Toronto. Wilson, and Youth Member Fisher exited nightcap. Some of those nights Fisher, and CAO J. Willner. Absent: Coun- It will be great to see some of the meeting during review of The Fi- were legendary. I had many cilor B. Forsyth. our old Professors who are still Saskatoon adventures. nancial Plan) 3) Personnel - A resolution alive and kicking. Dr. Mel Stouffer, 1) Community Futures North Central One night we had a tour of a was passed extending the probationary our Structural Prof, who we used Development - Tim Johnston, Manager local brewery that ended up in to ‘cream’ while playing broomball of CFNCD introduced himself and pro- period of the Public Works Maintenance their hospitality room. The bar was always a great sport despite position until April 20, 2016. keeper served us all a couple of vided a brief overview of Community the attempts on his life. Dr. Willie There was no further business and the brewskies and then advised that Futures North Central Development. Braun, a Paleontologist who almost he had a hot date and wanted to meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. had a heart attack when I told him 2) Third Budget Meeting - (Councilor leave. He said we could stay and ~ MJ from town minutes about the intruder in his office at Forsyth entered the meeting) Council re- finish up and the door would lock 3:00 a.m., which turned out to be automatically behind us. Before an ‘oil field industrial espionage’ he left he filled up all the fridges. “I will build a great wall – and nobody builds walls better than me, believe situation. Braun was working in Once he left, someone dug out the summers for a Calgary based me – and I’ll build them very inexpensively. I will build a great, great wall on their Swiss Army knife and the Oil Company and had all his work our southern border, and I will make Mexico pay rest is history. It was a ‘hang-dog’ related results stored in his office. group of guys at class the next day. for that wall. Mark my words.” ~ London, Rome... Parres? Just this week we got an email ~ Donald Trump

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POLARIZE like Indie to me. The Oracular Spectacular album was a very talented gay man), and Hakeem (also talented released in late 2007; however, a song from the album and a notorious womanizer) to take over the Empire. *4. AVOIDABLE What penguins see called ‘Kids’ is getting a lot of airplay currently. It’s They all hold love/hate relationships with one another What a bullfighter tries through. catchy and their sound has a bit of ‘Ziggy Stardust’ and each episode has one at the throat of another to do. *15. PRIMATE or teaming up and going after some other perceived feel to it. Basically, it’s all been done before and a *5. EYEDROPPER Remove your spouse while back too; nonetheless, check out ‘Youth’ and threat to the family business. An entertaining series ‘Weekend Wars’. and worth a watch. Clumsy from in front of TV. Books Film ophthalmologist. *16. RELIEF * Truman – David McCullough *Hail Caesar – George Clooney, Josh Brolin, Channing *6. CONTROL What trees do in the A biography on probably the most underrated Tatum, Scarlett Johansson, and Ralph Fiennes A short, ugly inmate. spring. President in the history of the US. Like many of This is a Coen Brothers picture, but doesn’t quite *7. COUNTERFEITER *17. RUBBERNECK the early holders of office, Truman came from make it into the same category as ‘The Big Labowski’, Workers who put What you do to relax truly humble beginnings; however, unlike many, he ‘Raising Arizona’, or ‘Fargo’. Josh Brolin is Eddie remained that way. Here was a guy no one picked Mannix, a 1950s Hollywood fixer. The movie takes together kitchen your wife. to win, yet he ended up making some momentous us through a day of difficulties that he is faced with; cabinets. *18. SELFISH decisions in the country’s history. It was his decision all of which the studio expects him to come up with *8. ECLIPSE What the owner of a to drop the bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. His solutions for. Everything seems to have a glitch and What an English barber seafood store does. he’s juggling four or five problems at a time (while administration created the Marshall Plan (Money and does for a living. *19. SUDAFED a strategy to rebuild Europe after World War II). He trying to quit smoking), but they all normally work out was the one who sent troops into Korea, and it was his for Mannix. Until of course someone kidnaps Baird *9. LEFT BANK Brought litigation decisiono t recognize Israel as a country. A well written Whitlock (Clooney) and ransoms him for $100,000. It’s What the bank robbers against a government and interesting book... and another long one - close to a little tough to get into off the start, but entertaining did when their bag was official. and funny in spots (Mannix’s sit down with a group of 1000 pages sans the acknowledgements, source notes, full of money. *20. PARADIGMS and index. clergy). If it’s on, watch it, but I wouldn’t go out of my Television way. MJ *10. 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