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Lynn Lake wants northwest communities to work together for all-weather road BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Town of Lynn Lake is spearheading the development of an organization to push for an all-weather road in northwestern Manitoba, from Highway 10 through Pukatawagan and then on to Brochet, Lac Brochet and Tadoule Lake via Lynn Lake. Lynn Lake council passed a resolution to establish an ad hoc committee known as the Northwest Manitoba Route Association at its March 10 meeting and appointed three members – Lynn Lake Mayor James Lindsay, Tyler Hunt of the Northwest Manitoba Community Futures Development Corporation and Judy Sinclair of the Lynn Lake Friendship Centre – from a list of four interested candidates that also included Eugene Shin of the Lynn Inn at the subsequent meeting March 24. “[T]he sole function of this Committee shall be to forward and advance discussions directly related to the development of year-round road access to the communities of Sayisis Dene First Nation at Tadoule Lake, Northlands Dene First Nation at Lac Brochet, Barren Lands First Nation in Brochet and Mathias Colomb Cree Nation in Pukatawagan from Manitoba Provincial Trunk Highway #10 North to Pukatawagan through the Town of Lynn Lake and onwards to Brochet, Lac Brochet and Tadoule Lake,” read the

Lynn Lake council’s resolution. Lindsay sent a letter on behalf of council March 11 to Sayisi Dene First Nation at Tadoule Lake, Northlands Dene First Nation at Lac Brochet, Barren Lands First Nation at Lac Brochet and Mathias Colomb Cree Nation at Pukatawagan inviting representatives of those communities to sit on the committee. “We can accomplish a great deal more working together than we can working independent of each other,” wrote Lindsay. “The Town of Lynn Lake has long been a proponent of such a transportation route, and we believe advancing the discussions of creating such a link would be advantageous to every community with the Northwest Region, well beyond the simple access benefits it brings to the four communities in the region that do not presently have the benefit of year-round road access.” “We are still awaiting formal selection of representatives from the other four community councils at this time, and eager to arrange our first meeting, so that we may formally begin the process of seeking the support of additional local governments and other interested parties (business, industry, organizations, and individuals) from throughout the northwest Manitoba region,” wrote Lindsay in a March 29 email to the Nickel Belt News.

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Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson Bolter operator Duane Warga explains the controls on the MacLean Bolter that he operates on the 835 level. See My Take on Snow Lake on Page 4.

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OBITUARIES BERNADETTE LENA PARTHENAIS (NEE GOSSELIN) Surrounded by family, Bernadette Lena Parthenais (nee Gosselin) of Arran, Saskatchewan passed away in the Swan River Hospital on March 30, 2015 at the age of 66 years. She was born in Swan River, Manitoba on June 21, 1947 to the late James and Margarite Gosselin. She received her education in Glover Creek and Bellsite, Manitoba and she married her husband Andy in 1989 in Thompson, Manitoba. Bernadette cherished her husband, children, grand-children, brothers and sisters. Family meant the world to her. There were many family visits around their huge table; laughs, stories and always a big feast. She was well known for her sense of humor and her witty comments. Her famous quote, “nobody tells me what to do” will be remembered by all who knew her. She was the biggest George Jones fan. She always had her door open for any company and made sure everyone was well fed before they left. In 2005 Andy and Bernadette retired to their acreage in Arran, Saskatchewan where she enjoyed planting her garden in the spring, picking berries in the summer and canning her crop in the fall. She loved life and lived and passed on her own terms. She will be forever loved and forever missed. Left to cherish her memory: her husband Andy Parthenais; children Vincent Nowlin (Gwen), Wayne Nowlin (Raquel), Rikki Nowlin, Germaine Parthenais, and Lionel Parthenais (Mandy); Sisters Freda Leslie (Herb), Leona Gruberbauer (Ernie), May Solski (Dave), Phyliss Stevenson (Clifford) and Shirley Watson (Ron); Brothers Louis Gosselin, Adrian Gosselin (Merle), Dennis Gosselin (Lisa) and Raymond Gosselin (Pam) and a Brother-in-law Miles Corbett. Also left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren Tyler Thomas, Brandon Nowlin, Tanner and Keanna Nowlin, Ryanne, Kane and Kashton Parthenais and Rebecca Nowlin as well as one greatgrandchild Madison Nowlin. Bernadette also leaves many other family members, friends and neighbors too numerous to mention. Bernadette was predeceased by: her parents James and Magarite Gosselin; her eldest sister Rita Wiepjes; youngest sister and best friend Laura Corbett; nephews Duane “Goose” Gosselin, Leigh Watson and niece Tammy Leslie. Evening visitation were held on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at 6:00 PM from the Chapel of Paull Funeral Home, Swan River with Pastor Lowell Friesen ofﬁciating. A funeral service was held on Monday, April 6, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the St. Columba Roman Catholic Church, Swan River, Manitoba. Cremation took place following the funeral service and Bernadette will be laid to rest at a later date in the Bellsite Cemetery. Should friends and family so desire, memorial donations in Bernadette’s honour may be made to the Swan Valley Health Facilities, Swan River, Manitoba.

IN MEMORY March 15, 1963 - April 12, 2003 She is gone but not forgotten As dawns another year. In our lonely hours of thinking Thoughts of her are always near Days of sadness will come o’er us Many think the wound is healed But they little know the sorrow That lies in the heart concealed Greatly missed and lovingly remembered

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Northern Manitoba highway has dubious distinction as province’s worst road in poll BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A gravel highway that provides the only road link to Northern Manitoba communities Split Lake and Gillam is currently sitting in top spot in CAA Manitoba’s annual list of the province’s worst roads. PR 280, which runs northeast from PR 391 and was blockaded by members of Tataskweyak Cree Nation at Split Lake demanding repairs and improvements last August, has knocked Winnipeg’s St. James Street out of top spot for the ﬁrst time since 2013 midway through the four-weeklong online campaign, which has received more than 3,000 votes for 400 different roads in Manitoba so far. “Looking at some of the pictures and videos sent to us from Manitobans,

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Melanie Spence Provincial highway 280 to Split Lake and Gillam, seen here during a blockade by members of Tataskweyak Cree Nation near Split Lake last August, is currently in top spot in CAA Manitoba’s online poll about the worst roads in Manitoba. it’s no wonder why this road is in the top spot,” says Angèle Young, public and government affairs

OBITUARIES ELLEN IRENE CUNNINGHAM (CLARK) 1943 - 2015 It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of our beautiful, vivacious mom, daughter, auntie, sister, grandmother and friend. Mom passed away the morning of April 7, 2015 at Boundary Trails Health Centre. Mom was born in Ste Rose du Lac. She was predeceased by her biological parents, Sidney and Joan Clark and her husband, James Cunningham. At the age of twelve she was placed in the care of Langley and Marion Jones. She attended Nelson McIntyre Collegiate and worked a short while at Eaton’s and Manitoba Telephone System in Winnipeg. She married Jim Cunningham in 1962 and in 1970 with their two daughters, they moved to Thompson, Manitoba. During her 35 years she worked for Inco Ltd., the Mystery Lake School Division, Awasis Agency and Child and Family Services. She developed many working relationships and was “mom” to more than a few. After retirement, she enjoyed many days at their cabin in Paint Lake. She found tranquility in gardening, quilting and fishing off the dock. Longer summers and shorter winters became a priority with age and in 2005, they moved out of the north to Paradise Village near Ste Anne, Manitoba. In 2014, she became the president of the Paradise Village Association. She took her role and responsibilities seriously and obtained government grants that were instrumental in creating healthy living for seniors. Mom lived her life a free agent that wasn’t afraid to be herself. She defended the weak and was a voice for those that couldn’t speak. She will be remembered for her iron will, tenacity and passion for any challenge presented to her. She had a magnetic effect on those around her and made friends easily. We have warm memories of when she brought family and friends together for good food, good wine, love and laughs. A card shark, mom could play a wicked game of bridge, whisk or poker. She so looked forward to her game nights at Paradise Village. Mom cherished most her grandchildren. She was their superhero, their champion, their confidant. Now she is their angel. Left to mourn her passing is her mother, Marion Jones, her daughters, Lee Bassett (Wilf Hildebrand) and Elizabeth Cunningham (Darryl Armstrong), her grandsons, Jeremy and Chad Bassett, her granddaughter, Sunny Armstrong, brothers, Jimmy Jones and Sam Clark (Arlene), and many friends, especially those that were near with their love and support over the last few weeks. Also left to mourn their Auntie is Fran Anderson and Marty Brazil (Orville). Cremation has taken place. Memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Richer Young at Heart Club, 22 Dawson Road. We ask that those who attend wear bright colors to honor mom’s spirit. In lieu of flowers and in keeping with mom’s wishes, donations can be made to the KatieCares, 255 13th Street, Winkler, MB R6W 1S5. Please make cheques payable to Winkler Community Foundation, on memo line write Irene Cunningham/Katie’s Cottage. Fly fast mom, take first class you deserve it. Dad is waiting with open arms, Pounder dog by his side to help lead the way. Text dad and tell him to call his girls when you arrive. Love you to the moon and back.

specialist for CAA Manitoba. “Hundreds of people have joined the conversation about this road and the desperate need to get it ﬁxed, as it is a lifeline for many.” Horror stories shared by users of the highway on CAA Manitoba’s Facebook page tell tales of washouts, stone chips and muddy conditions that are even difﬁcult for four-wheel drive vehicles. As the only road linking Thompson to Split Lake and Manitoba Hydro’s Keeyask Generating station project, PR 280 is used heavily by large trucks as well as passenger vehicles. Votes for the province’s worst road are being accepted until April 22 at www.caamanitoba.com/ worstroads, which also in-

cludes photos of some of the top 10 contenders, six of which are in Winnipeg. Voters can only vote for a road once but can vote for as many roads as they’d like. Besides potholes and drivability, trafﬁc congestion and cycling safety are among reasons some roads are picked, Young says. PR 280 is scheduled to receive $28 million worth of improvements cost-shared by the provincial government and Manitoba Hydro. Following last summer’s blockade, NDP Minister of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Eric Robinson said planning would begin immediately with the goal of starting that roadwork within 12 months.

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Government makes changes to Nutrition North program but NDP MPs say its not enough BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The federal government and members of the Opposition each came out with plans April 1 to improve the Nutrition North Canada (NNC) program, which subsidizes nutritious perishable food in communities without year-round surface transportation links that were previously served by the Food Mail program prior to April 2011. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada announced April 1 that registered retailers serving NNC-eligible communities must provide profit margin information to the department’s independent auditors, implementing one of five recommendations made in a report by Canada’s auditor general last November. The same day, a group of NDP MPs including Churchill MP Niki Ashton announced their intention to table a motion at an upcoming Opposition Day in Parliament to expand the list of eligible communities by adding more than 50 fly-in communities not currently served by NNC, a move that the AANDC estimated would cost $7 million per year, according the

auditor general’s report. The NNC, which has an annual budget of $60 million, served 103 communities in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, Yukon, northern Labrador, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan as of June 2014. NNC-eligible communities in Manitoba include Berens River, Bloodvein, Gods Lake Narrows, Gods River, Garden Hill, Lac Brochet, Little Grand Rapids, Poplar River, Oxford House, Pauingassi, Red Sucker Lake, Shamattawa and Waasagomach. Some NNC communities receive full subsidies of as much as $16 per kilogram, while others receive partial subsidies of as little as ﬁve cents per kilogram. “Our government is committed to continue increasing access to healthy, perishable foods in northern communities,” said Bernard Valcourt, AANDC minister, in an April 1 press release. “The implementation of this amendment is an important step forward in our work to continually improve upon this program and increase access to perishable, nutritious food in isolated northern communities.” The NDP MPs said in an

April 2 press release that their plans to improve the program included a comprehensive review with northerners as full partners, creating equitable program eligibility criteria based on northern communities’ real circumstances, and working with northerners to develop sustainable solutions to food insecurity, in addition to extending the full subsidy to 50 isolated, fly-in communities not currently eligible. “Nutrition North program eligibility must be more equitable so that funding reflects real circumstances that northerners are facing so that no Canadian has to go hungry,” said NDP intergovernmental aboriginal affairs critic Romeo Saganash. “With elders scavenging in dumps to find food, it’s clear that Nutrition North is yet another narrowminded Conservative policy that has failed northerners,” said NDP Northwest Territories MP Dennis Bevington. “While the minister reads the newspaper and ignores the problem, New Democrats are taking action.” The federal government says that the cost of the Revised Northern Food

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Basket – a selection of 67 food items that meets most nutrient requirements and food serving recommendations in the Canada Food Guide for a family including a man and woman aged 31 to 50 and a boy and a girl between 9 and 13 years old – decreased by an average of 7.2 per cent or about $137 per month from April 2011 to March 2014 while Statistics Canada says food prices in the country overall increased 5.5 per cent over the same period. However, the auditor general’s report on the program concluded that AANDC had not ensured that northern retailers participating in NNC were passing on the full subsidy to consumers because it did not require information on proﬁt margins in its contribution agreements or compliance reviews of the retailers. The auditor general also recommended that AANDC should review its eligibility criteria so that it is based on need and that the department should improve NNC’s performance measurement and cost containment strategies to ensure the program is meeting its goals as efﬁciently as possible.

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Northern Social Work Program The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work at Thompson has EXTENDED the date for accepting applications for the Northern Social Work Program. The deadline for submitting applications is April 17, 2015. The program is scheduled to begin September 2015. Students may complete the NSW Program as a full-time or part-time student. The program provides post-secondary education for Residents of Northern Manitoba, in particular those who have not had the opportunity due to economic and cultural reasons, lack of formal education, linguistic barriers or residence in remote areas. Relocation to Thompson will be required. Individuals can apply either under ACCESS or EXTERNAL categories. The ACCESS category is for mature students, 21 years or over, who have under 30 credit hours of university level courses. The EXTERNAL category is for regular students who have 30 credit hours or more of university level courses and are in good academic standing. For both categories, applicants must have resided in Northern Manitoba for 6 months or more prior to the application deadline or have been a long term resident of the North. For information or applications contact the Faculty of Social Work at Thompson at 204-677-1450 or No Charge Dial 1-866-237-5509 or visit umanitoba.ca/faculties/social_work/ programs/northern/591.html

Dangerous Waterway Zone Construction of the Keeyask Generating Station is underway near Gull Rapids on the Nelson River. This can cause speed and depth of water in the area to change very quickly and may also result in an increased risk to public safety. Watch for signs, buoys and booms marking the dangerous waterway zone and avoid the area at all times during construction. Be alert, don’t get hurt.

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News School District of Mystery Lake Change in Location for Regular Board Meeting on April 14, 2015

The low down of Lalor

The Board of Trustees of the School District of Mystery Lake will be holding the April 14, 2015 board meeting in the library at Burntwood School

My Take on Snow Lake

Meeting time is 7:00 p.m. and everyone is welcome to attend.

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School District of Mystery Lake Re: Kindergarten Registration for the 2015/2016 School Year Registration for September 2015 kindergarten is now being accepted at all our elementary schools, from 09:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Please register your child at your catchment school. Welcome to kindergarten events are planned for the month of June at each school. The person registering the child must be a parent or legal guardian. A birth certificate is necessary for registration. You will also need your Manitoba Health card as well as proof of residence (valid Manitoba driver’s licence, Manitoba medical card, lease agreement, house title or any other official document indicating your current address.) If not a Canadian citizen, please provide Landed Immigrant documents, visa, etc. Students entering kindergarten must be five years old by December 31, 2015. Success for All

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING THOMPSON GAS BAR CO-OP LTD.

Take notice that the Annual Meeting of the Thompson Gas Bar Co-op Ltd. will be held: Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Steel Centre 19 Elizabeth Drive Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S7 To consider the business that is usually brought before the annual meeting, as permitted by the charter bylaws.

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Marc Jackson The Lalor orebody sits half a mile below a fertile area of geology called the Chisel Basin. Its ancient sulphide host lies stacked in a pile like so many playing cards. However, these are Kings, Queens, and Jacks of a far different nature; Lalor boasts high grade gold, copper, and zinc … and all gleam under the headlamps and geology loups of those who coax them from the ground. Lalor is currently a 15 million ton orebody, and has close to a half-billion dollars’ worth of infrastructure in place, in order to bring its bounty to surface. It boasts a 15-year mine life and has been producing ore since 2012; though full commercial production wasn’t realized until August of 2014. The mine currently produces 2,400 tons of ore per day (tpd); however, in April 2015 that will rise to 2,700 tpd, and by year end up to 3,300 tpd. Although, the mine life sits ofﬁcially at 15 years, the orebody is still open at depth and most agree there is ample opportunity to increase that life. Hudbay’s man at the site is Tony Scheres; he is their manager of Lalor Mine. Both courteous and accommodating, he agreed to a brief discus-

sion before guiding me on a tour of their underground operations. Originally from central B.C., Scheres spent his formative years there, before moving to the lower mainland to attend high school. After graduation, he attended BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology), where he gained a mining technology degree, then later earned an engineering degree from Montana Tech. Not long afterwards, he hired on with Hudbay and has been with them for close to 20 years, working at South Main/Callinan and 777. He has been the manager in Snow Lake since 2010. Lalor has 200 employees at the mine itself, with another 56 working at the Stall Lake Concentrator; as well there are a number of contractors doing inﬁll work until permanent people can be hired. Scheres said that the mine gained 15 new workers last month and they have hired several others since the beginning of 2015. “At the beginning of the year we were short 80 people and I guess now we are short 60 – 65 people,” he said. The mine’s reserve grades as of Jan. 1 are: copper 0.60 per cent, zinc 5.93 per cent, silver 2.47

grams per ton (g/t), and gold 24.84 g/t. Lalor has a number of ore lenses and each is significantly different from others. Workers are currently mining at 25 active headings, under three mining methods; post and pillar, cut and fill, and longhole stoping. Prior to heading underground, Scheres provides a short tour of the project’s new office and dry structure. Staff moved into the building just before Christmas 2014 and with the increased square footage and amenities, Scheres says it was a welcome move. The building features a multitude of new offices, as well as large open areas with cubicles, six crew meeting rooms and a large locker/ shower room and dry. In the locker room, I slip on boots, coveralls, helmet, glasses, belt, ear protection, and a headlamp, (which is now LED and unencumbered by cords and batteries). I also carry respirator with me. Prior to leaving the structure, we tag in (on a board that features locking tags, so that none can be removed without a key, which only the worker has). We walk from the dry to the shaft collar and cage, where we wait for cagetender Madonna O’Keefe to finish unloading emulsion cubes below, before bringing the cage to surface. This particular cage operates almost like an elevator. Levels are programmed in at a digital box on the wall outside the cage and this signals the hoistperson where to go. There is still

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Ponton to Herblet Lake (P18H) Transmission Line ROW Widening Project

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Manitoba Hydro will be applying for a Crown land permit to conduct right-of-way (ROW) widening activities on the transmission line from Ponton to Herblet Lake later in winter 2015/16. Widening activities will be undertaken on this transmission line to allow for safe helicopter access to the ROW during emergency situations and to minimize vegetation from interfering with the safe operation of the transmission line. It is anticipated that Manitoba Hydro will clear vegetation to widen this transmission line by 5 m (16.5 ft) on both sides of the right-of-way next winter. ROW widths and vegetation clearances are designed by Manitoba Hydro to comply with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation vegetation standard to maintain safe and reliable transmission infrastructure. Manitoba Hydro wants to ensure public safety and will work with local residents and users to accommodate use of the right-of-way throughout the ROW widening activities.

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a bell cord inside for backup. There are only a few levels accessed from the shaft in the Lalor Mine. There is 420, currently just a stub (undeveloped), 835, also a stub, 910 main access level, 955 loading pocket (as well as where the exploration drift is situated). A ramp accesses other levels all the way to surface. As we wait for the cage, Ron Spruyt and Donnie Cramer sort out liners on a pad in the headframe; they will later be sent underground for a big job relining a chute used for loading ore. Once the cage arrives and several empty cubes are unloaded by forklift, we get in and I note it has two levels. Scheres says that it can move 108 workers at a time (54 on each level). Within a minute we are half a mile underground, where the 910 level straddles Lalor’s horizontal highgrade. Here we meet up with two supervisors, shifters Bob Forsyth and Eddie Snow. The men discuss the work being carried out in the area, before Forsyth, who has access to a Toyota Man Carrier, takes us to several different working places. Scheres takes a seat on the back of the carrier and I hop in the front with Forsyth. Forsyth, who is a lifetime Snow Laker, has 17 years of mining experience spread out over close to a 30-year period. He has safety experience as well as the knowledge of a serviceman in his back pocket and admits that it all comes in handy. He ﬁgures that the young workers of today have the world by the tail. He talks about the changes in the employment landscape that are currently underway and how there seems to be a new worker on shift every day. He says these are exciting times. “Lots of opportunity here you know… a young couple, both working for the company – you’re set for life, man,” he marvels. “And there are a lot of people in the world right now who can’t say that!” He admits to being a bit of a salesman … always looking to get people to move to Snow Lake. Pleasant and jovial, Forsyth speaks of the workers on his crew with both pride and respect. He has a good understanding of their backgrounds and experience and a kind word about each. In his overContinued on Page 6

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Hockey tickets in baseball draw Sandy Little won a pair of tickets to the final Winnipeg Jets game of the season against the Calgary Flames April 11 in the Thompson Baseball League’s fundraising raffle. The winning ticket was drawn April 7 by Boston Pizza manager Velika Heathcote, seen here with Wayne Lagimodiere of the Thompson Baseball League. League play should get underway following the long weekend in May, field conditions and weather permitting. Anyone interested in playing baseball this season can call Jack Sangster at 679-8282. The league’s annual general meeting will be held in early May. Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham

New Northern Store opening in Red Sucker Lake First Nation BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Red Sucker Lake First Nation is home to a new Northern Store. The small community, with a population of less than 1,000 will celebrate the new store with an open house on April 17. Derek Reimer, business development director for the North West Company, the parent company of

Northern Stores, says the project started to take shape in 2012. “We are very appreciative of the chief and council’s leadership and the community’s efforts in making the store a reality. We cleared the site in fall 2013, with store construction commencing in early 2014.” The North West Company said in an April 6 press release that the new

store demonstrates its long-term commitment to the community. Christine Reimer, the North West Company’s sales and operations vicepresident, says the new store will include a wide assortment of new merchandise, an expanded selection of fresh and healthy food and a Tim Hortons beverage counter. “We are delighted to be

able to have a ﬁrst class store for our community members,” said Red Sucker Lake First Nation Chief Greg Harper. “We are pleased to collaborate with North West on this new store as it will better serve the needs of the community.” There are currently 27 employees, with seven more to be hired, mostly locally. Reimer says prod-

ucts for the store will be shipped by air and winter roads. “We also try to maximize the use of winter roads for consumer products, speciﬁcally for non-perishable products in order to lower shipping costs which ultimately beneﬁts our customers.” There will be a ribboncutting ceremony at 10 a.m. next Friday. Celebrations will include give-

aways, Northern Store gift card draws, colouring contests, free cake, and a grand prize draw of a ﬂat screen television. The new 8,500-squarefoot – 6,500 square feet larger than the last store – is located near the airport and will be open from Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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MyTake on Snow Lake Continued from Page 4 -view, he chooses to point out their strong areas, without a mention of anything less. In our visits to the workplaces on this day, both he and Scheres have a serious side and this is obvious when they ask of any concerns a worker may have, but they also have time for the obligatory teasing and jokes with each of them. Forsyth says that the company would like workers to get 40 trucks of ore each shift, if they are able. The previous day (two shifts) they got 83. “We try, but some days it’s challenging,” says Forsyth. He says that they are currently mining “blackjack” zinc in the 780 cut and fill stope and the scoop operator will sometimes get truck drivers to check if they can dump before they leave … to be sure the truck can do so once it reaches the rock breakers. At the 780 cut and fill stope, we come across Ryan Erickson, who is finishing up his round operating a two-boom jumbo. The supervisors sign off on the five-point safety system with the worker and ask Erickson about any concerns he has. He relates several and they discuss them before we are on our way and Erickson is back at the controls of his drill. Farther down, we stop to check on a working place where Ron Spruyt (who rode down in the cage with us) and his partner Brian Debbler

are installing cable bolts. Spruyt explains the process of installing the ground control system he and his partner are working with. It involves plastic tubes, cement, and the cable bolt itself. Cables are used when more ﬂexible support is required, or where impact and abrasion can cause problems. When we arrive at the 795 level’s open stope, we stay well back, then after it is conﬁrmed safe to do so, get in a little closer to talk to Curtis Rolles. He is mucking with a remote scoop (10 yard, 15 ton bucket) in the open stope; he has three trucks hauling from him to the rock breaker. Rolles is digging into the muckpile when we arrive and stops to sign off with supervision and discuss the operation. He operates the scoop from joy sticks on a neck-mounted control panel and jokes that he never thought his gaming experience would get him this far in life. Next we travel to 835 level to see Duane Warga, who is busy installing rock bolts and screening for ground control from the deck of a MacLean Bolter. As he did in all other areas, Scheres checks the area’s safety prior to radioing Forsyth and I to follow him to the working place. Warga is conversational and explains things well in respect to how his operation works. He follows his map of the heading, and knows what type of control is needed in each ex-

panse. The machine drills the holes and 12’ or 8’ bolts are installed; screen is attached with the bolts to catch any smaller rocks that might be dislodged through mining the area. With the tour concluding, Forsyth drives us further down in the mine and drops us off at the 955 level. While waiting for the cage at 955, we watched the conveyor load several skips bound for the headframe’s orebins. The skips consist of two 16-ton units, loaded by the conveyor. They counterbalance each other, and one loads as the other dumps on surface. Back up top, we tagged out, shucked our gear and headed over to the hoistroom where Terri Titanich was at the controls. The hoistroom of this mine, like many in the industry, is the nerve centre of the operation. All alarms and cameras (located in numerous areas) are monitored from here. In addition to duties on the hoist, the hoist operators at Lalor also remotely operate underground rockbreakers. Three hours have passed since I ﬁrst arrived at the mine. I thank Scheres for the very thorough overview of the Lalor operation and commend him for the work they have done on the project thus far. I leave the minesite, heading into town a little wiser … and as ever, appreciative of the industry that fuels our local economy.

Province funding healthy food and breakfast programs in the north BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The provincial government announced money for a healthy food initiative in Garden Hill First Nation and school breakfast programs throughout the province in March. The province provided $300,000 to Meechim – the word for food in Oji-Cree – a partnership between Garden Hill First Nation, Aki Energy, the University of Manitoba and the Four Arrows Regional Health Authority on March 18. The initiative aims to raise 1,000 chickens this year, fence off acreage and purchase agricultural equipment to bring local market farming and agriculture together, as well as to promote traditional food harvesting and offer healthy, affordable and locally produced food in the community. Meechim also offers a regular healthy food market and wants to increase sales of local food like fresh fish. “We used to provide our own food,” said Garden Hill First Nation Coun. Morris Knott, interim chair for Meechim’s board, in a press release. “Now we are fighting a diabetes epidemic. We have 500 out of 4,400 people living with the disease and 50 are children. We are going to tackle this problem by producing and selling food that is healthy and nutritious.” “This initiative for Garden Hill is quickly becoming a local success story,” said Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister Eric Robinson. “Investing in community-based strategies to expand local production of healthy foods has proven to be a more sustainable with stronger local benefits including jobs. Competing with northern retailers will also bring the cost of healthy foods down, leading to better outcomes and freeing up household budgets.” Aki Energy mentors First Nations to start their own green non-profit businesses and executive director Darcy Wood says the cost of starting up the farm is equivalent to what it costs to treat one dialysis patient for three years. “The thought that there aren’t economic opportunities on First Nations is just wrong,” said Wood. “Aki has helped create jobs now on five First Nations in food, geothermal and solar sectors and we’re just

getting started.” A week before the Garden Hill funding was announced, the province outlined plans to support the Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba (CNCM) with an additional $200,000, bringing the annual total for inschool and after-school healthy food programs for children to $976,000. “Through our investments and the council’s nutrition programs, children and youth are able to go to school ready to learn with a healthy meal to start their day,” said Education and Advanced Learning Minister Peter Bjornson in a March 11 press release. “We know that children can’t learn if they are coming to school hungry and making these important investments means more students will have access to healthy food options at their school.” The provincial government has been helping the CNCM provide more than 200 nutrition programs since 2008. These programs include 24 with First Nations and the Frontier School Division, 89 rural and urban programs outside of Winnipeg, 73 programs in Winnipeg, seven alternative programs, four summer learning and afterschool programs and 44 vegetable and fruit programs. “Every school day, we provide students with nutritious meals so they can focus on academics while they learn about and practise healthy eating,” said Viola Prowse, executive director of CNCM. “While instilling healthy lifestyle habits is important, our programs also serve an immediate need as meals and snacks we provide are the most nutritious food of the day for some students.” The council’s programs serve more than 20,000 students annually have provided more than 20 million healthy breakfasts, lunches and snacks to students since 2001. “Nothing is more important than helping students succeed at school,” said Healthy Living and Seniors Minister Deanne Crothers. “Our partnership with the Child Nutrition Council is helping us address the issues of food security and healthy eating, and this new investment means even more children and youth will have access to healthy foods.”

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON REGISTRATION AND SWAB EVENT For One Match in honour of Chantelle. Saturday, April 18, 2015 6:30 - 11 pm Relay for Life TRRT Thompson Join us if you are between 17 and 50 years of age, in good general health and willing to donate to any patient in need. THOMPSON PARENTS AND TOTS is having a huge “mom to mom” sale at the Juniper Centre April 18, 2015 from 10-3. Come down and shop for children’s items as well as household and outdoor goods etc. Admission is $2.00/person, 5 and under free, all proceeds go to the purchase of new equipment for the children and facility costs. With admission, is an entry to win a door prize! To rent a table for selling goods, contact Alicia Bedford, 204-679-5974. Donations and vendors are welcome THOMPSON WOMEN’S RETREAT April 10-11th at Thompson Pentecostal Assembly. Our theme this year is Overcoming Obstacles, Navigating change and challenge. Tammy Junghans from Winnipeg is our speaker. Please call Nadine or Miranda at the church at 204.677.3435 to register $75 and for more information. Ladies, would love to see you there. HOPE FORUM: Focus on reducing stigma associated with mental health. Featuring keynote speakers Theo Fleury and Kevin Lamoureux. April 15 & 16, 2015; pre-registration is required, contact Tanya North for registration information 204-778-6513 ext 0 or tnorth@nrha.ca. ENGLISH CLASSES FOR NEWCOMERS at University College of the North. Registration is every Thursday, at 5:30 second floor room 213 at UCN. Talk to us about our classes. WHITEWATER KAYAKING CLINICS are starting up again for the 2015 season at the Norplex Pool in Thompson. These clinics run every second Sunday morning. No experience necessary - there are classes designed for beginners. Skill development includes basic paddling strokes, how to exit an over-turned kayak, kayak rescue techniques and for the more adventurous - the kayak roll. Children and adults are welcome. Contact Ben at (204) 778-9940 to sign up. PRENATAL CLASSES are free and held every other month on Wednesday evenings at the Northern Health Region building (next to the Hospital). We welcome all pregnant women and a support person to join us in learning about the birthing process, tour our hospital and discuss breastfeeding. All classes are facilitated by a Public Health Nurse. Please contact Angela, a Public Health Nurse at (204) 778-1550 to register or for more information. OPEN ADULT VOLUNTEER GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP - Meets every second Thursday evening from 6-8 pm at the Northern Spirit Manor, 879 Thompson Drive South. These sessions are free. For more info call 204-679-1660 or 204-679-6339. SUFFER FROM ANXIETY/DEPRESSION? A support group will be starting again, can you give an hour or two of your time to get some help? Learning and helping each other does work. Let’s join together and get back our health. Phone Barbara at 204-778-6306 at Anxiety Disorders of Manitoba. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 1079 Cree Road (Nickel Group) across from Co-op Gas bar. If you drink that’s your business. If you want to quit that’ our business. We can help. For more info call 204-677-4696 or 204-778-7986 IF YOUR LOVED ONE or friend has a problem with alcohol, and you need help, join the Alanon group meeting at 1079 Cree Rd at the Nickel Group trailer, across from Co-op Gas, Wed at 8 pm. Call Wendy at 204-778-7841 for information. DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY? Are you looking for employment or work experience and have a disability? The Thompson Supported Employment Program (TSEP) provides a comprehensive variety of quality employment services to persons with disabilities as well as acting as a resource to local progressive employers. For more information or to book an appointment: contact Thompson Supported Employment Program at 204-677-8322.

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The Pas byelection candidate wants to be role model for women BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Amanda Lathlin is a proud northerner who has made the plunge into politics. “The main reason why I wanted to run was because I’ve always been involved with my community. I started as a band councilor for Opaskwayak Cree Nation, and the whole part of getting involved in politics at this level is to help people. I had my ﬁrst

opportunity to join boards and committees, became a band councillor, and when this opportunity came up, I have always wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps, and through this position he showed me this is a way to be involved and help.” Lathlin’s father Oscar Lathlin was MLA for The Pas, served on different committees of the Assembly of First Nations, and

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questions regarding my family, raising four young girls, and that is who inspired me. I want to become a role model for my daughters, and I want to become a role model for other women out there, especially single-parented families.” When asked about raising her family and being in politics at the same time, Lathlin asked if the person had asked the male candidate the same question; they didn’t. “I think it’s more on our shoulders as women as we’re the primary caregivers, and it would be an honour to have my name with that as well. It’s OK to get into politics; you’re not going to be a bad parent if you miss one of two events in your children’s lives.” Lathlin’s goal is to ensure her region remains represented by the NDP and that they continue as the provincial government. Lathlin says she

Amanda Lathlin, born and raised in Opaskwayak Cree Nation, hopes to become the next MLA for The Pas. Nickel Belt News photo courtesy NDP believes in the NDP party because it focuses on investing in training, jobs, and daycare. The University College of the North (UCN) is the best thing currently in The Pas, says Lathlin, who is currently on leave from her job as the representative workforce co-ordinator at the northern postsecondary institution. “Being employed there I see the wonderful investments the NDP government are providing for our region in terms of training and education, especially the opportunity for high school students to use the trades equipment.” Lathlin noted she attended the University of Manitoba to complete her

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The six nominees in the Woman of Distinction Award Category are: Bea Shantz – is being nominated for her many years of outstanding volunteer work in the community. Betsy Kennedy – is a courageous leader and role model for women across the North. She is one of the few women Chiefs in Manitoba. Esther Latchman – is being recognized for outstanding leadership and efforts in addressing issues within our community. Johanna Petrowski – works tirelessly to improve the health and wellness of the students and families of Wapanohk School and the community as a whole.

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bachelor of arts, but UCN now offers the degree, meaning people can stay in the north. The aspiring MLA has been visiting communities for the past 10 months selling memberships, with the goal of having her name on the ballot. “With my community experience I just believe I am the best person for the job. I am here to stand up for the north, I’m here to focus on the priorities for northern families, and I’m here to work with all communities and I will be inclusive of everyone.”

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was a senior advisor for the government of Canada. Lathlin also worked for the Ministry of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs. He was and still is his daughter’s role model. “He was the one to inspire me to do this job. I’ve seen the ups and downs with this job. I know it’s not the most glamorous job in the world, there’s a lot of travel and footwork involved, but to me that is probably the best part. Going to people’s homes, having tea, listening to their issues, hearing their concerns and being able to follow up with them, and keeping it personal.” If she wins the April 21 byelection, Lathlin would be the ﬁrst female aboriginal MLA in the province, and the ﬁrst female MLA for The Pas constituency. During this process she hopes to become a role model for women. “As a woman being involved in this process there were

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Raising our standards The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would sufﬁce to solve most of the world’s problems. Mahatma Gandhi Recently, I read an interesting article in the Calgary Herald about a young social entrepreneur from Vancouver, Taylor Conroy. Conroy has come up with an intriguing idea about fundraising in an effort to receive donations for worthwhile projects like construction of schools in developing countries, scholarships for girls, clean water projects, and a way to combat human trafﬁcking. Conroy’s project is called “Change Heroes” (www. changeheroes.com).How it works is that Conroy encourages his friends to record 15 second videos and then share them on social media. The point of the video is for individuals to ask their friends to put aside their spare change to donate to the cause. Conroy uses the following formula: when 33 people set aside $3.33 a day for three months, they raise $10,000. That’s a great way to make a difference in our world. Lately, I’ve been watching some videos on You-

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Tube by author and motivational speaker Tony Robbins. If there is one theme that runs through many of the videos I have seen, it’s the point Tony makes about raising the standards in our life. Whether we want to achieve more, or be a better student, spouse, or co-worker, Tony emphasizes the need to develop some new rituals, or habits, which will catapult our success. About three weeks ago, I took Tony up on his advice. Wanting to insert more physical activity in my day, I decided to go for a 20-minute walk ﬁve mornings a week. Just that one morning ritual has made a difference in my life. There’s nothing like the feel of the fresh morning air on your face to clear the cobwebs and put you in the right frame of mind for a productive day ahead.

What new rituals could you put into place to help you raise your standards and move closer to achieving your dream, or your ideal relationship, or whatever else you’re working towards? While I would not categorize this as a new ritual per se, but about two weeks ago I started attending Saturday morning meetings in Calgary with a group of people from an advanced Toastmasters club in the city. During our three-hour meeting, we discuss the process of developing keynote speeches. (Our discussion is triggered by the thoughts expressed by two professional speakers on a CD collection that we are listening to.) While the information on the CDs is valuable, the real beneﬁt of my attendance at these meetings is listening to the pearls of wisdom shared by others

in the group. As you may know if you’re a regular reader of my column, professional speaking is a keen interest of mine. Spending time with this esteemed group of likeminded people reminds me of the feeling I get when I walk through the doors of the local library – I feel smarter as soon as I enter. Tied to my interest in public speaking is my love of reading. In that regard, I just ﬁnished a great book by John C. Maxwell. It’s called The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth. The ﬁrst law that the author writes about is the law of intentionality, and in that chapter he includes a quote from the famous American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen. “A time comes when you need to stop waiting for the man (or woman) you want to become and start being the man (or woman) you want to be.” (Parenthesized words are mine.) That’s a powerful thought, isn’t it? Leonard Quilty is a guidance counsellor with the Centre for Learning@ Home in Okotoks, Alberta. He can be reached by email at lquilty5@gmail. com.

Crohn’s and colitis summer camp offering spots for Manitobans BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Youth living with Crohn’s and colitis, a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, have the chance to visit an overnight camp this summer in Alberta. Camp Got2Go is a oneweek, overnight summer camp for youth from nine to 17 years old. Lasha Talman, development coordinator for the Manitoba division of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, says the camp is a welcoming and nurturing environment. “Unlike other summer camps where children with Crohn’s and colitis may feel shy or embarrassed about their disease, everyone at Camp Got2Go understands what it’s like. Camp Got2Go also provides an opportunity for children and teens to connect with others who are facing similar obstacles

and challenges with their illness while still enjoying summer camp activities.” Campers will include activities such as swimming, archery, and canoeing all while being provided with top medical supervision. Camp Got2Go has funding to send 15 lucky children and teens living outside of Alberta, or outside of driving distance, to the camp. Crohn’s and Colitis Canada will foot the bill for the return airfare to the camp, which is located just west of Calgary in Bragg Creek. Thirty spots are open for children who live within driving distance. Talman says the campsite opened 50 years ago and is dedicated to providing children and teens living with chronic illness and disabilities an opportunity to learn new skills and over-

come challenges. “The staff are trained in working with children and teens with chronic illness and special needs. Additional volunteer staff are brought on during Camp Got2Go who have a deep understanding of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, many of them living with these diseases. Additional nursing staff are also brought on to ensure that all campers receive excellent medical care.” The western camp, which is the one Manitobans can attend, will be from July 26-31. Fees for the specialty camp are based on a “pay what you can” principle with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada covering the rest of the costs. Registration closes May 1. Visit www.campgot2go.ca to find more information and to register online.

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HELP WANTED Are you looking for work? Are you looking for a change? Juniper Centre is looking for staff to support females in our residential programs.

FULLTIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE If you are looking for a ful¿lling and gratifying career, come join our Juniper Centre Team. We offer a rewarding work environment with competitive pay and bene¿ts. We are willing to train, so no previous experience is necessary. If you are compassionate and hard working this might be the place for you! Prior to employment: must have clean criminal record check, positive reference checks and not be on the Child Abuse or Vulnerable Person registry. Priority will be given to the applicants who have a high school diploma and a class ¿ve driver’s license. If you are interested please drop off a resume at 108 Nelson Rd. Attn: snjci@mymts.net If you require more information Call Sabrina Norman 677-2970 or drop by the Juniper Centre

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Thompson Minor Hockey Is now accepting coaching applications for the following teams: Carroll Aeros, Atom A, Atom AA, PeeWee B Warriors, PeeWee A, PeeWee AA, Bantam A, Bantam AA, Midget AA, Atom Tigers, PeeWee Tigers Applications can be found at www.thompsonminorhockey.ca Applications are to be submitted by April 15, 2015 at 6:00 pm to: Mike Scaddan, Vice-President Technical 131 Sauger Cres., Thompson MB Or by email: scaddan@hotmail.ca 204-679-5376

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