Flin Flon Reminder September 7 2012

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Make us an offer: cottagers
Cabin owners overwhelmingly oppose annexation
Man, 23,
struck;
arson
unsolved
Jonathon Naylor
Editor
F
lin Flon RCMP
are investigat-
i n g a f a t a l
pedestrian collision
in Sherridon and a
disturbing arson off
o f S o u t h Ma i n
Street.
This past Monday,
Sept. 3, at about 1
a.m., police and para-
medi cs wer e di s-
patched to the scene
of an acci dent i n
Sherridon, northeast
of Flin Flon.
A 23-year-old man
a resident of The
Pas whose name was
not released was
found deceased on
the roadway. Initial
investigation indi-
cated he had been
struck by a vehicle.
Police located a
vehicle believed to be
involved, but as of
press time Wednesday
no furt her det ai l s
were released.
Suspicious
The incident came
t hr e e da ys a f t e r
Mounties responded
to a suspicious fire in
the back alley behind
Taylor Automotive
o n S o u t h Ma i n
Street.
Last Friday, Aug.
31 at 1:21 a.m., they
joined firefighters at
a blaze consuming a
large wood pile near
n o t o n l y Ta y l o r
Aut omot i ve , but
homes as well.
A portion of South
Main was temporarily
closed as firefighters
doused the flames,
which were reported
by an alert motorist.
See Pour... on pg.3
Jonathon Naylor
Editor
A
rea cabin owners
have thrown the
ball back in Flin
Flon City Councils court
in the ongoing debate over
whether cottagers owe the
municipality financial sup-
port.
In a letter to council, two
cottagers organizations
call on council to list the
services the city could pro-
vide to cabin owners and
how much money would be
expected in return.
We believe the list
should be specific and
include a rationale for each
service proposed, wrote
Mark Watling and Ian
McKay, respective presi-
dents of the Schist Lake /
Big Island and Little
Athapap cottage owners
associations.
They wrote that cottag-
ers would expect such a
proposal to include all non-
resident users of municipal
services, not just cottage
owners.
It was the cottagers first
organized response to
councils request that they
agree to provide some form
of financial aide or risk
being annexed by the city.
Council has not for-
mally put forth any finan-
cial figures, instead asking
that cottagers do so.
But the cottage associa-
tions said it is more appro-
priate that the provider or
owner of the services
should generate the pro-
The proposed annexation is solely
to generate revenue for Flin Flon in
a time of decreasing population.
Cottage associations
Back in Class...
Textbooks opened and bells rang as classes resumed at Flin Flon schools Wednesday morning. Pictured is Ecole McIsaac
School teacher Paige McBratney with her junior high class. Students returned to Creighton Community School on Tuesday.
PHOTO BY JONATHON NAYLOR
posal for the sale of such
services.
On the issue of annexa-
tion, the associations were
blunt: The cottage owners
overwhelmingly oppose
any annexation.
As they see it, the pro-
posed annexation is solely
to generate revenue for Flin
Flon in a time of decreasing
population and increasing
operational and capital
costs.
The letter said it has
been implied that most or
all services that cottagers
already pay for would
continue to be borne by the
cottage owners in addition
to future taxes paid to Flin
Fl on i f annexat i on
occurs.
See Inherent... on pg.6
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9 Mushroom-
to-be
14 Cigarette
danger
15 Hurry to
marry
16 Type of
sprawl or
renewal
17 Genetic cell
matter
18 Cast your
ballot
19 Word with
well or
human
20 Consents
tacitly
23 Move like a
dervish
24 Press
statement
28 It falls quite
predictably
32 Absolute
fright
33 ___ all in
your mind
36 Korean
Peninsula
capital
38 Wang of
wedding
wear
39 What many
people in
Atlanta have
43 Card
players
stake
44 Sounding
like a cold
sufferer
45 Mao ___-
tung
46 Turn water
into soda
water
49 Vintage
barbershop
item
51 Uninvited
partygoer
53 Ticked off
57 Absolute
foolishness
61 Wheels for
the well-
heeled
64 Credit cap
65 Non-Rx
66 Seat without
a back
67 Totally
absurd
68 Zodiacs lion
69 Popular
fabric
softener
70 Rattan
worker
71 Cariou with
a Tony
DOWN
1 A sucker
might use
this
2 Dressing
avor
3 Baghdadi
4 Infernal and
diabolical
5 Ingredient
in many
lotions
6 Ellipsis
threesome
7 Crude cartel?
8 Jewish feast
9 Easy to
overlook
10 Where
game is
protected
11 Sash for a
geisha
12 Raced on
foot
13 Changs twin
21 Spigoted
vessel
22 Volleyball
partition
25 Aint right?
26 Does a
prelaundry
chore
27 Remove, as
recordings
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wouldve
thought of
that!
30 Bulls
weapon
31 Bluens
33 Shaft
composer
Hayes
34 Copier uid
35 Kama ___
(Indian love
treatise)
37 Hang in
there
40 Sixth of a
uid ounce
41 Tourists
rental
42 Religious site
47 In this way
48 Mountain
or rocket
nish
50 Start to
conceive?
52 Keepsake
54 Small,
rounded hill
55 Lauder of
lipsticks and
such
56 Raid rival
58 Smallest of
a Columbus
trio
59 Arabian Sea
gulf
60 The whole
___ yards
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on trips
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Midori
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lawn
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Continued from pg.1
Fire Chief Jim Petrie
said it appeared that who-
ever started the fire
poured gasoline on the
wood pile and lit it
ablaze.
He said the fire did not
come close to spreading
to nearby buildings, as
firefighters were on scene
in a prompt fashion.
The city deployed a
front-end loader to tear
apart the wood pile,
allowing firefighters to
extinguish the fire more
promptly.
Police ask anyone with
information on the arson
to contact the Flin Flon
detachment at 687-1423
or Crime Stoppers at
1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Poured gasoline on
the pile of wood
Take Greyhound complaints to province: city
Jonathon Naylor
Editor
I
f youve got complaints
about recent reductions
in highway bussing,
take them to the Manitoba
government.
That was city councils
message Tuesday after a
concerned resident con-
demned Greyhounds cuts
to its Flin Flon-Winnipeg
service.
I think people would be
much better off writing the
province at this point in
time, said Coun. Bill
Hanson. Weve kind of
done our part. I dont know
if weve done all we can,
but I think people writing
directly to (the province or
their MLA) would probably
have more (effect).
Mayor George Fontaine
said letters opposing the
bussing cuts should at least
be CCed to the province
as they need to be aware
that were getting this kind
of message.
And we certainly have
put our voice out, he
added.
Eff ect i ve Jul y 1,
Greyhound halved its Flin
Flon-Winnipeg service,
offering travel between the
two communities only
overnight. It also eliminated
its Flin Flon-Snow Lake-
Thompson run.
The move came after
the NDP government elim-
inated a subsidy it had
granted to Greyhound in
order to prop up less popu-
lar routes.
But the province has to
some degree shifted the
blame to municipalities by
calling for community-
led, non-profit delivery of
passenger services to
replace lost Greyhound
services.
Regardless of who
deserves the blame, con-
cerned resident Joan Evans
just wants something
done.
I wish to express my
strongest objection to the
changes that (Greyhound)
made to the scheduled run
from Flin Flon to Winnipeg
and back, she wrote in a
letter council reviewed at
their regular meeting
Tuesday. My understand-
ing is that these runs are to
be made only at night,
which I find ridiculous.
Evans said many people
use the bus for medical
travel and if their health is
compromised they need
rest at night, not a (lengthy)
bus ride. What about the
patients sent to The Pas for
certain procedures? Are
those available at night?
She said she cannot
understand how the
Manitoba government will
save money by cutting the
bus subsidy, only to face
higher patient travel costs
by flying people around to
their appointments.
I realize the distance to
northern communities is
farther and the cost of fuel
is much higher, but can that
problem not be eased with
a reasonable raise in ticket
prices. Lets not forget that
this bus not only serves Flin
Flon, but Flin Flon,
Saskatchewan, Creighton,
and Denare Beach residents
as well. Perhaps the
Saskatchewan government
could kick in a bit!!
Evans outlined her con-
cerns with nighttime bus-
ses, including the likelihood
that few facilities will be
open along the route and
not everyone is comfort-
able or even capable of
using the washroom on a
moving bus.
She said children of a
certain age who once rode
the day bus unaccompanied
can no longer do so, and that
trouble is more apt to
occur at nighttime.
Added Evans: Some
riders will reach their desti-
nation in the middle of the
night and could be left wait-
ing for a ride home. How
safe is that for a young lady,
an elderly person, or anyone
in the middle of January?
If a bus route had to be
cut, Evans suggested it
makes more sense to keep
the daytime service.
Claiming it was losing
money, Greyhound threat-
ened to end all passenger
services in Manitoba in
early October of 2009. It
later agreed to negotiate
with the province.
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
O
ve r t he pa s t
months, maybe
over a year, we
have heard so much
negativity regarding
our RHA.
I have to admit the
situation regarding the
clinic did raise my ire.
Change is not always
received in a positive
way; however, what is
done is done, just get
over it!
I unfortunately spent
the last five days in
hospital. I was over-
whelmed by the treat-
ment I received!
Starting with, Dr.
Madhi, who was the
clinic on-call doctor,
who went out of his
way to get my problem
seen to. At that time he
wasnt even my family
doctor. His caring and
compassion, I havent
seen in years!
The nurses on fifth
floor are an honour to
their profession. They
were so cheerful and
caring, explaining the
meds that were ordered,
trying to help with sug-
gestions for pain relief
and were so interested
in how comfortable
you were and if there
was anyt hi ng t hey
could do, etc.
X- r ay and ul t r a-
sound staff were the
same, cheerful and car-
ing. Even the ambu-
lance drivers on the
way to The Pas for
scans driving over
that highway under
construction in pain is
no picnic, but they did
all they could to make
the trip as comfortable
as possible. The dietary
staff served fresh, tasty
meals that were good.
The hos pi t a l i s
bright, very clean and
there arent hallways
c l u t t e r e d w i t h
machi nes , l aundr y
carts, etc., that you see
in the city.
Through the years I
have unf or t unat el y
been in three different
hospitals in Winnipeg
and if I am unfortunate
to have to be admitted
again and had a choice;
I would choose the Flin
Flon General Hospital,
hands down!
Sincerely,
Gail Baker
Flin Flon
Student
ride...
New school buses
have hit the streets
of Flin Flon as First
Student Canada now
has the bussing
contract with the Flin
Flon and Creighton
school divisions.
This bus pulled out
from the Victoria
Inn parking lot on
Wednesday morning.
The buses are being
parked there until First
Students new garage
on Third Ave., beside
KFC, is ready.
NEWS
The Flin Flon Bomb-
ers will host their rst pre
season game of the year to-
night as they welcome the
Swan Valley Stampeders.
The Bombers are two
games into their preseason
as they started on Monday
in Nipawin.
The Bombers look to
welcome the Hawks on
Sunday with the teams
third and nal home pre-
season game on Tuesday
against the OCN Blizzard.
Students are back in

school in both Flin Flon
and Creighton.
With classes in or-
der, school sports are just
around the corner.
Be sure to watch The
Reminder for coverage of
volleyball to start the sea-
son.
The Flin Flon Bombers

will hold their annual Golf
Tournament at the Phantom
Lake Golf Course tomor-
row.
Making cuts along the
way, the tournament will
feature the players who
have made it through the
trials of Main Camp.
No laughing matter, the

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light on a serious matter
breast cancer.
A fundraiser for the Re-
lay for Life, the Boob Tour
will be in the area on Sept.
15.
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Local slo pitch team earns provincial title
The Evil Marsupials, of the Flin Flon Creighton Slo Pitch League, picked up a provincial title this past
weekend in Winnipeg. The local team defeated a southern team by one run adding to their successful
season.
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Taekwondo is growing quickly in the North as academies will be added in Snow Lake and Cormorant
joining those in Flin Flon, Creighton, Denare Beach and Cranberry Portage.
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Snow Lake, Cormorant joining taekwondo movement
Submitted by
Northern Spirit
Taekwondo Academy
D
oes t he Nort h
have Spirit?
It does since
t he Nort hern Spi ri t
Taekwondo Academy
is growing.
In the fall of 2012,
both Cormorant and
Snow Lake wi l l be
j oi ni ng t he al r eady
established Flin Flon,
Denar e Beach and
Cr anber r y Por t age
Academies.
Th e Co r mo r a n t
Academy will be run
by 4th Degree, Master
Roland Misling from
The Pas.
In Snow Lake 1st
Degree Black Belt Mr.
Bernard Fourie will be
instructing the branch
under the supervision
o f Ma s t e r An d y
Jedele.
Al l i nst ruct ors i n
N o r t h e r n S p i r i t
Taekwondo Academy
are certified with WTF
Taekwondo Canada.
Typical Taekwondo
classes provide a total
body workout.
Repetitive practice
of various hand and
ki cki ng t echni ques,
Taekwondo poomse
(patterns), and sparring
provide a great cardio-
vascular workout.
Taekwondo training
also improves flexibil-
ity, coordination, motor
r ef l exes and body
speed.
Together with prop-
er di et , i t promot es
good mental and phys-
ical health.
One of the benefits
of Nor t her n Spi r i t
Taekwondo Academy
is that there are 5th
Degree Black Belts in
the area that are able to
test black belts.
In the past all stu-
dents had to travel to
Winnipeg to test.
This added benefit
has promoted the spirit
in the North.
All of the academies
will be preparing to
travel to up and coming
tournaments this year.
The next tournament
will be heldin Yorkton,
Sask., on Oct. 27.
Taekwondo registra-
tion for each of the
academies is open all
year so that members
are able to join at any
time at their conve-
nience.
Compiled by
Kelly Carrington
U
p by only one
r u n i n t h e
fi nal i nni ng
of the coed Provincial
Championship tour-
nament , t he l ocal
Evil Marsupials took
first place against a
t e a m f r o m
Winnipeg.
B r i a n Z e r b i n
picked up a grounder
to get the runner out
on second base t o
win the game, held in
Winnipeg over the
long weekend.
Through the round-
r obi n pl ay of t he
weekend tournament,
the Marsupials were
ranked in the top four
of the 14 teams com-
peting.
On Sunday, Evil
l ost a t ough game
14-6 and put them-
selves in a do-or-die
s i t uat i on f or t he
finals.
The Mar supi al s
won four consecutive
games and put them-
selves in the champi-
onship game.
The local team was
up by two runs going
into the final inning.
Th e Wi n n i p e g
team earned one run,
but with two outs,
Zerbins ground ball
play won the game
f or t he Fl i n Fl on
team.
In the Flin Flon
Creighton Slo Pitch
L e a g u e , t h e
Marsupials had a suc-
cessful year as well.
The team, made up
of players from Flin
Flon, Creighton, and
Denare Beach went
undefeated in regular
play and earned two
first place rankings
in cash tournaments.
Main camp shows promise for Bombers
Kelly Carrington
Staff Writer
F
ollowing a fiercely
competitive main
camp, the Flin Flon
Bombers are now in mid-
preseason.
Head coach and GM
Mike Reagan says play-
ers at the camp worked
hard and never let up.
There were no disap-
pointments, really, said
the coach, now entering
his sixth season behind
the bench.
We were pretty happy
with everyone and the
way they came to camp
and the (competition)
level.
Having an older and
more mature group of
guys at the main camp
this year brought the com-
petition to a new level,
said the coach.
...making the trade in
the off-season and bring-
ing in two new forwards
really made everything
c ompe t i t i ve , s a i d
Reagan. Weve got some
t ough deci s i ons t o
make.
The camp started with
55 Bomber hopefuls and
was trimmed down to 33
before this weekends
action.
Tough decisions are
still ahead as the team
will have to drop a few
more players as the sea-
son progresses.
The skill level of this
camp is a lot higher than
weve had in the past,
said Reagan.
The Bomber rookies
took their game on the
road and defeated the
Nipawin Hawks 6-1 at
their first exhibition game
this past Monday, Sept.
3.
Flin Flon lost 4-3 the
following night while in
OCN to take on the rival
Blizzard of the MJHL.
Mondays high-scor-
ing road game impressed
Reagan, but he knows
one cant read too much
into the preseason.
But, he says, even the
practices the team is hold-
ing are looking promis-
ing.
Very impressed
Im very impressed
with how weve moved
the puck and even...our
first real practice a pre-
game skate they look
like they are mid-season
form with some of the
things they are doing,
said Reagan.
I think thats really
exciting.
Reagan, himself a for-
mer Bomber, says the
moment um from t he
practices and the com-
petitiveness from the
camp is a good thing.
...there is going to be
highs and lows through-
out the year, he said
when asked if burning out
early was a possibility.
We know that youre
goi ng t o go t hrough
stretches where you lose
a couple in a row, he
said. Thats to be expect-
ed.
And whe n t hos e
stretches occur, Reagan
said focus will be cru-
cial.
When that happens,
your biggest focus has to
be to get out of a skid, and
as quick as possible, the
coach said.
Though this years
players are older than last
years, Reagan reminds
fans that some are still
teenagers.
...some teams handle
(the mental) part of the
game better than others,
he said. Wed be fooling
ourselves to think we
werent going to have
some tough stretches
throughout the year.
The Bombers will host
t h e S wa n Va l l e y
Stampeders tonight and
the Nipawin Hawks on
Sunday.
The OCN Blizzard
will be in town this
Tuesday, Sept. 11, for a
rematch before Flin Flon
heads to Swan Valley
next Friday to end out the
preseason.
Heading into a tough
division once again,
Reagan says the Bombers
know full well this sea-
son is going to be com-
petitive.
It always is. Wins are
tough to come by in the
North, he said.
Preseason
The Bombers earned a
strong 6-1 win over the
Hawks to start their exhi-
bition season.
We got some lucky
goals, but they were
earned lucky goals,
Reagan said. We worked
really hard.
The Bombers and
Hawks bot h dressed
rookies for their first
matchup.
I thought for a bunch
of rookies, we competed
hard. Its tough to win
games on the road,
Reagan said.
The teams first game
was a good start to the
preseason, he said.
Next, the Bombers
were in OCN Tuesday
night, narrowly losing
4-3.
Its always an inter-
esting affair in OCN,
Reagan said prior to the
game.
With a new coach on
the OCN bench, Reagan
said he wasnt sure what
to expect, but hoped to
see more hockey than
boxing.
Thats my biggest
concern, he said.
Thats not what were
here to do. Were here to
play hockey and hope-
fully they are, too.
Tonight, the Bombers
welcome Swan Valley
before hosting their annu-
al golf tournament tomor-
row.
Reagan s ai d t he
mat chup agai nst t he
Hawks was going to be
the game to watch.
The teams are both set
to dress mainly veterans,
depending on injuries, for
their second game against
each ot her t hi s pre-
season.
Theyve got a good
returning group and so do
we, Reagan said. We
expect that to be very
competitive.
Preseason is important
for teams as it gives
coaches and players an
idea of how everyone
matches up, but Reagan
says its not something to
put all your effort into.
We dont want to put
too much into preseason,
but at the same time, you
can real l y use i t as
momentum going into
the season, said the
coach.
Reagan says everyone
has to realize that these
are exhibition games.
If the team performs
well, they cant get too
wrapped up in it. And if
the team doesnt do as
well, they cant beat
themselves up over it.
Its about seeing
where your team is at and
tweaking a few things,
the coach said, adding
that its a chance to see
who works well togeth-
er.
The Bombers will start
their season on Sept. 21
in Melfort and will bring
t he Must angs t o t he
Whitney Forum the next
night for their own home
opener.
Assistant coach Michael George addresses players at the main camp.
The Black vs White intrasquad game, held last Sunday, allowed Bomber hopefuls to put their talents on
display.
PHOTOS BY JONATHON NAYLOR
Phone call. Repair. Peace of mind.
Inherent unfairness seen in annexation
Continued from pg. 1
There is an inherent
unfairness for a city to
annex huge areas of resi-
dents solely to generate
revenue in order to lower
their residents tax bur-
den, it read.
The associations argued
that cottagers use only two
significant municipally
funded services, recreation
facilities and the Flin Flon
Fire Department.
The cottage areas pur-
chased equipment for the
Flin Flon Fire Department
and have had a bill-for-
service arrangement for
fire fighting, they wrote.
We agree that the recre-
ation facilities could be
charged out at a higher rate
to out of town users. If Flin
Flon would do this for
Creighton, Denare Beach,
Pelican Narrows, etc. as
well as the cottage areas,
perhaps revenues would
come closer to paying for
operational deficits.
The associations fur-
ther asserted that cottage
communities are distinct
with their choices and
lifestyles.
They have made their
own arrangements, read
the letter, for (a) sewage
lagoon, pump outs, indi-
vidual water systems,
separate landfill with no
garbage pickup, road
maintenance, reduced
snow plowing, policing
through a rural (detach-
ment ) i n Cranberry
Portage, etc. This distinct-
ness includes deciding to
live without urban services
such as delivered potable
water, paved roads, side-
walks, street lighting, bus
services, quick response to
emergency services, etc.
Property taxes
Annexation would
make the cottage areas part
of Flin Flon, requiring cot-
tagers to pay assessment-
based property taxes just
like in-town residents.
In the associations
view, annexation would
bring the probable results
of severe taxation and no
provisions of services.
The letter, dated Aug.
24, did not appear on the
agenda at Tuesdays coun-
cil meeting, but The
Reminder obtained a copy
from City Hall.
Offered a chance to
comment, Mayor George
Fontaine said he and coun-
cil had not had sufficient
t i me t o formul at e a
response but will write
back to the associations.
Last mont h, The
Reminder ran an in-depth
article gauging the reac-
tion of individual cottagers
to the citys talk of fees and
potential annexation.
A sampling of their
comments:
What about the people
that are living in Creighton,
in Denare? Theyre not
paying for city services
and yet theyre using some
of them.
John Munson
Im thinking that
were talking about two
entirely different areas
(cottage subdivisions and
Flin Flon). They (the city)
havent r eal l y ever
approached us as far as
saying, This is what we
would provide for you. So
if theyre not going to give
us anything, Im really
wondering how they can
even think of asking for
something from us.
Sue Lindsay
We already pay taxes.
We cant help that its not
to Flin Flon. Thats just the
way it is here.
Farley Hemmings
A monetary sum,
yeah, I got no problem
there because realistically
we probably should be
paying something. I mean,
we do use the town sup-
plies and everything
well, except for water and
garbage, we dont have
any of that out here, or fire
protection.
Rick Jackson
A lot of people are
retired out here. Theyre
on a fixed income. Theyve
used a lot of their life sav-
ings to move to the lake to
retire. There are many
people who have said they
just cant afford to (live
here) if the city proceeds
with what theyre doing.
Mark Watling
E
ight incidents kept
Fl i n Fl on fi re-
fighters busy last
mont h, ci t y counci l
learned Tuesday.
At their regular meet-
ing, council reviewed
the fire chiefs report for
August:
Saturday, Aug. 4,
11:40 PM: A call was
received from 911 stat-
ing there was a house
fire on Boam Street.
Upon arrival, firefight-
ers found a fully involved
st ruct ure wi t h many
exposures.
The exposures were
quickly protected with
water lines and the main
fire was brought under
control. The residents of
the home were awak-
ened by the sound of the
fire and the smoke detec-
tors; the fire department
rescued two cats from
the basement.
The fire chief and
n i n e f i r e f i g h t e r s
responded. The fire chief
called up an investigator
from the Office of the
Fire Commissioner as
the fire started on the
exterior of the struc-
ture.
Monday, Aug. 6,
5:30 PM: A call was
r e c e i ve d f r om 911
requesting assistance at
a quad acci dent on
Mandy Mi ne r oad.
Fi refi ght ers l earned
upon their arrival at the
Fire Hall that they were
not in fact required. The
on-call officer and four
firefighters responded.
Wednesday, Aug. 8,
7:53 PM: A call was
ing that there was a bush
fire off Bellevue Avenue.
Firefighters leave busy month behind
A house re on Boam St. was one of eight incidents that kept reghters busy last month.
ers found a small fire,
whi ch was qui ckl y
extinguished. The fire
chief and 16 firefighters
responded.
Wednesday, Aug. 8,
8:40 PM: A call was
received that there was
a bush fire off the old
company r oad near
Channing. Upon arrival,
fi refi ght ers found a
small fire, which was
quickly extinguished.
The fire chief and 16
firefighters responded.
Sunday, Aug. 12,
5:30 PM: A call was
received from the ambu-
lance requesting assis-
tance to lift a patient
into a plane at the air-
port. The on-call officer
and four firefighters
responded.
Wednesday, Aug.
22, 9:16 AM: A call was
ing a hydro pole on
Prince Charles Place
was on fire. Upon arriv-
al, firefighters found a
hydro pole on fire. It
was extinguished after
the power was discon-
nect ed by Mani t oba
Hydro.
The on-call officer
and seven firefighters
responded to this call.
Thursday, Aug. 30,
4:34 PM: A call was
ing there was a bush fire
behind the Trailer Court.
ers found a small fire,
whi ch was qui ckl y
extinguished. The on-
call officer and 10 fire-
fighters responded.
Fri day, Aug. 31,
1:22 AM: A call was
ing there was a fire
b e h i n d T a y l o r
Automotive on South
Mai n St r eet . Upon
ar r i val , f i r ef i ght er s
found a large wood pile
on fire.
The pile was pulled
apart with a front-end
loader, and the wood
was extinguished. The
RCMP were called in as
the fire was suspicious
in nature. The on-call
officer and eight fire-
fighters responded.
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D
a v i d Ha r p e r
remains north-
ern Manitobas
top-ranking chief.
Harper was re-elect-
ed Gr and Chi ef of
Manitoba Keewatnowi
Okimakanak on Aug.
29 at the MKOs annu-
al general assembly in
Norway House.
I see the work of
the visionary chiefs
who established MKO
when I look at the very
st rong organi zat i on
that MKO has become
today, he said in a
news release.
Winning on the sec-
ond bal l ot , Har per
recei ved 66 of 115
votes by member First
Nat i ons chi ef s and
counci l l ors ei ght
more than he needed to
claim victory.
In second place with
49 vot es was Mi ke
Muswagon, a former
Norway House band
councillor who cur-
rently serves as assis-
t ant t o Chi ef Ron
Evans.
Also running unsuc-
Harper reclaims post as regions top chief
Jonathon Naylor
Editor
O
ne caring teens
legacy continues
to live on through
the Cailie Rae Church
Me mor i a l Bur s a r y
Fund.
Last month, Travis
Church of Swan River
accepted a $2,500 as win-
ner of the Funds 50/50
draw.
This past June, the
Fund also awarded a
$1,000 bursary to Carissa
Zoerb upon her gradua-
t i o n f r o m Ha p n o t
Collegiate.
The recipient of anoth-
er $500 bursary, for a
Grade 9 student, will be
named at Hapnot s
upcoming undergraduate
awards ceremony.
The Fund awards a
bursary to a Hapnot
Collegiate graduate pur-
suing a career in the per-
forming arts. Each year it
also covers instrument
rental fees for a needy
band student at the high
school.
cessfully were Chris
Ba k e r , c h i e f o f
O- Pi pon- Na- Pi wi n
Cr e e Na t i on, a nd
George Neepin, chief
of Fox Lake Cr ee
Nation.
Harper s election
was followed by a tra-
ditional blessing cer-
emony by Cree elders
and honour songs from
t h e De n e Yo u t h
Drummers from Lac
Br o c h e t a n d t h e
Bloodline Drum from
Opa s kwa ya k Cr e e
Nation.
Grand Chief Harper
then took the MKO
oath of office to for-
mally begin his second
term.
Dur i ng hi s f i r s t
t erm, i n t he fal l of
2010, Harper made a
point of attending the
first blast ceremony
at Hudbays Lal or
mi n e n e a r S n o w
Lake.
He called Lalor part
of the solution to high
unemployment rates
on northern reserves
and among aboriginal
people in general.
Harper, formerl y
chief of Garden Hill
First Nation, was first
elected as MKO Grand
Chief in 2009.
Eligible to vote in
the Grand Chief elec-
t i on are al l chi efs,
headmen and council-
lors of MKO member
Fist Nations.
I nc or por a t e d i n
1981, MKO is a polit-
ical advocacy organi-
zation that speaks for
m o s t n o r t h e r n
Ma n i t o b a F i r s t
Nations.
With files from Ian
Graham, Thompson
Citizen
Cailie Rae Church is
remembered as a kind,
caring young woman.
She was just 15 when she
lost her life in an automo-
bile accident in August
2010.
Not only was Cailie a
me mb e r o f Ha m
Sandwich, she was also
part of Dinner Theatre
and band at Hapnot,
played the piano, took
guitar lessons and sang
with her friends.
This past summer,
friends and family of
Cailies gathered at The
Orange Toad for a coffee
house to celebrate the
teens life and raise
money for the Fund.
Virtually all of the
entertainers on hand
knew Cailie. In a beauti-
ful collection basket,
attendees dropped dona-
tions toward the Fund.
Fittingly, guests dined
on some of Cai l i es
favourite desserts, fondly
prepared by The Orange
Toad.
NEWS
David Harper speaks at the 2010 rst blast ceremony near the Lalor mine site.
FILE PHOTO
Delbert Brown (left), president of the Cailie Rae Church Memorial Bursary
Fund, presented a $2,500 cheque to 50/50 rafe winner Travis Church.
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Teens legacy lives on
T
he full letter the
Little Athapap
and Schist Lake /
Big Island cottage own-
ers associations sent to
city council:
Pursuant to our agree-
ment to respond to the
meeting with the mayor
of Flin Flon held on June
19, 2012, and after much
consideration and con-
sultation with the mem-
bers of the associations,
we submit the follow-
ing:
The Little Athapap
and Schist Lake / Big
Island Cottage Owners
Associations are
responding to the may-
ors request that the cot-
tage areas submit a pro-
posal to provide signifi-
cant revenue to the city
in order to stave off an
attempt at annexation
with the probable results
of severe taxation and
no provisions of ser-
vice.
The members of the
two associations have
met and we believe our
position can be summa-
rized with the following
two points:
First: The cottage
owners overwhelmingly
oppose any annexation.
The reasons are: the pro-
posed annexation is
solely to generate reve-
nue for Flin Flon in a
time of decreasing pop-
ulation and increasing
operational and capital
costs. Also, it is impor-
tant to affirm that the
cottage owners are satis-
fied with their current
level of service. It was
clearly implied that the
cost of most if not all of
these services would
continue to be borne by
the cottage owners in
addition to future taxes
paid to Flin Flon. There
is an inherent unfairness
for a city to annex huge
areas of residents solely
to generate revenue in
order to lower their resi-
dents tax burden.
In addition, the cot-
tage communities are
distinct with their choic-
es and lifestyles. They
have made their own
arrangements for (a)
sewage lagoon, pump
outs, individual water
systems, separate land-
fill with no garbage
pickup, road mainte-
nance, reduced snow
plowing, policing
through a rural (detach-
ment) in Cranberry
Portage, etc. This dis-
tinctness includes decid-
ing to live without urban
services such as deliv-
ered potable water,
paved roads, sidewalks,
street lighting, bus ser-
vices, quick response to
emergency services, etc.
The only two signifi-
cant services currently
utilized from Flin Flon
are recreation facilities
and the volunteer fire
department. The cottage
areas purchased equip-
ment for the Flin Flon
Fire Department and
have had a bill-for-ser-
vice arrangement for fire
fighting. We agree that
the recreation facilities
could be charged out at a
higher rate to out of
town users. If Flin Flon
would do this for
Creighton, Denare
Beach, Pelican Narrows,
etc. as well as the cot-
tage areas, perhaps rev-
enues would come clos-
er to paying for opera-
tional deficits.
Second: Flin Flon
requested that the cot-
tage areas come up with
a funding option to be
paid to Flin Flon for the
obvious uses such as
recreation, but also oth-
ers such as roads and
sidewalks we use access-
ing businesses, water
and sewage treatment
plants (not utilized
except when frequenting
rec facilities of busi-
nesses), policing which
is not provided by Flin
Flon, even watching
Bomber hockey games
for which the mayor
claims Flin Flon taxpay-
ers subsidize nonresi-
dents.
We believe it is more
appropriate that the pro-
vider or owner of the
services should generate
the proposal for the sale
of such services.
We believe that the
City of Flin Flon should
generate a list of servic-
es which the city could
provide to cottage own-
ers and a schedule of
appropriate charges for
consideration. We
believe the list should be
specific and include a
rationale for each ser-
vice proposed. We would
expect such a proposal
to include all non-resi-
dent users, not just the
Little Athapap, Schist
Lake and Big Island cot-
tage owners.
In conclusion, we
recognize the need for
the cottage owners to
have some form of
incorporated status to
allow us to enter into
use agreements with the
City of Flin Flon or oth-
ers, and we are actively
exploring our options in
this matter.
Thank You
The Denare Beach Recreation Board would like to
extend thanks to the NORTHERN NEIGHBOURS
FOUNDATION and the MOFFATT FAMILY FUND
for providing us with funding to purchase and install
a bicycle rack at the Denareplex as well as a swing set
with an accessible seat at the Amisk Drive Park.
Through their generous support we are able to help
reduce barriers so that all of our residents and visitors
have access to, and can enjoy our beautiful parks.
In loving memory of
William Duncanson Mason,
who passed away on September 8, 1999.
Thirteen years have gone by and not one day
goes by that we dont think of you and wish you
could still be here with us.
Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by wife
Edith, Sharon, Metro, Brent, Heather and great
grandsons Austin and Duncanson
Jobies
All past Jobies and guardians and officers, an
interest meeting will be held Friday. Call Lyle
Borgstrom at 687-4822 or leave message.
Flin Flon Toastmasters
Toastmasters meet every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
and this year will be meeting at the Community
Adult Learning Centre on the lower level of the
Co-op (lower front entry). For further information
please call Harry Hobbs at 204-687-6647 or Linda
Allen at 204-687-4406.
Flin Flon Writers Guild
Meeting September 8 at 1:30 p.m., Community
Adult Learning Centre, beneath the Co-op. For
information call 687-6647.
Masonic Lodge #153
Regular monthly meeting Friday, September 7
at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge.
School Board
Regular Flin Flon School Division board meet-
ing Tuesday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Division Office Board Room at 9 Terrace Avenue.
Legion Ladies Auxiliary
General meeting Monday, September 10 at 7:30
p.m. in the Legion Hall.
Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation
The Creighton Branch of the Saskatchewan
Wildlife Federation meeting Tuesday, September
11 at 7:30 p.m. in the basement of the Seniors
Building at 401 Main St, Creighton. Contact us at
saskwild.creighton@gmail.com
North Star Rebekah Lodge #31
Regular meeting Tuesday, September 11 at 7:30
p.m., Northminster Memorial United Church.
District meeting at 2:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus
Regular business meetings on every second
Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at St. Anns
Church, S.M.R. Room.
Community Corner
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Anyone needing the
Lions Handi-Van please
call 271-1360. An
18-24 hour notice
would be appreciated.
Septembers sponsor is
Hudbay.
Auditions
Ham Sandwich will
be holding an audition
on Sunday, September
9 for a November pro-
duction of "A
Midsummer Night's
Dream". This will take
place at the Community
Hall from 1:00 to 4:00.
All welcome.
Relay for Life
Barbecue
All 2011 Relay for
Life participants, survi-
vors, caregivers and
volunteers are invited
to the Flin Flon/
Creighton Relay for
Life Reunion Family
Barbecue on Sunday,
September 9 at the
Rotary Wheel House
from 3 to 6 p.m. Come
and join us for a tube
steak (hot dogs), drink
and story sharing.
Bring your ideas on
how to improve our
2013 event.
Community Choir
Barbecue
Community Choir
annual barbecue will
take place on Sunday,
September 9 starting
from 4 p.m. at St. Anns
Hall. All past and pres-
ent members and
friends are invited.
Coffee, tea and juice
will be supplied. Please
bring a pot-luck salad
or dessert, as well as
whatever you wish to
barbecue. You are
requested to bring cups,
plates and cutlery.
Musical instruments
welcome. Also, bring
lawn chairs if you wish.
For further informa-
tion, call John at 687-
4279.
Hudbay
CONCERN/ALERT HOTLINE
Phone: (204) 687-2700
E-mail: concerns@hudbayminerals.com
FLIN FLON'S SOILS STUDY
Phone: (204) 687-2700
E-mail: info@flinflonsoilsstudy.com
Internet: www.flinflonsoilsstudy.com
FLIN FLON AIR QUALITY
Phone: (204) 687-2700
E-mail: info@flinflonairquality.com
Internet: www.flinflonairquality.com
In Loving Memory
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Funeral Announcement
Joanne Howat
Joanne Howat of Flin Flon passed away Sunday,
September 2, 2012 at the Flin Flon General Hospital
at the age of 97 years.
A private family service was held for Joanne
Howat.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be
made to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation,
c/o Northern Rainbows End, 55 Main Street, Flin
Flon or to the charity of ones choice.
Online condolences or to light a Life Candle may
be made at www.dadsonfuneralhome.com.
Northern Manitobas only crematorium, Dadson
Funeral Home & Crematorium, is entrusted with
the arrangements. (204) 687-5821
Cottagers response: the letter
Chucky D's
will be closed Monday, September 10.
Sorry for the inconvenience
SOCIAL
FORM H
(Section 45 of the Act)
NOTICE OF
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Northern Village of Denare Beach
Municipal Elections
Public Notice is hereby given that nominations of
candidates for the oce of:
Mayor: Northern Village of Denare Beach
Councillor: Northern Village of Denare Beach
Number to be elected 6
will be recieved by the undersigned on the 19th
day of September, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. (DST) at the Denare Beach Administration
Oce (512 Seventh Avenue) and during regular
business hours Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. September 4th, 2012 to September
18th, 2012, at the Denare Beach Administration
Oce.
Nomination forms may be obtained at the Denare
Beach Administration Oce.
Dated this 31st Day of August, 2012.
Beverly Wheeler
Returning Ocer
Flin Flon Minor Hockey Association
REGISTRATION
2012/2013
Friday, Sept 14 5 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Sept 15 10 to 5 p.m.
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6th Annual Walk for
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Saturday
September 15th
@ 1 p.m.
Starts @ Hapnot Collegiate
Pledge forms @ Northern Rainbows End
If you have any questions contact:
Mike @ 306-380-3744
Kim @ 204-687-7716
My Take on Snow Lake
Marc Jackson
Snow Lake Writer
T
he name Lal or
(pronounced LAW-
ler) has been on
tongues and in the minds
of many over the past
number of years.
Its the mine that not
only saved Snow Lake
from a demise, but also a
property that is sure to
help restore the commu-
nity to its past grandeur.
The designation leads
a person to ask, Where
di d t he name come
from?
We all know the Lalor
property is named as such
because of its proximity
to the lake that bears that
name Lalor Lake. But
where do we go from
there?
M a n i t o b a
Conservation states Lalor
Lake was named in 1973
after a Royal Canadian
Air Force pilot, Officer
Fintan H. Lalor of Pine
Falls, who never made it
overseas duri ng t he
Second World War. He
died serving in No. 34
Vent ura Operat i onal
Training Unit.
Further research shows
pilot officer and navigator
Fintan Howard Lalor was
a slim (5 11 and 142
lbs.), blue-eyed, Catholic
boy. His father was
Patrick Michael Lalor, his
mother Myrtle Edna Lalor
(nee Wright). He had
three brothers, Michael,
Terrance and George
(who was also an enlisted
man), as well as a sister,
Mary.
Ni net een-year-ol d
Fintan Lalor enlisted in
the Royal Canadian Air
Force (RCAF) on Nov.
21, 1941 in Winnipeg. He
was posted to the No. 34
Operational Training Unit
Det achment , RCAF
Station in Yarmouth,
Nova Scotia, when he met
his untimely death.
An essay on Lalor, as
a young man, noted that
he was a graduate of St.
Pauls High School in
Winnipeg who got good
grades and participated in
extracurricular activities
like rugby and drama.
As with others from
that era, he joined the
military and was assigned
to the Royal Canadian Air
Force. He was an A+
student, which made him
a very good choice for a
pilot or pilot officer.
The assessor who
interviewed Lalor com-
mented on how well put
together and how eager
the young man was to
begin his military career.
On March 13, 1943,
Fintan Lalor was acting
as the navigator during an
exercise in a Ventura air-
craft with three other
men: pupil pilot T.A.
Corr; wireless operator /
air gunner D.A. Cannon;
and passenger R. H.
Faulkner.
The weather report for
the day was overcast,
above 4,000 feet, with
visibility from four to six
miles and west-northwest
to northwest wind at about
eight to 12 miles per
hour.
The mission was a
500-ft. bombing run, fol-
lowed by a front, turret
and under-gun-firing
training exercise over the
coast of Port Maitland,
Nova Scotia.
Never returned
The pl ane never
returned and all that was
found during the initial
search was a set of land-
ing gear and a punctured
dingy that was identified
as belonging to the miss-
ing aircraft.
Fintan Howard Lalor
was presumed dead on
March 13, 1943, along
with the three others on
the aircraft. He received
two posthumous awards,
including the general ser-
vice medal and the war
medal and C.V.S.P clasp,
without ever seeing a
battle.
It was stated that Fintan
H. Lalor gave his life for
his country, and even
though he didnt go over-
seas to fight an enemy, his
death is without doubt
considered honourable.
The official report of
the missing aircraft read:
On the afternoon of
Saturday, Mar. 13/43, F/L
D. G. Lacey, Fl i ght
Commander Armament
Flight, authorized P/O
Corr as pilot, P/O Lalor
observer and Sgt. Cannon
W.O.A.G. to take off at
1645 hours in Ventura
AJ173 for the purpose of
carrying out bombing and
gunnery exercises. The
bombing was to be under-
taken at the Pubnico
Range and the gunnery at
Port Maitland and the
crew were given strict
instructions to land at
1800 hours.
As this was the first
exercise of this type to be
carried out by this par-
ticular crew at this Unit,
they were briefed before
takeoff by the Gunnery
Officer. They also signed
the Air Firing Range
Orders as having read and
understood. The last sig-
nal received from the
aircraft informed the base
that bombing had been
completed and that it was
proceeding to the gunnery
range.
At 1845 hours, when
t he ai rcraft had not
ret urned, t he Fl i ght
Commander Armament
Flight requested that
overdue action be taken,
and on the following
morning an intensive
search by air and sea was
organized without result.
See Lobster... on pg.13
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Day.
Labour Day i s
more than a holiday.
A s w e ma r k
La bour Da y, we
remember the work-
ing women and men
who built Canada
and we honour the
important contribu-
tions of the labour
m o v e m e n t t o
Canadian society.
The labour move-
ment has fought not
just for justice for
its members but for
al l Canadi ans. It
fought for medi -
c a r e , p e n s i o n s ,
u n e mp l o y me n t
insurance, the eight
hour day, vacations,
workers compensa-
tion jobs and much
more.
Today the labour
movement is fight-
ing to defend the
rights of Canadians,
including fighting
for better pensions
and creating quality
full-time jobs.
The current fed-
eral government has
an agenda that has
targeted the rights
of working people,
including collective
bargai ni ng ri ght s.
Ou r c a u c u s h a s
fought t hi s unfai r
attack on working
people.
Canada is a much
bet t er pl ace t oday
because of the con-
t r i but i ons of t he
l abour movement
and working people.
We need t o r e-
dedicate ourselves to
continue to build a
fai rer, more equal
s o c i e t y f o r a l l
Canadians.
by Niki Ashton, Churchill MP
Labour Day
more than a holiday
Hot Off the Grill...
Ralph Bouvier (from left), Clara Karcah and Geri Beaton-Walker helped run the grills at the United
Steelworkers Local 7106s Labour Day celebrations, held Monday afternoon at Rotary Park. Free
hot dogs, pop and kids games were among the fun.
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W
i t h anot her
school year
now underway,
the Manitoba govern-
ment i s t out i ng t he
changes it is introducing
to the education system
in 2012-13:
The province is
moving forward on its
pledge to reduce all kin-
dergarten to Grade 3
class sizes. School divi-
sions are now eligible for
funding based on enroll-
ment and are required to
report publicly on the
number of students in
each classroom, includ-
ing classrooms with stu-
dents in Grade 3 com-
bi ned wi t h hi gher
grades.
A new report card,
meant to spell out more
clearly student achieve-
ment, is on its way.
Thirty-two school divi-
sions will implement the
new report cards this
school year, and schools
will introduce the report
cards by the start of the
next school year.
New funding total-
ling $1.8 million for
early literacy and numer-
acy initiatives is designed
to help improve reading,
writing and math skills
of students from kinder-
garten to Grade 8.
A new $1.2-million
Learning to Age 18
T
he Saskatchewan
gover nment i s
movi ng ahead
with a plan it says will
achieve better health for
residents, better care for
patients, better teams of
health care providers
and better value for tax-
payers.
The province was the
first in Canada to pro-
ceed in implementing
Lean concepts across
its entire health care
system.
Saskat chewan i s
uniquely positioned to
introduce major, mean-
ingful health care reform,
with many supportive
par t ner s i nvol ved,
Health Minister Dustin
Duncan said. We are
committed to improving
heal t h care t hrough
Lean, and we are willing
to be a leader in this
area.
More than 200 Lean
projects are currently
u n d e r w a y i n
Saskatchewan health
regions, the Ministry of
H e a l t h a n d t h e
Saskatchewan Cancer
Agency.
The province said
they have already result-
e d i n s i g n i f i c a n t
improvements in care
and millions of dollars
in savings. Among the
projects:
Better management
of blood products has
saved $10 million to
date.
Improvements to
provincial vaccine man-
agement and distribution
have saved more than
$1. 2 mi l l i on (2009-
2010).
The Saskatchewan
Cancer Agency has
reduced patient waits
between CT scan and
br east r adi ot her apy
treatment.
Turnaround time for
health card applications
has i mpr oved f r om
between 30 and 40 days
to two days for online
applications and five
days for hard copy appli-
cations.
As part of a plan to
use Lean to improve
health care, the province
has entered into a con-
tract with consultant
J o h n B l a c k a n d
Associates to further
embed Lean practices
province-wide.
Health care provid-
ers, physicians, leaders
and staff are now par-
ticipating in training
sessions and focused
quality improvement
projects, to ensure that
continuous improve-
ment is embedded in
Saskatchewans health
system.
More than 1,000 qual-
ity improvement proj-
ects will occur across
the health system with
the goal of improving
patient experiences and
reducing errors.
The province said
other jurisdictions have
proven that applying
Lean methodology in
health settings improves
patient experiences and
health outcomes at a
lower cost.
For exampl e, t he
Cleveland Clinic, which
employs roughly the
same number of people
as Saskatchewans health
system, invested $40
million in Lean and
achieved $100 million in
savings over five years
as a result.
Saskatchewans Lean
improvement efforts
focus on strategic pri-
orities, including pri-
mary health care, safety
and shared services.
Lean is also the foun-
dation for Releasing
Time to CareTM (RTC),
a program that has been
implemented in provin-
cial, regional, and com-
munity hospitals across
t he pr ovi nce s i nce
2008.
See Reduce... on pg.13
As students return to class, changes touted
Co-ordinator Grant will
help school divisions
wi t h pr ogr ammi ng
aimed at keeping kids in
school.
New funding total-
ling $1.3 million has
been dedicated to the
Aboriginal Academic
Achi evement grant ,
which will help school
divisions deliver pro-
grams that target aca-
demi c s ucces s f or
aboriginal students.
New funding of $1.2
million will help support
students with limited
ability in English, and
students from war-torn
countries, through the
English as an Additional
Language and Intensive
Newcomer Suppor t
grants.
Manitoba students
will learn more about the
legacy of residential
school abuse, and the
reconciliation and heal-
ing that continues today,
through new resources,
including a DVD and
accompanying guide.
New funding of
$300,000 for the Respect
in School program is
designed to promote
safer, more respectful
schools.
Education Minister
Nancy Allan reminded
Manitobans to pay atten-
tion to increased pedes-
trian, bicycle, school-
bus and other vehicle
traffic.
Compiled from a
Government of Manitoba
news release
Sask touts major plan
to improve health care
Face Painting...
Mikey Hysert has his face painted at the United Steelworkers Local 7106s Labour Day celebration on Monday. Crystal Hiebert
(back) and Nicole Breedon (not seen) did the honours.
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What is Happening?
Throughout September, there will be a follow-up study to
measure the levels of lead in blood from children under 7 years
old. The study will determine whether blood lead levels in the
children from Flin Flon and Creighton have changed over the
past three years by comparing results with a similar study
conducted in 2009. New participants are welcome. You are not
required to have participated in 2009.
Why is the study happening?
This study is part of the follow-up activities related to the Flin
Flon Soils Study.
Who will conduct the study?
The Study will be undertaken by a team of scientists from
Intrinsik, Goss Gilroy, and Habitat and has been approved by a
human research ethics board. The study is overseen by a
Technical Advisory Committee and a Community Advisory
Committee made up of government, public health, school and
community representatives. The study is sponsored by
HudBay.
Why participate?
You will be helping answer important questions about childrens
lead exposure in the community.
You will also receive information about your childs exposure to
lead. In addition, you will receive a copy of your childs results
and the results from the environmental samples.
How can people participate?
In September, we will be actively recruiting by contacting
eligible households. If you wish to volunteer for the study
before we contact you please call 271-9555.
What does participation involve?
Parents are asked to participate in an interview about the
childs environment, activities, and household. The study will
also use a finger-prick method to collect a small amount of
blood from each child. Environmental samples (soil, water,
dust and paint) will also be collected around the home.
How can I find out more about the study?:
Please contact the study team at 271-9555 or via email at
flinflonsoilsstudy@intrinsik.com
Why participate?
You will be helping answer important questions about childrens
lead exposure in the community.
You will also receive information about your childs exposure to
lead. In addition, you will receive a copy of your childs results
and the results from the environmental samples.
How can people participate?
In September, we will be actively recruiting by contacting
eligible households. If you wish to volunteer for the study
before we contact you please call 271-9555.
What does participation involve?
Parents are asked to participate in an interview about the
childs environment, activities, and household. The study will
also use a finger-prick method to collect a small amount of
blood from each child. Environmental samples (soil, water,
dust and paint) will also be collected around the home.
How can I find out more about the study?:
Please contact the study team at 271-9555 or via email at
flinflonsoilsstudy@intrinsik.com
Follow-up Blood Lead Study for Young Children in Flin Flon and Creighton
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Fall Library News
Power Up Course
Power Up is a free 15 hour introductory computer course for
women. The course is intended to promote the importance of
technology for women in todays society. Seniors are especially
welcome to learn basic computer skills, including word
processing, e-mail, and worldwide web surfing.
The course will run Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from
1:30-3:30, starting Wednesday, September 12. Please call the
library at 687-3397 to register.
Story Hour
Story Hour will be starting on Tuesday morning, October 2.
Ages 3-5
10:30-11:30
Please call the library to register your child!
The Human Library
Friday, September 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
The Human Library is a free event, where people become the
books and are borrowed for conversation.
Everyone has a story to tell. Dont judge a book by its cover.
People get to meet and speak with Human Books who have
interesting stories to tell.
Come and learn about other peoples situations and discover
your own perceptions!
It is interesting to note that most people feel they are
paperbacks, but in fact, are entire volumes of encyclopedias.
The library event will include wine and cheese, with patrons
able to wander around, checking out the Human Books. Wine
will be available to purchase for a small fee.
Gerry Clark will be hosting a slide presentation on the history of
Flin Flon, downstairs during the evening.
Mark your calendars for this fun evening!
Continued from pg.9
On March 15, some
lobster boats found near
Port Maitland an oleo leg,
glee wheel and tyre and
aircraft type dinghy,
which were positively
identified as belonging to
this particular aircraft.
The R.C.A.F. crash boat
cruised in the area for
three hours after the dis-
covery without finding
any further evidence.
On March 16, several
other pieces were picked
up on a beach south of
Port Maitland Harbour,
these included a sleeping
bag and box marked Tail
Drift Sight. From these
parts it was evident that
the aircraft had broken up
with great violence.
On the day of the
accident the aircraft had
been flown by another
pilot for 1 hr. 30 min. dur-
ing this flight it behaved
in a normal manner; there
is also evidence to prove
that it had been refueled
prior to taking off on the
fatal trip.
The pr e s e nc e of
Or d i n a r y S e a ma n
Faulkner, R.H., as pas-
senger in this aircraft is
not explained, a naval rat-
i ng was seen by t he
Leading Aircraftman J.R.
Atkinson, who assisted
the pilot in starting the
engines to be on board the
aircraft when it taxied out
for takeoff. It is further
certified by F/L D.G.
Lacey that the four men
were members of the
crew and that nobody was
seen to leave the aircraft
prior to take off.
From the wreckage
found, the aircraft and
crew were presumed lost
at sea. There was no evi-
dence to show how the
accident occurred and no
Lobster boats found pieces from aircraft
recommendations as a
result.
It was noted that the
cause of the accident
would remain obscure.
An explosion appeared to
have occurred, but wheth-
er it happened in the air
or on impact was difficult
to determine.
T h e A c c i d e n t
Investigation Branch con-
cluded that they agreed
with the findings, stating:
From the evidence avail-
able, the accident was
probably due to the pilot
allowing the aircraft to
di ve i nt o t he wat er
through an error of judg-
ment.
A sad end to the lives
of four men and the epi-
sode that gave rise to the
naming of Lalor Lake and
in turn the Lalor mine.
My Take on Snow Lake
runs Fridays.
Pilot Ofcer Fintan Howard Lalors memorial plaque at Lalor Lake.
PHOTO COURTESY OF KIM PROCTOR
Continued from pg.11
Lean will build on
the work of RTC by
aiming to reduce waste
in the system so that
f r ont l i ne s t aff can
spend more time pro-
vi di ng safe care t o
patients.
Adopting Lean is
the next logical step in
the quality improve-
ment journey we have
been t r avel l i ng i n
care system over the
past 10 years, Health
Quality Council CEO
Bonnie Brossart said.
Other health systems
we are learning from
have been using Lean
for a decade or more.
HQC looks forward to
learning alongside its
partners, and helping
suppor t t he syst em
over the longer term
wi t h t hi s exci t i ng
change.
More than 40,000
p e o p l e wo r k i n
care system, and more
than 800,000 individu-
a l s i n t e r a c t wi t h
system every year.
More details about
Saskatchewans Lean
health care transforma-
tion can be found at
www.health.gov.sk.ca/
lean.
Compiled from a
G o v e r n m e n t o f
Saskat chewan news
release
Reduce waste in system
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Co n s e r v a t i v e
l e a d e r Br i a n
Pallister has shuffled the
s hadow cabi net of
Manitobas official oppo-
sition.
Pal l i s t er hi ms el f
becomes cr i t i c f or
Fe de r a l - Pr ovi nc i a l
R e l a t i o n s a n d
Francophone Affairs.
Myrna Driedger is
now critic for Finance,
Civil Service and Crown
C o r p o r a t i o n
Accountability.
Bl a i ne Pe de r s on
becomes critic for Local
Gover nment , whi l e
Mavis Tallieu is the
I n f r a s t r u c t u r e
T r a n s p o r t a t i o n ,
Emergency Measures
and Lotteries critic.
Kel vi n Goer t zen
becomes Education critic
and Reg Helwer becomes
critic for Justice, Attorney
General, Constitutional
Affairs and MPI.
Bonnie Mitchelson is
now Immigration and
Multiculturalism critic,
with Cameron Friesen as
Health critic.
L a r r y Ma g u i r e
becomes Conservation
and Water Stewardship
critic and Ron Schuler
Innovation, Energy and
Mi ne s , a s we l l a s
Manitoba Hydro.
Heather Stefanson
becomes Aboriginal and
Northern Affairs critic,
with Cliff Cullen named
critic for Healthy Living,
Seniors and Consumer
Affairs and the Liquor
Control Act.
Cliff Graydon is critic
for Entrepreneurship,
Training and Trade and
Ian Wishart is the Housing
a n d C o m m u n i t y
Development critic.
L e a n n e R o w a t
becomes critic for Family
Se r v i c e s , La b o u r ,
Workers Compensation,
Persons with Disabilities
and Status of Women.
Wayne Ewasko is now
cr i t i c f or Cul t ur e,
Heritage and Tourism,
and Stuart Briese becomes
cri t i c for Advanced
Education and Literacy.
De n n i s S mo o k
Chi l dren and Yout h
Oppor t uni t i e s a nd
Healthy Child Manitoba,
and Ralph Eichler is crit-
ic for Agriculture, Food
and Rural Initiatives.
Pal l i st er sai d t he
changes reflect a strong,
experienced and innova-
tive team of hard-work-
ing MLAs who are eager
to hold the government
accountable while put-
ting forward ideas to
b u i l d a b e t t e r
Manitoba.
We will earn the sup-
port of Manitoba voters
by having the best ideas
in order to help our prov-
ince aim higher and
achieve its full potential,
he added.
Compiled from a
Progressive Conservative
Party of Manitoba news
release
Shadow cabinet shuffle
R
esearch released
earlier this year
sheds light on
just how important five
behaviours are to our
health.
Research from the
Institute for Clinical
Evaluative Sciences
(ICES), Public Health
Ont ari o (PHO), t he
Ot t a wa Ho s p i t a l
Res ear ch I ns t i t ut e
( OHR I ) a n d t h e
University of Ottawa
(uOttawa) showed 60
per cent of deaths in
Ontario are attributed to
smoking, alcohol, poor
diet, lack of physical
activity and stress.
I t s ugge s t s t ha t
unhealthy habits are
costing Ontarians 7.5
years of life, but that
they could become the
heal t hi est peopl e i n
Canada by reducing
those five unhealthy
behaviours.
Individually, if we
all make one change like
smoking less or being
more physically active,
then collectively we
would be significantly
healthier and live much
l onger, says Doug
Manuel, lead author and
Senior Scientist at ICES
and Senior Scientist at
OHRI.
Overall, Ontarians
would gain 7.5 years of
life expectancy if every-
one were in the healthi-
est category for all five
behavioural risks exam-
ined.
Smoking, physical
inactivity and poor diet
each contribute 2 to 2.5
years of lost life expec-
tancy.
If everyone modified
only their most impor-
tant health risk, overall
life expectancy would
increase by up to 3.7
years.
The evidence shows
that these five risk fac-
tors steal both years
from our lives and qual-
ity from our lives, says
Dr . Vi v e k Go e l ,
President and CEO of
PHO. If we want sus-
tained improvements in
health, we need to focus
our collective efforts on
reducing these risk fac-
tors, both individually
and at a popul at i on
health level.
Individuals can cal-
culate their own life
expectancy with a new
L i f e E x p e c t a n c y
Calculator (http://www.
rrasp-phirn.ca/risktools)
The 2009 ESPN Zone Ultimate Couch Potato contest. Lack of physical activity
is a key factor harming our health.
WIKIPEDIA PHOTO
Research singles out health-harming factors
NEWS
based on smoking, alco-
hol, food, exercise and
stress level.
Thi s t ool i s al so
accessi bl e from t he
ICES and PHO web-
sites.
The study found:
60 per cent of all
deaths in Ontario are
at t r i but abl e t o f i ve
risks
Almost all Ontarians
have at least one of the
five risks
Increasing physical
activity and improving
diet are the most com-
mon c ha nge s t ha t
Ontarians could make to
improve their health
Improving healthy
behavior will not only
improve length of life,
but also the amount of
healthy life
The i mpact t hat
modifiable behaviours
have on our health is
astounding. Not only
will we increase our life
expectancy but being
healthier will mean there
will be fewer demands
on both formal care giv-
ing like hospitals and
informal care like fam-
ily, says Manuel.
Compiled from an
Ot t a w a Ho s p i t a l
Research Institute news
release
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Substitute Teachers
The Flin Flon School Division requires substitute teachers
for the 20122013 school year in the Kindergarten through
Grade Twelve English and Kindergarten through Grade
Eight French Immersion programs.
Individuals with a valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate are
preferred.
Individuals without the above may be considered based on
other academic preparation, experience and the number of
certified applicants.
Casual Educational Assistants
The Flin Flon School Division also invites applications from
individuals to work as Educational Assistants on a casual
basis. Related training or experience is preferred.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume no later
than September 21 to:
Mr Dean Grove
Assistant Superintendent
9 Terrace Ave.
Flin Flon, MB R8A 1S2
Fax: 204-681-3417
Last years substitute teachers and casual educational assis-
tants are asked to contact Janelle Beauchamp at 681-3405
and reconfirm your status for the 2012-13 school year.
FLIN FLON SCHOOL DIVISION
2012/2013 Fall/Winter
Job Opportunities at Denare Beach
Youth Program Worker
Part-time employment opportunity. Duties include supervising youth during
drop-in activities and special events; plan and provide a variety of sports, arts and
cultural activities. Must have experience working with youth and be willing to work
evenings and weekends. All applicants are subject to a Child Abuse Registry Check.
Evening Supervisor/Concession Worker
Part-time employment opportunity. Duties include operating canteen during
Youth Drop In and assist with supervision, games and equipment lending, and
special events. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
Both positions run from October 2012 through March 2013.
All inquiries or applications can be directed to:
Northern Village
of Denare Beach
Denare Beach Recreation Board
P.O. Box 9, Denare Beach, SK S0P 0B0
Fax: 306-362-2257 or drop of at the Village Ofce
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, September 7, 2012 at 4 p.m.
Applications are invited for the following positions:
Qualifed Substitute Teachers
To teach Pre-kindergarten through grade Twelve at
Creighton Community School. Qualifed means you
hold or are eligible for a Professional or Probationary
teaching certifcate.
Call for Mrs. Dupre at 688-5138 for eligibility details.
Flin Flon School Division
Tender Notice
Flin Flon School Division invites tenders for
the following:
ONE (1) NEW 1/2 TON TRUCK
Minimum specifications as follows:
8 Foot Box
2 Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission
PS, PB, A/C
Bench/Split Bench Seat Storage Space
Behind
Heavy Duty Suspension Battery Block
Heater
Heavy Duty Rear Step Bumper
All Season Radials Plus Full Size Spare
Mounted in Box On Carrier
Delivery FOB Flin Flon, MB
Total price to include all taxes, but showing
Manitoba RST and GST separately. Please
include descriptive literature pertaining to
the truck, specifications, battery, tires, etc.,
and all warranty information.
The lowest or any tender not necessarily
accepted. Tenders close Friday, September
28, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Tenders should be clearly
marked Truck Tender and forwarded to:
Heather Fleming, Secretary-Treasurer
Flin Flon School Division
9 Terrace Avenue
Flin Flon, Manitoba R8A 1S2
Phone #681-3422
Fax #681-3417
University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that
is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited from
individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Aboriginal
learners and mature students.
ASSOCIATE REGISTRAR,
ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATIONS
Classification: Administrative Officer 3
Full-Time Permanent Position
The Pas, Manitoba
Competition No. 3283
Closing Date: September 24, 2012
Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this
employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select Employment, and select
from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.
Thompson (866) 677.6450

Is accepting applications for the position of
Guest Services Agent
We are looking for a reliable, dedicated individual to fill
our part-time position. Applicant should have a strong
work ethic, excellent customer service etiquette and
would be able to work independently. Applications are
available at the Front Desk.
Please e-mail resumes to natashad@vicinn.com or drop
off at Front Desk.
TENDERS DOMESTIC HELP WANTED
Housekeepers required for the Vic-
toria Inn. Please drop off resume at
the front desk.
FOR SALE - MISC
SWEET CLOVER HONEY for sale.
10 pounds $32, 7 pounds $23. Call
688-4480.
WINTER IS COMING! Two build-
ings, both insulated, one is a tool
shed 8x8 , 10 sidewall, 36 insulat-
ed steel door, Styrofoam all around,
spruce plywood in and out, with in-
terior shelving, the other is 8x18 ,
electric heat, insulated 36 steel
door, both skid mounted, ready to
move. Also Splitfire wood splitter,
5.5 Honda. Doug 204-687-5625.
WOOD SAW mounted on trailer, 13
HP B&S engine, $500 firm. SLED,
1996 XLT 600 long track, excellent
shape. $1500 firm. To view or for in-
formation phone (306) 688-7421.
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALE, 615 Creighton Ave-
nue, Saturday, September 8, 9:00 -
12:00.
GARAGE SALE Saturday, Septem-
ber 8, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at 456
1st Street West, Creighton. Rain or
shine.
MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, 434A
Elander Avenue, Creighton; Friday,
September 7 from 5:00 - 8:00 and
Saturday, September 8 from 9:00 -
2:00. Lots of great stuff - diamond
willow walking sticks, electronics,
movies, CDs, 33s, record players,
boom boxes, toys, breadmaker, tiles
and much, much more. See you
there!!
WANTED TO BUY
WANTED: Looking for a 1980 or
earlier motorcycle. A fixer upper is
okay, Triumph, Norton, BSA, Yama-
ha, Honda, Indian, etc. What have
you got stashed away in that garage
or shed? Please call me 1-604-328-
8676 or e-mail nagasawa-
mike@gmail.com. Currently living in
Flin Flon.
WANTED
NORTHMINSTER MEMORIAL
UNITED CHURCH requires a Pia-
nist/Organist for regular Sunday ser-
vices. The position involves approxi-
mately two hours per week. For full
job description, contact the church
office at 687-5822. Applications
should be received at the church of-
fice, 250 Bracken Street R8A 1P4 by
September 28.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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HOUSES FOR SALE
2 BEDROOM HOUSE, 79 Hapnot,
uptown Flin Flon. Call 687-7322,
687-3872 or 204-449-2060 for ap-
pointment.
44 THIRD AVENUE E house for
sale! 2100 sq. ft., 2 storey, 5 bdrm +
1 den. Open concept kitchen + ap-
pliances, basement + 3 decks. Sin-
gle garage. $225,500 negotiable.
Call 306-345-8698 or 306-527-1887.
DENARE BEACH, lakeview, 100
feet from lake, suite below. Visit Kijiji
Flin Flon. 1925 Amisk. $280 K. 687-
7799, leave message.
CABINS / COTTAGES & COUNTRY HOMES
COTTAGE FOR SALE: Remote lo-
cated on Athapap just outside Sour-
dough Bay. Five minutes from car
park to cabin. Water on three sides.
800 sq. ft. with three bedrooms. 900
sq. ft. deck with fire pit. Large
screened in porch. Includes most
furniture, generator, water pump,
propane fridge, stove, hot water
heater, canoe, paddle boat, boat
house, and much more. Must be
seen. $144,900. Contact 403-586-
6965 or hrb.olds@telus.net
OFFICE/RETAIL FOR RENT
OFFICE SPACE on Main Street.
Main floor and second floor available
and parking spots available in the
Main Street area. Call 204-687-
6967.
SPORTS & IMPORTS
PRIVATE SALE: 2003 Toyota Cam-
ry LE with extra studded tires. Price
$7500 OBO. Phone 204-687-4041.
TRUCKS & VANS
2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN,
25,000 km, keyless entry, stow & go
seats, super mint condition. Plus
four studded winter tires. Call Kathy
at 204-687-3030.
RVs / CAMPERS / TRAILERS
FOR SALE Flaman trailers. Now
available through the Tire Shop.
www.flaman.com 204-687-4567.
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT
LOOKING TO HIRE mature, respon-
sible persons to work as a short or-
der cook. Hours will be part time
working Monday-Saturday, 6:00
a.m. - 2:00 p.m. then a week off.
Starting wage $12/hour. Please ap-
ply with resume to Crepes &
Grapes.
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT
Part-Time Retail/Sales Merchandis-
er. Responsible for performing, mer-
chandising, and complete selling
tasks in assigned stores in designat-
ed areas. Tasks may include gener-
al sales, cutting in new items, and
acquiring additional space for exist-
ing items, while maintaining custom-
er service standards. To apply for
this position, please visit our career
site: www.crossmark.jobs, or e-mail
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SMILING HEARTS DAYCARE has a
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but not limited to caring for the chil-
dren, implementing activities, and
day-to-day routines. If you do not
have any Early Childhood Educator
levels then training will be available.
CPR/First Aid is an asset. Closing
date is September 14, 2012. Please
send resumes to: Smiling Hearts
Daycare, Box 419, Creighton, Sas-
katchewan S0P 0A0.
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The last word in astrology
By Eugenia Last
For: September 7
BORN LOSER
GARFIELD
CELEBRITIES BORN ON
THIS DAY: Evan Rachel Wood,
25; Devon Sawa, 34; Oliver
Hudson, 36; Michael Emerson, 58.
ARIES (March 21-April 19):
Take it easy. Avoid impulsive
people or instigating changes that
have the potential to run amok.
You may thrive on excitement,
but for now be a spectator, not a
participant. Spend time with
someone you love. 4 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20):
Update your image and you will
receive all sorts of perks. Don't let
your past cause problems in the
future. If there is something you
need to address to move forward,
do so quickly. Apply your skills
to serve different purposes. 3
stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Not
everyone will be truthful about
what's being offered. If you are
changing your job or taking on
additional responsibilities, get
what you want and what's expect-
ed of you in writing. Love is
highlighted, so plan to celebrate
in the evening hours. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Let
your creative imagination run
wild and your ideas and plans for
the future unfold. A challenge
will help boost your ego and give
you the confidence to make per-
sonal changes that can alter your
way of life. Believe in your abili-
ties. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take
better care of your health. Others
may want your attention and help,
but once in a while you have to
ask for favors in return. Showing
your vulnerability will bring
someone you want to spend more
time with to your rescue. 4 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be
careful how you deal with col-
leagues and bosses. Focus on
your accomplishments and get-
ting things done on time. Someone
will try to make you look bad. Do
your best to intervene politely if
someone is exaggerating or
spreading rumors. 2 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take
a break, get away for the weekend
and do your own thing. Expanding
your interests or traveling to des-
tinations that will teach you about
different cultures or a pastime
you want to pursue will also be
conducive to enhancing your love
life. 5 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):
Fix up your digs. Make your sur-
roundings inspirational and moti-
vating. Let your creativity lead to
new and interesting projects that
will enable you to improve your
future. Discussing your plans will
help you expedite your goals. 3
stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.
21): Expect to have too many
options and not enough time.
Someone will try to take over.
Don't let a bully steal your ideas
or take credit for your work. Be
diplomatic but firm about what
you deserve. Love is in the stars.
3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
Put more time and effort into your
health, wealth and future pros-
pects. Contracts will be benefi-
cial. Your negotiating skills will
not let you down. A celebration
with friends or family will allow
you to share your enthusiasm and
future goals. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
Don't get your dander up. You
have to stay calm if you want to
get things done. Concentrate on
your home, family and making
your surroundings comfortable.
Minor mishaps will occur if you
are impulsive or moody. 5 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):
Stick to your game plan. Take
care of your health needs. Focus
on fitness and good dietary hab-
its. Nurture important partner-
ships. Don't overreact, overdo or
overindulge. It's important not to
jump to conclusions or to make a
hasty decision. 2 stars
By Eugenia Last
For: September 8
CELEBRITIES BORN ON
THIS DAY: Pink, 33; David
Arquette, 41; Brooke Burke
Charvet, 41; Neko Case, 42.
ARIES (March 21-April 19):
Embrace emotional concerns
openly and you will resolve
issues that have been keeping
you at a standstill personally.
Love and romance are in the
stars. Sharing your plans for the
future along with your feelings
will enhance an important rela-
tionship. 4 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20):
Remembering goals you wanted
to aspire to will give you insight
into what you should consider
doing now. It's never too late to
start something new. Follow
your heart and your dreams and
you will find peace of mind. 3
stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20):
You may feel like taking over
and making a big splash, but you
should probably take note of
what's reasonable and what's
not. You are best to stick to mod-
eration. Overindulgence in any
capacity will lead to troubled
relationships. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22):
Think before you make a move
or a decision that can influence
your status, profession or a part-
nership. Stick close to home and
put more effort into keeping the
peace and taking care of chores
and responsibilities that belong
to you. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can
make a big difference to some-
one you want to help if you are
generous with your time and
tolerant of those less fortunate.
Don't let anger stand in the way
when what's required is reliabil-
ity and positive action. 4 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):
Keep a watchful eye. Practicality
coupled with hands-on assis-
tance will help you maneuver
your way through situations you
come up against. Don't believe
everything you hear. False infor-
mation can be expected from
someone trying to sell you some-
thing. 2 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):
Speak openly regarding your
plans, and you will receive valu-
able information that will help
you reach your goals. Travel
will contribute to a decision you
must make that revolves around
your current living situation. 5
stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):
Caution will be required. You
are susceptible to minor mishaps
and injury if you don't slow
down and avoid altercations.
Focus more on home, family
and creative endeavors and you
will feel better about your life
and your future. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.
21): One step at a time. Not
everyone will support you or
your plans. Expect to face oppo-
sition and to be forced to deal
with emotional complaints.
Making positive changes at
home will be in your best inter-
est. Love is on the rise. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.
19): Go over your personal
papers so you know where you
stand financially before making
a commitment you may not be
able to honor. Time is money,
and you must organize and pre-
pare in order to ensure you get
the biggest return. Don't over-
spend. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
Search for a way to achieve your
goals. Avoid anyone trying to
pressure you to do things you
don't want to do. Focus on your
home and improving the way
you live. Make a commitment to
someone special. Love and
romance are highlighted. 5
stars.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):
Do not meddle, even if you feel
you should. You will end up
being blamed for interfering.
Focus more on learning and
finding ways to invest wisely in
something that will help you get
ahead personally or profession-
ally. 2 stars
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Overlooked Consequences?
Stranger than fiction
By Jonathon Naylor
B
y now, the arguments
in the great cost-
shar i ng debat e
between city council and
cottage owners are well
established.
Many cottagers believe
that since they are not Flin
Flonners in the geographical
sense, they should no more
pay an annual fee to City
Hall than fly to the moon.
Council believes that
cottagers are basically Flin
Flonners who benefit from
municipal services and thus
should contribute directly
into city coffers.
Council says it will
attempt annexation unless
cottagers formulate a suit-
able (and voluntary) fund-
ing plan; many cottagers
vow to fight any such effort
with all their might.
At this point, annexation
remains strictly hypotheti-
cal. Council would not even
have the final say on the
matter; the provincial gov-
ernment would.
Nonetheless, it is very
much worth exploring the
concept of annexation,
including some of the poten-
tial consequences that have
been largely overlooked in
this debate.
For one, what would
broadening the Flin Flon
map to include cottage
country do to the value of all
those lakeside homes?
Is a home that might cur-
rently sell for $200,000 or
$300,000 still worth that
much when it is suddenly
comes with an annual prop-
erty tax bill in the several
thousands of dollars?
A number of year-round
cottage owners tell me they
currently pay about $1,000
a year to the provincial gov-
ernment for the privilege of
living at the lake.
Annexation could jack
that bill up multiple times
depending on the value of
the cottage in question
making depreciation a very
real possibility.
Flip side
On the flip side, one
could argue that unless City
Hall is able to improve its
financial picture, Flin
Flonners may face some
serious depreciation of their
own.
If, hypothetically, city
council saw it necessary to
close public buildings like
the Aqua Centre or Whitney
Forum, suddenly Flin Flon
becomes a less desirable
place to live.
That means more popu-
lation decline, not to men-
tion additional challenges in
recruiting and retaining doc-
tors, nurses and other pro-
fessionals on whom any
community depends.
In such a scenario, Flin
Flonners and cottagers alike
suffer, as do the thousands
from Creighton, Denare
Beach and the northeastern
Saskatchewan First Nations
who utilize Flin Flon as a
service centre.
Another factor often
overlooked is that contrary
to popular wisdom, not all
cottagers view themselves
as Flin Flonners.
Cottage country is a
pretty diverse place. It has
Americans who come up for
four months a year and
retirees from communities
far beyond Flin Flon. It even
has people who arguably
utilize Cranberry Portage as
more of a service centre than
Flin Flon.
For proponents of new
cottage fees or annexation
to uniformly say Were all
Flin Flonners ignores real-
ity. Some cottagers are just
cottagers, and they honestly
dont feel the connection to
Flin Flon that in-town resi-
dents or some other cottag-
ers do.
Should someone like
that have to pay a Flin Flon
fee? Should someone like
that be annexed?
As this debate stretches
on, as it undoubtedly will, it
will be important for both
sides to consider all of the
implications.
Local Angl e runs
Fridays.
C
ALGARY Truth
is stranger than fic-
tion, both in the
global economy and in our
everyday lives. One true
story from a recent experi-
ence was so bizarre youll
think Im making this up.
On holidays this week,
three friends and I found
ourselves at a great little
restaurant. It was a tapas-
style restaurant with small
dishes meant for sharing.
Everything was delicious
and the four of us were hav-
ing a wonderful night.
And then the pretzel bun
arrived.
It was a baked sandwich
with fancy bacon and a
hard-to-pronounce cheese
on a pretzel bun a bit small-
er than a normal hamburger.
Wanting to cut it into four
pieces to share, we request-
ed cutlery.
Im sorry, said the
server, We dont have any
cutlery.
What? Why not? we
asked.
The server was pleasant
but responded, All of the
food here is meant for shar-
ing, so there is no cutlery.
Why would cutlery pre-
vent sharing? we wondered.
Determined, we asked for a
knife from the kitchen. The
server wouldnt do it.
It escalated to the point
where the head chef came
to our table. He was also
very pleasant, but unhelp-
ful. I have a vision for how
I want my food to be pre-
sented, and we dont want
cutlery here.
Then, could you take
the sandwich to the kitchen
and simply cut it into
four?
No, said the chef.
Can you imagine how
busy wed be if everyone
wanted their food cut? We
were bewildered.
Then could you please
bring us a plain old knife,
and well cut it our-
selves?
No.
Mangled mess
And that was how it
ended. We managed to
mash the sandwich apart
with an olive pick and ate
the mangled mess. It was
delicious.
What does this story
have to do with the global
economy? What struck me
most was the strangeness of
the whole event.
The global economy is
just as bizarre. We watch
with amazement at the
prospect of Greece bring-
ing down the global econ-
omy. We read with disbelief
that leaders of the G20 can-
not coordinate their actions.
We follow a U.S. election
where politicians of the
worlds largest economy
debate 19th century social
issues.
Maybe, like diners with
no cutlery, central bankers
around the world feel
bewildered. From the U.S.
Federal Reserve to the
European Central Bank, the
traditional tools of mone-
tary policy are not work-
ing.
Either the tools are
unavailable, like our cut-
lery, (i.e., they cant lower
interest rates any further) or
useless, like our chef, (i.e.,
printing money through
asset purchases isnt having
much effect).
To prevent another
major economic downturn,
two key things will have to
happen.
First, some sort of knife
will have to arrive at the
table: lowering interest
rates arent an option, so
improvisation with other
fiscal or monetary policy
tools (like our olive pick)
may be needed.
Second, even if its not
within their vision, the
chefs of the global economy
will have to cooperate.
Greece will have to follow
its commitments and U.S.
politicians will have to set
aside partisan hard lines.
Our strange dinner at the
restaurant ended okay.
Unfortunately, much more
hangs in the balance for the
global economy than it did
with our mutilated pretzel
bun.
This is an edited version
of an editorial by Todd
Hirsch, Troy Media.
CAGLE CARTOONS
proof for Sept 7, 2012
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The City of
FOR QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES CONTACT CITY HALL PHONE: 681-7511 FAX: 681-7530 20 FIRST AVENUE
Regular meeting of the Council of The City of Flin Flon
will be held at 7:45 p.m., September 18, 2012.
The following is a letter which has been mailed to those residents currently using
the Channing Water Delivery and Sewage Pumpout Program, with regard to a
Public Meeting to be held September 25, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.
Channing Water and Sewer Rates
The City of Flin Flon would like to invite you to a public meeting, to be held Sep-
tember 25 at 7:30 P.M., at City Halls Council Chambers, to discuss the future of
the Channing Water Delivery and Sewage Pumpout Program. In particular, Council
is looking for input from residents on ways to make the program sustainable over
the longer term.
In 2003, The City of Flin Flon introduced City pumpout service to the Channing
Area, in addition to the water delivery that had already been taking place. To give
some idea of the numbers involved in this period, in 2003, the water delivery con-
tract cost $94,999.92, whereas in 2004 (the rst full year of pumpout service), the
pumpout contract cost was $43,884.77.
Over time, costs have naturally increased. In 2011, the cost of the water de-
livery contract was $126,000.00, while the cost of the pumpout contract was
$55,240.00, for a total of $181,240.00.
Revenues from the recipients of these services did not offset these amounts in
2011. Total utility charge revenue from the households receiving these services in
2011 amounted to only $70,326.96. Council is troubled by these numbers, and
what they may indicate for the long term sustainability of this program.
To make matters worse, in 2012, the pumpout contract came up for renewal. The
former service provider declined to tender, and the only tender received repre-
sented a signicant increase over previous costs. In response, Council declined to
make a long term commitment, and instead came up with a one year agreement,
which saw the per 1000 gallon rate increase by 24%.
Council has not yet made a decision as to how to deal with this increase in costs.
If this increase were to be passed on entirely to Channing consumers, based on
a per household division of overall costs, it would mean a $21.68 increase to the
monthly rate, and an 18% increase to the overall Channing household utility bill.
Direct increases in utility billings are only one of a number of possible approaches,
especially if one looks longer term. It would be difcult to entertain radical change
in 2012, but looking ahead to 2013 and future years, other types of measures
could be contemplated, which, when integrated into a new service contract struc-
ture, could result in containment of costs. Some possible approaches might in-
volve capping the amount of water delivered, or sewage pumped out, and charg-
ing for the difference. Rules requiring minimum tank sizes, or prohibiting leakage,
might require some residents to undergo an upfront cost to pay for newer, larger
tanks, but could in time result in reducing the frequency of pumpouts, thereby po-
tentially reducing contractor costs. For the time being, however, contractor costs
are based on volumes delivered and pumped out, so tank size regulation would
not have an immediate effect.
There may be other approaches worth exploring. Everyones logic, experience,
imagination and creativity is welcome in solving this situation.
Council is committed to being fair to Channing residents, but must also be re-
sponsible in committing to ongoing expenses on behalf of the community at large.
Your views are being sought to help come up with a plan that addresses both
existing and future challenges. Please try to attend the meeting, or if unable to do
so, you are encouraged to please communicate in whatever alternate manner that
may be most convenient.
Yours truly,
George FONTAINE, Mayor
Class Household
Cleaning
Home
Improvements
Lawn and
Garden
Automotive
CORROSIVE * Laundry /stain removers
* Toilet cleaners
* Floor wax stripper
* Drain cleaners
* Oven cleaners
* Some bathroom cleaners
* Bleach
* Lye
* Muriatic acid * Roach killer
* Most swimming pool
chemicals
*Acid batteries
FLAMMABLE
* Methylhydrate
* Furniture cleaner
* All aerosol cans
* Acetone
* Contact cement
* Paint brush cleaner and
solvents
* Insect repellent
* Camping fuel
* Kerosene
* All aerosol cans
* All aerosol cans
* Methylhydrate
* Motor oil
REACTIVE
* All aerosol cans

* Bleach with any acid or
base
* All aerosol cans * All aerosol cans
* BBQ/camping fuel
* Propane cylinders
* All aerosol cans
TOXIC * Isopropyl alcohol * Wood stain
* Wood preservatives
* Varnish remover
* Turpentine
* Paint thinner
* Varsol
* Camping fuel
* Malthion
* Dandelion, weed,
insect and grass
killer
* Radiator coolant and
antifreeze
* All aerosol cans
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
Bring Your Household Hazardous Waste
TO: CENTOBA PARK
ON: Thursday, September 20, 2012
BETWEEN: 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Common Hazardous Products In The Home
The environment is our most precious resource; its future depends on how we treat it today. Haz-
ardous wastes generated by commercial operations will not be accepted.
SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF FLIN FLON
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
The City of Flin Flon will be hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Depot, in co-
operation with The Manitoba Hazardous Waste Management Corporation, on September 20, 2012,
at Centoba Park between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The residents of Flin Flon and surrounding area are requested to bring their HOUSEHOLD haz-
ardous waste to the Collection Depot, which will be set up at Centoba Park, for proper disposal.
Many products used around the home exhibit one or more hazardous properties, including being
FLAMMABLE, CORROSIVE, REACTIVE, OR POISONOUS. Ideally, these products should be
used completely by the original purchaser or by passing them on to someone else, who will use
them. When disposal is required, they should be treated and disposed of in a safe, environmentally
sound manner. This can be accomplished through collection at Household Hazardous Waste Col-
lection Days Depot.
Common items brought to Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days Depot include:
Materials should be left in their original containers where possible, and the contents of each con-
tainer clearly marked.
Hazardous wastes generated by COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Pesticides
Insecticides
Herbicides
Antifreeze
Furniture polish & waxes
Wood preservatives
Household cleaners
Toilet and drain
Cleaners
Acids
Car batteries
Metal polishes
Paint strippers
Solvents
Old paint
Rust remover
Butane
Degreasers
Glues
Gasoline
Oils
Aerosol cans
Propane
Acetylene
Mercury thermometers
Pharmaceuticals
The Flin Flon & District Environment Council Inc.
Sept 5 & 19 - Uptown/Creighton (Uptown, Ross Lake, Creighton)
Sept 12 & 26 - East Flin Flon/Channing (Mile 84, Birchview, Willowvale, Channing)
For more information, please call 687-6169
RED BAG CURB SIDE RECYCLING
EcoCentre
Collection Depot for Used Oil, Oil Filters & Containers
Located at City Landll Site
Mon Sat 10:00 am 5:45 pm Sunday 12 noon 4:00 pm
Flin Flon Aqua Centre 204-681-7540
Party Rentals: Are available on Saturdays & Sundays.
SUN SEP 9 MON SEP 10 TUES SEP 11 WED SEP 12 THUR SEP 13 FRI SEP 14 SAT SEP 15
12-1 pm Lap Swim
1-4 pm Fun Swim
5:30-6:30 pm Lap Swim
6:30-8 pm Public Swim
9 am-8 pm Weight Room
6:30-8 pm Family Swim
9 am-8 pm Weight Room
The Whitney Forum is looking for:
lnterested groups or persons} to be |obby event staff dur|ng Jun|or
Bomber games. This could be used as a great fundraiser.
A student he|per for Bomber games and spec|a| events. Th|s w||| |nvo|ve
evenings & weekends.
Anyone interested in any of the above or for more information, please call Guy
at (204) 681-7529 and leave a message.
6:30-8:30 am Public Swim
8:45-9:45 am Aqua Fitness
10 am-12 am Public Swim
12-1 pm Lap Swim
8-9 pm Aqua Fitness
9-10 pm Adult Swim
6:30 am-10 pm Weight Room
12-1 pm Lap Swim
8-9 pm Aqua Fitness
9-10 pm Adult Swim
12-1 pm Lap Swim
8-9 pm Aqua Fitness
9-10 pm Adult Swim
6:30-8 am Public Swim
8:30-10 pm Adult Swim
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