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Frustration shown with electricity costs:Mantha

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s I travel across AlgomaManitoulin I continue to hear your frustration with rising electricity costs. This week at Queen's Park New Democrat leader Andrea Horwath unveiled our plan to cut hydro waste and pass the savings on via $100 rebate. Ontarians are paying the highest electricity prices in Canada and working families are having trouble keeping up.

New Democrats plan to cut waste in

Ontario's electricity system by using three simple steps.

By stopping the $1 billion annual subsidy of electricity exports to jurisdictions like New York and Michigan and by taking Ontario hydro sales out of the hands of speculative energy traders is a simple first step. Capping executive pay and cutting down on waste and duplication by merging Ontario's hydro agencies would be our second cost saving

measure. And lastly, stopping private power giveaways and having Ontario's Auditor conduct an immediate review of all private power contracts in the wake of the $1-billion gas plant scandal.

We all know that families have been footing the bill for the sale of discount electricity to the US, as Ontario has handed out $1-billion to private companies and Wall Street energy traders to produce excess electricity and ship it to

America at a loss. This needs to stop, middle class families in this province have been paying to light up cities over the border and it's time Ontarians saw the benefits.

Also this week the liberal government announced new accountability measures, something New Democrats have been calling on for years.

We will be looking closely at any legislation to come. It seems more like a political Cont’d on P.2

Kevin Lindquist named to Council

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new councillor was named at Monday’s Council meeting.

K e v i n Lindquist, a well known Chapleauite, was named to replace resigned councillor Rose Bertrand. Mrs. Bertrand resigned earlier this year due to health reasons.

Mr. Lindquist brings with him a wealth of business experience. He is a

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partner in Niska North and has extensive work experience in the forest resource sector.

Mr. Lindquist, who originally hails from Dryden, Ontario has been in our community since 1987 when he moved here to work for Chapleau Forest Products as operations forester.

Kevin graduated from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay and worked in several northern towns (Sioux Lookout, Ignace, White River, Wawa) before moving to Chapleau. Kevin started a consulting company in 1990 and continued that work until starting the Niska North sawmill project in 2006. He is well

known in forestry circles in Ontario, having consulted for many companies and the Provincial Government.

Kevin and his wife Susan have raised three children in Chapleau, and are no strangers to the youth activities in our community. Sixteen years in the minor hockey program, eight in figure skating, plus gymnastics, skiing, curling, soccer, baseball and school sports.

Kevin continues volunteer work in the community as President of the Chapleau Curling Club, and past President / Chair of the Chapleau Economic Development Corporation (CEDC).

The opportunity to sit as councillor for the duration of this municipal term was seen as a great opportun i t y. K e v i n h a d already been thinking about running in the next municipal election and the next eight months will provide valuable insight to the position. He is very concerned about the overall health of Chapleau which, like many northern towns, is facing economic hardship as its tax base dwindles with a drop in population. Kevin is also concerned about the social health of the community and will work to maintain social and recreational activities for all ages.

He will also work hard

Newest Chapleau Councillor Kevin Lindquist to maintain a strong forest industry, ensure that the Borden gold project moves forward

in the best interest of our community, and support our important rail industry.

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Frustration shown with electricity costs:Mantha Cont’d from P.1 decision than a genuine one given the timing so close to a budget. It is obvious that this government is seriously trying to distance themselves from 10 years of liberal scandals. However

Ontarians have not forgotten the numerous scandals including Ornge, Gas plants, eHealth, ONTC boondoggle, Hydro One billing fiasco, race track closures and unfortunately the list goes on. The complete

OBITUARY Stanley Robert (Robin) Barty With great sadness, the family of Stanley Barty announces his passing in his 77th year. Beloved son of the Late Fred & Caroline (Pirie) Barty, much loved brother of Harvey (Lottie, both deceased), Raymond (Ida deceased), Ronald (Violet deceased), Carolyn Houghton (Donald) and many nieces and nephews. Long time resident of Thunder Bay ON, died January 12, 2014. Born & raised in Chapleau, Stan will be remembered for his participation in school activities; Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps; Chapleau Rotary Club; supply teacher; curling and his sense of humor.

Cremation has taken place. No funeral at Stan's request.

waste of taxpayers' money and lack of respect for Ontarians has resulted in the public's loss of trust for the current liberal government. People need to trust their government, not only hear promises come budget or election time.

In other news, this week was the annual Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada's (PDAC) convention.

Mining companies from across Ontario and around the world travelled to Toronto.

Many companies working in AlgomaManitoulin and the north had the opportunity to highlight their projects as well as discuss their challenges.

There is a huge potential for economic growth in this sector in Northern Ontario and many companies,

investors and communities are frustrated with the government's lack of leadership on this file. We continue to see mines closing down and investors leaving taking jobs with them. We can move forward on this file, create good jobs, work together with First Nations and protect our environment, but the government remains on the sidelines and opportunities are being lost. I will continue to press the government to stop government by press release and start taking action on this file.

As always, please feel free to contact my office about this issue or any other provincial matters. You can reach my constituency office by email at m m a n t h a co@ndp.on.ca or by phone at 705-4619710/1-800-831-1899

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Chapleau Moments by Michael J. Morris

G r a h a m Bertrand was the chair o f ' A Ta s t e o f t h e North', the Chapleau Winter Carnival, while Jimmy Dillon, who was instrumental in reviving the annual winter celebration was honoured by being named King of the Carnival in 1978.

D e b b i e Ferguson, a Chapleau High School student was the Queen of the Carnival.

Graham, 34 years later, was cochair with Nadia (Huard) Fortin of the 90th anniversary reunion festival of Chapleau High School, in 2012.

My files show that Graham was a member of the Chapleau Recreation and Festival Chapleau committees in 1973, so for more than 40 years

he has been actively involved in the life of his community. With his wife Rose, he cochaired the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of Chapleau as a municipality held in 2001.

He is now Chapleau's fire chief, but at the moment as I write, he is in the southern United States on vacation, keeping everyone informed on Facebook with his trademark "Keep Smiling" posts.

I won't even try to list all the ways he has volunteered for Chapleau activities.

I will mention one though -- Graham was a great trainer for the Chapleau Intermediate 'A' Huskies when they played in the Northland Intermediate Hockey

Graham Bertrand served a chair while Jimmy Dillon honoured as King of 1978 Chapleau Winter Carnival League. He also played donkey baseball!

In 1978, at carnival time the coach of the Intermediate Huskies was Doug Prusky and captain was veteran J.C. Cyr. Jimmy Dillon helped revive the Chapleau Winter Carnival as chair of the carnival committee during the 1950s as well as serving as manager of the Chapleau Huskies -Intermediate ' teams who were always entered in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association playoffs.

Jimmy also ensured there was youth representation on t h e c a r n i v a l committees. For example, I was president of the Student Council at Chapleau High School in 195758, and was a committee member. I think Ken Schroeder was involved in the ski races.

My main job was to look after the referees for the hockey tournament, and we

Jimmy Dillon, Carnival King with Graham Bertrand, Queen Debbie Ferguson and MJM 1978 Carnival

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CHAPLEAU INTERMEDIATE HUSKIES, 1977-78 - Bottom row (kneeling, left to right): Paul Scheer, Pat Swanson, Glenn Cappellani, Ted Swanson, Ron Larcher, Centre (standing, left to right): Ray Larcher,Troy Babin (stick boy), Paul McDonald, Doug Prusky (coach). Back (standing, left to right) Gary Legros, Tom Laframboise, Steve Prusky, Dave McAdam, Danny Homerdean, Rick Walker, Jamie Doyle. Back (right hand corner, left to right): Graham Bertrand (trainer), Jean Claude Cyr, Billy Scheer. Not in photo: Dave McMillan, M.J. Morris (manager).

brought Leo Fletcher of Sudbury, one of the best of the time to be the neutral referee. He was housed in the YMCA -a famous place in those years with Mamie Watson running the dining room with an iron fist so to speak.

At carnival t i m e , t h o s e Intermediate Huskies teams vied for the

Ernest 'Sonny' Bignucolo Memorial Tr o p h y. S o n n y, a n outstanding goaltender was killed while on active service in Canada's Armed Forces. Jimmy was a veteran of World War II. I was once told that Jimmy was a great manager who even accounted for "every

piece of tape."

He was also president of the Chapleau Liberal Party Association, and also a personal friend of Lester B. 'Mike' Pearson, who became prime minister, was the local Member of Parliament.

Keep Smiling Graham! My email is mj.morris@live.ca

Graham on right, riding on a donkey with Bill Scheer and Pat Swanson

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Making CPP better for survivors REPORT from OTTAWA Rapport d’Ottawa by/par Carol Hughes Federal member of Parliament Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing

Among the many considerations

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grieves the loss of a spouse is eligibility for survivor benefits from the Canada Pension Plan. While most people will come to recognize this oversight, the timing of that can mean that money is foregone. This is due to the way current application deadlines are disqualifying widows and widowers from accessing the benefits of their late spouses. The sad fact is the problem is entirely arbitrary and there is no reason that we shouldn’t change it.

T h a t ’s w h a t New Democrats intend

to do and why we put forward legislation that will abolish the deadline restricting survivor benefit claims to 11 months. We are confident that there will be strong support for our belief that allowing survivors to receive their partner’s pensions is a matter of fairness and dignity.

Under our proposed changes survivors would be able to receive full retroactive benefits and the 11month limit would be abandoned entirely.

The bill is being supported by the Canadian Association

of Retired Persons (CARP) which is C a n a d a ’s l a r g e s t advocacy group for people over 50.

CARP’s vicepresident, Susan Eng, says the organization is in full support of removing the unfair rule that limits the time for people to apply for their CPP survivor benefits since these are pension benefits that t h e y p a i d f o r, n o t government largesse.

This cannot be made into a discussion about what Canada can or can’t afford either and the point CARP makes is crucial.

Many people are not aware that the CPP fund is entirely separate from general r e v e n u e s .

Additionally, another point that is often missed or ignored is how strong the CPP fund actually is.

If you wonder how flush our CPP is, consider this. The fund is one of the ten biggest in the world and grows from both investment and contributions. Despite the fear mongering employed by the Conservative to justify moving the age of eligibility for CPP to 67, there is enough money in the fund right now to cover the pensions of current and future retirees for the next 75 years. With that knowledge it is clear that there is more than enough money in the plan to allow for the removal of an arbitrary line in the sand that targets widows and widowers.

We should also remember that survivor benefits are not lavish. They amount to 60 per cent of the contributor's retirement pension, if the surviving spouse or common-law partner is not receiving other CPP benefits themselves. If they are, other restrictions arise and the logical next debate should focus on whether survivor benefits should flow at the same 60 percent rate that most other pension schemes do with no claw backs.

Again, these are pension benefits that have been paid for.

For now we are trying to do away with an arbitrary time limit that is clearly punishing people at a time of great vulnerability.

Surely we owe it to countless grieving Canadians to make this change to the CPP.

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CSCNO students shine in the Great Robotics Challenge Students from École catholique Trillium took part in the robotic challenge Twenty teams from nine Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario elementary schools competed in the 11th annual Great Robotics Challenge (Grand défi robotique) that was held at Science North in Sudbury on February 27. The Grand défi robotique enables students from grades 4 through 8 to display their creativity, ingenuity and tenacity.

This friendly competi-

tion encourages teamwork while initiating youngsters to the world of engineering and technology.

Each team comprised of four students was asked to construct a robot made from LEGO NXT blocks. The robots were then tested in two different contests, which measured the strength and precision of the machines as well as the success of its programming and

level of control by its student masters.

Though the competition primarily measured the efficiency of robots, prizes were also awarded for quality of school banners and a team cheer. This year, a video competition was a d d e d t o t h e Challenge.

Winners in the competition: Junior Division (grades 4 to 6): 1st place: Robo Planto,

Les élèves du CSCNO brillent au Grand défi robotique

Pas moins de 20 équipes provenant d e 9 é c o l e s élémentaires du Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario ont participé au Grand défi robotique tenu à Science Nord à Sudbury le 27 février dernier. Le Grand défi robotique, qui en est à sa 11e édition, permet aux élèves de la 4e à la 8e année de dévoiler leur créativité, leur ingéniosité et leur ténacité. Cette compétition amicale favorise le travail d'équipe tout en initiant plusieurs élèves à l'ingénierie et à la technologie.

Dans le cadre de cette compétition, chaque équipe de quatre élèves devait construire un robot à partir de pièces LEGO NXT. Par la suite, elle devait démontrer les capacités de l'automate lors de

deux épreuves, qui ont mesuré la force et la précision du robot, le niveau de contrôle par les élèves et la réussite de la programmation. Tout e n m e s u r a n t l'efficacité des robots, on a aussi remis des prix pour la qualité des bannières d'école et du cri de ralliement.

Cette année, on a aussi intégré un concours vidéo à cette activité.

Gagnants aux défis : Cycle moyen (4e à 6e année) : 1re place : Robo Planto, École S t - J o s e p h (Dubreuilville) 2e place : 2 gars, 2 filles et un robot, École Notre-Dame de la Merci (Coniston) 3e place : Comètes, École Jean-Paul II (Val Caron) Cycle intermédiaire (7e et 8e année) : 1re place : Ordilions, École Ste-Marie (Azilda). 2e place : Robo Lynx, École Alliance St-Joseph (Chelmsford). 3e place : NXT, École Alliance StJoseph(Chelms ford) Meilleure bannière Cycle moyen : Ordilions Jr, École Ste-Marie (Azilda) Cycle intermédiaire : Eve-à-net, École StJ o s e p h (Dubreuilville) Meilleur cri de

ralliement Cycle moyen : 2 gars, 2 filles et un robot, École Notre-Dame de la Merci (Coniston) Cycle intermédiaire : Ordilions, École SteMarie (Azilda)

École St-Joseph (Dubreuilville) 2nd place: 2 gars, 2 filles et un robot, École NotreDame de la Merci (Coniston) 3rd place: Comètes, École JeanPaul II (Val Caron) Intermediate Division (grades 7 to 8): 1st place: Ordilions, École Ste-Marie (Azilda) 2nd place: Robo Lynx, École Alliance StJoseph (Chelmsford) 3rd place: NXT, École Alliance St-Joseph (Chelmsford) Best Banner Junior Division: Ordilions Jr, École SteMarie (Azilda) Intermediate Division: Eve-à-net, École StJoseph (Dubreuilville) Best Team Cheer Junior Division: 2 gars, 2 filles et un robot, École Notre-

Dame de la Merci (Coniston) Intermediate Division:

Ordilions, École SteMarie (Azilda)

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There have been very few counterfeits of the Polymer series since their introduction over two years ago, but all bank notes are secure only if they're checked. So trained cash handlers know to take the few seconds to check all the bills flowing through their tills: large, small, paper and polymer.

Routine note checking may just prevent a counterfeit from ending up in your change. It's a good habit we should all take up.

March is Fraud Prevention Month, a campaign aimed at raising awareness and preventing Canadians from becoming victims of fraud. By putting a face on fraud we can recognize it, report it and stop it.

Recognize It Spotting a counterfeit depends on knowing your genuine bills. Feel, look and flip is a phrase that reminds you how to check the security features of the latest polymer notes.

Here's a recap: F e e l t h e smooth, unique texture.

It's made from a single piece of polymer with some transparent areas.

L o o k f o r transparency through the large window and the outline of the frosted maple leaf window.

Also, look at the details in the metallic portrait and building in the large window.

Flip the note to see the features in the large window repeated in the same colours and detail on the other side.

The Polymer series is the most secure issue yet. So if you have doubts about a paper note, refuse it and ask for a polymer note instead.

Stop It Whether you're the clerk or the cus-

tomer, you can help stop counterfeits from entering the cash flow.

D u r i n g a transaction, if you spot a suspected counterfeit bill, this is what you should do.

Politely explain that you suspect that it's counterfeit.

Ask for another note (and check it too).

Advise the person to check the note with local police.

Inform your local police of the incident possibly involving counterfeit money.

Be courteous and don't put yourself at risk. Remember that the person in possession of the bill could be an innocent victim and not realize that the note is suspicious.

If you notice a suspicious bill after the fact—say you're cashing out and spot it in your till, or you check how much cash is in your wallet and one of your bills doesn't look quite right—give it to your local police for examination. If it turns out to be real, you'll get it back.

Whatever you do, don't pass it on. It's a criminal offence to knowingly pass counterfeit cash on to someone else.

Report It No matter the scenario, the police should be informed of possible counterfeiting activity in your commun i t y. Yo u r i n p u t i s important. Your actions may prevent others from becoming victims of fraud, help stop other criminal activity that is funded by counterfeiting, and contribute to bringing counterfeiters to justice.

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Ontario Weather Review: February 2014 Cold temperatures continued as M o t h e r N a t u r e ’s thermostat was stuck on frigid.

Ontarians experienced exceptionally cold temperatures this month. With the exception of locations bordering Hudson’s Bay, it was colder than normal across the province. Differences larger than five degrees Celsius between the mean temperatures and those of the reference period (the 1971-2000 climate normals), were not uncommon this February. The northwest, north of Superior and southwestern Ontario saw the largest d i ff e r e n c e s . W h i l e many locations had e x p er i e n c e d c o l d e r Februarys within the last 10 years, this February still fell within the top 10 of the coldest Februarys on record – and this was for some stations that have kept records since the 1930s or 1940s.

Significant snowfall was also noteworthy this month.

Locations outside traditional snowbelts ranked in the top five for the snowiest February for their location. It was the third snowiest for both Geraldton and Kenora, and the fifth snowiest in Sioux Lookout.

Severe Weather Following on the heels of a chilly January, cold arctic air continued to affect the entire province, which prompted numerous wind chill warnings throughout February.

During the month, northern Ontario was marked by a few Alberta Clippers, which left appreciable snowfall amounts and blowing snow. These were followed by lakeeffect snow on the eastern shores of Lake Superior, as cold air blasted back into the region in the wake of each storm. One major storm affected the entire province on February 20-22. It brought warning-criteria (at least

15 centimetres in 12 hours) snowfall to northwestern Ontario and to north of Superior areas, while leaving northeastern Ontario with lesser amounts of snow. Nevertheless, the rapid changeover there from snow, to several hours of freezing rain, to rain and then back to snow, made for complicated travelling conditions. Sioux Lookout, Mine Centre and Atikokan reported between 15 and 20 centimetres. Further west, in Thunder Bay and Geraldton, 24 to 30 centimetres were reported, whereas Wa w a r e c e i v e d 1 5 centimetres of snow before that turned to freezing rain.

Southern Ontario was marked by a few troublesome storms. The one on February 5 resulted in the biggest snowfall of the season for some locales around the west end of Lake Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area. As much as 29 and 28 centimetres of snow were measured by a volunteer observer on the Niagara Escarpment and at the Downsview station, respectively.

The February 20-22 storm brought some rain, thunderstorms and strong winds to all of southern Ontario, causing local flooding as the accompanying mild temperatures contributed to the melting of snow and p o n d i n g o f w a t e r.

Rainfall amounts were in the range of 20 to 35 millimetres from Windsor to Ottawa, with the highest measurement at Welland with 35.2 millimetres. The strongest wind gust recorded was in Wiarton, with a speed of 92 kilometres per hour.

The rain was preceded by an afternoon rushhour snowfall which surprised motorists, with large flakes rapidly reducing visibility and covering untreated roads with a layer of slippery wet snow that was a few centimetres

thick.

On February 27, which mostly turned out to be yet another sunny, cold and windy day, a sharp cold front crossed southern Ontario in the morning. Although the passage of the front was brief, the snow and blowing snow that accompanied it made for dangerous driving conditions. The front w as mos t vigo ro us between Sarnia and

Peterborough, where several multi-vehicle pileups occurred. One of these claimed two lives in Lambton County in a 37-vehicle collision. On Highway 400 south of Barrie, as many as 96 vehicles were involved in a pileup, but fortunately only minor injuries were reported.

R e g i o n s adjacent to the Great Lakes normally see a number of snow squall

warnings issued, due to lake-effect snow squalls that may last up to several days and leave significant amounts of snow should they lock in over a specific area.

The event on February 27 also triggered the issuance of snow squall warnings – but due to what is known as a “frontal snow squall.”

These happen rather seldom, affect a larger swath of the province

and are briefer at any location than their lakeeffect counterparts. The main threat from a frontal snow squall is the suddenly reduced visibility when first encountering the squall.

They do not leave significant accumulations of snow, as they travel quite quickly, but they do normally create a surprise effect because of how abruptly they come.

Unusual mean temperature readings (in °C), ranked by variation from normal: Location Wawa Chapleau North Bay Sudbury Timmins

Mean Temp -15.0 -15.9 -13.6 -13.7 -16.6

Normal -12.1 -13.2 -10.9 -11.4 -14.4

Difference -2.9 -2.7 -2.7 -2.3 -2.2

Coldest since 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007

Unusual snowfall readings (in cm), ranked by variation from normal: Location Sudbury Petawawa Kapuskasing Chapleau North Bay

Snowfall 21.8 17.3 15.2 20.4 32.0

Normal 50.0 42.2 36.4 41.1 52.2

Difference Least snow since -28.2 2002 -24.9 1998 -21.2 2000 -20.7 1997 -20.2 2010

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Cuisinez et savourez... tout simplement!

Aidons les familles canadiennes à cuisiner... tout simplement! Il s'agit d'une excellente façon de resserrer les liens, de mieux manger et de goûter au plaisir des aliments. Pendant la campagne du Mois de la nutrition 2014 – dont le thème est « Cuisinez et savourez... tout simplement! » – les diététistes, les experts des aliments et de la nutrition, concocteront des conseils pratiques sur la cuisine et les aptitudes culinaires.

Ici deux conseils qui vient du « Cuisinez et savourez... tout simplement! » :

1. Faites des provisions! Préparez votre cuisine et faites face à l'imprévu n'importe quel soir de la semaine à l'aide d'aliments de base.

Il est plus facile de cuisiner si vous avez des ingrédients de base sous la main. Voici quelques exemples : !

Des légumes et des fruits frais et surgelés !

Des grains entiers comme du quinoa, de l'avoine, du riz brun et de l'orge !

Biscuits fait de grains entiers, faibles en gras et pâtes de grains entiers !

Tortillas de grains entiers ou pitas !

Tomates en conserve et sauce tomate !

Du lait, du fromage et du yogourt !

Des oeufs !

Du saumon et de la chair pâle de thon en morceaux en conserve !

Des légumineuses séchées ou en conserve, telles que des pois chiches, ! des haricots noirs et des lentilles !

Des épices, de l'ail, des vinaigres et des huiles Avec un garde-manger, un réfrigérateur et un congélateur bien garnis, vous serez en mesure de cuisiner des repas rapides chaque jour de la semaine.

2. Cuisinez une fois. Mangez deux repas. Simplifiez vos soirs de semaine grâce aux extras planifiés.

Vous n'en pouvez plus de réchauffer les restes? Les extras planifiés permettent de préparer un repas totalement nouveau! Vous n'avez qu'à cuisiner un peu plus que ce dont vous avez besoin et à créer une autre recette avec les ingrédients supplémentaires.

Essayez ces options faciles : Vous faites griller du poulet ou du poisson? Faites cuire quelques morceaux supplémentaires pour mettre dans vos sandwichs.

Vous faites rôtir des légumes? Faites-en cuire davantage pour ajouter à un plat de pâtes ou d'orge, ou pour garnir une pizza.

Vous servez du chili? Cuisinez une plus grosse portion et faites-en des enchiladas. Votre souper sera accompagné d'une salade? Préparez-en plus et déposez les restes dans le réfrigérateur, sans vinaigrette, pour le dîner du lendemain.

Pour une idée pour déjeuner, voire la recette Pita aux Fruits inclus dans cette journal.

Les conseils ici vient d'un diététiste professionelle. S'il vous voulez un rendez-vous avec Robin Greer, appelez 705-864-3079.

Very high in: thiamine,niacin, folacin, magnesium, fibre High in: riboflavin, vitamin B6, iron, zinc Source of : vitamin C, pantothenic acid, calcium

Simply Cook and Enjoy!

March is Nutrition Month and this year's theme is 'Simply Cook & Enjoy'. Dietitians of Canada created the Nutrition Month 2014 campaign to inspire Canadians to get back to cooking basics and to involve children and youth in food preparation.

Here are a few highlights from the 'Simply Cook & Enjoy' campaign :

1. Get stocked! Keep your kitchen ready for action any night of the week with basic food staples.

It's easier to cook when you have some basic ingredients in your kitchen at all times. Keep these staple foods on hand at all times: !

Fresh and frozen vegetables and fruit !

Whole grains, such as quinoa, oats, brown rice and barley !

Whole grain low-fat crackers and whole grain pasta !

Whole grain tortillas or pitas !

Canned tomatoes and tomato sauce !

Milk, cheese and yogurt !

Eggs !

Canned salmon and chunk light tuna !

Canned or dried legumes, such as chickpeas, black beans and lentils !

Spices, garlic, vinegars and oils Shop for these items when they are on sale. With a well-stocked pantry, fridge and freezer, you'll be ready to cook quick nutritious meals everyday.

2. Cook once. Eat twice. Make weeknight cooking a breeze with planned extras Are you tired of reheating leftovers? Planned extras make an entirely new meal! Just make a little more food than you need for one meal and reinvent it for another. Try these easy options: Grilling chicken or fish? Grill a couple of extra pieces for sandwiches.

Roasting veggies? Roast extras to toss with pasta or barley or to top a pizza.

Serving chili? Cook a bigger pot and then make enchiladas.

Having salad with supper? Make extra and put it in the fridge, without dressing, for tomorrow's lunch.

For a healthy breakfast idea, that uses the pitas you always have on hand, see the recipe: Quick Breakfast Fruit Pita in this issue of the Chapleau Express.

This article was submitted by a Registered Dietitian. To book an appointment with Robin Greer, call 705-864-3079.

Chapleau Express, March 15, 2014 - Page 9

Rushing for gold on the Kapuskasing Structural Zone

By Peter Kennedy A prospector who staked an Ontario gold discovery that is being aggressively drilled by Probe Mines Ltd. (TSX: V.PRB, Stock Forum), thinks the company is a definite takeover candidate.

“It looks like they will be taken over by a major,’’ Jacques R o b e r t t o l d Stockhouse during the recent Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference in Toronto.

Robert, along with partners Mike Tremblay and Probe Mines’ CEO David Palmer were recently recognized for the Borden Lake discovery when they took home the Ontario Prospectors Association’s 2013 Award.

Estimated to host over 4.3 million ounces of gold, averaging 1.03 grams gold per tonne, Borden Lake is already being compared with the Hemlo, Ontario, discoveries of the early 1980s.

A 30-year veteran of the prospecting business, Robert is basing his optimism on the recent discovery of high grade mineralization and the fact that Borden discovery is located right beside a

highway, which would presumably lower the cost of future development.

The find is predicated on a geological formation called the Kapuskasing Structural Zone, which had not previously been known as a hunting ground for gold discoveries.

Shares of Probe have been on an upward trajectory since April, 2013, after t h e c o m p a n y announced that drill crews had identified high-grade gold mineralization 500 metres along strike from the previous limits of the deposit.

“Results suggest that the scope of the deposit is changing significantly, with a focus towards high-grade resources that may persist for a considerable distance along strike,’’ the company said at the time.

In April 2013, Probe shares were trading at around the $1 level. They have since jumped to $3.70, leaving the company with a market cap of 280 million, based on 75.5 million shares outstanding. The 52week range is $3.74 and $1.10.

Prior to the discovery of high grad

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mineralization, c o m p a n y o ff i c i a l s thought they were looking at a low-grade bulk tonnage scenario that would be amenable to open pit extraction methods, said Karen Willoughby, a spokeswoman for

Probe.

But she said things have changed since the discovery of higher grade material, allowing the company to consider other potential development scenarios, including Cont’d on P.12

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Rushing for gold on the Kapuskasing Structural Zone Cont’d from P.9 underground mining.

With 8 drills now active on the property, the company plans to spend over $12 million on exploration this year, said Willoughby. She told Stockhouse that Probe is attracting a lot of interest from major mining companies, but

declined to name any of those involved.

Speculation is rife that Probe might eventually be swallowed by AgnicoEagle Mines Ltd. (TSX: T.AEM, Stock Forum), which owns just under 10% of the company.

Meanwhile, other juniors have

joined the race to explore for gold along the Kapuskasing Structural Zone. They include Kapuskasing Gold Corp. (TSX: V.KAP, Stock Forum), which is exploring on the Borden North property, about 50 kilometres to the northeast of Probe’s Borden Lake project.

Borden North was brought to Kapuskasing Gold – formerly known as Olympic Resources Ltd. -- by some of the same prospectors who participated in Probe’s Borden Lake discovery. They include Mike Tremblay, Jacques Robert, and his partner Randall Salo.

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Kapuskasing was unchanged at 7 cents Tuesday, leaving a market cap of $1.2 million, based on 17.6 million shares outstanding. The 52-week range is 11 cents and 2 cents.

Elsewhere, Nikos Explorations Ltd. (TSX: V.NIK, Stock Forum) is exploring the Borden Lake Extension property, which covers 1,598 hectares and is located five kilometers to the southeast of Probe. On Tuesday, the junior saw its stock market valuation jump 82% to 10 cents.

At current levels, Nikos is trading with a market cap of $1.1 million, based on 10.7 million shares outstanding. The 52week range is 12.5 cents and 2.5 cents.

Under an agreement announced in December, 2012 Nikos secured an option to earn a 100%

interest in the Borden Lake Extension Project. In return, it was required to issue one million common shares, make cash payments to the vendor of $100,000 and spend $340,000 on exploration.

Meanwhile, prospectors Tremblay and Robert each received cash and stock payments, including 175,000 shares of Probe Mines each, as payment for the Borden Lake claims.

The payment package included a 2% net smelter royalty, half of which can be reacquired by the company for a payment of $1 million.

“It was a dream c o m e t r u e , ’’ s a i d Robert when asked what the Ontario Prospectors Association award had meant to him. “It confirms your prospecting ability.’’

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