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Volume 12, Issue 12 Snow Lake Manitoba June 12, 2008 Meet Snow Lake's 2008 grads...

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• On June 5th, Judy Bishop advised that her son had 103 days until he arrived home from his tour of duty in Afghanistan. She says that she misses him terribly, but he manages to call and email a lot when he is any- where with access. She also said he was saddened to hear of the recent loss of a member of his battalion, The Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, based at CFB Shilo. Noting that although he didn’t know Capt. Richard (Steve) Class of 2008: (L) Jenna Wiwcharuk-Roy, Dana Kowalchuk, Jace Ryan, Sheila Holmgren, Christina Walker, Brittany Ventura, and Danny Otto (Reclining). ~ photo by Marc Jackson Leary well, he certainly knew of him. Jenna Wiwcharuk-Roy is the 17 Arts degree, with the eventual goal of With the close of the 2007/08 (almost 18) year-old daughter of Kelly becoming an English Teacher. Her • The Legion will hold their school year, J.H. Kerr School will Wiwcharuk and Dave Roy. She says personal philosophy is, “Everything second annual Decoration graduate one of the smallest classes that her favorite subject in school happens for a reason!” Sunday on July 6th. Decora- to ever grace her hallowed hallways. is Biology and in keeping with that Jace Ryan is the 18 year-old son of tion Sunday is a day each year Just seven local young folks make penchant, she plans to go into the Shelley and Moody Ryan. He counts where people take the time to up the graduate group, a far cry from field of Nursing. Jenna will work Gym as his favorite subject and is visit the graves of loved ones the massive classes of the 1970’s. for the summer, attending Brandon undecided about his future. At this However, with all the grand things on and spend a little extra time University in the fall, with her eye on point, he says he will take a year off honouring them. MJ the horizon for Snow Lake, seven is a four year Nursing Baccalaureate. to work and see where he goes from a great rallying point for future grad She feels words that are worthy to live there. With a philosophy like his, Jace classes, which will no doubt be larger. by are: “Live, Laugh, and Love”. shouldn’t have too much of a problem As this edition of The Underground Brittany Ventura is the daughter landing or keeping a job; he feels one Press was to hit the stands a little of Cindy Shapka. This outgoing 18- should “Go hard or go home!” over a week prior to the grad and the year-old pegs English as her preferred Sheila Holmgren is 18 years old subsequent edition, a week after the subject. In the fall, she will widen her and the daughter of Ilene and Leroy ceremonies, the editor felt it prudent base of knowledge on that topic and Holmgren. She is a fan of Math, but to give readers an introduction to the numerous others, when she attends ciphers, stats, and figures aside, she is Class of 2008. So, in no particular the University of Lethbridge. There, (L) Ricki Henderson and Sarah order, and without further adieu… Brittany will take her Bachelor of ~see 'GRAD' on page Willett at the recent Car Show. Franals Cornerview Enterprises Open 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Convenience, Fuel, Movies, Etc. Store hours: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mon. - Sat. Happy to serve you! 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday **Closed for all holidays**

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slide show, it is obvious from Keplyn’s south, where they did an open lung biopsy voice that the treatment regime she and numerous other tests. A week later, the experienced during her relapse is much then 10 year-old went home. “The doctors more memorable than that throughout her didn’t know why she got better so quickly,” Editorial initial diagnosis as an infant. She loses an a thankful Bev Krul said of that joyous octave or so as she talks and is not quite as juncture. “I believe God healed her, and normal. On October 24 /1995, animated; however, she neither falters nor they don’t have a test for that.” Several weeks back, I Keplyn Krul was diagnosed shows the emotion, of which many in this In talking about all the trials and phoned Bev Krul and asked with Childhood Leukemia. crowd are having trouble concealing. tribulations that the Krul family has faced if I could attend the ‘A Walk What followed were months Bev says that when they asked their during their walk through cancer, Bev Through Cancer – A Mother and in fact years, of low blood doctor why Keplyn relapsed, the reply was affirms that the overwhelming feeling she Daughter Story’ presentation counts, needles, chemotherapy, honest and self-deprecating. “Because has is one of peace. She quotes a bible that she and her daughter and all sorts of things that we failed the last time,” was the answer. verse, that in part states, ‘Do not be afraid Keplyn were putting on at the sweet little girls should never “Something got by us, and that is why the for I am with you… for I am the Lord your Snow Lake Christian Centre. have to endure. But endure cancer came back.” God’. And Bev adds, “God will walk with She advised that it would be she did. At the age of three, During the summer of 2003, Keplyn and us…” okay, but I might be the only Keplyn moved with her family Bev would travel to Winnipeg every ten Keplyn Krul is a happy, intelligent, and man at the outing… well she from Red Lake to Snow Lake days for treatments. The treatments seemed obviously well adjusted 14-year-old young was wrong, but not far from and on December 19/1997, she to be doing what they were intended to. lady. She and her mother still travel to wrong. There was one other; was done with Chemo and in She was holding her own up until the spring Winnipeg every six months for checkups, th her son Eric. He sat next to remission. of 2004, when on March 26 Keplyn was but she has been cancer free and in me and very capably kept Before continuing their walk, unable to catch her breath. She was flown remission since 2005. MJ me advised of the number of Bev and Keplyn’s presentation attendees. Although I was deviated slightly as Bev gave feeling a little outnumbered, a layperson’s explanation I was glad I went, and here’s of what Leukemia actually why is. Childhood Leukemia is A loud din greeted my wife basically a cancer of the white Leone and I as we arrived blood cells. When a child has shortly before the onset of leukemia, large numbers of (L): Bev and the presentation. With close abnormal white blood cells are Keplyn Krul to 75 people seated in the produced in the bone marrow. pews of the church, voices These abnormal white cells carried, laughter rang out, and crowd the bone marrow and sounds of enjoyment emanated flood the bloodstream, but they in praise of the delicious cannot perform their proper cheesecake offered to attendees role of protecting the body upon entering. However, against disease because they when Bev and Keplyn Krul are defective. As leukemia began their presentation, a progresses, the cancer suspenseful silence was far interferes with the body’s more evident than the sounds production of other types of previously noted. blood cells, including red blood Bev Krul Seventy-five hands rose in cells and platelets. This results narrating unison when Bev began by in anemia (low numbers of red asking who had had cancer cells) and bleeding problems, her walk themselves or had someone in addition to the increased risk through close to them affected by the of infection caused by white cancer illness. This showed, and cell abnormalities. she noted, how prevalent this Luckily, the chances for insidious disease has become a cure are very good. With in our community and indeed treatment, children can, in time, within our culture. be free of the disease. Third Page, 6” × 9”, 378 lines: $94.50 The mother and daughter ad After a medical explanation policy and Half Page, 10” × 8”, 560 lines: $140.00 presentation was both verbal of the disease and having a Full Page, 10” × 16”, 1120 lines: $280.00 and visual, by means of a three-year treatment regime, rates Back Page, 10” × 16”, 1120 lines: $336.00 PowerPoint slideshow. Before and expected reactions to that slideshow commenced, it, laid out for Keplyn, Bev Ad Policy: Business Directory Bev spoke briefly of the $6.00 per 2” X 2” insertion says she felt secure in the The Underground Press shall not be responsible support of family, friends, and Sold only on a three-month basis. A 10% discount knowledge that if someone for any loss or damage to any advertiser or third is offered if paid a year in advance. the community, during their were going to have a serious party resulting from any error or omission in any walk through cancer. She also illness, this would be the one advertisement at any time. Advertising is accept- Deadline for all advertising is Monday at 5:00 acknowledged her church and to have. She stated that it was ed on the condition that, in the event of typograph- p.m. for that week’s edition. all those who prayed for them, important for her to know then, ical error, the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item will not be charged for. In the event and it became quite obvious and for everyone to realize and INSERTS to cover Snow Lake market area, 16¢ that the Kruls have a solid of a typographical error that has advertised goods each. Please arrange ahead of time by calling remember now, that no one or services at the wrong price, goods or services faith. causes Leukemia and no one 204-358-2887 or e-mail [email protected] At this point, Bev asked don't necessarily have to be sold, as advertising is Inserts must arrive by Wednesday for Thursday can prevent it. merely an offer to sell, and may be withdrawn at daughter Keplyn to take mailing. Keplyn’s cancer stayed in any time. over, and the slides began remission until 2002. When, Advertisers are responsible to check their ads. to flow. Narrating in a Make all cheques payable to: on October 5, 2002, after Claims for adjustment are limited to errors appear- Marc Jackson pleasant, melodious voice, complaining about a sore ing in the first insertion only. The Underground PO Box 492, Keplyn used a bit of humour neck, back, and double vision, Press reserves the right to delete any words or Snow Lake, MB. R0B 1M0 to take the viewers through she relapsed. Because it phrases deemed by the publisher to be objection- able or refuse to publish any advertisement. her first months as a happy was a relapse, there would PLEASE NOTE, THE UNDER- and obviously adored infant. be different and much more Rates GROUND PRESS DEADLINE IS 5:00 However, in the fall of 1995, Line Rate: $0.25 per line (14 lines per column intense treatments. She was PM ON THE MONDAY BEFORE PUB- a deep concern developed placed in a mold of her upper inch) Business Card, 4” x 2”, 56 lines: $14.00 LICATION - NO EXCEPTIONS. in the Krul household. Bev body for radiation of the head noted that the 20-month-old Sixteenth Page, 4” x 2.5”, 70 lines: $17.50 and spine; there were steroids toddler contracted whooping Thirteenth Page, 4” × 3.5”, 98 lines: $24.50 The Underground Press that made her puffy and Publisher and P.O. Box 492, cough and she and husband Eighth Page, 4” X 5”, 140 lines: $35.00 irritable, and morphine for the Sixth Page, 6” × 5”, 210 lines: $52.50 Editor, Marc Snow Lake, MB. Lorne noticed that Keplyn’s pain. Jackson R0B 1M0 Quarter Page, 6” × 7” or 8” × 5¼”, 294 lines: [email protected] immunization bled more than During this portion of the $73.50 Page 3 THE Underground PRESS June 12, 2008 Car, truck, bike show a huge success New addition to Health Centre

Addition takes shape at back of Snow lake Health Centre ~ photo by Marc Jackson (L): Darren Snooks, Glen Overland, Keith Hykawy, Keith Scott, Brian Martinson, Audrey Robertson, Todd Sear, Cam Booth, and Rob Vipond ~ photos by Marc Jackson Although it is hard to see from the road, there has been a flurry of activity taking place out behind the Snow Lake Health Centre. That activity will soon result in the completion of a new morgue for the community of Snow Lake. Susan Lockhart, the Executive Director of Planning for the NOR-MAN Regional Health Authority says that the project resulted from a request by the Town of Snow Lake to have the morgue unit currently housed in the town garage moved to the Snow Lake Health Centre. “As there was no physical space for the unit inside the Snow Lake Health Centre, we requested funding from Manitoba Health for an addition to the building,” Lockhart said in a recent email. With that funding approved, Norman Mechanical Electrical from Thompson was the successful bidder on the project and construction of the new Snow Lake Morgue began on May 6. Lockhart advises that the construction consists of 260 square foot building that includes a walk-in cooler and vestibule, which will be accessible from the carport as well as from inside the Snow Lake Health Centre. Construction is well underway, with projected completion Keith Scott in his 1st place winning 1937 Plymouth Coupe ~ photo by Marc Jackson of the building’s shell by the end of June. The walk in cooler has been ordered and is slated to arrive in July, and then the There were a number of vehicles on hand inherent mechanical and electrical work will begin. “We are May 31st was a big day for vehicle that were mint. And it was obvious that their enthusiasts from Snow Lake and several outlying owners had put numerous hours into restoring and expecting the project to be complete by the end of August,” communities. This, of course, was the day that refinishing them. That fact certainly didn’t go said Lockhart. MJ the local Legion held their much-anticipated Car, unnoticed by many in the appreciative crowd that Truck, and Bike Show. took the display in. Along with local auto aficionados, buffs from Winners in the car category were: 1st Keith Flin Flon, Thompson, and The Pas also showed Scott, 2nd Brian Martinson, and 3rd Audrey up for the event. The show was held on the ice Robertson. The Truck winners were: 1st Darren surface of the Wilfred T. Lipton Arena, and air that Snooks, 2nd Glen Overland, and 3rd Keith usually bears the scent of hot dogs and hockey Hykawy. And finally, the winners in the bike Thanks so much to everyone who helped us run and have gear, now boasted the aroma of high-octane fuel show were: 1st Todd Sear, 2nd Cam Booth, and a successful social. Tyler, the music was great! To Chris and buffing agents. 3rd Rob Vipond. for all your help and advice. Big thanks to the firemen who It should be noted, and it was undoubtedly Once the show wrapped up, most folks made came out to look after the bar, supply the mix, cups, and fitting, that some of the proceeds from this day their way over to the Lawrie Marsh Hall for the were proposed for and put towards the benefit of ‘Mega’ Meat Draw. With close to 75 people on all the extras you did for us. To the Friends of the Firemen a vehicle that is definitely more functionary than hand, this draw was on a larger scale than most Committee, the businesses, and the public who donated to any at the show. All money raised through the held in the Legion’s local clubroom… and the the penny parade. To the Town of Snow Lake for donating meat draw held in conjuction with the Car, Truck, prizes were evidence of this. They were larger the use of the hall. To the people working the door, selling and Bike Show, went towards the Friends of the and ‘meatier’ and the ‘box draw’ crowned a liquor tickets, and to those who bought tickets even when Firemen Fund, for the purchase of a new town winner, no matter which item was picked. they couldn’t come to the social. A big thanks to Crystal Fire Truck. The evening concluded with a social in the hall. and Dori for all their help. Also, special thanks to Kim and The affair got underway at around 1 p.m. and As mentioned, all proceeds ($1,112), from the Brad Gogal for the Helicopter ride draw. the judging that was done via ‘People’s Choice’ meat draw, were donated towards the purchase of wrapped up shortly after 3 p.m., with the winners a new fire truck. MJ being announced shortly thereafter. Thanks Tammy and Darla Committee Members

Canada Day The celebration can't happen without your help (L): Truck catergory 1st place winner, Darren Snooks' 1953 Ford F100 and a and support. Next Meeting; June 15th at 2:00 beautiful mint 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 ~ photos by Marc Jackson p.m., in the Town Office. Hope to see you there! Page 4 THE Underground PRESS June 12, 2008 But, what does it mean? With the winds of change in the states blowing steadily towards a November switch of administrations, we in Canada will no doubt hear as much about that electoral process as we have about the race for the party leader- ships. I had someone suggest that an explanation of the American political system grace this column. I searched it Remember to set your sights on the out and the best and most brief explanation was found and stars and to reach for them always, is printed below: Politics of the United States takes place in a framework in everything you do and of a presidential republic, whereby the President of the United States is head of state, head of government, and of a de facto everywhere you go — for you’ll find two-party legislative and electoral system. The federal government shares sovereignty with the state governments, with the it’s in the reaching that your hopes Supreme Court balancing the powers of each. The executive branch is headed by the President and is in- and your dreams will come true. dependent of the legislature. Legislative power is vested in the two chambers of Congress, the Senate and the House of Rep- resentatives. Judicial power is exercised by the judicial branch (or judiciary), composed of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts. The judiciary’s function is to interpret the United Congratulations on Your Graduation States Constitution as well as the federal laws and regulations. This includes resolving disputes between the executive and From The NOR-MAN Regional Health legislative branches. The federal government of the United States was established by the Constitution. American politics Authority has been dominated by two parties, the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, ever since the American Civil War, though other parties have also always existed. Major differences between the political system of the United States and that of most other developed democracies are the power of the Senate as the upper house of the legislature, the wide scope of power of the Supreme Court, the separation of powers between the legislature and the executive government, and the dominance of the two main parties - the United States being one of the world’s developed democracies in which third parties have the least political influence. (Source: Wikipiedia) Another question came to me asking what a stone was in terms of the measurement of weight and how it arrived by its name? The stone is a unit of mass. It is part of the Imperial system of weights and measures used in the British Isles, and formerly used in most Commonwealth countries. A stone is equal to 14 pounds and to 6.35029318 kilograms. Eight stone make a hundredweight in the Imperial system. In techniques for measuring weights, the Babylonians made important improvements upon the invention of the balance. Instead of just comparing the weights of two objects, they compared the weight of each object with a set of stones kept just for that purpose. In the ruins of their cities, archaeologists have found some of these stones finely shaped and polished. It is believed that these were the world’s first weight standards. To J.H. Kerr’s Class of 2008 The Babylonians used different stones for weighing different commodities. In modern English history, the same basis has been used for weight measurements. For the horseman, the “stone” weight was 14 pounds. In weighing wool the stone was Step into your future secure in the 16 pounds. For the butcher and fishmonger, the stone was 8 pounds. The only legal stone weight in the imperial system was knowledge that this world needs you 14 pounds. (Source: The BrainBank Web Site) and the unique, inspiring gifts that Congratulations to the 2008 only you can give. graduating students of Joseph H. Kerr School

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Sheila Holmgren Dana Kowalchuk Danny Otto Jace Ryan All the best in the future “Wherever you go, go Brittany Ventura From Dave, Iris, and all the staff at with all your heart.” Christina Walker Snow Lake Home Building Center ~ Confuscius Jenna Wiwcharuk-Roy Page 5 THE Underground PRESS June 12, 2008

about Snow Lake, although done. we did not purchase an ad. I It was reported that the forwarded articles and a number Ambulance Committee held of photos. Not all photos their annual meeting and only The Chambers received photo credit as was Board members attended. requested. Now that it is glossy Mayor Zamzow indicated that by Marc Jackson, compiled from the notes of Grace Young and Town and not newspaper format, an he had two items for discussion generated reports. ad in the spring 2009 edition in the ‘in-camera’ session. Supervisor and Fire Chief are included: # 8) A site plan should be considered.” The 2007 Auditors Report he regular Council Meeting T to arrange to travel to Flin Flon from the Burwoods; #9) Under actionable items on her and Audited Financial Statement of The Town of Snow Lake for a display. Also to determine Correspondence from the report, the CDO stated that the are available to the public. This was held on May 20, 2008. if hydrants can be pressurized Friends of the Firemen. Town’s is to be advertised. In attendance were: Mayor rather than buried due to rocky Under Business arising from Interpretive Signs are being In reference to Parking Zamzow; Councilors Chrapun, terrain of area. Minutes: 1) It was decided constructed. She said that she Offence Notices, this topic is to Forsyth-Flamand, Yoder, In regard to aerial photos that $4,000.00 deposit to be would like to view the 4x4 ft. be brought to the Committee of Titanich, Kowalchuk, and from a company called advanced for the purchase sign in its design stage, and to the Whole. These are to be two- Assistant CAO, B. Erickson. Airscapes: The Committee of fireworks. This will be do this would require a visit part notices and cost figures are Absent: Councilor Armsworthy considered a query from refundable from the Canada to Arctic Signs in Thompson. to be obtained. The meeting called to order Airscapes, as to whether Snow Day Committee; 2) A contract A travel request was attached The new Town Administrator at 6:55 p.m., and the minutes Lake wanted aerial photos amendment for the Nuisance to her report. The trip to will be at the next meeting. of the May 20th, 2008 meeting taken this June. In light of Ground Attendant: Effective Thompson approved. Acting CAO, John Marnock is of council were adopted as the upcoming Sustainable June 3, 2008, the contract Under Reports, B), 1) Public to be back for one day to fill presented. Community Plan research, it between James Sawicki and Works, the Town Foreman Mr. Precourt in on what he has The minutes of the Committee was thought that aerials would the Town of Snow Lake will Report was presented. In it the done. Arnold Assoignon is to of the Whole (COTW) meeting be beneficial. The CAO was be changed from $8.00 per Foreman summarized the crew’s return for four days, to assist held on May 27, 2008 were to contact Airscapes as to the hour plus salvage rights to past two-week period in point the Administrator in getting a approved. The items discussed quality of the photos and, if $10.00 per hour plus salvage form. The crew: Dug in a curb handle on operations. and recommendations arrived satisfied, order 30 photos at rights; 3) In relation to the stop at lot 22 English Drive, did There was no request received at during that meeting are as a cost of $845.00 plus tax. Wastewater Treatment Plant, maintenance on equipment, did for the library grant. follows: Monies were to be used from the Santec has completed their a safety on the 3-ton, hauled Accounts were approved. Those present at the Sustainable Plan budget. assessment. Council will clay to the dump, hauled sand Under By-laws, No. 878/08 meeting were Mayor Zamzow; In relation to progress on continue the process of applying to the beach, pushed the dump, - authorizing the payment of Councilors Armsworthy, Wuskwatim by Manitoba for an environmental license. patched roads, and did shoulder remuneration to members of Titanich, Forsyth-Flamand, and Hydro: Town Council will Unallocated funds are available repairs. For his Two Week Council was read a first time. Acting CAO Marnock. The meet with Manitoba Hydro for Snow Lake from the Water Plan, the Foreman advised that No. 881/08 - to establish the meeting was called to order at representatives on June 18, Services Board and the council the crew would work on: Street positions of Fire Chief and 6:35 pm. 2008, at 10:00 a.m. to review feels this matter should not be patching, shoulder repairs, Deputy Chief for the Town of In regard to RV Parking in the Wuskwatim Project and its put off. hauling clay to the dump, Snow Lake and to set out the conjunction with the Legion Car progress over the last year. Under the Community installing curb stops, hauling duties and remuneration was Show: The Committee agreed to With respect to the Development Officer’s Report, sand and gravel to town, facility read a first time. A copy is to permit parking of RV’s by out- Council Indemnity By-Law: Ms. Atkinson reported on a maintenance, and equipment given to the Fire Department for of-town attendees at either the Clarification provided that daily number of items and issues. maintenance. review. No. 882/08 - to amend Community Centre Parking area travel indemnity was $200.00. She advised that Tourism The overtime on the report By-Law No. 818/02 establishing or the Beach parking area. The By-Law is to be retroactive North is planning another was with regard to plant alarms an agreement with the Snow In relation to concern from to January 1, 2008. The By- project in the coming winter (24 hours). Curb stops to be Lake Volunteer Fire Department the Snow Lake Cottage Owners Law is to be presented to season in conjunction with the placed where requested or where was read a first time. Association: The Committee council for 1st reading. snowmobile route. Atkinson Town wants them. Under Correspondence: 1) reviewed the concerns expressed On the subject of Policy says that some towns are Utility Reports for May 18 Council agreed to support the by the Association in their email GG-110 - Gifts/Long Service looking at how to make their and 23, 2008, were received for transfer of a general permit from of May 5, 2008. Direction Councilors: Committee communities more snowmobile filing. Denis and Shelly Chrapun to was given to obtain more reviewed policy and determined friendly, so that services are Under Reports, C) Recreation, Lars Stoltz. 2) A thank you was information on a variety of that no amendments were accessible to sledders. The the Recreation Maintenance received from the Association areas. The Association was to needed. group’s May 27 meeting has Supervisor’s Report was of Manitoba Municipalities. be notified that Town Council Concerning the Canada Day been rescheduled, likely to presented. In it, the supervisor 3) Frontier School Division’s will meet with them on Monday, Committee: A letter is to be coincide with their Annual summarized the past two-week Annual Report was received. 4) June 23,2008, at 6:30 p.m. sent to the remaining committee General Meeting, which will period in point form. He noted A disposal ground inspection Relative to questions from members requesting, if the be held on June 25 at the Snow that the crew: Hauled sand to the report was received from Mrs. Grace Young on the committee was not active, that Lake golf course. beach, worked on flower beds, Manitoba Conservation. A May 20/08 Council Meeting: bank funds be transferred to the In relation to several recurrent worked on water shut off valves number of deficiencies were The Committee reviewed Town for Canada Day costs. items appearing on her report, in the trailer court, removed noted. 5) Council agreed to questions Mrs. Young had on The money would be given to Atkinson noted that committee broken play equipment from sponsor the Mines and Minerals the May 20th Council Meeting. a Canada Day Committee once members continue to meet the beach area, set the tennis Convention to in the amount Authorization was given that a reformed. on a regular basis in relation and volleyball nets at beach, of $500.00. Mayor Zamzow response letter be sent to Mrs. A recommendation to be to the Sunrise House Youth helped install on dock access agreed to say a few words of Young, providing information forwarded to council that the Centre. As well, vacant housing road, hauled garbage from welcome to the delegates. 6) on her queries. Town cover the deposit costs for in Snow Lake is comprised around town, and cut grass. For A proposal for a Graduation Corresponding to the Vikers the ordering fireworks for the of five houses, two cottages, his Two Week Plan, Mr. Cann edition advertisement was Bay Development: An update 2008 Canada Day celebrations. one house with acreage, and advised that the crew would received from The Underground was provided for the Committee With reference to the nine residential lots for sale, in work on: Turning water on at Press. Council authorized a on questions raised at a May Wastewater Treatment Plant: addition to one house for rent. beach, cutting grass, and work one-quarter-page ad for $73.50. 13/08 meeting with Manitoba The committee was provided And finally plates have now on flower beds and hanging 7) A request to close Main Conservation. with notes on the May 22nd been installed on local sites in baskets. Cann also noted that Street was received from a) The Development Plan and conference call with Santec preparation for Geocaching. two student positions had been the Snow Lake Motor Inn in Zoning Plan amendments were and the Water Services Board, The CDO talked about the approved through the MMF. relation to an annual street party: in place to allow construction. to discuss the draft assessment recently planned University The Métis Federation will Council will request a license b) Balchen & Kulchycki report on upgrades required College of the North supply funding ($6,000.00) to for this fourth annual street Surveys were forwarding copies by the plant. The CAO is to Information Session. She stated hire two Métis students for the party as one of Snow Lake’s of their survey field notes for contact the Water Services that the Snow Lake forum did summer. Students hired by the annual community events. 8) Town use. Board to discuss timing issues not have sufficient number of Town will work a forty-hour A site plan was received from c) The installation of dry regarding an application for an registrants in order to hold the week at $10.00/hour; MMF C. Burwood: More information hydrants had been discussed Environmental License to carry event. They will try again in the students will work 37½ hours. is required - referred to the with the Flin out the project. fall. Council agreed that they would Committee of the Whole. Flon Fire Chief. One had At 8:45 p.m. The committee In regard to Destination cover the difference, so both Approval was given to the been installed in Flin Flon. moved to in-camera to discuss Manitoba, Atkinson explained groups work the same hours. A Department of Infrastructure and This installation suggested matters of a preliminary and that the magazine was inserted letter of thanks is to go to the Transportation for constructing that the price of installation legal nature. in the Winnipeg Free Press and MMF for their assistance. a 30’ by 36’ shed in their Snow and materials would likely At 9:00 p.m. The committee was impressive in highlighting It was noted that a ladder Lake yard. 9) Friends of the fall in between $8,000.00 and moved out-of-camera and back the entire province. “The north for the dock has been ordered. Firemen: Council will send a $10,000.00. The Chief provided to the regular meeting. was well represented, although Councilor Kowalchuk asked letter to the Manitoba Liquor information on installation The COTW Meeting some communities were left off if a heavier ladder should not Control Board regarding the criteria and offered to show adjourned at 9:00 p.m. the map,” she said. “There were be considered, as it would be beer garden on July 1st, 2008. Snow Lake how the hydrant Additions to the agenda photos and some information better and longer lasting. A Council then went into an ‘in functions. The Public Works playground safety tour is to be camera’ session. Page 6 THE Underground PRESS June 12, 2008

World Elder Happy 18th Birthday Jenna! Abuse Awareness Day

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness produced public information materials (e.g. poster, Day fact sheets, and promotional items) in support of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The Canadian What is the origin of World Elder Abuse Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, as have fun… but not Awareness Day? well as provincial, regional and local networks is too much fun! In Madrid in April 2002, countries throughout holding many special activities in recognition of the world adopted the United Nations International the day. Plan of Action on Ageing. The Plan of Action rec- Many Canadians are using June 15th as an op- Love Mom, Brady, ognized the importance of addressing and prevent- portunity to recognise local and regional efforts Dustin, and Austin ing abuse and neglect of older adults. It identified that are being made to raise awareness of abuse of that mistreatment of older adults was a violation of older adults. internationally recognized human rights. The International Network for the Prevention of Want to learn More? Elder Abuse (INPEA) introduced the first World Elder Abuse Awareness Day to support the Madrid Snow Lake – A breakfast will be held at the Plan of Action on Ageing. The INPEA is working Seniors Centre on June 13th from 08:00am with interested individuals, agencies, organizations, – 11:00am. EVERYONE is invited to at- Love from non-governmental organizations, governments and tend. businesses throughout the world to promote this special day. For more information on Canadian and interna- Mom, Rick, tional activities in support of World Elder Abuse What are Canadians Doing? Awareness Day, visit the websites: Dani, This special day is a time to share information, learn more, discuss the issue of abuse of older • Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder adults, and become involved. Canada has been rec- Abuse www.cnpea.ca Devon, ognized internationally as a leader in raising public • International Network for the Prevention of awareness of abuse of older adults and in develop- Elder Abuse www.inpea.net Brennen, ing innovative and respectful approaches to dealing with the issue. Submitted by: Elder Abuse Committee Ryan, and Canada’s Federal/Provincial/Territorial Work- NOR-MAN Regional Health Authority ing Group on Safety & Security for Seniors has Brad

Christina...

You have worked so hard to get here... now ENJOY!

Love from all of your family

Graduation is a time for… new beginnings, great On graduating and getting through those 12 long years of memories, close friends, big school. I want to wish you the best on your first year of university. I miss you and love you very much... plans, hellos and good-byes, Love John Sylvia and laughter, remembering, and Garry at the Bring your ideas out to the next celebrating... it's your time Bluenose Canada Day Meeting. Sunday, Bed and June 15th @ 2:00 p.m. in the to shine! Breakfast Council Chambers. Page 7 THE Underground PRESS June 12, 2008

In From The Ledge Time Frames A Private Member's Statement By: MLA Gerard Jennissen Northern Forest Fires made life a little easier for people Top Photo: Doug Cameron, already under stress, worrying about r. Speaker, last Thursday I HBM&S Shift boss M the potential loss of their homes, was privileged to join the Minister belongings and pets. of Conservation (Mr. Struthers) Fortunately, up to this point, Mr. Bottom Photo: Man standing and the Minister of Aboriginal and Speaker, Sherridon has suffered in light slickers: Ken Klyne. Northern Affairs (Mr. Lathlin) on a only a few minor losses to the fire. trip to Norway House and Cranberry Man sitting at his feet: Nick Regarding the Sherridon evacuation, Portage to witness first-hand the Tchozewski I would like to thank, particularly, status of several forest fires in the EMO Rep Cameron McLean region. and EMO Communications and Thanks to the folks at the Fortunately, the Norway House Information Co ordinator Larry Seniors Center for identifying forest fire was well under control, Johnson. Larry is also part of the thanks to the excellent co operation people in these pictures. LUD of Cranberry Portage. and experience of the Department Also, Mr. Speaker, thanks to the of Conservation and the local band. Photos courtesy of Red Cross volunteers and the public We flew over the huge Grand Rapids health nurse. As well, I would like to Sonia McQuoid fire which was threatening to cross thank the Frontier School Division Highway 6. From the air, we also personnel in Cranberry Portage saw the extent of the Sherridon fire for the exemplary volunteerism. which, at that point, was burning Thank you, Superintendent Kathy at the outskirts of the village of Fidierchuk, Administrative Officer Sherridon-Cold Lake. Over 50 people Doug McKenzie and Residence from Sherridon had been evacuated Administrator Dale Cowan, and to Cranberry Portage. We met with many others. the residents in the gymnasium of All volunteers that participated in Frontier Collegiate Institute. We hosting our Sherridon neighbours were extremely impressed by the deserve accolades. Well done, professional and expedient manner in Cranberry Portage. which the evacuees from Sherridon Finally, I would like to thank the were accommodated. Within 40 provincial forest fire team headed minutes after being notified, the by Tom Mirus. I thank the many response teams had set up food professional firefighters right across and accommodation. I am proud this province who are battling of the efforts of many volunteers numerous fires and are protecting our from Cranberry Portage and the lives and our communities. Thank surrounding region, whose efforts you, Mr. Speaker.

Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. ~ BARACK OBAMA, speech, Feb. 5, 2008 Graduate from the Faculty of Education at Brandon University, on May 31, 2008. Achieving a 5 year Concurrent BGS/BEd A.D. (Bachelor of Grads of 2008 General Studies/Bachelor of Education After degree - Concurrent). May your graduation be the beginning of a bright future for you - a future filled with success and happiness!

Best wishes from Gerard Jennissen, MLA for Flin Flon

~ Danny ~ It seems like yesterday, we were rocking you in our arms and today we Sheena is currently teaching on a term grade 3/4 position at the Duke are watching you walk of Marlborough Elementary School in Churchill. down a path of new She has accepted full-time employment teaching grade 2 at the Helen adventures and Betty Osborne Resource Education School in Norway House, independence. beginning in September of 2008. Congratulations on your Congratulations and best wishes as you begin teaching Sheena. There graduation. We are so are so many minds and hearts you can reach and you are just the proud of the young man person who can really make a positive difference! You will be an you have become. excellent teacher! We are very proud of you and your accomplishments. Love Mom, Dad, Amy, and Love Mom and Dad Sara Jarret, Curtis and Alison Page 8 THE Underground PRESS June 12, 2008

~Brittany~

2008 Sunshine Fund Congratulations and Good Luck

Have you always wanted to send your children to a summer camp, ...on your future but were not sure if it were financially possible? Well, today may be endeavors at the your lucky day! University of The Family Resource Centre has been made aware of a subsidized Lethbridge. We love funding program for “sending kids to camp”. If you are interested, stop you very much and by and pick up an application from Anne Marie or Wanda; or if you have we are so proud of a question, feel free to call us at 358-7141. you. The mandate of the Sunshine Fund is “to provide financial assistance to financially challenged families to send their children to summer Love Mom, Brian, camp.” Upon approval, they will provide financial subsidy for a single and Katie camp session per child, to a maximum value of $700 per child ($1050 if attending a camp session that is 15 days or more) Depending on family income, they will ask for a Parental Contribu- tion (percentage based) at a minimum of $25. *All Sunshine applications will be considered regardless of ability to pay the full Parent Contribution Payment*

So here is your chance…… Send your child to camp for as little as $25* You did it! Accredited Camps to choose from:

~ Anglican Camp ~ BB Camp ~ Bird River Bible Camp ~ CGIT Camp Brereton ~ Caddy Lake Girl Guide Camp ~ Calvary Temple Camp Love from Dad, ~ Camp Assiniboia ~ Camp Arnes ~ Camp Cedarwood ~ Camp Koinonia Mom, and Kayla ~ Camp Massad ~ Camp Moose Lake ~ Camp Nutimik ~ Camp Wannakumbac ~ Camp Wasaga ~ Camp Woodlands ~ Circle Square Ranch ~ Dauphin Bible Camp ~ Gimli Bible Camp ~ Luther Village Camp Pack up all your memories and ~ Manitoba Pioneer Camp ~ Red River Bible Camp everything you've learned, and ~ Roseau River Bible Camp ~ SCA Eagle Bay Retreat ~ St. Malo Catholic Summer Camp & Ministry Centre stack them ~ Simonhouse Bible Camp ~ Turtle Mountain Bible Camp ~ Valley View Bible Camp ~ Wellman Lake United high as they can go. ~ Winkler Bible Camp Church Camp ~ YMCA – YWCA Camp Stephens Then climb up to the top and look how far you've come... Congratulations Graduates from The Underground Press

We must be as careful getting out of Iraq as we were careless getting in. BARACK OBAMA, speech, Jun. 3, 2008

Thank you The Snow Lake Health Jenna; Auxiliary, along with the Congratulations on your Graduation! I bet you thought ‘Bosom Buddies Group’ this day would never come… but for us, it came too fast. (Snow Lake Breast Cancer You were the cutest curly haired girl and you are now a survivors), held a yard sale bright and beautiful young woman. in front of the Second Glance We all wish you the best of luck and happiness in your store on Friday May 30th. future education and life. Remember, you will get out what Thanks to the wonderful support of the community, they you put in, so work hard my girl. raised $481. This amount will We are very proud of what you’ve accomplished so far, be donated to Breast and have faith in what you will accomplish in coming years. Congratulations and wishing you Cancer research. The We love you Jen! all the best of luck in the future. Auxiliary would like to thank P.S. Please come and visit me often… I’m a little everyone who donated outnumbered here… Love always towards this worthy cause Mom and Company Mom, Dad, Christina, and Randy and to all who helped. Page 9 THE Underground PRESS June 12, 2008

~'GRAD' from page 1 also unclear about the direction of her future. daughter of Tammy Leaman and Richard Sheila says that she plans to take a year or Kowalchuk. Another Biology fan, Dana two off… until she figures out what she really plans to work for the Town of Snow Lake wants to do with her life. Till then she will for the summer, and then hopes to enroll in Winnipeg’s Professional Institute of Massage no doubt indulge in the generalities of life There will be a social on June 30th, and a Beer Gardens and using the credo, “Do what makes you happy.” Therapy in the fall. Wherever she is, Dana parade on July 1st. We would like to see more events for the Christina Walker is 17 and the daughter will undoubtedly be living under the principle of Crystal Walker. She says the subject of of; “Live your life to the fullest.” kids on July 1st; however, we are really short on help this year. English is tops as far as she is concerned. In conclusion, the coming week will be If you are willing to pitch in, you can come to the next Christina states that she hasn’t any big plans one of the most memorable and busy times meeting on June 15th at 2 p.m. in the Town Office, or contact for the months and years ahead… other than in the lives, thus far, of these seven young Jade Dawson @ 2355, Margaret Yoder @ 9535, owning a publishing firm, writing novels individuals. There will be exams and plans; or Crystal Walker @9399. and in time creating the biggest library in the parties and people; relatives and rehearsals. Anybody wanting to put on events on July 1st should let the They will be the center of attention; an world! Words to live by for this future media committee know by no later than June 20th. mogul are those of T.S. Eliot; “Only those example to those younger than them and they who will risk going too far can possibly find will prod personal memories in those a little out how far one can go.” older… and then it will be over in an instant. Danny Otto is an 18-year-old man of When the hat tassel is turned and the day is few words. The son of Mary Ann and Glen done, all they can do is remember that it’s not Otto, Danny says gym class was his fave. the end; it’s only the beginning. Weeks that His plan for after graduation is simple, memories are made of – weeks such as these straightforward, and purposeful; attend will always be a part of their lives, but they university and achieve a degree. Come what should savor this one, because it is one of the may, the doctrine Danny operates under is; first and thereby the purest. If you see a grad “Life is a garden… dig it!” in the coming week, congratulate them and Last but definitely not least is Dana wish them well in the years ahead. MJ Kowalchuk. She is 17 years old and the

Help Wanted The Diamond Willow Inn has openings in their Housekeeping Department, Kitchen, and Lounge. Congratulations! If interested in a position as a Housekeeper, Community Futures Greenstone Prep Cook, or Server you can contact the hotel at 358-2842, post a resume to Box 460, Snow Lake, Toll Free – 1-877-999-6967 MB., R0B 1M0. Or drop by the Willow and see Ann.

May you always keep learning, and growing, and realizing the best in yourself — in whatever the future holds for you!

Class of 2008 Congratulations! (L) Jenna Wiwcharuk-Roy, Dana Kowalchuk, Jace Ryan, Sheila Holmgren, Christina Walker, Brittany Ventura, and Danny Otto.

From the board, staff, and employees of Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Page 10 THE Underground PRESS June 12, 2008 Friends of the firemen Tech -Talk by: Clarence Fisher fundraising for our firetruck

Prentice vs. Geist and the on them which may have been laws, allowing iTunes users Copyfight gathered through file sharing to begin downloading several software. So the next time you thousand movies for either rent University of Ottawa law pass through customs, they may or purchase. Having introduced professor Michael Geist must be interested in more then what the ability for Canadians to pay give the federal Conservative you may have stashed away in for and download episodes of government fits. Last December, your suitcase. television shows in the fall, this Geist was instrumental Since all of these things now makes Canada the only in organizing a group on reached the press, Geist nation outside of the U.S. to have FaceBook, which challenged the organized a national campaign movie downloads available. government’s then soon to be against the bill and the original Almost all movies are available introduced copyright legislation. FaceBook group, which for rent at $4.99. The terms of At the time, the government reached 20,000 people during rental are simple. Once you’ve backed off from their position and December’s push, has now downloaded a movie, you have said that they would not move reached over 40,000 members 30 days to begin watching it; the law forward until they had and includes artists such as more than reasonable. But once heard from Canadians. Since The Barenaked Ladies, Sarah you begin viewing the file, you that time, the rumour that this McLachlan, and Avril Lavigne. only have 24 hours to complete legislation would be brought The latest rumour circulating watching it. Once this time has back in very short notice has is that Minster of Industry Jim expired, the file will no longer come forward several times. Prentice will quietly let the bill play. When you purchase a But it hasn’t materialized. The die rather then face a firestorm movie, it moves into your iTunes latest word from Ottawa is that of criticism over these reforms. library and is automatically this bill will be left to die when Good news for Geist, but he synced to your ipod or other the current session of parliament continues to find more about digital device, allowing the movie closes because the government Prentice. to be watched in several places ~ J.H. Kerr Graduates ~ faces another massive public This week Geist has also at the same time. But with a backlash which they cannot released information that proves rental, the movie can only be Like shining stars, afford in the current session. that someone in Prentice’s synced to one device at a time. Copyright legislation office has been working on his So if you want to watch the file every one of you absolutely needs to be reformed. Wikipedia entry. Alerted by a on your ipod, it can no longer be The laws, as they stand, were reader, Geist tracked back the viewed on your computer unless has the potential written long before music IP address that is recorded each you remove it from your hard downloading and file sharing time an edit is made to any entry drive. A more restrictive form of to light up the darkness took on the public movement on the Wikipedia site only to find digital rights management. of today. But the Conservative that it came from an Industry But all of this is interesting. with your own government has been pushed by Canada office. These edits If the U.S. is so worried about the U.S. into basically copying described Prentice as a potential Canada’s copyright laws, it particular brilliance. their very restrictive legislation, leader for the Conservative party makes me wonder why Apple, which would make even things in the future and spoke of the one of the world’s largest like recording a television show upcoming copyright legislation as distributors of digital content All the best from illegal. The Conservatives also fair and balanced to the needs of would open up movie rentals want to turn border guards into both producers and consumers. to Canada? Still something to Sweet Nothings the copyright police, giving them Industry Canada of course had watch, let’s hope this copyright the right to look through all of no comment. bill dies before it ever reaches your electronics, including things Meanwhile, as the week the light of day. (glassbeed@ It's not just enough to change the players. We've gotta like your iPod, and confiscate continued on, Apple proved it is gmail.com) change the game. any devices they feel have files satisfied with Canada’s copyright ~ BARACK OBAMA, podcast, Jan. 8, 2007 Let us help you buy, sell, advertise! Classified Ads

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very year, valuable Manitoba property and forest is lost to preventable AT THE TOWN OFFICE DURING Efires. Please think about that if you’re considering using fire for a Hope -- Hope in the face of difficulty. Hope in REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. spring clean-up, to clear your land or when you’re camping. Remember, the face of uncertainty. The audacity of hope! In if you’re found responsible for a fire that grows out of control, you may the end, that is God’s greatest gift to us, the bed- have to pay thousands of dollars in fines and costs. rock of this nation. A belief in things not seen. A B. ERICKSON Call your municipal or Conservation office for a permit. belief that there are better days ahead. ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ~ BARACK OBAMA, speech, 2004 DNC Convention Page 11 THE Underground PRESS June 12, 2008 of the Mandy Mine ore haul, Cumberland House. The to immediately generate cash, an extraordinary tribute to barges were cut loose and the company never involved the ingenuity of man and allowed to shoot the rapids. the public domain and London, Rome... Parres? the sturdiness of the teams They were then picked up by consequently little is known By: Jim Parres that performed well beyond tugs and pushed to The Pas, about the Mandy operation. normal expectations. The where the ore was unloaded On January 27th, 1928, staked mining claims before story is one of expediency, into rail cars. (Not all the Mandy Mines Limited was Cont... and just in case they had made involving the urgent transport barges survived the rapids.) formed by a Dominion of He left the grub hoe errors, they felt that recording of mining equipment and The tugs were named Canada charter. Their head laying in place for a marker. the claims would guarantee building materials to the the Newton, Brisbane, office was in Philadelphia, The two railroaders were their title. The trip back to minesite over dangerous Menowsen, and the Nipawin. while the Canadian office was almost too excited to eat. By The Pas was a blur. They winter roads, and the hasty A riverboat steamer called the in Toronto. The Company lunchtime, they had stripped had a packsack crammed erection of the cabins and City of Prince Albert would owned 30 claims with five of away enough of the moss to with heavy sulphide samples, stables to house such a large winch the barges back up them being fractions. New realize they had uncovered which they were anxious to workforce. Necessity the Cumberland rapids and equipment was brought in on a large, rich sulphide body. get assayed. They figured the dictated that the Mandy tow them back to Sturgeon February 26th, 1928, and a They looked at each other in copper could run 5, maybe 6 mining operation be carried Landing. plant was installed. All the shock, when they heard voices percent… perhaps even richer out quickly and under unusual Later, in 1919, the Mandy previous machinery (1917-19) and they ran down to their than the Flin Flon deposit. circumstances. Early in the Mining Company took control had been moved 3.5 miles canoe. No one other than them was fall of 1916, the Commissioner (from Ross Navigation) of the northwest to Flin Flon, for J. W. Callinan and his crew allowed to touch the packsack. of Northern Manitoba, J. river part of the operation. development work there. had landed and were scouting They were learning! A. Campbell, let a contract In 1918-19, the shaft was Actual mining development around. Callinan told them he The ink of the signatures for cutting and clearing a sunk another 100 to 200 feet began on May 4th, 1928, had staked on top of a large on the claim recordings, dated roadway (portage) between to allow mining on two levels. but there is no record of any volcanic hill and that his claims October 22nd, 1915, was Sturgeon (Namew) Lake and Eight thousand tons of ore production. The railroad were strategically placed north barely dry when Fred Jackson Big Athapapuskow Lake. was stockpiled at a portage on was completed to Flin Flon of the Creighton recordings. J. showed a sample from the This distance of 17 miles was Schist Creek where it waited in 1928; it also and ran past W. was rushing back to The newly recorded Mandy claim needed to facilitate the hauling until the winter to be hauled the Mandy Mine on the other Pas to record, but had seen (aptly named after Jackson’s of Mandy ore, as well as fish. overland to Big Athapap and (east) shore of the lake. their canoe and wondered who wife) to J. E. Spurr, a scout for During 1916-17, at least 120 eventually on to the Pas. Now, the lower grade ore it was. Tonopah Canadian Mines, teams were continuously used The mining operation (still a decent grade) could One of the crew must Limited. to haul ore, transport supplies, ceased in 1919 with the last be processed at Flin Flon, have seen the stripped area Spurr, an experienced and bring out fish valued at shipment of ore made in 1920. or shipped out by rail. The because when Jack asked them mining man was ‘spurred’ $14,261. The Mandy ore haul is development work was if they’d had any prospects into action ‘poste haste’ to Also in 1916, Charlie summarized: discontinued in November of yet, and they answered in the get Jackson and Reynold’s Morgan of The Pas received 1917 - 3300 tons shipped 1929. (This would have been negative, the prospector gave signatures on another piece of a contract from Mandy 1917-18 - 6000 tons shipped an opportunity for Jackson them a funny look, but didn’t paper – an option agreement. Mining Company (a sub of 1918-19 - 8000 tons shipped and Reynolds to make some say anything. Jackson turned the property Tonopah) Superintendent, 1919-20 - 5000 tons shipped real money!) Bidding “Cranberry Jack” a over for a small cash down H. C. Carlisle, to haul ore Total - 22300 tons shipped In 1942, HBM&S bought safe trip, as soon as his canoe payment and a 15% net profits from the minesite to Sturgeon The total distance of the control of the Mandy was out in the lake a ways, they interest. Landing. (Evidently Morgan haul from the Mandy Mine to Mine property and formed grabbed their axes and with In 1916, a steam drill, the initially used teams of mules, the smelter at Trail, B.C. was Emergency Metals Limited. hearts pounding, they staked first in Northern Manitoba, but the mules couldn’t handle 1,370 miles (40 miles by horse Starting in April of 1943, the Mandy claim, in case he was dispatched to the the tough going, so the ore was teams, 130 miles by water and 102,000 tons were mined from came back. property. An exploration hauled with barges.) 1200 miles by rail). the original orebody above The next morning Fred and camp was built to house Three sets of camps, to A total of 9,900,000 lbs. of the 225-foot level, including Sid staked the Brutus claim the drill crew, a cook and a house 110 men and 92 teams Copper was produced (1917 production into 1944. The to the north and the MayBe separate tent for the engineer. of horses, were built to begin to 1919 prices @ $2.277 average grade was 5.63% Cu; claim to the south. An orebody was outlined and the ore haul. million; today prices over 3.05 g/ton Au, and 55 g/t Ag. Note: Callinan spent the rest although small in tonnage, the In the winter, supplies $38 million) with the Gold In 1962, two drifts from the of his life hanging on to his ore was so rich in copper; gold and mining machinery were and Silver having a value of Schist Lake mine were driven Flin Flon claims, hoping they and silver, that the deposit transported from The Pas $111,500 then or $4.4 million out north towards the Mandy would pay off big for him like was amenable to being open on an 85-mile winter road. today). area on the 1100-foot and the payday Creighton and his pitted and high graded. The A 125 hp boiler, a 7-drill The high-grade in the 1300-foot levels. From 1970- partners got for the Unique ore could be shipped directly compressor, and a portable top 200 feet of the Mandy 72, the area below the Mandy and Apex, but old Jack had to a smelter without being sawmill were freighted to the orebody averaged 19.7% was further explored from the long passed away when the concentrated. minesite. In the summer, the Copper; $2.99/ton; Gold; 1850-foot level of Schist Lake drills finally bit into the rich Copper was a highly needed Company used a sternwheeler 83 g/ton Silver. It has been mine. Only a small amount of ore beneath Jack’s claim posts. commodity for the war effort. steamer on Schist Lake along estimated that before erosion ore was found. It was deep. It was selling at 26¢ per with two barges. A 60-ton and glaciation, this rich section Note: Although the grade Jackson and Reynolds pound. (Today it is $3.80/ steam tug was used on Lake was at least twice as big. of the Mandy ore was fairly now felt a wave of relief, pound.) It was decided to Athapapuskow. Ore was For every $1000 spent on unique in the Flin Flon camp, coupled with euphoria. Two mine the deposit immediately. transported in summer by drilling the Mandy, $1.25 I have been told there were tenderfoots had gambled This was unfortunate for barges traveling down Schist million worth of ore was a few lenses mined from the and somehow stumbled on a Jackson and Reynolds, as the and the Athapap Lakes, to the proven. The average load South Main shaft that were copper bonanza. They hadn’t only smelter of the day was at south end of Big Athapap and hauled by the horse teams was comparable in grade. seen any other lines or claim Trail, British Columbia, and the ‘roadway’. 6.5 tons, at a cost of 37.5¢ per Any persons interested in posts yet, and felt confident it was going to be expensive to In the spring of 1917, after ton-mile. At one point, there more technical details on the they could find more get the ore there. the power house and mine were an astounding 300 teams Mandy Mine may refer to: showings. All that night, they During the mining buildings were completed, in use. • Flin Flon (1974) – Flin talked about their discovery operation, Henry Carlisle, considerable tonnage was Jackson and Reynold’s Flon Historical Society and hazarded a guess that Professional Engineer, mined from surface in an open share of the proceeds was very • 1st Annual Manitoba the North woods must be supervised a crew of 40 men cut. Simultaneously, a shaft small compared to the total Mines & Minerals Report – loaded with deposits. They to extract the copper ore. was sunk on the Mandy claim value of the orebody. This George E. Cole/J. S. DeLury, prospected for another three Diamond drilling had outlined to a depth of 100 feet where resulted from the expense of 1928 days and didn’t find a sniff of 25,000 tons of massive stoping started with 50 feet of the ore haul and the fact that • Metals and Men (1957) any more sulphides. sulphide ore assaying 20% crosscutting. they had accepted 15% of the – D. M. LeBourdais The nip in the night air Copper with excellent credits In 1917, 3300 tons of ‘net’ profits. If they could • Mineral Deposit Series suggested they should return in Gold and Silver. There was ore were shipped from the have waited till the Flin Flon Report #11 – pages 15 – 19 to The Pas and record their also another 180,000 tons of mine. Once the rich ore operation was in production, • Summary Report – 1930, claims, before the ice started lower grade Copper-Zinc ore, reached Sturgeon Landing, they would have made a nice Part C – J. F. Wright forming on the bays and all above the 225-foot level. Ross Navigation hauled it fortune. London, Rome, Parres creeks. They had never What follows is the story from Sturgeon Landing to As the ore was rich enough Page 12 THE Underground PRESS June 12, 2008

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Congratulations Graduates According to Ted from the J.H. Kerr School Maintenance and Custodial Staff By: Ted Stabback

I’m not a big Detroit fan, who really is other than Roy Mclaughlin and family, but they sure put on a great display of hockey. They showed the young guys from Pittsburgh how it’s done. Now they just have to go to Montreal and find out how to party. That was a big celebration in Detroit and not a car burnt or a shop vandalized, no arrests or fights, geez what’s wrong with them. Now that hockey is out of the way for a couple of months, we’ll have to turn our attention to the Jays, who are playing just over 500 ball, or Mike Weir who is due to pull one out of the hat soon, or maybe hope springs eternal in Winnipeg with all these great quarterbacks in camp. AS A COMMUNITY, WE KNOW HOW HARD YOU'VE On the local scene Steve Deighton and Ashton Lief have been busy WORKED TO GET TO THIS DAY... taking kids to track and field meets. First trip was to The Pas for zones, HOW DEEP YOUR DREAMS RUN... HOW BRIGHT YOUR where they won the banner for the seventh consecutive year. Then, they FUTURE SHINES... AND HOW MUCH YOU went to Dauphin for the rural provincials. From there they take the kids who place high enough to the city provincials, which are happening this DESERVE TO BE CELEBRATED. weekend. CONGRATULATIONS TO The local kids did quite well against their provincial rivals in Dauphin. Boe Oleksuk placed 6th in the multi event, with Danny Otto right behind at 7th. Darren Sancartier placed 14th in the junior boys’ multi. Michael Warren placed 13th in the junior boys’ discus, Judd Smith placed 11th in senior discus, and Calvin Cairns was 22nd in the Sheila Holmgren senior boys’ discus. On the girls side Ellyn Hornyak was 15th in the 3000 meter, Stephanie Dana Kowalchuk Teneycke was 15th in senior discus. Ashley McCartney came in 6th in the javelin and Meagan Ward was 18th in javelin. As well, Meagan placed Danny Otto 5th in shot put and Ara Stoupe was 21st in the shot put. Both Meagan and Jace Ryan Ashley will be taking part in the city provincials on the weekend of June 6 - 8. I apologize if I have missed anyone, but Steve e-mailed me the list Brittany Ventura from his iPod, while in Winnipeg, and I’m sure he had more important things on his mind than my deadline; anyway thanks Steve. Christina Walker Just for all you old-timers that are wondering what the heck a multi Jenna Wiwcharuk-Roy event is, it consists of four events, two field and two track. It involves the 100-meter, the 800-meter, the long jump, and the shot put; there now don’t say you don’t learn anything from the paper. Nice to see some people at the park using the soccer field and the ball field. Maybe when we get enough people back in town that someone will step forward and get t-ball and softball going for their kids again. We have all the equipment, the facilities and the kids, we just need some From: Mayor and Council, the staff, employees, organization. Or maybe we should just get rid of the park and put houses and citizens of The Town of Snow Lake in there. Just think the town could collect taxes, they wouldn’t have to cut the grass and some people could have a house with a great view of the lake… Ted

Volume 12, Issue 13 Snow Lake Manitoba June 26 2008 New CAO up to the challenge

AROUND TOWN

• Canada Day is fast approach- ing! During the short time they've had to put things together, the commiitee charged with organizing the day and its events has been extremely busy. Look elsewhere in the paper for a list of Canada Day events, and take some time to enjoy the celebration of our country's 141st birthday!

• Just as a matter of note to our grads, Garson Gold/The New Britannia Mine and Makowski The Town of Snow Lake's new Chief Administrative Officer, Jeff Precourt ~ photo by Marc Jackson Services did have congratulations that they wanted to place parks, the beach, the hall arena and Plan, which is just now in its infancy, in the last edition of The Un- The Town of Snow Lake’s new curling rink. The other thing that I but that will be part of my focus in the derground Press. Unfortunate- Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) noticed was the spirit of volunteerism. coming months,” he added. “Then ly, the tighter deadline that we is settling into his position and life I’m hearing a lot about the Canada there is the PSAB (Public Service placed on the issue came into within the community he has chosen Day Committee, the Friends of the Accounting Board) and the changes play and there was no room for to call his home. Jeff Precourt, has Firemen. That’s really a fine quality it brings to the accounting process. their greetings. However their been familiarizing himself with the and something that I think should be Municipalities are now going through hearts were in the right place. town’s infrastructure as well as her encouraged in all communities.” pretty much the biggest accounting citizens. Just prior to sitting down Like they say... It's the thought However, the new CAO says that change in municipal history. There that counts! to this interview, he arrived back the community also has its challenges are changes to the capital assets. from one of several visits with local and they are not unlike many that Municipalities are required to business people. arise within other communities. He document all the capital assets they • The Legion will hold their Precourt, 27, states that he is very says that most are related to water and own and value them… it will require a second annual Decoration impressed with Snow Lake. It is sewer and its inherent infrastructure. lot of work over the next year.” Sunday on July 6th. Decora- absolutely beautiful here,” he said. “The water plant is brand new, now Despite his years, Precourt brings tion Sunday is a day each year “I find that there is a lot of recreation we need a sewer plant to compliment some solid education and experience where people take the time to activities and facilities. My first it,” said Precourt. He sees himself to Snow Lake’s council table. He visit the graves of loved ones week here, I spent quite a bit of spending some of his time working on says that he finished a portion of his and spend a little extra time time looking over the community’s this. honouring them. MJ facilities and I am impressed with the “Another thing is the Sustainability ~see 'CAO' on page Franals Cornerview Enterprises Open 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Convenience, Fuel, Movies, Etc. Store hours: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mon. - Sat. Happy to serve you! 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday **Closed for all holidays**

Sherri Hill - running on a dream Legion presents to life members and fire truck fund

(L) President Iona Johnston, who presented Legion Life Memberships to Lois Charron (20 years service), Dawn Roberts (30 years service), and Gerry Charron (35 years service) at their regular meeting on the morning of June 21st. After a very orderly and efficiently run meeting, those in (Farthest right) Sherri Hill crossing the line in the Manitoba Marathon at 4:09.22 ~ photos courtesy of Sherri Hill attendance enjoyed a scrumptious brunch and some of Jed's (Gerry) Birthday Cake. ~ photos by Marc Jackson my enthusiasm was recharged.” As here are many reasons to run; T soon as the snow was off the road, Hill the most obvious is that you are being continued her training outside. chased. With 396 people behind When marathon day came, the Sherri Hill upon the completion of distance runner was understandably her first full Marathon, it has given a little nervous… 26.2 miles is a her one more reason to participate in little intimidating, particularly when this solo, distance sport. In marathon this was her first full marathon. She running, the fewer people in front of says that it went as well as she could you, the better, and it appears that with have hoped. “My pace times were on her 377th place finish in the 26.2 mile target for the first 20 miles,” stated Manitoba Marathon, Hill is getting Hill. “Then they slowed a little, as my much better. legs just could not go as fast. I forced As noted, this was her first full myself to continue and achieved a marathon; however, Hill has run the 4:09.22. My dedication to training half marathon distance on several paid off.” occasions. The first of these was on Hill, a vegetarian and self- Father’s Day 2007, when she did the proclaimed fitness enthusiast, says half in a very respectable two hours she will continue to train throughout and twenty minutes. She says that the summer and fall. She plans to run she got swept up in all the enthusiasm another ½ marathon in Trehearne and of that first outing and that she truly better her time of 2:07. “I will also enjoyed the feeling of accomplishment continue to train through the winter and camaraderie among the runners. and will be running in the Manitoba Leaving the stadium after that run, Marathon in Winnipeg next year,” she was offered a pamphlet on the she said. “I will be trying to achieve Trehearne Marathon. She had enjoyed a Boston Marathon qualifying time participating in her first ½ marathon of 4 hours or less. I have been bitten so much; she decided to sign up for by the Boston Bug, so I will be going (L) Legion president, Iona Johnston presenting the Friends of the Fireman's Dori Forsyth a another. “Trehearne was not a flat through the running shoes…as you cheque in the amount of $1112.00... money they raised at their Car Show Meat Draw. course like Winnipeg, but offered only get about 500 miles out of a many hills and was more challenging pair.” and tougher route,” said Hill in a mid Sherri Hill is not the only runner June interview. “However, I managed, in the household, her husband Brian with some vigorous summer training Dumas Contracting Ltd., a leading Mine Contracting and Engineering company is also an enthusiast. He ran the (which included hill training), to better based in Timmins, Ontario, employs underground miners, professional staff, and trades. Manitoba ½ Marathon this year, with my time in the half to 2:07.” We are currently inviting applications for the following positions… a time of 2:57, and the couple train Hill says that she took up running together. “I consider myself very in January 2007, with the specific goal rground lucky because my husband, Brian, novation unde of competing in the Manitoba Half Driving in is also into the sport as well,” said Marathon that summer. Moreover, Hill. “We are very supportive of each she states she began running because Wabowden & Bisset Mine Projects – Manitoba other’s running.” of a desire to accomplish something It is also worthy of note that there in her life. “I wanted to realize some 6OEFSHSPVOE4VQFSWJTPSt.JOJOH5FDIOJDJBOT were two other former Snow Lake sort of an achievement, something residents in the Manitoba event this +VNCP0QFSBUPSTt+BDLMFH.JOFST that I could say, hey, I can do this. year. Mayor Zamzow’s daughter It’s doable,” stated the 45-year-old Christy did the full marathon in 5:01, %FWFMPQNFOU#PMUFSTt6OEFSHSPVOE.FDIBOJDT mother of three. “I was looking for and Jim and Lil Hiane’s daughter something that was challenging and Dawn Haines-Shaw did the ½ in 2:05. 6OEFSHSPVOE&MFDUSJDJBOT rewarding… and running appeared to Her picture was actually featured on be challenging to me.” the results page in the Winnipeg Free After her Trehearne run, Hill 4BGFUZ5SBJOJOH$PPSEJOBUPS Press. MJ decided that she needed a greater Reporting to the manager of safety of our Bucko Lake project in Wabowden, Manitoba, you have extensive challenge and decided to sign up experience in underground Hard Rock Mining and five years of experience in underground safety and training. for the full marathon in Winnipeg Excellent computer skills and fluency in both official languages (written and oral) are required. on Father’s Day 2008. “This is not to say the ½ marathon isn’t Shift rotation will consist of 28 days in and 14 days out, working 11 hour shifts. Room and board and travel accommodations will be provided. a serious distance, it’s just that I wanted something more personally We offer a very generous salary and bonus package to qualified individuals. Please send your resume to:Luc Legault, Employment challenging,” Hill said. Throughout Coordinator, Dumas Contracting Ltd., 865 Mountjoy Street South, P.O. Box 1600, Timmins, Ontario P4N 7W7 Tel: 705-360-2755 Fax: 705-360-2777 e-mail: [email protected] the winter, she trained on a treadmill, which Hill says has upwards of 800 miles on it now. “I ran short (3 -5 For more information on miles) runs as well as longer runs of our company, please visit: 12 - 15 miles,” she explained. “My dumasmining.com major run (or test) was a 20 miler. I still felt strong after that distance, so Page 3 THE Underground PRESS June 26, 2008

were presented. The first was contact Dennis Hart but will do the ACAO Report for June 04- so as soon as possible. Council 17, 2008. 1) MMF grant – A viewed an offense notice from letter of thanks was sent. 2) the Town of The Pas. They feel Contacted MMM Group and some changes should be made The Chambers Lombard regarding the outcome to enable enforcement of Town by Marc Jackson, compiled from the notes of Grace Young and Town of their submissions (?). 3) For by-laws. Watering the flowerbed generated reports. Sale signs have been placed on Kerr was discussed. In 2007, on the vacant lots. 4) The some individuals who watered Mr. Becking and the five dead 57, and 59 English Drive, fixed hanging flower baskets have flowerbeds were given $20.00 The regular Council trees have been removed. the culvert at # 4 Lift Station, been hung. The Friends of per month; Mr. Teneycke to be Meeting of The Town of Snow Under Administration, 1) performed maintenance on the Firemen have completed given the same deal. Letters are Lake was held on June 17, Offence Notice – The Opasquia equipment, hauled material the two beds on Lakeshore to be sent to all purchasers of 2008. In attendance were: Times has been contacted and to trailer lots, graveled Berry and the bed at the ‘Welcome’ tax sale properties. Mayor Zamzow; Councilors they can produce a triplicate and Taylor Bay roads. For his sign. The bed at the Mining Cpl. Wheeler arrived to give Armsworthy, Chrapun, Forsyth- notice. Five hundred double- Two Week Plan, the Foreman Memorial is started and will be her report. Things have been Flamand, Yoder, Titanich, CAO sided printed, triplicate, 5x7 advised that the crew would completed in the next couple of quiet, but things are getting Precourt, and Assistant CAO, forms will cost approximately work on: Grading roads, days. Citizens were contacted busier. There have been 69 B. Erickson. Absent: Councilor $250.00. Corporal Wheeler’s graveling the Anderson Bay in regards to using their complaints in the past three Kowalchuk assistance to be requested road, hauling materials to town, outdoor taps for watering the months (average number). The meeting called to order at in determining the violations hauling topsoil, dust control town planted flowerbeds. The These included four assaults, 6:30 p.m., and the minutes of the to be itemized on the offence on cabin road, equipment and flowerbeds cannot be watered D.U.I., six traffic accidents, June 3, 2008 meeting of council notice. The notice is to be facility maintenance. with our watering apparatus. quad accident during Safety were adopted as presented. designed and submitted to In relation to the four curb This unit has been set up for Course - no injury; failure to Mayor Zamzow introduced Council for approval. 2) Plastic stops that were installed in watering of the hanging baskets remain at scene of accident, Mr. Precourt to Council and Garbage Bags - Leaf Rapids the trailer court, the excavator only. 5) Attempted to contact complaints about quads (talked welcomed him to his new felt compliance (of banning the worked very well. The town has MTS regarding our phone to kids), theft under, break and position. use of plastic garbage bags) these sites reserved and ready book listing. They will not enters, and a vehicle broken The minutes of the Committee had not been an issue for for occupancy. Mr. Precourt has converse with me as I am not into. Contractors have been of the Whole (COTW) meeting them. Their stores have paper discussed the nuisance ground on their approved contact list. racing home to Snow Lake and held on June 10, 2008 were bags if required. Maintenance with the Town Foreman. Signs This needs to be resolved as there have been some near approved. The items discussed of their nuisance ground has have been ordered. Council several times this has been a head on collisions. Cpl. Wheeler and recommendations arrived improved. An invitation is discussed the fencing, and the stumbling block when attempting has warned them to cease at during that meeting are as to be sent to store owners fence is to be closed with the to verify information or make and desist. She viewed the follows: to meet with Council on July previous entryway being used. any necessary changes. 6) proposed traffic ticket. Council Those present at the meeting 23 to discuss plastic bag Mr. Precourt will talk to Mr. Corporal Wheeler has been want the same type with a few were Present: Mayor Zamzow; usage. Pricing information for Roberts - should be able to do contacted regarding the offence additions - noise by-law, animal Councilors Kowalchuk, Chrapun, the bags and imprinting is to this in one afternoon. Taylor Bay notice. 7) Store owners have control. She feels they should Titanich, Forsyth-Flamand, be obtained for the July 23rd road and the golf course road been contacted and will meet be in triplicate. There could be Yoder; Assistant CAO Erickson; meeting. 3) C. Burwood site have been graveled and calcium with Council on July 23, 2008 at some privacy issues and she Recreation Maintenance plan – Recommend approval. 4) chloride put down. Mr. Roberts 6:30 pm to discuss plastic bag will check this out. Councilor Supervisor Cann. Absent: Dickstone South Road - Mayor feels the Town has a sufficient usage. 8) The auditor has been Armsworthy said she felt the Councilor Armsworthy; Public Zamzow will participate in a supply of calcium chloride. The contacted and a phone meeting signs at the school should read Works Foreman Roberts. CJ1240 interview regarding report was received for filing. has been scheduled for Friday, ‘no stopping’ as well as ‘no Mayor Zamzow called the the town’s position on Tolko’s Under c) Utility Maintenance: June 20 at 10:00 am. 9) parking’. meeting to order at 6:25 pm. request to use the Dickstone The CAO has met with Mr. Letter requesting funding and Under By-Laws: Resolution Under Public Works, 1) South road. 5) Dry Hydrants Melnyk and toured the water the appropriate portions of the 878/08 - Authorizing payment of Cabin Subdivision roads, dust – A meeting will be held on June and sewer plants. However Sustainable remuneration to councilors was suppression - It was decided that 10th, after the appointment of the he hasn’t talked with Melnyk Community Plan have been given second and third readings. if materials are available, the Fire Chief, with the Flin Flon Fire regarding numbers. forwarded to the mining Resolution 881/08 – Establishing roads are to be graveled, graded Chief. Councilors Kowalchuk, Under Reports, C) Recreation, companies. 10) the positions of Fire Chief/ and calcium laid by June 20th. Forsyth-Flamand, and Titanich the Recreation Maintenance Tire Stewardship Manitoba Deputy Chief and setting their If the job can not be completed along with Public Works Supervisor’s Report was manages scrap tire program. A Duties and Remuneration was by the 20th, then a progress Foreman Roberts will attend the presented. In it, the supervisor message was left with this group given second and third readings. report outlining a time frame will meeting in Flin Flon. 6) Trailer summarized the past two-week on June 13, 2008. 11) Custom Resolution 882/08 - Amending be submitted by June 23rd. 2) Court Policy - Information was period in point form. He noted rate list showing proposed new By-Law 818/02 - Establishing an Custom Work rates - A ‘custom presented and the item was that the crew: Cut dead trees rates is attached. Town Foreman Agreement with the Volunteer work’ list, showing proposed tabled. 7) Water and Garbage at the beach and hauled them has not gotten back with a rate Fire Dept was tabled to the next new rates will be submitted Service Policy – Information away, set porti-potties out at for the excavator. 12) Other meeting. to Council. The excavator is was presented and the item was Sunset Park and cleaned twice, correspondence items from the Under correspondence: 1) to be included on the listing. tabled. 8) Auditor - A conference cut the grass in the school June 3rd council meeting and Town of Lynn Lake re: Round 3) Nuisance Ground Signage call will be set up for next week. grounds (School Division to June 10th committee meeting Table. This has not been all that - Tabled. 4) Nuisance Ground 9) Sustainable Community Plan - be billed), placed ladders on have been completed. successful. Northern Affairs and Fencing – Is to be completed Copies are to be made and letter the beach dock, hooked up The report was the CAO First Nations were consulted, by June 17th. 5) For Sale signs compiled requesting funding water to the beach house, cut Report for June 17, 2008. 1) but they were not all that co- – These are to be placed on from mining companies. grass around town and at the The 2009 Board of Revision operative. Decision to be taken vacant lots. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm. cemetery, worked on student will be November 25, 2008 to AMM meeting in Winnipeg in Under Recreation, 1) Planting Under Business arising from profiles for grants, picked up at 7:00pm in the Council November. Flowerbeds – The recreation the minutes: The application flowers and watered same, Chambers. The final appeal 2/3) Jack Roberts and Chris crew is to hang flower baskets from C. Burwood to build a dug opening for urn and filled deadline will be November 10, Samborski wish to purchase and prepare water apparatus shed at 150 Cedar Ave. was in same. For his Two Week 2008. 2) Reminder: Meeting properties on Crystal Street. etc. The administration to find approved. Plan, Mr. Cann advised that on June 18, 2008 at 10:00am in Council asked they be advised a service club willing to plant Under the Community the crew would work on: Grass the Council Chamber with Blair that sale of these will be with the beds. 2) Watering Flower Development Officer’s Report, cutting, starting students and Burdette from Manitoba Hydro conditions. Suggestions were: Beds – Residents are to be Ms. Atkinson reported on a giving them orientations, and to review Wuskwatim Project a) build within two years: b) size contacted regarding the use of number of items and issues. Canada Day preparations. The Progress. of building specified; c) purchase their outdoor taps for watering Nine residential lots are report was received for filing. It Approx. 1 ½ hours. 3) agreement. Information flowerbeds. Their water bills are available. Getting land is not a was noted that when students Reminder: Phone conference regarding sale policy to be to be adjusted accordingly. 3) problem. Press release will not cut grass on private sites, it is with Town Auditor Dave Kendall ready for next meeting. Taylor Phone and Fax Lines - Tabled be ready before fall as it is in a billed to the property owner. J. on Friday, June 20, 2008 Bay cabin agreement can be to the fall. At that time, the Mr. very preliminary state. Mayor Titanich asked how long Council at 10:00am. 4) Requesting modified. Cann is to resubmit the request Zamzow met with M.M.F. as would wait before this service approval to attend PSAB In Other Matters: G. Chrapun to have a phone/fax line installed they have experience in this was started. Mayor Zamzow Training session in Thompson expressed concern over the in the recreation office in the field. Ms. Atkinson viewed the said they would be cut bi-weekly on August 27 2008. Cost is $45 proposed carbon tax put forward community Hall. The request is trails sign in Thompson. Due to once the students are hired. It plus GST and travel/hotel cost. by the Liberals. She feels this to itemize the installation and the size, no mockup was made. was stated that the Friends of Reports were received for filing. could impact Snow Lake due to monthly costs. A check is to be Arrangements have been made the Firemen did a good job on Mr. Precourt is to check out lack of adequate bus services. made to see if individual names for bringing it to Snow Lake. the flower beds. Mrs. Erickson travel policy and bring the PSAB An announcement was to be can be added to the phonebook Twenty-four signs were to be planted flowers at the Miners’ matter to the next meeting. He made in Winnipeg today. Mayor listings. obtained with the Government Memorial. Council asked that is to talk to A. Assoignon and get Zamzow asked if Council had 4) Grant for recreation director grant, but since only half the the number of hours spent on him to fill him in on what he was any ideas about participating summer position - Tabled to grant was received, the Town will this project be obtained. engaged in prior to leaving. in Flin Flon’s 75th anniversary 2009 budget discussions. 5) now have one large and twelve Under e) Protection In relation to the ACAO report. celebrations. He asked that Parks Inspection – An inspection small signs. The CDO report Committee: Ivan Ward was Cornerview gives customers they give this some thought and of these is scheduled for June was approved. appointed as the new Fire two free bags and additional contact Mr. Precourt. Council 20, 2007 at 1:00 pm. Councilors Under Reports, B), 1) Public Chief. A letter of support for ones can be purchased. C. went into an ‘in-camera’ session Chrapun and Kowalchuk are Works, the Town Foreman his appointment was received Samborski advised her that, at 8:00 p.m. to attend the inspection with Report was presented. In it the from the Department and it was though business has increased, "Progress lies not in enhancing Mr. Cann. 6) Swim Program Foreman summarized the crew’s signed by all of the fireman. A the number of plastic bags used what is, but in advancing toward - To date, the program details past two-week period in point deputy Chief is still required. has not. D. Mayer has reusable what will be." have not been confirmed. 7) form. The crew: Hauled clay to Under the Administrators bags for sale. She has not found

Boardwalk Committee – Mr. the dump, pushed the dump, Report, the CAO and Assistant anything suitable on the Internet ~ Kahlil Gibran Cann has been in contact with dug in a curb stops at 35, 37, CAO (ACAO)bi-weekly reports so far. She has not been able to Page 4 THE Underground PRESS June 26, 2008

~'CAO' from page 1 management and productivity level. Things Arts Degree at the University of Manitoba, that haven’t been seen here before. Snow But, what does it before spending five years as a financial Lake is a slower paced rural northern business supervisor at Winnipeg’s Can-West Global. environment, and I think bringing some of the mean? During that period, he had a background more proactive management skills from larger I had someone ask me what a paladin was. They had ap- in statistical reporting. After heeding the centers is going to clean things up a bit. I like to see things done a little more professionally parently heard the term used in a book and were unsure of advice of several CAOs he knew, Precourt the meaning given the context. Anyway, I checked it out... went back to University, and within the and fair across the board. Those are things I Municipal Administration Program, he gained see myself bringing forward.” n Early Modern England, the term palatinate, or county pala- a Municipal Administrator’s Certificate. On a personal level, since coming North, I Precourt says that he has been trying to get tine, was applied to counties of lords who could exercise powers Finishing the course in 2007, he was normally reserved to the crown. Likewise, there were palatine employed as the CAO in Grad Rapids from into fishing. He adds that golfing is also a possibility. “I’m a horrible golfer, but I’ve provinces among the English colonies in North America: Cecilius that point until taking his present position. Calvert, Lord Baltimore, was granted palatine rights in Maryland heard a lot of people talking about the course, Precourt notes that the fact that he grew up in 1632, as were the proprietors of the Carolinas in 1663. in the small town of Stonewall has helped so I plan to check it out,” he chuckled. In 19th century Britain and Germany, paladin was an official him familiarize himself with the municipal Precourt is married and he advises that rank and considered an honorary title for one in service of the environment. his wife Tanis is a curler and she is very emperors. It was a Knight with additional honours, they were The young administrator sees Snow Lake excited about the rink here. “She was the entitled to exercise powers normally reserved to the crown. as a progression career wise. “It is a larger postmistress for Canada Post in Grand During the German Third Reich, Hermann Göring was also given the title “Paladin”, referring to the tradition of a title that town and I think it has some potential for Rapids,” he said of his wife’s career. “But at present she is enjoying the summer in Snow made the carrier second to the king. some very explosive growth in the short The official title has gone out of fashion, but the word "paladin" term,” he said. “I also think that there is Lake. It’s only been one week, but we’re having a great time here so far. We love the is still used to describe a benevolent, heroic champion, or the a lot of things that I can improve, on a defender of a good cause. town, and being near the water.” MJ Some folks might remember another Paladin from the TV series, "Have Gun Will Travel". Richard Boone, who actually The folks from the decended from a brother of frontiersman Daniel Boone, played Boardwalk in place the man with the single moniker. The show followed the adven- Community Boardwalk tures of Paladin, a gentleman-turned-gunfighter, who preferred Committee have been hard and ready for use! to settle problems without violence, yet, when forced to fight, at it, down at the beach over excelled. the past week or so... Paladin lived in the Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, where he They have all the boards dressed in formal wear, ate gourmet food, and attended the op- for the first phase of the era. In fact, many who met him initially mistook him for a dandy walk in place and it appears from the East. When working, he dressed in black, used calling ready for use. cards, wore a holster that carried characteristic chess knight This worthy project will emblems, and carried a derringer under his belt. make it much easier for The knight symbol is in reference to his name - possibly a nickname or working name - and his occupation as a champion- those with limited mobility for-hire. The theme song of the series refers to him as "a knight and people pushing without armor." In addition, Paladin drew a parallel between his strollers to access and enjoy methods and the chess piece's movement: "It's a chess piece, a day at the beach! the most versatile on the board. It can move in eight different ~ photo by Marc Jackson directions, over obstacles, and it's always unexpected." (Source: Wikipiedia)

Severe weather conditions often occur during Manitoba summers. Thunder, lightning, What’s on the horizon? hail and even tornadoes can develop quickly and have the potential to be extremely dangerous. That’s why it’s important for you to understand the risks created by severe summer weather and how you can protect Protect yourself yourself — weather or not. Look for the signs Hot and/or muggy days and warm nights indicate thunderstorms may be forming — so be from severe prepared. Keep your eyes on the sky and watch for the possible development of storms. Listen for the warnings Environment Canada monitors the weather and issues severe weather warnings. Check your weather. local television or radio station regularly during the summer to see if any severe weather is expected in your area. Purchasing a Weatheradio receiver would also give you 24-hour-a-day access to Environment Canada’s weather watches and warnings. Take shelter When severe weather threatens, fi nd shelter immediately. Do not follow storms in your car or attempt to take photographs. If you’re indoors, take shelter in the basement. If there is no basement, fi nd shelter in a small interior ground fl oor room away from windows. If you are in an offi ce or apartment building, take shelter in an inner hallway or room, preferably in the basement. If you are caught outdoors, lie fl at in a ditch or other low-lying area and cover your head. Be prepared Storms often strike quickly so it’s important that you have a plan in place before severe weather hits. Prepare a “72 Hour” emergency kit — Your kit should include food, clothing, blankets, medication, bottled water and fi rst aid and tool kits, as well as fl ashlights and a battery-powered radio — with extra batteries for both. You should have enough supplies in your kit to last 72 hours. Reduce the hazards on your property — Trim rotting or dead branches and cut down dead trees on your property. You should also check the drainage around your house to reduce the possibility of basement fl ooding. Secure everything that might be blown around or torn loose. Flying objects such as garbage cans and lawn furniture can injure people. Find out more Learn more about how you can protect yourself from the dangers of severe summer weather at manitoba.ca.

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Notice of Public Hearing and Pre-Hearing Conference

Applicant: Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

HEARING: PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE: The Public Utilities Board (Board) will hold a public hearing of an application from Manitoba A Pre-Hearing Conference (PHC), will be convened by the Board in its Hearing Room, 4th Floor, Public Insurance Corporation (MPI) in the Board’s Hearing Room, 4th Floor, 330 Portage 330 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba at 9:00 a.m. on June 26, 2008. Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, commencing at 9:00 a.m. on September 22, 2008. Those wishing to intervene in respect of this application and to participate in the proceeding are A Pre-Hearing Conference (PHC), will be convened by the Board in its Hearing Room, required to attend, or send a representative to, the PHC. The objectives of the PHC include: 4th Floor, 330 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba at 9:00 a.m. on June 26, 2008. Ê ®Ê ÌÊ`iÌvÞÊÌiÀÛiiÀÃÆ APPLICANT: Ê ®Ê ÌÊiÃÌ>LÃ ÊÃÌ>ÌÕÃÊvÊViÀÌ>Ê>««V>ÌÊÌiÀÛiiÀÃÆÊ>` Pursuant to The Crown Corporations Public Review and Accountability Act and The iii) to establish a timetable for the orderly exchange of evidence and information. Public Utilities Board Act, MPI has applied to the Board for approval of rates and premiums for compulsory driver and vehicle insurance as of March 1, 2009. PARTICIPATION: RATE IMPACT: Interveners are those wishing to examine witnesses, provide evidence, make submissions, and/or «ÀiÃiÌÊw>Ê>À}ÕiÌ°ÊÌiÀÛiiÀÃÊÃ Õ`ÊÌvÞÊÌ iÊ >À`ÊvÊÌ iÀÊÌiÌÊÌÊ`ÊÃÊLÞÊ>««Þ}Ê The Corporation is requesting approval for basic Autopac effective March 1, 2009, which to the Secretary of the Board immediately – the Board will thereupon notify MPI of the intention. would decrease its overall premium revenue by 1.0 per cent. However, the changes proposed for 2009/10 affect average base premiums for each major vehicle class as follows: ÌiÀÛiiÀÃÊ>ÞÊLiÊiÌÌi`ÊÌÊw>V>Ê>ÃÃÃÌ>Vi°Ê/ iÊ >À`½ÃÊ,ÕiÃÊvÊ*À>VÌViÊ>`Ê*ÀVi`ÕÀiÊ (Rules) provide the procedure to seek an award of costs, and the guidelines for an award of Number of Increase/ costs. Parties wishing to make an application for an award of costs should review the Rules Major Class Vehicles Decrease before applying. Private Passenger 677,447 -1.5% Parties wishing to submit a brief or to express comments to the Board, but not wishing to Commercial 40,910 3.9% participate in the entire proceeding, should advise the Secretary of the Board of their intention to Public 10,635 2.3% appear at the public hearing by no later than September 12, 2008. Motorcycles 11,232 7.2% Trailers 127,603 3.4% GENERAL INFORMATION: Off-Road 44,927 -14.3% MPI rates shall be reviewed by the Board, and neither a change in rates for services shall be made Overall 912,754 -1.0% nor new rates for services shall be introduced without the approval of the Board. Rates for services means in the case of MPI, rate bases and premiums charged for compulsory driver and vehicle The impact of proposed rate adjustments on the total vehicle population is distributed as insurance. Upon any application to it, the Board may make an Order granting the whole or part of follows: the application, or may grant other relief in addition to or in substitution for that applied for.

Ê UÊ ÊxÇ]ÈnxÊÀÊÈx°{n¯ÊvÊÛi ViÃÊÌÊÀiViÛiÊ>ÊÀ>ÌiÊ`iVÀi>ÃiÆÊÃÌÊ`iVÀi>ÃiÃÊ>ÀiÊfxäÊ The Board’s Rules will apply to the conduct of the Hearing. The Rules may be viewed on the ÀÊiÃÃÆ Board’s website http://www.pub.gov.mb.ca/ or be obtained on request to the Board, by either Ê UÊ Ó£]ÎÇÊÀÊÓ°Î{¯ÊvÊÛi ViÃÊÌÊÀiViÛiÊÊV >}iÊÊÀ>ÌiÆ emailing ([email protected]), writing or calling the Board Secretary (945-2638 or 1-866-854-3698, toll free). Ê UÊ ÓÇ£]È£äÊÀÊÓ°n¯ÊvÊÛi ViÃÊÌÊÀiViÛiÊ>ÊVÀi>ÃiÊvÊÕ«ÊÌÊfxäÆ Ê UÊ Ê£Î]È{{ÊÀÊ£°x¯ÊvÊÛi ViÃÊÌÊÀiViÛiÊ>ÊVÀi>ÃiÊLiÌÜiiÊfxäÊ>`Êf£ääÆÊ>`Ê Persons wishing to address the public hearing in French are required to notify the Board’s Secretary prior to August 22, 2008 and if possible at the PHC. The Board is also prepared to Ê UÊ Ên]{£nÊÀÊä°¯ÊvÊÛi ViÃÊÌÊÀiViÛiÊ>ÊVÀi>ÃiÊ}Ài>ÌiÀÊÌ iÊf£ää° convene meetings in Brandon or such other locations as may be warranted.

Actual premiums would vary depending on claim experience and driving record, insurance use, For full particulars, interested parties may examine MPI’s application and supporting materials, territory and vehicle rate group. iÌ iÀÊ>ÌÊÌ iÊ À«À>Ì½ÃÊÀÊÌ iÊ >À`½ÃÊvwVi°ÊÌiÀiÃÌi`Ê«>ÀÌiÃÊ>ÞÊVÌ>VÌÊiÌ iÀÊÌ iÊ >À`Ê Secretary, or: No changes are proposed to fleet rebates and surcharges, driver’s licence premiums and accident surcharges, and other existing time payment, service and transaction fees. Manitoba Public Insurance Attention: Gail Granger APPLICATION PARTICULARS: 8th Floor, 234 Donald Street The Corporation proposes the following rate adjustments for policies issued between Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4A4 March 1, 2009 and February 28, 2010. Telephone: 985-7335 (collect calls accepted) Ê UÊ ÊÕ>ÊiÝ«iÀiViL>Ãi`ÊÀ>ÌiÊ>`ÕÃÌiÌÃÊ³£x¯ÊÌÊ£x¯®ÊvÀÊ`Û`Õ>ÊV>ÃÃiÃ]Ê DATED this 30th day of May, 2008. ÜÌ ÊÌ iÊiÝVi«ÌÊvÊ«i`Ã]ÊÌÀÊÃVÌiÀÃ]ÊÌÀ>iÀÃÊfÓ]xääÊÀÊiÃÃ®]Ê>`Ê off-road vehicles. G. Gaudreau, CMA Ê UÊ ÊÕ>ÊiÝ«iÀiViÊL>Ãi`Ê>`ÕÃÌiÌÊÕ«ÊÌÊÓx¯ÊvÀÊ«i`ÃÊ>`ÊÌÀVÞViÃÊÜÌ Secretary bodystyle of motorscooter. The Public Utilities Board Ê UÊ Ê Li`ÊV>ÃÃwV>ÌÊvvÃiÌÃÊvÀÊ>ÊÛi ViÃÊiÝVi«ÌÊvvÀ>`ÊÛi ViÃ]ÊÌÊ>V iÛiÊ revenue neutrality. Ê UÊ Ê >««}ÊÀ>ÌiÊV >}iÃÊ>ÌÊÓä¯Ê«iÀÊÞi>À]ÊiÝVi«ÌÊÀ>ÌiÊV >}iÃÊvÀÊ«i`ÃÊ>`ÊÌÀ scooters, which are capped at 25% per year.

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08-063-08-02 PUB 10x12.25.indd 1 6/10/08 3:50:34 PM Help Wanted The Diamond Willow Inn has openings in their Housekeeping Department, Kitchen, and Lounge. The McQuiod family would like to If interested in a position as a Housekeeper, thank their friends in Snow Lake Prep Cook, or Server you can contact the hotel at who expressed their love, concern, 358-2842, post a resume to Box 460, Snow Lake, and sympathy in the death of their MB., R0B 1M0. daughter and sister, Tammie. Or drop by the Willow and see Ann. Thank you for your prayers, cards, flowers, and food. Also, for donations to Cancer Care Manitoba in memory of Tammie. Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man. And man can be as big as he wants. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings. Gerald, Silvana, and Family ~ John F. Kennedy, speech at The American University, Washington, D.C., June 10, 1963 Page 6 THE Underground PRESS June 26, 2008

2008 Rick Hansen event a resounding success Tech -Talk by: Clarence Fisher

Bill C - 61: Proposed Limewire library for example), media are thriving on scare Copyright Laws Come True you may face charges of up to tactics. Many people who $20 000. The same would go for have not been involved with books, games, photos, etc. the downloading of copyrighted I guess they managed to - Unlocking a cell phone, files have been sued. Some pull one over on everyone! allowing it to be used with people have even died and yet different software or features it managed to be taken to court. did not ship with, or unlocking The companies are hoping to Only a few weeks ago, I a phone to try to circumvent scare consumers away from any (Top): 2008 Snow Lake RHWIM Event (Bottom): Rylan Walker & Rhoda wrote about how it seemed that roaming charges will leave you move towards new media and Wiesner in 'Take A Seat' Campaign ~ photo courtesy of Ken Peale we had dodged a bullet. That as on the wrong side of the law. new ways of distributing their a nation, we were mad enough - Also, people who have personal products. Instead of actually The Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Event was held Sunday, June 8. It is that the federal government video recorders to record working with consumers, they an event that began in 2003 to help raise funds, which go towards spinal cord had withdrawn its proposed television programs will be facing are attempting to tie people into research and to help improve the quality of life for people living with spinal copyright legislation. But now, more difficulty in the future, models from the past. cord injuries and related disabilities. there are few other things in the as networks will be allowed to These changes are not law Our local event began with registration from 1-2 p.m. at the Community technology world that people place broadcast flags on their yet. In fact, this week has been Hall. Shortly after, everyone set off walking, biking, wheeling the ‘loop’, and want to talk about. programs preventing you from very quiet after the introduction then returned to the hall. There were prizes awarded for most pledges collected, Last week, the Conservative recording them. Again, if you of the bill in the previous week. and Rick Hansen T-shirts and pins were presented as well. The Snow Lake minority government introduced have software that will record the The complete storm of opinion Health Auxiliary once again helped out at our event; donating food, drinks, and Bill C - 61 in the House of programs anyway, you could be that immediately rose, seems to ice cream for all to enjoy after the walk. Also back at the hall, everyone was Commons. This is the proposed charged. have stunned the government entertained with the music talents of Tony Butt, Claude Trudeau, Denis and law that will completely change I am not against changes and this week they have been David Yates. The participants in the event did a great job raising $3,800.00 for copyright regulations in Canada. to the copyright laws. In fact, I quiet, watching the landscape. the Rick Hansen Wheel in Motion Foundation. But the problem is, people believe that changes are needed. Your opinion is your own, but Additionally, the Joseph H. Kerr School held a mini version of the “Take A are furious with this move. My difficulty with these laws is many things that people are Seat’’ Campaign. Local Ambassador, Roger Wiesner talked with grades 1-8 The Facebook group that was that they are more restrictive already doing and which have about his spinal cord injury, and the Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion Event. The instrumental in holding this bill then the Digital Millennium already taken root in the way that students were encouraged to bring in funds to help with the event. Those who back in December has swelled Copyright Act in the US, which Canadians interact with media did, had their names entered into a draw to spend time in a wheel chair during by another 10,000 members has caused so many problems will be threatened by this bill. school hrs. The students had a lot of great questions for Roger, and as a result, since last week alone to over there. In fact, researching the If you have any opinion about the committee’s goal of creating awareness of those living life in a chair was 50 000; the CBC stories on their timeline behind these laws, this bill, I urge you to get in achieved. The campaign raised over $1,300.00. The J.H. Kerr students helped website about these changes many people believe that the touch with our MP, Tina Keeper, to raise $163.92. have brought in over 1,000 Canadian government was or the Minister of Industry, Jim The prizes for the most comments from a very angry highly pressured by the American Prentice. Email has little effect pledges collected were: people. As well, many artists and government to pass these kinds on politicians and a letter can be Students K – 6: 1st Rylan bands have spoken out against of regulations. sent to the Canadian parliament Walker; 2nd Stuart Matheson. the bill. So what is actually in it? These laws are to be enforced for no cost at this address: Students 7-12: 1st Julianne - Downloading music or movies by the companies themselves. Tina Keeper Perret; 2nd Jillian Burwood. from the internet without paying The government will not be House of Commons Adults Ladies: Lona Evans. for them will be declared involved; they will be leaving it Ottawa, Ontario Mens: Stephen O’Conner. explicitly illegal; it is not now. If up to the companies to collect K1A 0A6 Youngest Participant: Rebecca you download files, you may face evidence and take people to Do your own research. Be Matheson. Oldest Participant: a fine of $500. But if you upload court in order to pursue fines. informed. But take action if you Hilda Anderson. copyrighted files to the internet In many ways, this has proven have an opinion. to be worse. The companies (something you are probably (Submitted by the Snow Lake ~ photo courtesy of R. Wiesner doing if you are sharing your involved in the production of ([email protected]) Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Team) Let us help you buy, sell, advertise! 3rd Annual MMF Fish Derby ~Stoupe’s Tire and Towing~ 212 Jasper Avenue Thank you to all the participants who braved the cool weather and a bit of rain in Phone Robert at 358-2627 order to go fishing. We would like to acknowledge all the businesses that contributed to our prize table: Makowski Services, H&D Enterprise, Sweet Nothings, Fiddlers, *Tire sales for all vehicles* and Yates Septic Service. We apologize if we forgotten anyone. Also, a big thank *Sell quad tires and accessories* you to all the members who helped out and donated in any way. It was very much *Sell boat tires and accessories* appreciated. *Tire repairs and balancing* MMF *24 hr towing and boosting* Snow Lake *Vehicle Lock-outs* **CAA Local Contractor** The winners were as follows: 45 entries, 33 fish caught 1st – Doug Pettigrew - $800 2nd – Ron Barrows - $400 3rd – Jordan Sass - $200 4th – Cathy Stabback - $100 Len's A Special Thanks to 50/50 draw – Sandy Morrison - $73 Vegetables Steve and Ashton Donated Prize Winners For all their volunteer Kel Cockerill, Sydney Coulson, Fred Pronger, Lynda Pronger, Ron Barrow, Jack and Meats training, time, and Forsyth, Ted Stabback, Jordan Sass, Bob Doak, Crystal Trudeau, Hayden Trudeau, Jennifer Morrison, Dawn Roberts, Tina Libby, and Robin Coulson. Will be in Snow Lake on chaperoning. Saturday June 28th from Ashley, Megan and Families 12 - 5:00 p.m. The Snow Lake Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Team would like to thank everyone Full selection of meats: Congratulations who came out and participated in the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion event. Bacon, Sausage, Ham, To Ashley and Megan for We would also like to say Thank you to Chris Samborski and Cornerview, Mary Ann Otto, Faith Byblow, Val and Greg Foord, Tammy Leaman, Rylan Walker, Sylvia Chicken Breasts, Hot placing 6th and 7th in the Wings, Chicken Strips, Zamzow, Janice Becking, Amanda and Julianne Perret, and Rhoda Wiesner who took Province. part in our fundraiser, the “Take A Seat” Campaign. 1" Rib Eyes, Pork Chops, As well, we would like to thank Mr. Elliott, the Teachers, Teacher Assistants and Pork Steaks, and much Your Families all the students who helped to raise $163.92. more... Thank you to all who participated in the different events. The monies you raised helped pass the goal we set prior to the event. Our committee is very appreciative of your efforts in making this year’s event a success. Page 7 THE Underground PRESS June 26, 2008

staff drive on Manitoba’s highways through women should be familiar with the signs and Life On The Highway all kinds of weather from as far north as Lynn symptoms of breast cancer. “About two out of Lake and Leaf Rapids, south to Emerson and every 10 breast cancers cannot be seen on a Manitoba’s Mobile Breast Screening Program Sprague, east to Whitemouth, and west to Flin mammogram,” she says. “We advise women Flon, Swan River, Russell, and Melita. to call their doctors right away if they find a celebrates 10 years on the road! The mobile program, as supported by lump or see changes in their breasts.” Manitoba Health and CancerCare Manitoba To find out when the mobile will be in Foundation, works closely with the regional your area, or to book an appointment, call the health authorities, local health workers, First Manitoba Breast Screening Program’s toll free Nation communities, and volunteers around the number at 1-800-903-9290. All mobile dates province to ensure that Manitoba women have and locations are subject to change and are not access to high quality breast screening services. open for booking until about five weeks before These partners are vital, as they provide space the mobile’s scheduled arrival in a community. for the mobile clinics, assist with promotion, In addition to the two mobile units, the actively recruit women into the program, and Manitoba Breast Screening Program also arrange group trips to nearby mobile sites. provides screening services at four fixed Sandy, who is now off the road and works sites in Winnipeg, Brandon, Thompson, and as an MBSP administrator, points out that Morden/Winkler. The program is administered screening mammograms can find most breast through CancerCare Manitoba, the organization cancers two to three years before any changes responsible for cancer prevention, detection, can be felt, and encourages women to book care, research, and education throughout an appointment with the program. “Early Manitoba. More information about the program detection gives women the best chance of a is available on the CancerCare Manitoba cure,” she says. “Turning 50 years of age is website at www.cancercare.mb.ca.MBSP. reason alone to make an appointment for a Questions? Contact Katie Watters, Manager mammogram.” Program Development, and Education at Sandy Williamson and Sara Grant, loading the new “Sophie” mammography (breast x-ray) Although breast screening mammograms 788-8630 at the Manitoba Breast Screening unit into the back of CancerCare Manitoba’s van ~ photo courtesy of CancerCare Manitoba are recommended every two years for women Program or e-mail: katie.watters@cancercare. temporary ordeal was a practical joke cooked 50 to 69 years of age, Sandy adds that all mb.ca On July 14, 2008 the Manitoba Breast up by Vera Vigfusson and Judy Breckman, Screening Program will officially celebrate two local women who believed that women it’s 10th year of mobile screening in rural living in rural and Northern Manitoba should and Northern Manitoba! Ten years ago this have access to mammography services closer summer, a team of two x-ray technologists, to home. Sandy Williamson and Sara Grant, loaded the Vera and Judy were responsible for Grad new “Sophie” mammography (breast x-ray) organizing three annual fundraising walks unit into the back of CancerCare Manitoba’s called the ‘Walk for Dear Life’ which helped logo-adorned white van, and began their trek turn their dream of a provincial mobile breast from Winnipeg to Flin Flon to set up the very screening program into a reality. This was 2008 first mobile breast screening clinics in the Vera and Judy’s way of welcoming the mobile province. team to rural Manitoba. The rest, as they say, “Once we arrived in Flin Flon,” Sandy is history. remembers, “everything went pretty smoothly, Since their first visit to Flin Flon in 1998, considering we were all so new at this. The trip the two mobile screening units have crossed along the way was a little bumpy, however,” the province numerous times, visiting nearly Sandy laughs. 90 locations throughout Manitoba and Our plucky pair were enjoying a lovely providing approximately 11,000 mammograms summer’s drive up Hwy # 6 and as Sandy tells per year for women 50 to 69 years of age. it, eagerly anticipating their first experience The primary goal of the program is to reduce as “mobile” mammographers. Suddenly their deaths due to breast cancer, by finding it at work-related conversation was interrupted by its earliest, most treatable stage. To date, the sharp shrill of a siren, flashing lights, and the number of breast cancers detected on the an RCMP officer who was sternly waving at mobiles alone has reached 508. Most have them to pull over. been found in the ‘early stages’ and in women When the officer asked to see their ID, who had no signs or symptoms of breast (Top): Valedictorian Christina Walker. (Above): Grads of 2008, (L): Jenna Wiwcharuk-Roy, Sheila Hol- mgren, Christina Walker, Brittany Ventura, Dana Kowalchuk, Danny Otto, and Jace Ryan. Sandy took control of the situation and quickly cancer. readied her Manitoba Breast Screening official Access to the nearly 90 locations is a The class of 2008 took their graduation walk on the afternoon of Saturday, June 21st. A nametag – this would be proof that they were significant challenge for the program due to packed gymnasium was on hand to witness the event, and the presentation of the bursaries and law-abiding citizens. However, Sandy’s work the varied terrain in Manitoba. For example, scholarships. The recipients of these were just four of the seven graduates and they were: Dana ID did not seem to appease the Mountie, who some of the communities are accessible Kowalchuk received the School District College scholarship, Brittany Ventura received the asked to see her driver’s license and then only by ‘temporary winter road’ or by rail. Student Council, Arts Council, and Steelworkers Bursaries, Christina Walker was awarded the instructed the bewildered pair to follow them This means that remote isolated First Nation Lion's Memorial, Legion Auxiliary, Student Council, Royal Purple, Elks', and Arts Council Bur- to the Lundar RCMP Detachment. communities, such as Oxford House, St. saries, and Jenna Wiwcharuk-Roy garnered the Legion, Nurse's Union, and Northern Neighbours When Sandy and Sara arrived at the Theresa Point, and Berens River, can only Bursaries, as well as the School District University and HBM&S scholarships. “station” (in reality they were led to the local be visited in February - provided the winter In addition to these awards, Brittany Ventura and Jenna Wiwcharuk-Roy were awarded coffee shop), they were surprised and relieved road is open. In summer, the van needs to Academic Certificates of Merit, and Christina Walker was awarded a Certificate of Excellence. to be greeted with smiles, a few chuckles and a be shipped by train to Churchill, Gillam, and Christina was also awarded the Governor General's medal, while Jenna received the Most Im- tantalizing tray of dainties. It turned out their Pukatawagan. And in between, the mobile proved Award. MJ DECORATION SUNDAY MOBILE SITES: In conjunction with the second annual Call “Decoration Sunday” the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #241 will have 1-800-903-9290 for an Prayers of Remembrance and appointment. Thanksgiving

Locations & dates at the Cemetery The mobile mammogram (breast x-ray) unit will be in: subject to change. FLIN FLON Primary Health Care Centre - July 14 to 30 Appointments 10:00 a.m. are limited. Sunday July 6, 2008 SNOW LAKE Health Centre - August 5, 6, 7 Dates for The Pas Primary Health Centre to be announced Following the service and decorating of graves everyone is invited to If you are 50 to 69 years the Legion for coffee, muffins, and of age and it’s been

2 years since your last fellowship. mammogram call today. Early Detection Is Your Best Protection ! This is a community event and everyone is welcome to attend. Page 8 THE Underground PRESS June 26, 2008

THE SNOW LAKE CHRISTIAN CENTER would like to thank the following people for making the BUGirl Beach Party such a huge success. Mrs. Twila Korchinski (without your help, we would not have had 27 girls) Help protect our rivers and lakes. J.H. Kerr School (for all the 'in school' announcements) Dawn Roberts (for the use of the round tables) Snow Lake Health Centre Ladies Auxiliary CHOOSE TO KNOW (for your generous donation of $200.00) Seniors Centre (for allowing us the use of the Centre, if needed.) Angelina’s (for the discount on pizza’s) HOW TO Shirley Simpson (opening your home to our out-of-town guests) Ivy McIvor (opening your home to our out-of-town guests) Family Resource Centre GROW (for allowing Ann Marie to organize the project while at work) Thank you toall businesses for allowing us to display information signs in their businesses. The choices we make in our daily lives can affect the health of our most precious resource–our water. A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE GIRLS WHO If each of us makes a small change, like using lawn fertilizer with zero ATTENDED. phosphorus, we would help minimize damage to our rivers and lakes. The Manitoba government has introduced legislation to restrict the amount of phosphorus in lawn fertilizer. When choosing lawn fertilizer you should look for a Ecumenical Service Sunday, June 29, 9:00 a.m. at the beach product labelled with zero as the middle number. Bring your own lawn-chairs. This means the product is phosphorus free. There will be a short gathering afterwards. One person at a time, one drop at a time – If it should rain, the service will be held at the ripple effect can create a fresh wave of change. the Catholic Church. CLIENT: NOR-MAN RHA INSERTION DATE(S): If you require more information, contact June26/08 DOCKET: 08-06-43 Monique Trudeau at 358-7088. INSERTION COSTS: $ AD SIZE: 4” x 5” GST: $ PUBLICATION: In Memoriam The moment that you But missing you is a Snow Lake Underground Press TOTAL: $ ~ DOAK ~ died, our hearts split heartache, that never in two, goes away. The one side filled We hold you tightly www.target-media.ca p. 204.255.2921Make • it f.your 204.255.7240 vision. See what • e. else [email protected] you can do at manitoba.ca with memories, the within our hearts, and other died with you. there you will remain, We often lay awake at life has gone on night, when the world without you, is fast asleep, But it will never be And take a walk down the same. In loving memory of memory lane, with AllKnow great things how are to simple, grow and tears upon our cheeks. ~ forever loved and Gordon Robert Doak CAREER OPPORTUNITIES publication: Snowmany Lake can Under be expressed ground in press single Remembering you is missed by wife Pearl words: freedom, justice, honor, ~ Mar/09/1919 ~ www.norman-rha.mb.ca/careers Size: 6” x 8.571” easy, we do it every and Family duty, mercy, hope. ~ Jul/09/2003 ~ day, ~ SirJune Winston 26 and Churchill July 9, 2008 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Casual • Non-Union Snow Lake Health Centre The Administrative Assistant performs advanced, diversified and confidential secretarial and administrative duties requiring skill and knowledge of organization policies and practices. Prepares correspondence, memoranda, reports, etc. Initiates routine and some non-routine correspondence. Screens telephone calls and visitors and resolves routine and complex inquiries. Schedules and maintains calendar of appointments, meetings, travel itineraries and coordinates related arrangements. Prepares and distributes minutes of meetings.. The NOR-MAN Regional Health Authority is an accredited organization that provides a continuum of health services to approximately 24,000 Manitoba and 8,000 Saskatchewan residents. Canada Day Events We offer: Pancake Breakfast – 8:00 a.m. at the Seniors Centre • Competitive Salaries • Excellent Benefits • Continuing Education • Relocation Assistance Parade Assembly – 10:30 a.m., leaves at 11:15 a.m. • Northern Living Allowance O’ Canada at the Beach – noon Please submit your resumé by July 3, 2008 to: Food Booth – opens at noon Jackie Jaeb, Regional Recruitment Officer Box 240, The Pas MB R9A 1K4 Beer Gardens – 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. Fax: (204) 623-9263 Sand Dig [email protected] Kids Races – 12:30 p.m. Call us today! Toll Free 1-866-758-7871 NOR-MAN RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy We encourage all applicants Toy Walk – 2:00 p.m. to self-declare. Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry Check Required. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted. Face Painting Health. Heart. Home. Beach Volleyball – 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Healthy People in Healthy Communities Children’s Chalk Mural Contest Talent Show – Kids and Adults – 3:00 p.m. A Pie Eating contest will follow the Talent Show Adult Egg Toss – 4:30 p.m. Citizens of the Month Canoe Jousting – 5:00 p.m. The Boardwalk Committee Smokies and Fireworks at dusk… For the idea and the commitment... and labour to If you are willing to volunteer even 30 minutes of your time to make Canada bring it to fruition. It looks great. Nice job! ~ MJ Day a success, please contact Jade or Annette at 358-2355