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Atikokan-Quetico, Canoeing Capital of Canada

Volume 63, Number 22

Open house draws 81

Osisko HRG submits draft environmental assessment

Brette Warren, skating Jump the Line. More from Tuesday’s Atikokan Figure Skating Club ice show on pages 7 and 9.

BRIEFLY Electricity price rises Ontario electricity prices will rise by about 3% on May 1. The Ontario Energy Board announced the new rates last week: the peak time (weekdays 11 am to 5 pm) price will rise 0.6¢ to

12.4¢ per kilowatt-hour, the midpeak time (weekdays 7-11 am and 5-7 pm) will rise half a cent to 10.4¢/kWh, and the off-peak time (weekends, holidays, and 7 pm - 7 am weekdays) price will rise 0.4¢ to 6.7¢/kWh. The OEB estimates this increase will add about $3.63 to the monthly bill to a typical household using 800 kWh per month.

Jessica Smith Osisko Hammond Reef Gold’s open house drew 81 people Wednesday to learn more about potential environmental impacts of a mine. The public comment period for the draft environmental assessment (EA) ended Friday when the company submitted the document to federal (Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency) and provincial (Ministry of Environment) regulators. About half of attendees completed comment forms and of those 97% indicated full support for the project, and 70% strongly agreed Osisko’s plan would minimize the environmental impacts of a mine. A further 20% “somewhat agreed”, while 5% didn’t know and 2% somewhat disagreed. It is now up to the regulators to comment and possibly request clarification, before the document comes back to Osisko HRG. The company will then review and address both public and regulator comments, and follow up on outstanding issues, said Drapack. The public will have another chance to review a final document after that. The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is still welcoming comment on the idea of Osisko contributing to the Steep Rock rehabilitation, as a way of offsetting the loss of about 40 hectares of fishery habitat at the OHRG mine site. Drapack said there had been individual submissions to the DFO, both in support and in opposition to the Steep Rock idea, but as of last week there hadn’t been any organization or group submissions. (Council and the Chamber of Commerce plan to make submissions). Mining companies must make up for any fish habitat lost due to their operations. A mine at Hammond Reef would mean the loss of Mitta Lake (17.5 hectares) and some small streams and water courses. Typically, the DFO prefers mining

companies create a similar habitat in the same general area. However, it will consider allowing Osisko to fund rehabilitation work at Steep Rock (an option the MNR has told Council it supports), given the lack of area suitable for creation of fish habitat at Hammond Reef. Osisko’s contribution would be based on a DFO calculation of the cost of restoring the lost habitat. Fishery & tourism The mine mill will have a dramatic visual impact at Hammond Reef. The berms surrounding the tailings management facility will loom above the tree line on Lizard Lake (east of the mine processing facilities), and massive piles of waste rock, ore and See ‘Osisko EA’, page 13

Two buildings lost in Hammond Reef fire Jessica Smith A fire at the Osisko Hammond Reef Gold Camp destroyed a 40-person accommodation unit and a 30-foot office trailer. Atikokan Fire Rescue spent about seven hours extinguishing the blaze Easter weekend. The camp is currently unoccupied, and the fire was discovered Saturday, March 30, by on-site security staff during routine site inspection rounds. Fire Rescue was called at about 5:30 pm, and a half dozen firefighters arrived at the camp 23 km north of town about 40 minutes later. At that point, the structures, “kind of a maze of units”, was fully engulfed in flames, said Fire Chief Garth Dyck. Firefighters contended with several challenges. See ‘Easter weekend’, back page

Biomass conversion in full swing M. McKinnon Over 150 extra workers are now on site at the Atikokan Thermal Generating Station as the project to convert it from coal to biomass gets into full swing. The shell of the transfer tower, one of three major structural additions to the site, has risen some six storeys, and re-purposing of the coal-handling facilities inside the plant is well under way. One of the single most critical components of the project, the erection of the two 43-metre tall bio-fuel storage silos, will get

The skeleton of the new transfer facility at the ATGS, from the roof of the plant (above; the circular structure just beyond it is the site of the second of two storage silos), and from the ground.

under-way at the end of April. FWS Group from Winnipeg will use slipform construction to build the silos - the same process that was used in early 1980s to build the main stack and fly ash silo at the plant. Slipforming is the use of a continuous, cast-in-place method that relies on the quick-setting and high strength properties of concrete to create a structure with no joints. Four-foot high forms will be used; once filled, they will ‘slip’ upward at about an inch a minute as the concrete pour continues. The concrete sets and supports the freshly poured concrete and the workers above it. All told, 2,750 cubic metres of concrete - over 300 truckloads worth - will be cast in the silos project. That will be supported by over 200,000 kg of rebar. The silo walls will be about half a metre thick; two independent slipforms will be used on each silo (one inside and one outside). About 120 additional workers will be on site for the slipforming, which is expected to take about nine days. Once the silo skeletons are erected, there will be a good deal

of work left to do link them into the transfer system into the plant. Safety ATGS plant manager Brent Boyko said last week that regular staff at the plant are intimately involved with all the work now going on. They serve as contract monitors and administrators, and are working closely with the contractors on quality control. Their knowledge of, and familiarity with, the plant are essential in the work to adapt the facility to the new fuel. “It’s actually far more challenging to retrofit a plant that to open a new one,” said Boyko. Adapting the guts of the plant to biofuel means a dramatic overhaul of the fuel handling facilities, the installation of 15 new burners (they arrived last week), and the installation of entirely new command and control systems. Work is going on throughout and around the plant. The contractors work directly with ATGS staff, and also have set up ‘islands’ throughout the plant where they work independently. See ‘Safety’, page 3

ATIKOKAN (ONT.) PROGRESS MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013

Atikokanite to Kenya in support of outreach mission

Girls school at Kakamega, Kenya

Around Town Monday, April 8 Faith Lutheran food bank open, 13 pm Council meets, 5 pm Tuesday, April 9 Baby & Me, 10:30, ANFC, register 597-1213 x31 Service Canada rep at Employment Centre until Thursday Families Learning Together (feature: Science North planetarium), 6:30 - 8 pm North Star Wednesday, April 10 Music and Movement, 9:45 am, St. Pat’s School Science North Science Olympics, 6:30 pm, Library Thursday, April 11 Club M.O.M., 10 am, SunDog Food handler safety training, register at NWHU, 597-6871 Al Anon, 7 pm, Community Fellowship, 597-8128/4467 Friday, April 12 Atikokan Quilt Guild weekend Saturday, April 13 Pioneer Centre yard sale, 9 - 11:30 am Harriet Morphet’s 90th birthday Come & Go tea, 1-3 pm, Rivercrest Terr.

Monday, April 15 Council meets, 3 pm Improve gardening with yoga workshop, 7 pm, Museum Apr. 17 - ANFC Spring Feast, 4:30 pm Quilt Guild meets, 6:30 pm, Riverview United Atikokan Minor Hockey Assoc. AGM, 7 pm, AEDC Apr. 17-19 - Friends of the Library book sale, Library Apr. 18 - Entering grade nine, info session, AHS, 6:30 pm Apr. 19 - AES: Teresa Levasseu, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s Apr. 21-Atikokan Figure Skating Club AGM, 7pm, AEDC office Apr.22 - AEDC AGM, 6:30pm, training room Apr. 23 - Dental health workshop, 10:15 am, SunDog Apr. 24 - ACES: Motus O Circus Terrifico, 6:30 Traffic control training, register at Employment Centre, 597-2485 Apr. 26-28 - First Aid course, Town, 597-1234 x229 Apr. 29 - Garden tealight lanterns with kids, 6:30 pm, 597-1552

M. McKinnon Atikokan's Nancy (Jordan) Lang is headed to Kakamega, Kenya, June 24, as part of a St. Agnes RC Church (Thunder Bay) Kenyan outreach mission. She will in the African nation for a month, with a group of eight whose members will spend up to three months helping to build a dormitory at the St. Mary Goretti Girls School. The school is the site of several unique nutrition and farming projects, and as part of the current effort a cow, two goats and 20 chickens will be purchased, along with grain for planting to increase the school's food supply. Situated amidst central Africa's tropical rain forest, Kakamega is in Western Kenya,

Gasoline Report Ministry of Energy For the week ending April 1: The average price of a litre of regular gasoline in Ontario fell 1.3¢ to $1.268. It averaged $1.323 in the five centres in the North tracked by the Ministry of Energy. The Northern premium was 6.2¢. The average price was down 8.9¢ in Windsor ($1.20), 2.0¢ in Sault Ste. Marie ($1.349), Sudbury ($1.287) and North Bay ($1.282), 1.5¢ in Ottawa ($1.236), 0.7¢ in Toronto ($1.278) and 0.6¢ in London ($1.238). It rose 0.1¢ in Timmins ($1.39), and was unchanged in Thunder Bay ($1.346). The posted price in Atikokan was unchanged at $1.389. The Ontario average diesel fuel price was down 1.6¢ at $1.314; it was up 0.1¢ in Thunder Bay to $1.363.

about 30 km. north of equator. It is a large community (over 70,000) in the country's most populous province, but poverty is common, and the region has been ravaged by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Community Education Services Canada has been active in that part of Kenya for years, and in 2011 Karen Dahl and Sandy Guthrie visited, which led to strong links between the Kenyan community and Thunder Bay, with St. Agnes RC Church as one of the leading supporters of the effort. The church has been covering the school fess of ten orphaned students at St. Mary Goretti School (about a 30-minute drive from Kakamega), as well as those of five more CES students at other Catholic schools in Kenya. This year the church also started sponsoring a CES graduate who has begun work on a B.Sc. at Kenyatta University in Nairobi. This year the Church is also helping to build a fish farm at the nearby Bishop Sulumeti Catholic Girls School.

Come celebrate the

90th Birthday of Harriett Morphet along with family & friends on

Saturday, April 13th Come & Go Social 1 to 3 p.m. Rivercrest Terrace 100 River Road, Common Room

North Star Families Learning Together Tuesday, April 9 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Fun, food, prizes and learning! North Star families are invited to explore and learn together! Science North Planetarium, guest speakers, community groups and more! This is a FREE event for all North Star families sponsored by School Council.

The Outdoorsman Restaurant NIGHTLY DINNER SPECIALS Served from 5 p.m. to Closing

GARDEN FUNDING Senior Forum members Sheron Suutari, Anita Poirier, Marie Warren and Madge Prokopchuk were on hand last week for the draw for the Atikokan Tartan blanket, the Forum raffled off. Lori Colvin of Foodland drew the winning ticket, which belonged to Karen Van doorne. The draw raised about $1,000 for the Forum's raised bed garden project, said Alex Broski. The group will recycle eight satellite dishes as it establishes the gardens at various spots around town beginning this spring.

Lang and Mike Lamers of Kakabeka Falls are planning a spaghetti dinner April 21 at the Oliver Paioonge community centre in support of the mission. Tickets are $15; leave a message with Nancy Lang at 597-2271 for tickets or more information about the project.

Monday ... Oriental Stir-Fry Tuesday ... Pepper Steak Wednesday ... BBQ Chicken Thursday ... Hot Turkey Friday ... Pizza Specials Saturday ... Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs Sunday ... Chicken Cacciatori

The Atikokan Horticultural Society invites you to attend a

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With Certified Instructor Catherine Antle Learn how yoga can help prevent injury and increase your enjoyment of gardening activities, keeping you strong, flexible and able to enjoy all garden-related tasks with ease.

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ATIKOKAN (ONT.) PROGRESS MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013

What’s in them, who sees them, how you can get them

The lowdown on your health records Jessica Smith Who owns your health information? How widely is that info used, and by whom? Those were some of the questions Atikokan General Hospital’s privacy officer and director of health information Bridget Davidson answered at an info session held during Health Information Management Professionals Week last month. In short, the information belongs to the patient and the paper and file in which it is contained belongs to the healthcare provider, but that confidential information can only accessed by the patient and those providers directly involved in your care. In treating a patient in the hospital or emergency room (ER), the physician accesses the patient’s health profile through a number of sources: the hospital’s paper charts; the electronic medical record (EMR) for any hospital admissions, treatments, procedures and tests elsewhere in the region in recent years; and Atikokan clinic records (these are accessible only by Atikokan physicians). The AGH was “one of the first hospitals in the region to go live in 2004,” with what eventually became a region-wide EMR system used by all hospitals in the North West Local Health Integration Network. However, most hospitals are in a ‘hybrid mode’ - some info is still recorded on paper and some is entered into the EMR. In total, the patient’s regional EMR contains specialist consultation notes, and results from tests such as electrocardiograms, lab samples, diagnostic imaging, medication history and allergies, and surgical and procedure reports. (Over the years the system has expanded to allow lab, X-ray and AGH pharmacy data.) This includes treatments and procedures provided at another hospital if the patient is transferred. For any patient admitted here, treatments, patient response, and diagnosis are noted; when the patient leaves the hospital, a discharge form is completed. From there, the hospital’s health

records department begins the detailed work of ensuring relevant data is entered into the regional electronic system accurately. Information from the discharge chart is used to capture the causes for the hospital visit and any complicating factors that may have contributed to the stay. Both the patient’s diagnosis and treatment are assigned specific codes, using a Canadian Institute for Health Information coding system based on the World Health Organization’s classification. A diagnosis becomes pretty definitive: For example what is known as a heart attack in lay terms is subject to numerous potential codes. In all, there are over 30,000 codes for diagnoses (constantly updated as new conditions and viruses are discovered) and more than 18,000 for types of intervention or procedure. Electronically coding and filing all that information is “a huge undertaking,” said Davidson, and the end result is a “whole picture of the patient’s medical history.” Eventually, even the paper emergency room forms bearing the physicians’ notes from the visit will also be scanned and fed into the regional EMR. Research Inpatient and ER visit data is then ‘depersonalized’ (identifiable information is removed) and the clinical and statistical information shared with the Canadian Institute for Health Information. The information can then be accessed by the North West LHIN, the Ministry of Health, the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, and educational institutions, for research. It is used locally, regionally, provincially, nationally and internationally for disease monitoring, resource management, assessing quality of care, and research and education. Aside from AGH health records staff, who has access to your personal health information? Basically the healthcare professional who is treating you, said Davidson. “Unless the [health care professional] is actually involved in your care, they See ‘How to get...’, page 11

Safety #1 at ATGS From page 1 Safety is a top priority for everyone involved, and is a challenge given so much extra activity and the lack of a regular schedule. Coordination meetings are taking place several times daily. “If we hurt one person in this project, it’s a failure,” said Boyko. The plant has an enviable safety record - over eight years now without a lost-time accident - and everyone involved wants that to be close to ten years by the time the plant is firing with biofuel. Accommodation All signs are that, at least so far, Atikokan has been able to accommodate the influx of workers involved in the project. Hotels and resorts are extremely busy, and although AECON (the main contractor on the project) is playing no direct role in providing accommodation, it is maintaining a list of rental spaces available for workers. Contact Wendy Wood, AECON’s site administrator, at 597-2292, if you have living space for short-term rent.

The Town saluted Captain Jim Johnson (second from right) for his 35 years of service to Atikokan Fire Rescue, along with Firefighter Terry Fisk (left), who retired after five years and four months of service. Doing the honours here are Mayor Dennis Brown and Fire Chief Garth Dyck.

Fire Captain Jim Johnson retires after 35 years

“I cherished the opportunity to serve, to help protect Atikokan” M. McKinnon Thirty-five years ago, as Fire Chief Bob Mathison prepared to retire, incoming Fire Chief Finn Warren started looking for new volunteers for the department. “He came to me and said he wanted some ‘young blood’, and that I lived in the right place [Don Park],” recalls Fire Captain Jim Johnson. “In those days, where you lived, what part of town, made a difference. The idea was to have firefighters all over town so that someone could get to the scene right away when the call went out.” Johnson, who was driving truck for Pluswood’s bush operation then, became Fire Chief Warren’s first new hire. In January of this year, Jim Johnson turned in Badge #59, and retired from Atikokan Fire Rescue at age 60. His 35 years with the department are the fourth most among the 133 men who have served. Gord Kadolph, at 40 years and eight months (including 19 years as deputy chief) is the longest serving member. Keith Strachan, his predecessor as deputy chief (17 years) also reached 40 years; Captain Charlie Girard had 37 years, and Chief Warren retired in 1992 after 36 years (21 as a firefighter and 15 as chief). “In them days you learned from the other guys, the older firefighters, and we had lots of really smart firefighters: Paul Warren was probably the smartest I ever worked with… Monty Rundle, Verne Craven, Gord Kadolph, Jack Dubois, Max Clement, Charlie Girard, Lyle Cain…” In talking to Johnson about his days with the fire service, what jumps out at you is how personal it is for him. “The firefighters became like a family. All the families knew each other, we socialized together. There was no ‘me’ - it was always us. We were a very tight-knit group.” “Everyone had that attitude of caring so much

about the community, about the people, about the neighbourhood… that’s what it meant to be a volunteer fireman.” As his experience on the job grew, Johnson’s natural leadership abilities came to the fore, and his ‘ged ‘er done’ attitude and willingness to take charge were things his fellow firefighters came to rely on at the scene. He’s spent about half his years with the service as a captain. Firefighters deal with people undergoing traumatic events, and Captain Johnson’s rock solid commitment to doing what needed to be done was a source of strength and comfort to them. The toughest for him was when children were involved. He’s had to deal with the death of at least one child during his tenure. “It is so hard,” says his wife, Lisa. “The family grieves, and so does the fireman.” Johnson’s sense of community is what carried him through the toughest times. “You go home from a fire, and a couple or three days later the thank you letters come. They always meant a lot to me, I still have them at home.” “I knew that people were counting on me.” Ax & Smash The camaderie on the service helped greatly, too. And Johnson was often at the centre of the merry making. “They called me ‘ax and smash’,” he says. “There were a couple of reasons for that…” He recounts responding to a fire at the CN round house with his captain then, Gord Kadolph. Kadolph tried a couple doors and couldn’t get in, so gave the nod for Johnson to break in. “There was this beautiful glass door - I don’t know if I didn’t realize there was another one or not, but when he gave the sign, that’s the door I broke… Of course, his captain meant for him to attack the other door. The second incident occurred not long afterward, and involved a fire at a home on O’Brien Street. This was a blue house, situated right next door to another blue house. There was a north wind blowing, and the smoke of the fire was thick around both houses. “I had to run to the truck to get the axe, then run back. I took the axe to the door and burst into that house… There was a woman sitting watching TV in her front room.” Wrong house. He’d be known as Ax and Smash for the rest of his career. One of his saddest days as a firefighter came in 2004 when Rolly Larocque, one of his main mischief-making partners, moved away from Atikokan after 20 years working alongside Johnson. SCBA As a firefighter, Johnson is notable for his dislike of breathing apparatus. When he started, Inside the plant, workers convert the coal pulverizers to handle See ‘Atikokan Fire Rescue’, page 6 wood pellets.

ATIKOKAN (ONT.) PROGRESS MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013

TWYLA’S TALES by Twyla Carolan

Needed: One tech geek My iPod won’t sync with iTunes. This is a sudden, new, and disturbing thing. Before, I’d plug my iPod into my computer and Sync would happen. Presently, the computer is turning a cold shoulder and no syncing action is happening. I’ve followed all the instructions to correct both iPod and computer, and nothing has worked. And so, I’m sort of bereft. In the old days if the music didn’t work, it was a scratched record, a ruined 8-track (remember those?), or stretched tapes, but the problems didn’t involve your entire music collection. Now if the download/link is threatened, there is the possibility of losing everything. Even though I have everything backed up, I know losing everything can happen. I know that a total loss of info with a Mac is a rarity. But it’s not an impossibility. All of this is very annoying. I think back to all my wasted days trying to get my expensive printer to work with my computer. Computer: awesome. Printer: bad. I’m still spending my days arguing with that printer to get it to work. Yet the cost of the printer was so much I still can’t just be done with it… Which is rather extremely galling. However, I recently bought a new printer for the business that I’ve yet to set up. The printer cost me $35. I’m very interested to see how well it works for me. I’m thinking it will work much better than the $500 one. I’m actually rooting for it, and wanting it to be supreme. I just need sporadic printing - I’m not a student anymore, and don’t need the Encyclopaedia Britannica to hold me over each month. So I’m thinking this printer will be just perfect. And at the price, if it fails me, it was cheaper than buying ink. I really wonder: is it worth it to spend so much time and money getting technology to work? I’ve wasted so much time already with the expensive printer and the iTunes thing, I’m wondering if I haven’t already been too long delayed in checking in with the Geeks. They are in the know. I am not. Can’t I just bring in my non-working devices, hand them forth, and have someone make them work again? “Please. Please make it work again.” Really, that’s exactly what I do with my phone. When I can’t get it to do what I want, I hand it to my twenty-something assistant at work and she figures it out for me. Does this mean I am now so old and obsolete that I need to have a pack of five-year-olds hanging about so they can open pill bottles for me and work out my tech needs? Yes, very possibly. The technological age is great. However, when it updates itself monthly, changing the system on you so you have to relearn it often, that really sucks. Just when I get to know where everything is, it gets changed. They should have updates for people who like routine, everything where it used to be. Just work out the bugs. Don’t change and move the icons. Don’t make it better, it’s already great. I think my issue with iTunes is that now I have to access iCloud to sync. No one told me. I’m out of the loop on this. I’m finding current technology takes research to be able to use. Which works fine when you can connect with the internet to research. But as it often happens, when you need to research, that’s when you’re cut off from the internet. Okay, so, how should the Kijiji ad go? Looking for a tech geek under the age of 20 to keep my hardware/software working. I am low maintenance. I don’t have cable. I have a small TV I would like to improve the sound on, but don’t know what to buy to do this. I have an iPod, an Android phone, a Mac laptop. I don’t need much. Please help me. Will supply food - tell me what you like to eat, physio care as needed - if not for you then we can arrange for your mom or dad, and I can tell you about all the walking and biking trails in the area (not that you’ll likely be interested being a tech geek and all). Ummm. Is that legit? Can I get away with that? I’m hoping so. I need a tech geek. I’m getting to the point of considering going off the grid otherwise. So to stay connected with the world, I need someone who can change with the technology. A Morphing With the Times Tech. A new job title for a new type of tech consultant. Someone who can keep me linked in and cruising, rather than hanging out on the Internet shoulder waiting for a tech tow truck. Twyla Carolan is a physiotherapist, kinesiologist, and writer. You can contact her and find her articles online at calmmindpainfreebody@yahoo.com.

From Parliament Hill

Unions: A positive force on the Canadian scene MP John Rafferty Lately labour and trade unions have been portrayed in a negative light by conservative media and business interests. Doing so may serve the interests of those casting the stones, but the reality is we owe unions our thanks for improving the economic and social well-being of working Canadians. Labour and trade unions have been a fixture in Canada since the 1800s, but did not become prominent until the last century as they engaged in high profile battles for eight-hour work days and better pay for their members. Even if you are not currently represented by a union, they are

Pioneer Centre News M. Shields The Pioneer Club met April 3, with president Pat Desrochers in the chair, and 11 members and two guests present. Debbie Beyak gave a report on the budget. The sick & visiting committee reported sent cards during March Angela Kooper and Reiny Smit (birthjday), and get well cards to Gisel McCarthy and Marion McEvoy. We also sent a thank you card to Richard Kolton for making the beautiful memorial plaque. Angela Kooper reported there are 92 paid members for 2013. Twenty-one people attended the St. Patrick's Day pot luck supper. Donna Strom won the door prize. The Senior Forum advised they plan to build wooden frames 4' x 8' x 2½' high for gardening. For more information call Alex Broski at 597-6414. There will be a meeting at the AEDC board room on Tuesday, April 30 at 2 pm concerning senior apartments. Coming Up Saturday, April 13 - Yard Sale, 9 11:30 am Friday, April 26 - Pot Luck supper, 5 pm Tuesday, April 30 - Senior Apartment meeting, AEDC, 2 pm Wednesday, May 1 - Pioneer Club meets, 2 pm Friday, May 10 - Mother's Day Tea, 2 pm Sunday, May 26 - Jamboree, 2 pm Help the Canadian Diabetes Assoc. and their diabetes research, education, and advocacy programs. Please donate gently used clothing, shoes, purses and other soft items at the drop box for the Clothesline® program located in Atikokan at Gardewine North, 106 Reid St. 1-800-505-5525.

probably the reason you enjoy a safe working environment, twoday weekends, vacation pay, and protection from work place harassment. The impact of labour and trade unions on a local economy is both significant and overwhelmingly positive. The average Canadian worker without union representation makes $21.39 an hour while those who are unionized make $26.50. Unionized workers pay $793 million more a week to our country and our communities through taxes. Benefits like dental insurance, extended health care and prescription coverage attract and support these industries locally. Union locals also tend to collect and use money from the dues paid by their members to support local charities like food banks and others. The Canadian Labour Congress notes there were 22,300 union members living in and around Thunder Bay in 2011 (41% of all workers), who earn more than $21 million per week (more than half of the weekly income of the entire region). The average hourly wage for union workers in Thunder Bay is $26.49 compared to the $20.59 for those who are not members. That extra $5.90 per hour add $4.73 million

per week in wages and economic activity to the regional economy. We should also take pride in the in the high quality of the products and services produced by unions and their employers, who make first class products such as subway and train cars, and pulp and paper, and deliver first class services such as elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education and various types of medical services from home care to emergency care, among many others. It may not be always apparent, especially if you tend consult large corporate media outlets or listen to our federal government members speak, but unions do in fact significantly strengthen our country and communities. They have raised the bar for working Canadians of all walks of life, unionized or not, and have made our workplaces safer while increasing the economic and social benefits paid to all working Canadians. I’m sure not all of you will agree with my assessment, but I do hope it provides some food for thought the next time you hear a stranger, friend, or member of the Harper Government dumping on unions for making life more difficult for Canadians. It really couldn’t be further from the truth.

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ATIKOKAN (ONT.) PROGRESS MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013

Outdoors in the Heartland boosts Bass Classic M. McKinnon Planning on fishing the Bass Classic this year? You better not wait too long to register. Over a dozen teams have signed up in the past few weeks, and ABC committee member Lisa Johnson says she believes the latest Outdoors in the Heartland show has something to do with it. The half-hour show from Bob Richardson’s visit to (and participation in) the 2012 Classic aired in late February, and the sight of those lively big bass

popping out of the Floods has obviously kindled interest in the 2013 event. The show is now up on the ABC Facebook page (in two parts); it’s also available on YouTube. “We had a new team call in to register,” said Johnson. “He said he’d watched the weigh-in on Saturday and never seen anything like the atmosphere under the tent at a fishing tournament.” To r e g i s t e r, g o t o www.AtikokanBassClassic. com

Sunshine list grew another 11% in 2012 M. McKinnon The number of Ontario public sector workers making $100,000 or more a year grew by 11% in 2012, the third consecutive year of double digit growth in the number of six-figure pay packages. All told, 88,412 Ontario public sector workers made the list for 2012, 8,823 more than the year before. The average salary of those on the list was $127,525 in 2012, down slightly from $127,566 the previous year, said Finance Minister Charles Sousa. The salary list is mandated under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, and includes workers in the provincial government, Crown agencies and corporations, the electricity sector, and publicly-funded organizations such as hospitals, municipalities, school boards, universities and colleges. When the list was introduced in 1996 by then Premier Mike Harris, it was made up almost entirely of senior managers in the public service. But after 16 years of inflation, an increasing number of hourly-paid workers, front-line police officers, and teachers are making the list. Had the list been tied to inflation, it would now include only those making over $139,000. What effect would that have on the size of the list? It would take days of research to sort through the 2,000-plus page disclosure, but we can offer this: The Rainy River District School Board has 34 on the $100,000 list. Were the list to include only those making $139,000 or more, then the RRDSB would have just four. The 34 from the RRDSB is up 12 from a year earlier, as an increasing number of experienced teachers are now crossing the $100,000 threshold. The list includes 12 teachers from the RRDSB (most, like Peter Burton and Lori Smith, are just a few hundred dollars over the line; one, Paul Elliott, a vice-president with OSSTF, is at $170,000), 16 principals and vice-principals (none at Atikokan schools), and six board officials (director of education Heather Campbell was down about $2,000 from a year

earlier at $175,077; superintendent of business Laura Mills was up $14,000 at $163,014). The Northwest Catholic DSB was up just one, putting 14 on the list, including nine principals and vice-principals (St. Pat’s Guy Durand was at $116,233), four board officials (director of education Mary Catherine Kelly was at $210,715, about $3,300 less than a year earlier), and one teacher. A goodly number of OPG employees at the Atikokan Generating Station made the list, but it does not identify place of employment, so it’s difficult to get a conclusive list of ATGS workers. Station manager Brent Boyko was at $159,663, but he was almost $40,000 from the top individual income at the plant. Thermal operating technicians made in the $122,000 - $138,000 range; their supervisors were over $150,000; and trades supervisors were in the $125,000 range. At Atikokan General Hospital, six made the list. CEO Doug Moynihan was at $145,568. Senior managers Marie Cornell (lab), Kim Cross (finance), and Wayne Smith (nursing), and RNs Tanis Lavallee and Martine Turner all came in between $100,446 and $108,115. Other health care officials on the list included nine senior officials at the North West Local Health Integration Network (CEO Laura Kokocinski was at $260,000) and six from the Northwest Community Care Access Centre (CEO Tuija Puiras was at $208,774). At the Northwestern Health Unit, three made the list: medical officer of health Dr. James Arthurs ($292,340), CEO Mark Perrault ($119,600), and CFO Lois Bailey ($103,479). In social services, five from the region made the list: four at the Kenora - Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services agency (executive director Bill Leonard was at $140,770), and Dan McCormick, executive director of the Rainy See ‘Sunshine’, page 13

TROPHY WINNERS Atikokan's Atom Voyageur were runners-up on the B-side at Elks Tom Thumb tournament March 21-24. The tourney attracted over 20 teams to Thunder Bay. The Vs were 3-2 overall, with wins over Westfort Rangers (9-3), Elks Canucks (73), and the Volunteer Pool Panthers (5-2), and losses to the Westfort Maroons (4-3) and KC Hurricanes (3-2). It capped a great year for the team, which won tournaments in Vermillion Bay and Emo, and finished 2-2 at the Robin's Classic (a 3-2 loss to VP Panthers kept them from advancing). The team is coached by Cuffy Kehl, with Sian Krassey serving as trainer. It includes (back) Isaac Strom, Andrew Kehl, Brady Lacosse, Alex Krassey, Miley Hogan; (front) Jaron Mullner, Robyn Zerebeski, Darbie Mattson, Sarah Ribey, and Hayden Campbell.

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Jim Johnson: 35 years

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From page 3 “Hugh White and I went to Thunder Bay for the such equipment wasn’t readily available, and the weekend course. That, auto extrication, became my toxicity level in home fire smoke was considerably www.AtikokanProgress.ca progress@nwon.com forte within the department.” less, so he learned to fight fires without it. When it Next was introduced, he struggled with how breathing Member CCNA Media Circulation Audit 318M. Return undeliverable items to the address above. Printed in Fort Frances, Ontario A few weeks after he retired, Johnson heard a apparatus made him feel when he went into a fire: We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada call for a road accident a couple of blocks away. too invulnerable. through the Canadian Periodical Fund of the Dept. of Canadian Heritage. “I wanted to go down, but really felt I couldn’t. “I wore the SCBA [breathing apparatus] twice, When you’re out, you’re out. I’ve got to let them do and ended up in the hospital both times. You see, I’d the job now.” take more risks than I should have, push way beyond “I had a very hard time walking away [from the what was safe.” fire service]; I am just so passionate about the work. Without the breathing apparatus, “I always felt I cherished the opportunity to serve, to help protect confident of my abilities, and I always knew what Atikokan.” my limit was. I [had a strong sense that as long as I “I’ve seen some tragedies over the years, yes. relied on that] I would not be carried out of a fire.” BY RICHARD WAGAMESE But lots and lots of good times, too. I don’t regret “I know [Fire Chief] Garth Dyck didn’t like it, any of it.” but he did understand. I talked often with Terry Retiring is bittersweet, but Johnson is looking Turgeron [a Fort Frances firefighter who went on to forward to staying active in his free time. I remember learning history in school. Even though the stories become a trainer of other firefighters, operating a “We’ve got a little place up on the Floods we’re held a degree of fascination for me - whole other lives and times training ‘smoke house’ that made several visits going to build on. I’ve gotta think of Lisa, too - she’s before mine - the learning of it always felt less than the subject here]. He didn’t like it either, but he told me I knew been giving up her weekends for 30 years, too.” matter. It was all memorizing dates, names and events so you could what my own capabilities were…” Finally, what advice would this firefighting write them down when exam time came. The people and places lost That said, Johnson does appreciate the way veteran give to anyone considering joining the their luster in all of that and in the end it became all about the grade. firefighting has changed. service? Since then, I have read a lot of history. There was always a “I was brought up under the old system; there’s a “Don’t do it if you’re not going to be 100% biography or a retelling of significant events in the pile of books near new system now. Atikokan Fire Rescue is a wellcommitted. This is work that could quite easily take my bed. I learned that when you can choose what you want to trained, well-organized department. That’s a credit your life.” explore, the luster remains intact. I read about the Renaissance, the to Garth and [deputy Fire Chief] Graham “Be a part of the team - don’t try to do it on your Vietnam War, the development of music, the history of science, [Warburton].” own.” philosophy and art and the life stories of a plethora of famous people. His formal training was very limited. Today, “And be sure your family is okay with you doing What made history jump off the pages for me was my acute every recruit goes through a very structured it.” hunger for it. I wanted to feel as though I'd been there when great program, including attending Ontario Fire College things happened. Books and stories gave me that, but when it came to courses. Johnson was a volunteer firefighter for an abiding resonance, the tactile sense of actually touching another almost a decade before he attended his first training time and place, the land was the only thing that had the power. course, this one a new auto extrication program The land holds stories within it. The energy of people and developed by the Ontario Fire Marshall. happenings seeps into it; if you genuinely want to sense that, you can. The trick is to make yourself open to them. When you do, they have a voice that rings loud and clear and cuts through everything else to show you that history is a living thing just like the land itself. Canoa Day Spa’s Melissa Lesperance is a massage practitioner in Ontario. Although she is a registered Last summer we hiked to a place called Battle Bluffs with good massage therapist in Alberta, she doesn’t have that certification in this province, and we incorrectly friends. The bluffs stand above Kamloops Lake and face south and termed her as such in our April 1 story. west where you can look out across the wide sweep of the Interior Mountains of BC. It's an awesome and spectacular place. The Davin’s Doodlez Holding the groundhog to account panorama that's revealed from those heights is magnificent and I could only sit and marvel at it. It was a bright, sunny day. There was a pretty stiff breeze blowing and the smoke from distant forest fires gave everything the look of mystery, the haze making it all seem gauzy and unreal somehow. There was history in the sudden flare of space. The country below us was reduced to a narrowing where the lake pulled our focus forward into the hard vee of its disappearing so that it became like time, really, wending, winding, curving in upon itself turning into something else completely. In tribal times, before settlement happened, the scouts would come to sit and watch for sign of enemies coming out of the purple mountains or across the iridescent platter of the lake. From those heights the land stretches out across the territory of the Secwepemc, or the Shuswap as they came to be called. Scouts could see for many miles and they would light signal fires if there was a need to warn their people of incursions into their territory. Great battles were fought on the grassy plain below. It's how the bluffs got their name. I imagined that I could hear cries of them rising upward just as I felt the solemn peace that fell over young men who sat for days there to pray, fast, and seek the vision that would lead them into manhood. The bluffs were place of Vision Quests and there was a sense of sanctity there I've seldom felt in all my travels. It's a sacred place because of that. It's a place of both becoming and of leaving, of life and death or search and discovery. Lying against the ancient rock I could feel that history on my back. Real. Alive. Vivid. When you allow it, history seeps into you the same way the land does, easily, mysteriously. It fills you and you learn of its presence by the way it makes you feel. I don't know why places like that affect me so. I only know that the search for a sense of my own history, my particular Aboriginal, Ojibway, First Nations history, involves many histories. The stories of people, the stories of places, the stories of events that came together in a confluence of circumstance that resulted in me. It's a wonderful thing to contemplate. Coming to that place became a pilgrimage of sorts - a deliberate marching forward - and backwards - to reclaim a piece of me I didn't know existed before. Living history. It's all around us all the time. We just need to walk out and stand on it to feel it and become it. Richard Wagamese, an Ojibway from the Wabaseemoong First EASTER FUN A lively group of youngsters found decorating eggs to be at least as much fun as hunting for Nation, is one of Canada's foremost Native authors and storytellers. them, courtesy of a Public Library program just before the holiday. We caught Ella Lesperance, Miguel He lives now near Kamloops, BC. www.richardwagamese.com Ferreira, Cole Richard and Mateo Ferreira at work on their creations.

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OUR FAVOURITE THINGS was the theme of this year’s AFSC ice show. That’s Nadiya Skrenski and Sarah Campanaro, above; Taylor Charbonneau at right, and CanSta skaters Cadence Warkentin, Jaya Brigham, Katherine Painter and Samantha Ribey, below.

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SOLO DEBUTS Making their debuts as solo ice show performers were Isabel Campanaro (left), who skated to ABBA’s Take a Chance on Me, and Jaya Brigham (right), who had just the right style for Shake It Up

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SUMMER LOVE The first of a few more scenes from Tuesday’s AFSC ice show: StarSkaters (back) Chantele Gouliquer, Brette Warren, Emma Campanaro, Paige Skrenski, Melanda Morden, and Emily Anderson; (front) Nadiya Skrenski, Sarah Campanaro, Alexis Brigham, and Taylor Charbonneau

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Fire at Osisko Hammond Reef Gold Site On Saturday, March 30, 2013, there was a fire at our Osisko Hammond Reef Gold camp. Thankfully, there were no injuries and the damage was minimized. We lost the original 40 person unit installed by Brett Resources (Bunk Area A) and a 30 foot trailer which housed our communications and internet connections. We appreciate the efforts of our OHRG team in responding to this event. And we would like to take this opportunity to thank the Atikokan Fire Department for their support in putting out the fire and minimizing the damage.

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Jim Wasylenki community of A t i k o k a n , particularly through the Kiwanis Club, for which he served several terms as an executive and president. He and Mary supported many local charities and organizations, and were involved in the Legion and others. Jim enjoyed golfing and fishing with friends and family, and especially appreciated gatherings that involved his brothers Mike, Nick and Rudy, and special friends Garry and Dawn McKinnon. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary, son Rick, daughter Debbie, grandchildren Darren, Aimie and Nicole (Cyle), great-granddaughter Payton, and his brother Rudy. He will also be sadly missed by his many friends in Atikokan, and by his violin, which he loved to play. He was pre-deceased by his son Jimmy (November 2, 1985), his older brother Mike and younger brother Nick. A celebration of Jim's life will be held Saturday, April 27, 2 to 4 pm, at the Atikokan Legion Hall. Bring your stories and memories! Memorial donations in his honour may be made to the Atikokan General Hospital Foundation (Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0) or the Atikokan Kiwanis Club (Box 746, Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0).

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survived by five older siblings, numerous nephews and nieces and their children: Louis “Smokey” (Ginny) and their family (Ted (Jen), Cory and his children Tyler, Cezanne and Lilly-Ann, Christa (Brian) and son Alexander and Merle with children Matthew and Naomi); Lawrence “Ike” (Carol) and children Krista and Paige; Pete (Fay Bombay) and children Peter (Tara) with son Peter III, Jennifer, Joy and Andrew and sons Justin and Zack; Wendy ('E.J.' Jourdain and Ricky Kratky) and children Jason (Trina) and children Jenna, Carissa and Courtney, Albert (Angie) and children Tyson and Dakota; Roberta (Richard and Kelly) and children Lawrence (daughter Ciara) and Tyler (Amanda). He will be sadly missed and deeply mourned by his Temagami First Nation family here and on Bear Island: mother-in-law Mary Katt and her children and grandchildren: Joseph, Mae, Gilbert and Gwen; their children and grandchildren, especially Goddaughter Andrea and nephew Daryle. A service was held April 3 in Thunder Bay, and a celebration of Albert's life was held April 6 in Atikokan. Donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. On-line condolences m a y b e m a d e a t www.sargentandson.com.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday, April 22, 2013 6:30 p.m. AEDC Training Room (214 Main Street West) Agenda includes the presentation of audited financial statements and election of directors. We invite you to join us and learn more about our organization.

VACANCY: VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER Are you interested in helping with project development and business issues? We invite you to complete an expression of interest to serve as a Community Volunteer Board Member. Individual must be 18 years of age and able to devote at least two hours per month. Expression of interest forms are available at the AEDC Office, 214 Main St. West.

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Evan Marusyk Gr.1 St. Pat’s

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Madison Gagne Gr. 3 St. Pat’s

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A consistent worker

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Katherine Pointer Elizabeth Young Gr. 2 St. Pat’s Gr. 2 St. Pat’s Uses the anchor Brings a positive Uses the success attitude to class criteria in her work charts in her work Julia Sportak Gr. 2 St. Pat’s

Connor Lind Gr. 4 St. Pat’s

Jaiden Wirstiuk Gr. 5 St. Pat’s

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Hailey Peath Gr. 3 St. Pat’s

Shares her joy in reading with all

Sarah Ribey Gr. 5 St. Pat’s

Callin Selman Gr. 6 St. Pat’s

Completes all work on time

Uses class time effectively

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Eugene James (Jim) Wasylenki, 88, of Atikokan passed away April 3, 2013, at his residence at the Atikokan General Hospital, with his family at his side. Jim was born February 15, 1925 in Fort William (now Thunder Bay), Ontario. When he was very young, the family moved to a farm site in Ethelbert, Manitoba, and in 1940 Jim and the whole family came back to Ontario, eventually settling in Hamilton. During the early stages of World War II Jim joined the Canadian Army, serving in the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion. He ended his service in England when the war was over. Upon his return to Hamilton, Jim worked for Studebaker, the unemployment insurance office, and Imperial Oil. In 1951, he and Mary (nee Seminiuk) married in Toronto. They owned a fish and chip shop on Danforth Ave., and while Mary ran the restaurant, Jim worked for the Brewers' Retail. In 1969, the family moved to Atikokan where Jim took over management of the Brewers' Retail store. He retired from that position after 21 years in 1989. Atikokan was home by then, though he and Mary did subsequently enjoy ten wonderful winters in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Jim was very active in the

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We are saddened by the sudden passing of Albert Roderick Bruyere at his home in Thunder Bay on March 28, 2013. Albert was born November 15, 1959, the youngest of six children to Theodore and Lillian (nee Calder) Bruyere. The family was originally in Fort Frances, and moved to Atikokan in 1965 when Albert was six years old. He was proud of his Atikokan roots and loved visiting family and friends there and being a part of everything that was 'The Choke'. Albert was proud of his career and graduated in 1988 from the Social Services program at Confederation College. This highlight that year was topped only by the birth of his daughter Faith (now 24). He then joined Wi l l i a m C r e i g h t o n Yo u t h Services as a front-line counselor and had 25 years of affiliation with the staff and youth at the

Albert 'Buck' Bruyere Centre. In 1991 on New Year's Day, Albert welcomed his son, Logan (now 22). Albert talked of his love for w i l d e r n e s s excursions during his Atikokan High School years; the adventures of the Outers always brought him joy. He is well known for many things: an avid reader with at least six books always on the go; plaid shirts; an Old Spice fragrance that reminded him of his father; his love for the Jeopardy game show and his contestant tryout in Culver City, California in the mid-90s (he was a trivia buff who knew the answer before anyone else); his Marvel comic book collection; his kind heart, big hugs and witty sense of humour. Albert is survived by his loving children Alison, Joshua, Faith, Logan, their mother Gail, and adopted daughter Kat; grandchildren Sage, Cadence, Aiden and Kera. He is also

ATIKOKAN (ONT.) PROGRESS MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013

Science North summer camps here June 24-28

RAISING THE FLAG Atikokan joined municipalities across the province April 2 to recognize World Autism Awareness Day by raising the Autism Ontario flag for the day. Mayor Dennis Brown, deputy-clerk Pat Halwachs, and Councillors Mary Makarenko and Jerry Duhamel were joined by a contingent from Community Living Atikokan and other supporters of the cause for the flag-raising.

Autism: Much more work to be done From an address at the World Autism Awareness Day flagraising, by Community Living Atikokan’s Melissa Lafond: Autism involves disorders of the brain, immune, and gastrointestinal systems, often resulting in difficulties with social communication and relationships, hypersensitivity to sensory stimuli and language, intolerance for various food and drugs, sleep disorders, seizures, low muscle tone, fears and obsessions. Some people who cannot speak as a result of Autism Spectrum Disorder can express mature and insightful thoughts when given the chance to communicate in other ways. Others with ASD are highly intelligent, with remarkable abilities in music, art, numbers, computers and spatial reasoning - but these special abilities are at odds with

their practical and social issues. Whatever their original symptoms, often there are subsequent scars due to faulty assessments, and less-than-optimal treatment during childhood and early adulthood. The greatest difficulties are often the barriers raised by others’ perceptions, attitudes and expectations. Most adults diagnosed as children were not supported to develop communication and social skills, and those who were not diagnosed at all may have had social and learning difficulties during their school years before being diagnosed later in life. Currently, there are almost no resources to help them with continued learning. It is Community Living Atikokan’s goal to raise awareness in the community, and encourage

support and inclusiveness for the adults we support. Our mission is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for the individuals and their families, so that they can be fully included, participating members of our community. We are dedicated to increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals with whom they interact. The team at CLA has learned a lot from the people we serve, and we are profoundly affected by the struggles they face. It has been recognized that understanding, patience, and advocacy have been important parts of the support we provide; however, it is also very clear there is much more work to be done.

Science North Science North will offer summer science camps in 27 different communities across Northern Ontario, including Atikokan, this year. The camps, which Science North has been running across the region since 1997, provide a unique mix of hands-on science and fun for kids, and contain new activities. Three different camps will be offered here the week of June 2428, 9 am to 4 pm daily. Lil' Dinos is for children aged 4-5 years. What's big, walks on two legs, and has feathers? In celebration of Dynamic Earth's newest exhibition Dinosaurs Unearthed: Secrets Revealed, this special camp will have your young child walking like a dinosaur, and learning about dinosaur camouflage, habitats, fossils, with much more! Naturally Science is for children aged 6-8 years. Does your child love to bring the outdoors in? Is his or her bedroom filled with leaves, fossils, butterflies, or star charts? If so, then this is the camp for them! This week will be filled with activities that are perfect for your child's interests and will teach them more about what they already love. From bats to camouflage, nature journals to plant presses, insects to wildlife, and stars to galaxies, there's

something for every young naturalist! Treasure Hunters is for children aged 9-11 years. What are treasures? How do you find them? If you were a pirate, how would you hide them? Whether learning about gems and minerals, map-making and reading, GPS and geocaching, this camp brings out the true adventurer in your child. Each camp costs $192.10 ($175.15 for Science North members) per child. Register online 24 hours a day at: sciencenorth.ca/camps or call 1800-461-4898. Visit the website for more details, including a typical daily itinerary, what to bring, lunch (not included), and more. Week-long camps will also be offered this summer in Fort Frances (July 2-5), and Thunder Bay (July 2-5, 8-12, 22-26, July 29 - August 2, August 6-9, 12-16, 19-23 and 26-30) Science North is a registered charitable organization that relies on community support to deliver programs, such as Summer Science Camps across all of Northern Ontario. As such we gratefully acknowledge the generous contribution of our Summer Science Camp supporter, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

How to get a look at your health records From page 3 wouldn’t be [authorized]. It’s access on a need-to-know basis.” At the clinic, Atikokan Medical Associates and Family Health Team healthcare professionals are also the only ones to view patient records, aside from records staff. (Clinic records are not currently on the regional EMR system). Both the AGH and clinic/FHT have auditable electronic records systems which record who accesses a patient record and the date and time it was accessed. AGH staff is well-educated in patient privacy policies and procedures for any type of patient information and “everybody signs a confidentiality agreement,” said Davidson. “Anyone who has concerns [about their privacy at AGH] can feel free to contact me. We want people in our community to feel confident that their health information is protected.” Your access How does an individual access their own medical records? At AGH, individuals can contact Davidson for a form to request a copy of their record, or book a half

hour viewing session to discuss their record with an AGH nurse or physician. The fee for either is $30 for a viewing (does not include a copy of the records) and the same amount for the first 20 pages of a copy and 25¢ per page after that. Prices vary depending on whether the request is for WSIB ($48 in Ontario, $100 outof-province), or a single ER record at the time of the visit ($5). As well, a patient can request to view their record during a current episode of care at no charge. (The AMA and FHT are updating their fees for patient medical record copies and new fees should be available soon.) The whole issue of fees charged to patients for access to their own medical records has been a topic of public discussion recently: News coverage recently brought public attention to a Thunder Bay woman was told it would cost $600 to access her records from a private medical records registry after her physician closed his practice last year. That matter is now under investigation by the provincial

privacy commissioner, because the Personal Health Information Protection Act states that patients should not be charged more than what is “reasonable” to access their own records. (The Office of the Information Privacy Commissioner, www.ipc. on.ca, handles complaints.) When being treated outside of the region, or where the regional EMR is not accessible, a patient has to give permission to a healthcare facility to access their records. If that person is unable to give consent and has not granted the right to give consent to another individual on their behalf, the situation requires an agreement between the administrators of both facilities to release those records - and always in the interest of the patient’s care, said Davidson. While information is private, the quality of that information is crucial to your health, notes Davidson. As such, staff will ask about next of kin and current address during visits, “because our staff are trained to keep the quality of the data up to date,” she said.

For more info call Sue Gaudette at 597-1098. THE NORTHWEST CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

NOTICE OF MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

TUESDAY, APRIL 16 - 6:30 P.M. THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND AT THE FOLLOWING SITES: Atikokan: St. Patrick’s School, 160 Hemlock Ave. Fort Frances: St. Francis School, 675 Flinders Ave. Dryden: Board Office, Suite B, 75 Van Horne Ave. Sioux Lookout: Sacred Heart School, 41 Eighth Ave.

Any person who plans to attend the videoconference Board Meeting at St. Patrick’s School is asked to notify the Principal (597-2633) no later than noon the day before the meeting. If you require additional assistance in order to attend our upcoming meeting, please contact the office of the Director of Education by calling: 807-274-2931, ext. 1222, by email: cwilson@tncdsb.on.ca or in writing to: 555 Flinders Avenue, Fort Frances, ON P9A 3L2.

ATIKOKAN (ONT.) PROGRESS MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013

This week in Atikokan history Compiled from Progress archives by Christine Jefferson-Durand April 9, 1953 • The ratepayers association has asked that cars be banned from parking on the sidewalk space while getting mail at the post office. • Accommodation is offered for a married couple if the wife will assist with housework. April 4, 1963 • Red & White Foodland is offering round steak for 69¢/lb, coffee for 65¢/lb and three dozen oranges for 99¢. The Bay is offering a floor polisher for $27.77, a large capacity washer for $129.50 and a 23” television for $219.50. April 5, 1973 • Caland Ore Co. has asked the town to establish additional mobile home sites because of the tight housing situation here. The company is short employees and the shortage of housing is one of the problems. Caland is looking into purchasing six to ten trailers for new employees. • The top three models in a fashion show and modeling competition included Susan Oliver, Cathy Christian and Anita Poirier. April 6, 1983 • Atikokan received $668,000 through MNR and Canada Unemployment Insurance program to put over 50 people back to work. The Township will fence and secure abandoned mine shafts, brush roads, paint buildings, record local history, collect artefacts, and landscape the tourist bureau. Quetico Centre used the funding to remove an old residence, while Foothills Forest Products used it for various forest improvement activities. April 7, 1993 • Residents who have had their home energy use audited by the Atikokan Energy Centre are saving an average of $156 a year as a result. They have also cut their use of water by 50,000 litres per year through water saving taps, showerheads and toilet dams. • Over $1,000 was raised through Loonie Blue Jean Friday in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. Over 50 workplaces participated. April 7, 2003 • Tom Knowles, Jeremy Martin and Mark McMillan performed at the Lakehead Music Festival and earned first place for their version of the Canadian Brass’s Trumpet Voluntary. The AHS grade seven band earned a bronze in their first time playing in front of a crowd. • AGH has been closed to visitors since March 31 under an emergency directive that applies to all hospitals in the province to contain the spread of SARS, which has claimed the lives of a dozen people in Toronto. The rehab dept. is closed and the lab services have been relocated to the clinic.

“Homeward Bound” Animal Rescue Donations welcome. Drop off at Renee’s Cuts & Curls, or mail to Box 1722 Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0. For more information contact Stephanie at 597-2102 (Please leave message).

Books ‘n Things Atikokan Public Library The North Star Families Learning Together Expo happens this Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 pm at North Star School. Many organizations, including the library, will participate. Families are invited to roam throughout the school, visit stations set up by the various agencies. When they enter, children will be given a backpack and passport. They can stop by each area, get a stamp for their passport, engage in some fun activities, and collect assorted handouts and giveaways. Science North will be there with a portable planetarium in the gym. Science North will also be coming to the library this Wednesday, April 10, for the Science Olympics. This big event will consist of multiple activity stations being set up in every part of the library. There will be plenty of hands-on fun in each section. There are Kapla structures where families have to build the most intricate and creative structure

possible from blocks that can stand freely for 15 seconds. Another station will have participants build a water filter. Families will also get to build a rocket, shoot it through the course of hula hoops and then take it home. Families can build an electrical circuit that can light up, fly around or make noise. There is also the opportunity to build a water tower using only straws, tape, and paper clips. Discover the physics of motion and the chemistry of everyday objects. All families can attend for free. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. It takes place on Wednesday night from 6:30 to 8:30. The Friends of Library will be having their huge spring Book Sale next week on April 17, 18, and 19. All types of books will be available at great prices. You will find fiction and non-fiction, paperbacks and hardcovers. You

can fill a bag with books and buy the whole package for just two dollars. There will also be jigsaw puzzles, DVDs, and music CDs. There are new novels for teens on the shelf. Under My Skin is the first novel in the Wildlings series by Charles de Lint. Seventeen-year-old Josh Saunders has seen the news reports about young people transforming from human into wild animal and back again but is still unprepared when it happens to him. When he switches back to his human body, he knows his life has changed forever. He has become a Wildling. Trusting only his best friends Des and Marina with his secret, Josh tries to return to regular living. The Chaos by Canadian author Nalo Hopkinson is the story of a sixteen-year-old Toronto girl named Scotch who attempts to stop The Chaos that has claimed her brother and made much of the world crazy.

Pictograph Art Gallery Thelma Cameron Eternal Transition, an oil painting exhibit by Bill McFarlane, is currently on display at the Pictograph Art Gallery. “In some way or another,” writes Bill, “we are all creative. Sadly, many people discount their inner voice by writing off their ideas as being 'silly'! Nothing is silly. It only needs to be nurtured. With that idea in mind, nothing is a failure; there are no failures. Each piece I create teaches me something that I bring to the next piece, so… rather than labelling

something as a failure, it is really a stepping stone to the next level.” “That being said, I/we never arrive. There is no final step where I can say 'Aha, I know it all now!' For me, one of the exciting aspects of my art making process is that I will never arrive. I will always have something new to discover.” I think this statement is true for whatever we do in our lives our job, hobbies or family… there is always more to discover. Come down to the gallery, downstairs in the mall, Tuesday to Saturday

between noon and 3 pm and view this exhibit. Sandra Pooley won the door prize with the Prop Art exhibit. The Pictograph Gallery is run by volunteers. If you have even three hours a month to share, we would welcome you on our team of 'Gallery Gals' (we sure would welcome some guys, too). Memberships for the gallery are available as well for $10 per year or a lifetime membership is $100. We are a busy place, already booking our exhibits into 2015! So come and visit us!

ATIKOKAN (ONT.) PROGRESS MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013

Busy Easter weekend on district roads

An Osisko projection of what the mine site might look like from the Marmion Reservoir

Impacts on tourism and trapping, as well as the Marmion fishery, considered in Osisko EA

From page 1 top soil, will also be visible over the tree line at least on some points of Finlayson Lake. This visual impact, along with noise from the mine, concerned two tourist operators, including one who owns an outpost cabin directly across from the proposed mine site. However, Drapack said the operator has agreed to no longer use that cabin if a mine is built there. (The company does not publicly discuss business-tobusiness arrangements involving financial compensation.) A suggestion from the other operator that OHRG support the creation of a website to promote local tourism would be “a good way to address concerns of all tourist operators” and is something OHRG is receptive to, she said. The public has also expressed concerns about the popular Marmion fishery: fluctuating water levels caused by the mine’s intake and discharge of water into the Reservoir; loss of lake bottom fish habitat by the mine’s water intake and return lines; and the potential negative impacts on fish caused by vibration from blasting. After two years of environmental study, the company has concluded there will be not be significant impact to the fishery or habitat; the EA outlines measures to mitigate potential negative impacts related to any aspect of the environment in the project area, said Drapack. According to the research commissioned by the company, the water level fluctuation will not have an impact on fish, given that mine operations would lower water levels by an average of 4 centimetres, less than 1% of the water flow, and by as much as 9 cm during a once in a 100 years drought scenario. Considering the current lake levels already fluctuate by 2.5 metres, given the

water control structures between upper and lower Marmion, the impact is not seen as significant. As far as the disruption to the lake bottom habitat, Drapack said the plans are “designed to minimize that by placing those water intake and discharge points away from spawning areas [and other areas of concern].” The vibration impact on nearby fish is unknown, but the mine would conduct vibration testing some distance from the lake shore, to assess the vibration and particulate pollution. If levels surpass those permitted by the DFO, mitigation measures, such as reducing the diameter and the spacing of the drill holes can aid in reducing the negative impacts, said Drapack. “We don’t really know until we start; it’s very sitespecific, and depends on the rock in the setting.” Trapping Also impacted by mine development would be two trap line holders in the project area which stand to lose about 2,063 ha of lines through access restrictions and loss of some land. That represents about 2% of the total trap line holdings in the area, notes the EA. No change in furbearer harvest levels is predicted. While Mitta Lake is home to at least two beaver houses, according to trap line holder Max Clement, the studies indicate “no residual adverse [habitat or economic] affects of moderate or more significance,” to the trapping there.

That being said, the EA states the loss (or restricted access) to parts of both lands requires some form of mitigation. “The general approach to mitigation is compensation and/or relocation, based on negotiation with the MNR and the trap line holders. Negotiations will occur with these trap line holders upon approval of the EA and the decision to construct,” notes the report. “Satisfactory completion of negotiations should fully mitigate this effect.” (Clement said he is adopting a “wait and see” approach regarding future mine development.) Closure plan The EA covers the whole cycle of the mine life, including a preliminary outline of its closure plan. The plan is to allow the two open pits to flood with water over about 80 years; an outflow channel is designed to prevent future flooding. Current study indicates the geochemistry of the pit water would be non-toxic, but the company would conduct on-going water quality monitoring. In addition, “Osisko will rehabilitate disturbed areas to pre-project conditions wherever possible.” A detailed closure plan is currently underway and will be submitted following EA approval, said Drapack. OHRG hopes to see government approval by summer 2014, Drapack told Council in February. For the draft document, go to www.osisko.com/mines-and-pro jects/hammond-reef/hammondreef-in-brief/.

laid a total of 280 charges within the North West Region. In the Rainy River District, OPP laid: 89 speeding charges, two seatbelt charges, one charge for a Hazardous Moving violation and 8 other Highway Traffic Act charges, four charges under Liquor Licence Act, one under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, and one for impaired driving. Police remind motorists that officers will continue to patrol our highways in an effort to enhance public safety, save lives and reduce crime on our highways, waterways and trails.

Digging up the Dirt Myrtle Main We are back for another exciting gardening season... The 2013 Horticultural Newsletter is being delivered to you with a membership form attached (still $10). Upcoming programs: Workshop Monday, April 15, 7 pm at the Museum: Yoga with certified instructor Catherine Antle. Learn how yoga can help prevent injury and increase your enjoyment of gardening activities, keeping you strong, flexible and able to enjoy all garden-related tasks with ease. We will cover preventative and restorative postures and also show that anyone, at any level of fitness, can do yoga and benefit from it. Bring a mat or a towel. No charge. Monday, April 29, 6:30 pm at the Museum: Making Garden Tealight Lanterns with kids. Add a touch of magic to your garden

after dark with an outdoor lantern. Each young participant (must be accompanied by an adult) will need to bring a quart jar and a plastic container with a lid (margarine, sour cream, etc.). We will supply paint, brushes and e v e r y t h i n g e l s e . We c a n accommodate 15, so please call 597-1552 or 597-2156 to register, as there is limited space. No charge. Happy Gardening (after the snowbanks melt)!

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Funding Opportunity 2013 Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) provides funding to support initiatives to address homelessness through its Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI). The RRDSSAB will consider initiatives which capture services and activities designed to meet the needs of households who are: • Currently homeless; or • At risk or in imminent risk of homelessness. Homelessness funding has been used in the past to support food banks/soup kitchens and emergency shelter.

Sunshine list From page 5 River District Social Services Administration Board ($115,317). In the OPP, at least two longservice officers based in Atikokan crossed the $100,000 cut-off. District Commander Steve Shouldice was at $132,962. The Act applies to the Town of Atikokan, but no one with the municipality made the list, or ever has. The same is true at Community Living Atikokan, the AEDC, Atikokan Literacy Inc., and the Shelter of Hope Crisis Centre, which must all report under the Act.

OPP As expected, the Easter long weekend provided some springlike weather and busy traffic volumes. With the closure of Highway 17 on March 30, near Ignace, as a result of a fatal motor vehicle collision, traffic was re-routed through the Rainy River District via Highway 11. OPP were visible in their efforts to target the 'Big Four' factors in death and injuries on our highways: impaired driving, lack of occupant restraint and safety equipment, aggressive driving and distracted driving. Over the weekend, officers

Organizations are invited to submit their typewritten request for funding opportunities under the CHPI program. Requests must indicate the total funds requested, the services or activities your organization will be providing and the anticipated number of individuals expected to benefit from the initiative.

NO-CALORIE ALTERNATIVE If they give you lemons, make lemonade. If they give you snow, make… a birthday cake? This birthday cake was the brainchild of Heather Maynard, who made it (with the help of Mellisa Gallagher and daughter Casey) to celebrate her sister Trudy Morphet's birthday this year. Sparklers served as candles. You never know what will happen next at the Yard 'n Centre!

The RRDSSAB reserves the right to reject any and all submissions. All submissions received become the property of the RRDSSAB and as such are subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Submissions must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2013. Please mail or fax your submissions to the following: Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board CHPI Committee 450 Scott Street Fort Frances, ON P9A 1H2 Fax (807) 274-0678 Email: sandraw@rrdssab.on.ca

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Send or drop off resume to: White Otter Inn Attn: Rene Marion P.O. Box 27, 710 Mackenzie Ave. Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0 We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

THE RAINY RIVER DISTRICT WOMEN’S SHELTER OF HOPE 24-Hour Crisis Line 1-800-465-3348 807-597-6908 We do not subscribe to call display. The Emergency Shelter is a safe and secure facility which operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Shelter is a comfortable environment which provides support, safety, privacy and assistance to women and their children who have experienced physical, sexual and emotional abuse. Advocacy, referrals, one-on-one support, women's support groups and children's programs are also available.

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CARD OF THANKS The family of the late John Wiens would like to thank everyone for the sympathy and support that we received during our time of loss. Our sincere thanks to all who sent food, flowers and words of comfort through cards, phone calls and visits. Also, thank you to all who made donations to the AGH and the charity of your choice in John's name. A special thank you to Dr. Varty and all the nurses and staff of the AGH. John could not have received better care and for that we are grateful. Your care and compassion will always be remembered. Thank you to Pastor Blom for your constant support throughout John's illness and hospital stay. John looked forward to your visits and prayers. A special thank you to Shirley for your many hospital visits and support. Words cannot express our gratitude. You are a very special lady. A big thank you to Rhonda and Dave Happy for a very delicious meal prepared for our extended family. Thanks also to the Lutheran Ladies and the Legion for providing the lovely luncheon following John's service. With heartfelt thanks ... - Vi Wiens and family

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Atikokan Family Health Team The Atikokan Family Health Team is dedicated to providing an integrated primary health care system that provides comprehensive primary care services for all residents of Atikokan in partnership with other providers in the community. Our employees enjoy working in a clinic environment that provide opportunities for education and development and also a real opportunity to make a difference.

We are seeking applications for the full time position of a

Registered Practical Nurse Key responsibilities include: • Assisting the primary care team with assessment, treatment and follow-up • Preparing clients for physicians and assisting with exam room procedures • Administering injections and keeping accurate records in the EMR • Providing health education as required • Reviewing lab results and reporting findings to the physicians Successful candidates will have: • Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario • Current CPR • Minimum 1-2 years relevant experience • Ability to work in a collaborative practice model, team enviroment • Critical thinking, organizational and communication skills are required • Ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality • Capacity to adapt quickly to a fast paced, dynamic work enviroment • Proficiency with computer, MAC system knowledge an asset • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail The Atikokan Family Health Team offers a HOOPP pension and benefits. Apply by email by April 12, 2013 to: Shelby Davidson, Administrative Assistant Atikokan Family Health Team Shelby@atikokanfht.com Or by mail: P.O. Box 398, Atikokan ON P0T 1C0 Phone: 807 597-2721 ext 262 While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

ATIKOKAN (ONT.) PROGRESS MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013

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BRIEFLY Minor hockey Atikokan didn’t make it into the money in the million-dollar Kraft Hockey Goes On competition, but hockey will go on in Atikokan. Brad Sampson, president of Atikokan Minor Hockey, and a veteran coach and organizer with the association, was among the 20 Ontario finalists. The winners were announced Wednesday evening, with Goderich getting the big Ontario prize ($100,000), and the runner-up prizes of $20,000 each going to hockey associations in

Burlington, Stittsville, Cornwall and Lakefield. The AMHA will hold its annual meeting Wednesday, April 17, at 7 pm at the AEDC.

Key Markets For the week ending April 5, gold was down $15 to $1580 (US) per ounce. Osisko closed at $5.44, down 59¢. The Canadian dollar was down less than a tenth of a cent at $0.9839 US. The Random Lengths framing lumber composite index price was up $10 at $451. It was at $296 a year ago. Resolute Forest Products was down $1.22 at $15.23.

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Heather Campbell Director of Education

Atikokan Family Health Team The Atikokan Family Health Team is dedicated to providing an integrated primary health care system that provides comprehensive primary care services for all residents of Atikokan in partnership with other providers in the community. Our employees enjoy working in a clinic environment that provides opportunities for education and development and also a real opportunity to make a difference.

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MUNICIPAL UPDATE Summer Employment The Town of Atikokan is seeking individuals for the following positions: Seasonal Labourers /Grass cutters (4 positions) Work will involve landscaping techniques, grass cutting and property beautification on Municipal property. Students will work with minimum supervision, and will be given the opportunity to supervise co-workers on a rotational basis. These opportunities will provide students with time management skills, record keeping skills, supervisory skills and plenty of hands-on workplace opportunities. Fire Chief Assistant (1 position) The student will assist the Fire Chief with office duties, and will work independently with minimum supervision (often alone). The student will be responsible for: assisting the public with completing building and fire department forms, responding to public enquires, reviewing and updating fire maps for provincial and municipal coverage. Golf Course- Pro Shop Attendant (4 positions) Students will be required to work with minimal supervision. Students will be responsible for opening/ lock up procedures, cash, stocking shelves, booking tee times, reserve cart and club rentals, and interacting with the public. Golf Course- Grounds Crew (4 positions) Students will be responsible for the maintenance of the Little Falls Golf Course under the direction of the Greens keeper. Responsibilities will include; trimming grass, operating rough mowers, raking sand traps, filling sand and seed boxes, manually watering greens and tee boxes, general clean-up and maintenance of Golf Course, and clubhouse. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply. Please note individuals must clearly specify what position(s) they are applying for. Please forward your resume, in confidence, to Community Services Manager Nicole Halasz at nicole.halasz@atikokan.ca or Box 1330, Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0 by Friday April 19, 2013 at noon. All positions are pending grant and budget approval. ••••••••••••••

Council meetings Council meets next Monday, April 8 in regular (televised) session at 5 pm. It meets next Monday, April 15, in committee-of-the-whole at 3 pm.

Successful candidates will have: • Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario • Current CPR • Minimum 1-2 years relevant experience • Ability to work in a collaborative practice model, team environment • Critical thinking, organizational and communication skills are required • Ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality • Capacity to adapt quickly to a fast paced, dynamic work environment • Proficiency with computer, MAC system knowledge an asset • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Landfill hours Monday: Closed. Tuesday through Friday: 2 - 6 pm. Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm. Sunday: 1 to 6 pm. (Dump tokens and bag tags are available at the Town office, Johnson’s ESSO, Northern Variety.)

Apply by email to: Shelby Davidson, Administrative Assistant Atikokan Family Health Team Shelby@atikokanfht.com Or by mail: P.O. Box 398, Atikokan ON P0T 1C0 Phone: 807 597-2721 ext 262 Deadline for applications is April 12, 2013

Surplus property The Town has several surplus properties for sale. Property descriptions are on the town’s website (www.atikokan.ca) under Misc., and are also available at the Municipal Office. Prices are listed at Market Value, but all final sale prices are negotiable.

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Standard First Aid Course April 26-28. Call 597-1234, ex 229, to register or for details. Space is limited first 10 participants. ATV By-law Certain all-terrain vehicles are ‘street legal’ in Atikokan. The by-law specifies that only four-wheel ATVs with steering handlebars and a ‘straddle’ style driver seat are allowed. (See the by-law for full details; the fine for a non-conforming ATV is $110.) The driver must have a valid driver’s licence, have insurance on the ATV, and must wear a helmet. Passengers are not allowed. Reduced speed limits apply; maximum is 20 km/hr on Town streets and roads with a 50 kph limit, and 50 km/hr on roads with limits greater than 50 kph. Operation between the hours of 11 pm and 6 am is not permitted. ATVs are not allowed on areas meant solely for pedestrian traffic (sidewalks, footpaths, foot bridges, etc.), boulevards, cemeteries, municipal parks (including the golf course), or bike, horseback or snowmachine (A-1) trails. Use on private property requires the consent of the owner of the property. This is s short summary of the by-law; a full copy of the by-law is available at the Town office, or at the web site, www.atikokan.ca. Use of ATVs is also governed by the provincial Highway Traffic Act, the Off-Road Vehicles Act, the Provincial Offences Act, and the Insurance Act, and users should be familiar with their responsibilities under those Acts as well. ••••••••••••••

ATIKOKAN (ONT.) PROGRESS MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013

Easter weekend fire at Osisko’s Hammond Reef camp From page 1

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Low water levels on Marmion Lake meant two holes had to be drilled for water; and the metal construction of the unit and trailer hindered efforts to knock down the fire inside the buildings. The Town has a special service contract with Osisko to respond to fires at the camp. Under it, fire suppression

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