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Volume Three, Issue One February 2013

The Great Divide by Alana Bishop, Councillor, Municipality of Shuniah The stretch of highway between with this construction and re- Thunder Bay and Nipigon is one routing come many pitfalls that of the most dangerous stretches make a community vulnerable. along the Trans-Canada Highway. • Noise disturbance from long- This portion of highway sees dras - term construction tic winter weather conditions as • Possible well water contamina - well as an increase in the number tion when rock foundation is frac - of large transport trucks. Some tured due to blasting sections have no alternate route in • Expropriation of lands and the event of road closures. There homes have been years of long-term • Loss of economic viability for planning for improvements to local businesses this strategic link in the Trans Shuniah is working diligently Canada system. with the MTO to decrease these It was stated that 4-laning of this impacts: Message from the Reeve route would: • Construction must adhere to • Improve traffic flow and de - the municipal noise bylaw and crease accidents berms will be established for On behalf of Council and Staff of the • Establish a continuous homes in close proximity to high - Municipality of Shuniah I would like to east/west access from Thunder ways. Bay to Nipigon • Several well monitoring sta - extend best wishes to all our residents and • Minimize impacts on social tions have been established down - visitors for the year 2013. Hopefully it will and economic development. hill of construction zones. be a healthy and well balanced year for all However, according to govern - • MTO is encouraged to give fair ment correspondence with the market value for expropriation of of us. Our community has and continues Shuniah Reeve in 2006, the plans lands. to be the most wonderful place to live here were to rehabilitate this section of • An access route is in place for on the shores of Lake Superior. highway…not to 4-lane. This entrance from the new divided would involve re-surfacing, incor - highway to the existing 11/17 route. poration of passing lanes, curve Proper “Business Section” signs As always, revisions and intersection im - have been installed by MTO and all of us are happy to serve you, provements. Shuniah is working with busi - Since that correspondence in nesses to create specific marketing Reeve Maria Harding 2006, the MTO again changed its signage for the new 4-laning. plans. They now intended to relo - cate this segment of highway, To Date 2013…The Mackenzie with construction north and par - Station Road to Birch Beach route allel to the existing location. Shu - has been rehabilitated, and Shu - niah insisted that 11/17 between niah is not mandated to bear own - Interim Mackenzie Station Road and ership. This route will be a 700 Birch Beach be rehabilitated. series highway with a maximum 2013 Shuniah realized that by-passing speed of 80km. The new 4-laning the business and residential sec - is well under way to the north. Tax Installment tions would undoubtedly have a Shuniah remains firm in its con - negative effect on the landowners, viction that the local economy Due Dates: consumers, as well as the local must be respected and promoted businesses…denying them a vi - with due consideration to esthetic February 22nd and April 26, 2013 able and thriving neighbourhood. sensitivities and sustainment of a This would be the second time healthy living environment. Bills will be mailed out the end of January. that the Municipality of Shuniah Personally, as a daily driver on this The interim bill is equal to 50% of the annualized taxes for has had a business community highway, I am elated that in the the year 2012. destroyed, as a result of highway near future we will have a safer 4- re-alignments. Shuniah was left lane route protecting us from the The Final 2013 tax installments are expected to be due the end with ownership of Lakeshore on-coming traffic. of August and October. The Final tax bill is based on the new Drive as well as costly re-habilita - Keeping our residents safe is the tax rates and assessment for 2013 less the amount billed on tion. This situation must not be optimum goal! the interim installment. repeated! There is no doubt that a 4-laned Thank you, MTO highway is safer, much safer…but

Shuniah ~ A Community with More than Meets the Eye ~ by Alana Bishop

bing Township. McKellar as the first mayor Prince Arthur's Landing was in - Shuniah…The An act of the legislature was p aTshseed Mu(Rneiecvipe?a)l. ity of Shuniah covers a vacsotr paroerat oefd 5i5n,t3o7 4a htoewctna riens 1 8 84 in 1873 to organize the Munic firpoaml - CopInen 1h87a4g eTnh uRnodaedr aCta hpieg ahnwda Syi l1v1e/r 17, acnadlle Bda Proe rPt o Airntth euars. tT ohne T own of History ity of Shuniah, consisting o fL athkeeshoIsrle tD wreivre rteom ¼o mveidle f rwoemst tohfe O Muu im- et CPoarnty Aonrt. h Tuhr ee xnpoarnthdeerdn i n April As early as 1845, Lake Superior Townships of Pardee, Cr obookusn, danryic isp aEligtyh to Mf Silhe uHniilal ho.n I Snp 1r8u9c1e a Rive1r8 9R2o and d( hMigahyw 19a0y 65 2w7i)t,h a tnhde ad - had considerable mining poten - Blake, Paipoonge, Neebing , M thcIen s-outmheurlnti -btowunndsharipy bweaisn gc r4e0a tkeidlo min e-tersd oift isohno roe fl ilnaen do nfr Lomak eM acGregor tial as silver and gold were re - tyre, MacGregor, McTavish ,S uthpe riocrl.u ding Blake, Crooks, Pardee, Township. served for the crown. The Village of Price Arthur's Lan dTihneg , popPualiaptoion gise aapnpdr oxNimeeabtienlgy 3a0l0o0n g year-rWouhnedn r te hseid Ceintyts o, fh Tohwuenvdere r Bay reserve was lifted in 1866 and the Thunder Cape and the is ldaunrdis ng wthieth s utmhem aedrj ominoinntgh sis tlhane dcso.n Esaidceh rablwe acso titnacgoer pnourmatbeder isn b 1r9i7n0g, tMhceI n - extraction of silver became a vi - north of the American Borde rt. otal to Taobwounts h5i0p0 0co. nTshtiet untaemd ea Swhaurndi.a Iht is thtyer eO wjibasw aanyn wexoerdd ffroorm s iSlvheurn iah able venture as proven with the The Corporation of Shuniah cre - shrank in 1892 with the with - and this took all industry and discovery of a rich ore vein on ated an organized ward systeTmh feo Mr udnricaiwpaall iotfy N oef eSbhinugn iaadh d hitaios naa ld aisntdinctivme olsotg oof. t hLeo ccoaml amrteirscti aKl apyr oper - Silver Islet in 1866. political purposes, with each tMowcCn -ullopuagrth o df eNsiegenbeindg t hToe wlongsoh iipn t1o9 f8o2rm. ties out of Shuniah. In 1976, leg - Neebing and Paipoonge Town - the Town of Fort William. islation was enacted to change ship electing one council member ships and the Town Plot (West - and one from the island ward. The Municipality of Shuniah was the Municipality of Shuniah into fort) were surveyed as early as Prince Arthur's Landing being two now reduced to the Township of the Township of Shuniah, con - 1860; McTavish in 1870 and wards had two representatives to McIntyre, MacGregor, McTavish sisting of MacGregor and Mc - Prince Arthur's Landing in 1871. council. The first election was held and Prince Arthur's Landing and a Tavish Wards. Fort William was part of Nee - on June 20th, 1873, with John portion of the Island Wards.

The Fir Tree maintains the harmonious connection with the Four Elements of nature: Earth, Air, Water and Fire. Dogs Running at Large Earth R: e Tmhisn ids etrh et ola anldl psheatp oew onf eCrasr Sibhouun Iisalahn hd a s a leash law in ef - Air : f e cTth aisn ids tahell sdkoy.g s owners are responsible to ensure that Waterth: eTihri sd iosg Lsa akree S nuopte riuonr.n ing at large. By-law #1951-98 sub - Fire : s e cTthieo nou 3t esrt aedtegse:s Eofv tehrey l ogwon cearn obfe ain dteorgp rsehteadll a kse beopth t ha e dog sunburst or a flower in full bloom. leashed and under control and further subsection 4 states: No person shall permit a dog to be running at large within the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Shu - niah . Dogs running at large can cause a lot of stress be - tween neighbours and can end up causing long-term problems for everyone involved. The easiest solution is to take care of your dog and keep it under control and when you’re out for a walk please keep your dog leashed. 2013 Dog Licences will soon be available and are $10.00.

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WATER FILTRATION • IRON STAINING • SULPHUR ODOUR • SILT • HARDNESS • BACTERIA • E COLI • COLIFORM • TASTE * Large Inventory of Pumps, Filters, U.V. Systems, Softeners, Nanos, Sandpoints * We service all brands - Residential, Industrial $5,750 H & H Importers and Sales (Thunder Bay) Inc. 3879 Hwy 11/17 W BOLES FEEDS CULLIGAN WATER 939-1152 235 Hardisty Street 623-7311 page 2, The Shuniah News, February 2013 NEW BURNING BYLAW by Blair Arthur, Fire Chief, Shuniah Fire & Emergency Services The Municipality of Shuniah has 3. Permits will be available on-line passed a NEW burning by-law that (www.shuniahfire.com) as well as in The Municipality of governs ALL OPEN AIR BURNING – person at the normal 3 outlets: The year round – and provides for a range Shuniah Municipal office, Lakeshore Shuniah’s Official Plan of fines and costs for violators. Variety and Crystal Beach Store. 4. Permit lengths have been extended Review Effective in 2013, Burning Permits to cover the entire calendar year and are required for ALL OPEN AIR they must be obtained annually. Council is in the last stages of reviewing and revising BURNING including campfires and 5. Legal burning hours have been those used for cooking and warmth. changed. NO burning is allowed be - the final draft of Shuniah’s Official Plan. tween the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Notice of the Open House and the Public Meeting to There are new regulations govern - during the official “Fire Season” that receive input on this document will be posted once ing fire sizes and site preparations runs annually from April 1 to October and there are set fines for many vio - 31. There are no time restrictions for the meeting date has been set. lations. They range from $100 for fail - open air burning in the “Off Season” Once Council adopts the draft plan it will be for - ing to supervise an open fire to $500 that runs annually from November 1 warded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and for having a fire during a burning ban to March 31, but you still need a per - or in a restricted fire zone. As well, vi - mit. Housing for their approval. olators can be charged the full costs 6. New rules govern the size of spe - So stay tuned and watch for the upcoming Open cific types of fires. of extinguishing the fire. House and Public Meeting. THE HIGHLIGHTS: The full details of the rules and reg - 1. ALL Open air burning requires a ulations are included with each open If you would like to review the draft document burning permit year round, not just air burning permit. please contact the Clerk at the during the spring/summer/fall Fire Season. The complete new Municipality of Municipal Office 683-4545 2. Permits are FREE of charge. Shuniah Burning By-law can be read at: www.shuniah.org

ARE YOU? • Prepared to jump out of bed in the middle of the night to help save the lives and property of your Shuniah friends, family and neighbours? • Ready to leave work or a family function to help rescue the victims of a motor vehi - cle accident? • Willing to commit to weekly Tuesday night training, as well as occasional weekend courses? • Dedicated to community service and truly making a difference in Shuniah? If so, you might be a great addition to our corps of dedicated firefighters and medical first responders! We are “Professional Volunteers.” Shuniah Fire and Emergency Services is currently recruiting for a few open - ings for suppression firefighters. To join us, you must also: • Be at least 18 years old. (Both males and females are encouraged to apply) • Be a resident of the Municipality of Shuniah, able to respond quickly to emergency responses • Be physically fit and work well as part of a disciplined team To discuss the opportunities or address any questions, please contact Fire Chief Blair Arthur: • By email: [email protected] • By phone: 983-2021

Municipal Office HOURS OF OPERATION Located at 420 Leslie Avenue, Thunder Bay Monday through Friday 8:30 am until 4:30 pm MACGREGOR LANDFILL SITE MCTAVISH LANDFILL SITE Located on Highway 11/17, 2 miles west of McKenzie Located on Highway 11/17 1000 feet west of Silver Lake Road and Station Rd. open Wednesdays: Open on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 pm; (April 1 to Oct 31) from noon until 8 pm Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. until 5 pm (Nov 1 to Mar 31) from 10 am to 6 pm Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am until 5 pm

The Shuniah News, February 2013, page 3 Know The Law and Get Trained Before You Ride Safe Snowmobiling Starts with Being Well-Informed by Sgt. Lise Grenier

The Ontario Provincial Police speeding, failing to stop at a road nier, Provincial Specialized Patrol bers and validation sticker on (OPP) and the Ontario Federation crossing and driving with a Blood Coordinator of the OPP Highway sled) of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) re - Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Safety Division. “This means that • Proof of sled insurance (pink mind snowmobilers that their that exceeds the legal limit. Fail - on the snow, the offending rider slip) safety, peace of mind and enjoy - ure to comply with the law carries can no longer drive his/her sled to • Approved snowmobile helmet ment while sledding this winter penalties including fines, loss of complete their ride.” More serious (for each rider) start with being compliant with driver’s licence, criminal charges alcohol offences will result in li - • While snowmobiling for recre - the Motorized Snow Vehicles Act and/or imprisonment. cence suspensions that will pre - ation on an OFSC Prescribed (MSVA) and being properly maturely finish a rider’s Trail, a 2013 Snowmobile Trail Per - trained. “A rider whose BAC is between snowmobiling season. Conse - mit (properly displayed on the 0.05 and 0.08 (known as the quences also get tougher for re - sled) with permit receipt Many of the rules governing “Warn Range”), can be issued the peat occurrences and riders are motor vehicle drivers apply to same 3-day warning that reminded that the Ontario Zero The OFSC and OPP also advise snowmobile operators, such as suspends a driver’s licence on the Tolerance law for drivers 21 and snowmobilers to get properly road,” said OPP Sergeant Lise Gre - under also applies to snowmo - trained. The OFSC offers two biles. courses approved by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario To ride legally, snowmobile op - (MTO): OFSC Driver Training is a erators must always carry: 6-hour classroom style course for • Valid driver's licence (or if under snowmobilers aged 12 years and age 16, a Snow Vehicle Operator’s older. The Right Way is an inter - LLaakkeesshhoorree Licence) active version of Driver Training • Proof of snowmobile ownership for adults. Information about • Sled registration (including both courses is available at properly placed registration num - ofsc.on.ca. Ice CreVVam • Icea a• Grrrocieiriees t•t Sy Ay SI Water Gifts • Souvenirs • Amethyst • Ceramics Check out our selection of fine European Foods! including: COUNCIL C ONTACT • Chocolate • Roschti Potatoes INFORMATION • Spa¨tzle Reeve Maria Harding Moni’s Ceramics Phone 807-983-2276 • Certified Duncan Teacher Email [email protected] • Custom-Made Gifts • Greenware Supplies Councillor Alana Bishop • Classes Available Phone 807-977-1436 Email [email protected]

Councillor Donna Blunt Phone 807-983-2129 Email [email protected] Agent Councillor Ron Giardetti Phone 807-983-2051 Email [email protected] 983-2323 1235 Lakeshore Drive Weekdays 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sundays & Holidays 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Councillor Wendy Landry Monika & Emil Hohnen Phone 807-346-9330 On Lakeshore Drive, 11km east of KOA on Spruce River Road Email [email protected]

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Driving Tips – Plan Ahead! Winter driving is a partnership – the Public Works Department does everything possible to clear and de-ice our streets and roads, but drivers have a responsibility to adjust their driving according to conditions. Weather conditions can change quickly, please allow plenty of time to reach your desti - nation when traveling in winter. • If at all possible, don’t drive during a storm. It’s much safer to stay at home and wait until con - ditions improve. • Remember that during a storm, major routes are cleared first and salted more frequently, while other roads and could be given a lower priority. • Watch out for ice, especially on bridges and in shaded areas. • Never assume that because the temperature is above zero that the roads are safe - road salt doesn’t work miracles, and is not effective below -10 degrees C. • Follow at a safe distance. It can take up to 12 times further to stop on snow and ice than on dry pave - ment. • Never pass a plow when it is ’ss clearing snow from the road. annnddddyyyy’’’ss Whiteout conditions are often SSSaaan BSar & Grill created in the front of plows which reduces visibility and in - creases the chance of an accident. NNooww SSeerrvviinngg PPIIZZZZAA!! Located on Mission Island Daily specials with full range of menu choices: Appetizers, Salads, Wings, Hamburgers, Fries, Quesadillas, As always, the Public Works De - Pork Chops, Liver, Pickerel, Chicken Parmesan partment welcomes your input re - We purchase Great place for birthday parties, staff parties, reunions, meetings garding transportation and Reservations welcomed but not required environmental service items that Scrap Autos, Steel, Relaxed atmosphere ~ Wi-Fi ~ Licensed for alcohol you feel require our attention. Copper, Aluminum, etc. Please feel free to e-mail your $$$ Recycle Metals Make some money & save our environment comments, questions or concerns LLooccaatteedd iinnssiiddee tthhee MMccKKeennzziiee IInnnn 668833--00888811 to [email protected] . www6.la2ke3h-e4ad5sc5rap9 .com HHoouurrss 44::0000--99::0000ppmm 77 ddaayyss aa wweeeekk EEaatt iinn oorr TTaakkee--oouutt Some restrictions may apply The Shuniah News, February 2013, page 5 Lakehead Region Conservation Authority Submitted by the LRCA Staff The Lakehead Region Conserva - LRCA Area of Jurisdiction as well tion Authority 2012 Annual Re - as the locations of our eight Con - port is available as of January 12, servation Areas. If you have an Ex - 2013. Please feel free to contact us plore Card, you can forgo the $2.00 if you are interested in obtaining a per vehicle entry fee at our Conser - copy. vation Areas and show your sup - The LRCA Explore t-shirts are port by purchasing an Explore Thunder Bay District Veterinary Services Committee for sale at the LRCA Office! Be Card. sure to visit us at 130 Conservation The Lakehead Region Conserva - Thunder Bay District Veterinary Road to check out the different tion Authority is looking for vol - styles available. There is the unteers! We are in the process of Services Committee heron, turtle and owl available on developing a volunteer base to Annual Meeting adult men’s and women’s sized help out at LRCA events through - shirts, as well as the beaver on out the year, as well as a core of vol - February 28, 2013 youth-sized shirts. Sizes go fast, so unteers to help with LRCA 8:00 pm let us know which sizes you need Environmental Education Pro - as soon as you can! Only $12.00 for grams, such as school and commu - Rosslyn Community Centre adult sizes and $10.00 for the nity group programming and youth shirts. Be sure to keep your special events such as the Lake - Agenda eyes open for more from the Ex - head Children’s Water Festival. If plore initiative in 2013! you are someone who enjoys work - 1. Call to Order Winter is finally here! As the ing with children, or who shares a 2. Minutes of the Last Annual Meeting blankets of snow fall over the passion for the conservation of na - 3. Business Arising from the Minutes land, take the opportunity to ture, please contact us and let us 4. New Business enjoy a refreshing hike in one of know! our year-round Conservation 5. Financial Statement Areas, or better yet, contact us to Get out and Explore! 6. Elections learn how you can rent a pair of 7. Adjournment snowshoes! (807) 344-5857 For only $30.00 + HST, the 2013 www.lakeheadca.com Explore Card gets people outside [email protected] and Exploring! Hang it on your For more information, rear-view mirror to get unlimited contact Carol Maki, access to the LRCA’s year-round Secretary-Treasurer, and seasonal Conservation Areas for an entire year! Also included 625-0030 with your purchase is a durable, waterproof map that outlines the

Mackenzie School History - Do You Remember When? See what our school is up to THESE days... on page 7! NEWS FROM YOUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL What Has been Happening at McKenzie? McKenzie School 1625 Lakeshore Drive – 983-2355 www.lakeheadschools.ca/mckenzie Registration Time at COMMUNITY DAYCARE Excited for Kingfisher McKenzie School is especially McKenzie School - By Tanner L proud of our daycare partner, Lit - The grade 5/6 class is thrilled to go Junior Kindergarten & tle Lions Daycare, which provides on a three day residential at King - all-day care as well as a before and Daycare! fisher Outdoor Education Centre! after school program. Little Lions It’s that time of year again, and we After planning all aspects of the offers a home like environment for are very excited to meet our new trip they are jumpy and can’t wait children 18 months to 12 years. up and coming McKenzie Mus - until the 23rd when they get to go Meals are carefully planned and tangs! Registration for Junior on this extraordinary trip! They prepared by our wonderful cooks. Kindergarten is during the week are all excited for the hiking, ski Activities that the children partic - of February 4-8th. McKenzie will and snow shoeing trails winding ipate in are activities that would host an Open House for all new through the wetland areas, poplar be done in most homes. Baking, J.K children February 6th 6:30- and birch highlands and rocky gardening, woodwork, sewing and 7:30pm. Little Lions Daycare is outcrops, giving them a well- painting are a few to mention. conveniently located within our rounded boreal forest experience. Daycare spaces are available call school building and provides care Thank you to Mrs. Maunula for or - 683-5624 for more information. before school, after school as well ganizing this event and making We can’t wait to welcome your as full day options. The introduc - this all possible! tion of a 5 day Kindergarten pro - child into our family. gram offered at McKenzie will be announced in the next couple of weeks. We are truly a McKenzie Family and can’t wait to meet our newest members!

We have a place in our class - room for your child to explore, learn and grow!

Welcome to Kindergarten!! Moose on the Loose!

Early this winter our school had a different type of visitor to McKenzie School! Our giggling students with faces to the windows enjoyed the view of this female moose checking out our playground!

The Shuniah News, February 2013, page 7 Shuniah Recreation www.shuniah.org Youth Group Events 800 Lakeshore Drive – MacGregor Recreation Centre - 344-1908 Shuniah Youth Programs- This November the Shuniah Youth fun especially the diapering por - gram or course to be run at the Wednesday 6-9pm and Centre hosted a “What Every tion of the program! Congratula - MacGregor Recreation Centre? Friday 6-10pm Babysitter Should Know” course tions to the 14+ new babysitters in Contact us at 344-1908 with your Drop in activities for youth grade with St John’s Ambulance. It was our community! ideas and our staff will work to - four and up (Kids must sign in very informative and a whole lot of Do you have a suggestion of a pro - wards making it happen! and out of centre) Younger children welcome to par - ticipate in activities with parental supervision . The Rec Centre is an excellent place to come with friends or meet new ones in the community! All kids are invited to participate in the fun organized events that are high - lighted in the monthly calendar. The Youth Program offers basket - ball nets, skateboard ramps, skat - ing rink, bingo, ping-pong, shuffleboard, pool, air hockey, video games, and computers with Internet access.

Skating Rink –The rink is up and running with the lights on each night until 11pm. On nights the Youth Centre is open be sure to warm up with hot chocolate available in the rec centre!! The Youth Centre staff highly recommends that all skaters wear an approved hel - met at all times while on the ice.

White Season Lake dwellers are now enveloped in White. Strokes from Nature’s brush, have painted autumn into hibernation, allowing the Wisdom of Winter, to surrender her pearls. Long winding roads are riddled with snow patterns…designate to, fox claws, rabbit paws, people-pressing boots, and The Choreography of Weather’s Ballet. The unmistakable aroma of freshly cut grass, has been dramatically replaced by the burning of seasoned birch…. Crackling in Home Hearths. Snowbirds of the feathered type have flown to Florida… No luggage, no road map, only A Miraculously Innate Intuition. The Lake has lost her rhythm. Dancing waves have capsized into frozen time and space. The last ebb and flow has been preserved for us to view… A Solid White Vista of Beautiful Form. Despite the change of season, Staccato tapping of woodpecker beaks on snow-bark persists… Church A Reassuring Constant. Frozen waves, smooth white scapes, staccato beaks, crackling birch, sculpted snow roads. Services in A black crow circles above, protecting the domain. Shuniah All is Well. St. Marks Catholic Church, A. Bishop 2004 Highway 11/17 every Sunday at 12 Noon, Winter Chapel

Salem Lutheran Church, Pass Lake every Sunday at 10 am

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