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MNR to hold public information sessions Shayla Cybulski STAFF WRITER

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O RT H W E S T E R N Ontarians are invited to attend an upcoming public information session held by the Ministry of Natural Resources in regard to the proposed insect pest management plan for 2010.

The sessions scheduled for January 26 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sunset Inn and Suites in Sioux Lookout, and in Lac Seul First Nation January 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with additional sessions held in Red Lake, Ear Falls and Slate Falls First Nation, will outline the MNR’s options for managing jack pine budworm infestation in the new year.

Jack pine budworms affect hundreds of thousands of forest hectares in Northwestern

Ontario, defoliating valuable trees. Budworm infestations usually occur every eight to 10 years, lasting two to four years.

Based on past research the MNR is considering some areas for aerial spraying with an insecticide known as bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki, or Btk. If approved, spraying will begin near the end of May. Information displayed at the public sessions will remain available from January 28 to February 26 at the MNR offices in Red Lake and Sioux Lookout during regular office hours. An information package will be available at the Sioux Lookout Public Library and at the Travel Information Centre.

For further information contact the Sioux Lookout MNR office at 737-1140.

Bulletin Photo/Tim Brody

A new day, a new year The sun rises on 2010 in Sioux Lookout, a spectacular sight, at 8:07 a.m.

Inside The Bulletin First baby of 2010 NEWS:

Municipal election this fall See 2010 on page 2

NEWS: New Life Assembly serves Christmas dinner See CHRISTMAS on page 2

NEWS: Christmas Ice Candle service offers solace See ICE on page 10

SPORTS: Figure skaters off to regional meet See FIGURE on page 18

Tim Brody ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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very special present, well worth the wait, arrived New Year’s Day for Anna Lee Kejick and husband Eli of Pikangikum.

Anna Lee Kejick spent her birthday, December 18, and Christmas Day at the Meno Ya

Win Health Centre awaiting the birth of her fourth child.

At 12:46 a.m., January 1, Jordan River Kejick entered the world, delivered by Dr. Joe Dooley, weighing in at seven pounds, nine ounces and measuring 50 cm in length.

“It came as a surprise,” said Anna Lee Kejick, commenting

that her baby boy picked New Year’s Day to be born.

“To me it’s an honour,” stated husband Eli of his son becoming the first baby born in Sioux Lookout in 2010.

Jordan will be welcomed home by two brothers and a sister.

Several Sioux Lookout businesses and organizations donated a special New Year’s baby basket full of things to help mom, dad and new baby out.

Donating were The Bargain! Shop, Cheers!, Bloomin’ Wild Flowers, Roy Lane, the Wellington Inn, Remedy’s Rx, The Bootlegger, DJ’s Gas Bar, Johnny’s Fresh Market, and the Meno Ya Win Bulletin Photo/Tim Brody Health Centre.

Anna Lee Kejick, newborn son Jordan, and husband Eli.

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2010 municipal election year in Ontario Tim Brody ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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IOUX Lookout residents will head to the polls October 25 to vote for a mayor and six councillors.

The Municipality

of Sioux Lookout has begun advertising a notice of nomination for office on its web site at www.siouxlookout.ca.

Anyone thinking of running in the election should contact Linda Spence, Deputy

Returning Officer, or Mary MacKenzie, Clerk, at the municipal office, or call them at 737-2700.

A nomination must be signed by the candidate and may be filed in person or by an agent on

any day in the year as of January 1, 2010, and anytime, during regular business hours, up to and including September 9, 2010, or on September 10, nomination day, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The prescribed nomination filing fee of $200 for mayoral candidates and $100 for other candidates must accompany the nomination form. A nomination must be certified by the deputy

clerk or the clerk before such person becomes a certified candidate for the office to which he or she is nominated.

Forms with photocopied or faxed signatures or emailed forms will not be accepted.

Christmas Day Community Dinner provided

by New Life Assembly Tim Brody ASSOCIATE E DITOR

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full course turkey dinner Christmas Day was provided free of charge by the congregation of New Life Assembly in the spirit of the season that it’s better to give than receive.

“It went really well.

We had around 70 people who came and it was really awesome,” commented Pastor Philip Smith.

“Some were older couples that came that just didn’t have family around. Some were young people who came by themselves because they were alone, and we had some people from the street that came and people from the church gave turkeys along with other people in the community.

Tommy Lee, the cook at the Wellington, volunteered to do most of the cooking and then we had a family who decided to change their focus of Christmas from getting gifts to making a difference so they brought out their family

members… some from out of town and they came over and cleaned up, mopped floors, cleaned dishes… it was just really, really good,” Smith commented.

Food for the Christmas Day community dinner was provided by members of the New Life Assembly congregation, who also helped out with preparing the dinner.

This is the third year

the church has held the Christmas Day dinner.

“I’m teaching our church the old concept that there’s always room for one more… and nobody needs to be alone at Christmas,” Smith concluded.

Bulletin Photo/Tim Brody

Bulletin Photo/Tim Brody

New Life Assembly served up a full course turkey dinner Christmas Day.

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Molstad Realty Ltd. provides Christmas season fun Tim Brody ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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I really enjoy seeing the young kids out skating and having a good time with their parents,” said Molstad Realty Ltd. owner Barb Molstad, commenting on the free skating her company sponsored December 27 at the Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena.

“It’s also nice to give back to the community at Christmas time,” she added.

Many people took advantage of Molstad Realty’s generosity, lacing up to have some fun.

“I think it went really well,” Molstad stated.

Molstad Realty Ltd. has been sponsoring the free skate for six years.

Bulletin photos by Tim Brody

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Following are 12 tips to help a person say no. They’re taken from the booklet “Safety Awareness 1st Programs.”

1 Practice on something small at first. The next time your friends ask you to go for coffee, say, “No, thanks. I’ll pass this time.” Chances are you’ll shock them.

2 A stunned silence often follows when you say no. Don’t make a big deal of it. Just say, “See you later. I’m off.” And be gone.

3 Give yourself something else to do – not something that’s a drag, but something that you really want to do. Something physical will help dispel the fear of never being included again. Go for a walk or a bike ride, spend an hour at the gym, or give yourself extra time on the Internet.

Make it your time.

4 The next day, if these friends pass the closeness test, ask them to join you at the

gym, on the Internet, or going for a walk.

Be active and make things happen.

5 Close your eyes and practice saying no to someone you secretly admire. Would you like him or her as much if he/she said yes to your secret desires?

The person who says no has power. It will free you to follow your own path and develop your strengths. Give yourself some positive feedback about what you’re doing. Be good to yourself. You’ve taken the first step.

6 It isn’t easy. If you don’t make it the first time, take some time out to figure out what went wrong. Don’t beat yourself up. It takes time and practice to say no successfully, without regret. Now, turn around and do it all over again.

Say no three times a day, keeping track of

each one and giving yourself a nod when you’ve done it.

7 Your next task is to daydream – let your mind wander.

Give yourself 20 minutes to dream, and turn into your thoughts and fantasies.

Self-hypnosis and meditation are both means of going into yourself and finding both mental power and peace. Both produce their own highs without any side effects. It’s the ultimate mind game. Daydreaming is a good way into self-awareness. You learn to focus from freewheeling mentally and you learn about who you are.

8 Now, say yes to something you really want. Take some steps toward making it happen. If you want to change your body image, for instance, take a long walk

or start an exercise program. Say no to chocolate cake and other temptations.

Give yourself a stroke for staying in control.

You’re in charge of your own body. Learn to love and respect it. It will work better for you if you do. You need a strong body to make your mind strong. Take one step at a time.

9 Don’t tell everyone about the deal. Even the closest friends have a way of taking you away from your goals, especially if they can’t manage to achieve their own.

This is about you talking to you, about you gaining control over your own mind and body.

10 Don’t cut yourself off. If you have an adult you can trust, tell them what you are doing. Even make a contract with

them when you have set some goals. Ask your confidante not to interfere, just to be a sounding board.

Perhaps they’ll help provide a treat, like putting in some cash for concert tickets.

Ask them to be willing to refuse you the cash if you give it all up.

Friends are there for the tough times too.

11 It’s a mind game, remember? Shout no as loudly as you can. Can you say it? Can you do it? Yes, you can, with time and practice.

12 Find something to laugh about every day. A deep down belly laugh is better than any workout or alcohol high. Learn to look for the absurd things in life. Sure, life is hard, but lighten up.

Laughter is better than champagne – it bubbles through the darkest hours, eases your mind, and lets you free.

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Greetings and celebrated their 60th grateful. a committee which and carried it back to Happy New Year from wedding anniversary.

You may recall that planned and delivered Sioux Lookout where Huntsville!

My parents ignited a in 1988, while on its an Olympic celebration it shimmered brightly I thought readers flame inside of me to way to Calgary, the to town. Dr. Jon Morgan for the duration of the might be interested in find joy and growth Olympic flame stopped and I drove to Dryden, games. a once-in-a-lifetime through sport, which in Sioux Lookout. At lit the flame in a small Jon and I reminisced experience which a to this day I remain the time I was part of “miner’s lantern” about Sioux’s celebration former and proud just before resident of Sioux Christmas when Lookout recently Dawn (Sayers) had. and I returned I had the home for privilege of Christmas with carrying the family. These two Olympic Torch in Olympic Torch Huntsville on Day relays serve as 62 as it winds its a pair of very way over 42,000 special memories km to Vancouver. for me and link Thousands of my very happy people lined past in Sioux the main street Lookout with my of Huntsville, joys of today in including former Huntsville. residents Ken and Best wishes to Ryley Atwood, to all the wonderful witness history residents of Sioux in the making.

Lookout for a I dedicated my great 2010. run to my parents Yours Truly, Submitted Photo John and Irene George Former Sioux Lookout residents Ken Atwood, left, torch bearer George Nickerson, and Ryley Atwood at Nickerson who, Nickerson the Olympic Torch Run in Huntsville last month. on the same day, Huntsville

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Be prepared and practice safe winter driving Safety in Canada

By Tyler J. Moffitt THE SAFETY ADVOCATE

Winter is really here, and this time of the year can be hazardous due to weather and road conditions, as well as the increase in motor vehicle traffic.

Bad driving habits such as speeding and aggressive driving are two of the major causes of motor vehicles crashes. We all need to slow down and drive to the weather and road conditions.

Tailgating also attributes to many crashes throughout Canada. Leave more space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. Stopping distance on snowy roads are at least doubled or more, and even longer on icy roads.

Emergencies Just last year in one part of Nova Scotia, some storm-struck travellers spent the night on the highway. Well over 1,000 vehicles were stranded—some for up to 14 hours—with no food or water! If you were stranded like these unfortunate travellers, would you be prepared? It’s important to be prepared when travelling during the winter season due to the cold weather, and the possibility of snowstorms that can strike at any time.

An emergency can happen at anytime and anywhere! If you become stranded while travelling, having basic supplies in your vehicle will provide some comfort and help keep you safe.

You don’t have to look far for what your vehicle survival kit (bag) should include. Public Safety Canada, as well as Emergency Management Ontario has some valuable information on their websites. Here is a sampling of some of the items you should include in your vehicle emergency survival kit (bag): • Booster cables • Shovel • Ice scraper and brush • Antifreeze, windshield washer fluid • Road maps • Sand, salt or kitty litter for traction • Matches and a “survival” candle in a deep can (to warm hands, heat a drink or use as an emergency light) • Traction mats • Fire extinguisher • Tow chain or rope • Methyl hydrate (for fuel line and windshield de-icing) • Compass • Flashlight and batteries • Cloth or roll of paper towels • First-aid kit with seatbelt cutter • Warning light or road flares • Blanket • Extra clothing and footwear • Whistle • Non-perishable food and water • List of contact numbers • Axe or hatchet • Working cell phone that has a fully charged-battery, and is hands free.

• Small tool kit Continued next page

From the archives... January 7, 2004 Top stories NEWS: Lac Seul Islands Conservation Reserve one step closer to regulation

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MASSIVE Lac Seul conservation reserve has been pinpointed as a forest area worth protecting in the future, and now the MNR is finding ways to take steps in order to manage that conservation effort.

NEWS: Municipal employees fill big shoes provincially

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HEY GO about their jobs of trying to make Sioux Lookout the best place it can be, but residents might not realize that working toward that goal has placed several municipal employees into important positions within provincially recognized associations.

NEWS: Nordic Nomads hard at work improving ski trails

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HE recent dump of snow in Sioux Lookout might have a few people grumbling as they shovel their driveways, but it’s good news for crosscountry skiers according to Nordic Nomads President Jeri Graham.

COVER PICTURE: Holiday Skate

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IOUX Lookout residents got a chance to strap on their blades for some fun and perhaps work off a few holiday pounds last Friday at the Rec Centre. The free skate, sponsored by Molstad Realty, is something owner Barbara Molstad said she would like to make an annual holiday event. Molstad commented the reason her company sponsored the skate was that she thought it would be a nice gesture after New Years, especially for kids, due to the fact that New Years seems to be a holiday primarily for adults.

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N E W S Out of town/city trips Have a full tank of gas/diesel, and ensure you have your oil level checked. Other fluids such as transmission, brake, and steering are other important fluids to have checked.

Before venturing out on any trips, I always phone a family member or friend in my town, as well as the people who I am travelling to see—to let them know that I am on my way—and my expected arrival time. Checking the local media and road authority by telephone, as well as their websites for weather conditions and closures before leaving from home is another best practice. Also, listen to the local radio station during your journey for updates.

Visibility Check your windshield wiper reservoir tank and make sure it is full with the good stuff, rated for –49C. I have had good luck with windshield fluid rated for –45C, but I would never go lower than that! Inspect the condition of your wiper blades for wear and cracking as they may be in need of replacement. Give yourself extra time to safely prepare your vehicle before venturing out by clearing the entire vehicle of snow and ice. And that includes the pocket at the base of the windshield where the wipers rest and collect snow and ice, which can block air intakes and hamper defrosting by keeping the glass cold.

Tires Are your tires’ treads in good condition, as well as the correct tire pressure? Looking at my vehicle’s owner manual, it states to check tires once a month or more, as well as the spare. My owner’s manual also states when it is time for new tires. Take the time to check the condition of your vehicle’s tires and read your owner’s manual.

It is recommended by the tire experts to think about having winter tires installed during the winter season. Quebec has made winter tires mandatory. All-season tires apparently harden at 7C; and no longer flex grip the road surface properly. Only winters tires—identified in Canada by a snowflake on the sidewall—are soft enough to flex properly in winter. And the treads are designed for traction and braking in snow, ice or both.

Tyler J. Moffitt is a volunteer firefighter and emergency responder, as well as a continuous improvement advocate.

and cook over medium heat. Grill steak for 10-12 minutes and asparagus 912 minutes, covered.

Grilled Potato Wedges Ingredients: 2 lbs. potatoes, un peeled, scrubbed 3 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. paprika

Grilled Steak and Asparagus Ingredients: 1 top round steak, cut 3/4” thick 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed 1 tsp. olive oil For Marinade: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. fresh thyme 2 large cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. steak sauce

1 tsp. crushed red pepper Instructions: In a large bowl, combine vinegar, olive oil, thyme, garlic, steak sauce, and red pepper. Pour into plastic resealable bag and add steak, coating well.

Seal bag and refrigerate for at least six hours, turn occasionally. In a medium bowl, toss asparagus with olive oil. Preheat grill to medium heat. Place steak and asparagus on the grill

Instructions: Cut the potatoes half into even-sized wedges, but make sure they are large enough not to fall through grate. In a large bowl, mix olive oil and paprika.

Add salt and pepper.

Coat the potato wedges with the mixture. Place the potato wedges on the grill and barbecue over direct medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, crisp and cooked, turning once. Serve with you favorite dip.

Area Services

Aboriginal Family Support Program Friendship Centre.

Candice Goretzki 737-7521

First Step Women’s Shelter 737-1438, 24 Hour Crisis line 1-800-465-3623

Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children's Program Candi Edwards 737-7922

Friends of Cedar Bay Beth 737-7459

Aboriginal Head Start Program Clarise Henrickson 737-7519

Genealogy Group Meets every 2nd Thursay of each month. Vera Kameda-Lacroix 737-2321

Scouts Canada Contact Todd Martelle 737-2993 Sexual Health Clinic 737-2292

Aboriginal Healing & Wellness Friendship Centre.

Charles Williams 737-1903 ADD/ADHD Support Group (Quarterly Meetings) 737-2086 Ah-Shawah-Bin Sioux Lookout/Lac Seul Victim Support Services 737-1700 or 582-9800

Integrated Services for Northern Children 737-3200 Ka-Na-Chi-Hih Specialized Solvent Abuse Treatment CentreLaurie Vaudrin, Outreach/Intake Worker (807) 623-5577

Sioux Lookout-Hudson Association for Community Living 737-1447 Sioux Lookout-Hudson Minor Hockey Vice President Andy Schardt 737-7122 Sioux-Hudson Employment Services 737-1672 Sioux-Hudson Literacy Council Johnathon Baum 737-8022

Learning Centre, Sioux-Hudson Literacy Council - 737-8022

Sioux Lookout Best Start Hub Debra Toppizini 737-3253

Legal Aid Ontario Legal help for low income people 737-3074

Sioux Lookout HOG Chapter Contact Rick Jaworski 737-2226 or 582-3482

Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Br. 78 Meets first Tuesday every month.

737-3365

Sioux Lookout Gymnastics Club Contact: 737-1677

Alanon 737-2006 or 737-1485 Alcoholics Anonymous 737-2744, 737-3123 or 737-4142 Alzheimer Society of Kenora District 1-800-682-0245 Anokeewin Wiichiiwaawin Employment Program Employment Services and Drop In Centre.

Jennifer Thomas 737-1903.

Anti-Racism Committee 737-1501 Arthritis Society Barb Lacalamita 737-1437 Cancer Patient Transportation Program Hazel Mills, 737-7447 or 737-3606.

24 hr notice preferred.

Can-Help Program, Canadian Mental Health Association Family Liaison Worker 1-877-311-0117 Can-Help Program, Canadian Mental Health Association Peer Support Mental Health and Justice 1-877-311-0117

Life Long Care Program provides Aboriginal Support Services. Peggy Cutfeet 737-1903 Lions Club Tracy Goretzki 737-0767

Multicultural Youth Centre Terry-Lynn Jewel 737-1501

Waninawakang Aboriginal Headstart Child Care Clarise Henrickson 737-7519

Nitawin Community Development Corporation (Aboriginal Housing) 737-4574

Schools

NEP-Needle Exchange Program 737-2292, 737-1275

Ontario March of Dimes Achieving Success Program Virginia Head 737-8073 Ojibway Power Toboggan Club 737-1976 or Gail 737-4447

Chamber of Commerce 737-1937

Out of the Cold Shelter 25 Fair Street 737-7499

Community Counselling & Addiction Services outpatient treatment program 737-1275

Parent Support Program 737-2214

Community Food Bank 25 Fair St. Mon-Fri 9a-1p, Mon & Thurs 5p-7p 737-7499

Patricia Centre for Children & Youth 737-2086

Community Wellness Program 737-2214

SWAC Prenatal/Postnatal Support Program Iris Wujanz at 737-7922 Toastmasters of Sioux Lookout Ralph Ireland 737-2284

C.B.L.S. Radio -1240 and 1340 AM mornings 7:45 to 8:00, evenings 5:10 to 6:00

Community and Domestic Violence Action Committee Call for information 737-1700

Sunset Women’s Aboriginal Circle 737-7922

It’s M.O.M.S. Call peer support for breastfeeding mothers. Call Amanda at 737-2292, ext 34.

NW Health Unit 737-2292 Catholic Women’s League For meeting times and information, call Nicole Carnochan 737-8137

Sioux Lookout Travel Information Centre 737-1937

Preschool Play Group Deb 737-3465 Postpartum Peer Support Call Amanda at 737-2292, ext 34 or Eva at 737-1275.

Rotary Club 737-7777

Cornerstone Christian School 737-4473 Hudson School 582-3311 Queen Elizabeth High School 737-3500 Sacred Heart School 737-1121 Sioux Mountain Public School 737-3480

Churches

St. Andrew’s United Church 737-3131 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church 737-3760 New Life Assembly 737-2843 Believer’s Fellowship 737-3839 Hudson Believer’s Fellowship Community Church 582-3252 Calvary Baptist Church: 737-3293 St. Mary’s Church 737-2790

Crisis Response Services Crisis line 1-866-888-8988 Diabetes Program 737-4422 or toll free1-888-507-7701 all are welcome Drug and Alcohol Program Friendship Centre Brian Logan 737-1903

Salvation Army 737-4686 Open Tuesday's & Saturday's

Church of the Good Shepherd, Anglican Network in Canada 737-7725

The Area Services Directory is available for non-profit groups to list a name and telephone contact number as a quick reference for residents and visitors. Contact The Bulletin at 737-3209 to inquire about listing your organization’s information.

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New Years Moonset and Sunset

Bulletin Photo/Dick MacKenzie

Bulletin Photo/Dick MacKenzie

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N E W S Cozy Cabin Saturdays at Cedar Bay

Bulletin Photo/Tim Brody

Bulletin Photo/Tim Brody

Friends of Cedar Bay invite members of the community and visitors to town to stop in and warm up, enjoy a hot drink, read a book or play a game and meet new people every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their Cozy Cabin at Cedar Bay on the shore of Pelican Lake. Pictured: Shannon Brody and Bentley in front of the Cozy Cabin January 2.

• Half of those in hospital with

• At least 1 in 3 people

• Flu season continues

H1N1 have been under 24 years old.

could still get H1N1.

• 1 in 5 people hospitalized

with H1N1 have ended up in intensive care and/or on ventilators.

You call the shot.

until April.

• More people have been sick this

year from the flu compared to the past 5 flu seasons.

Only you can make the decision to get the H1N1 flu shot. Shots are available at health care provider offices, workplace clinics and many other locations.

Visit: ontario.ca/flu

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Bulletin Photo/Shayla Cybulski

Ice Candle service offers Christmas comfort Shayla Cybulski STAFF WRITER

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IOUX Lookout residents grieving the loss of a loved one during the holiday season found solace in the annual Ice Candle Memorial service, held December 22.

“Christmas can be a particularly difficult

time,” said Reverend Aileen Urquhart of St. Andrew’s United Church.

Participants gathered at St. Andrew’s to start the service, which featured comforting carols and prayers, as well as the reading of the names of the departed with a candle lit for each person.

Bulletin Photo/Shayla Cybulski

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N E W S A candlelit procession to St. Mary’s Anglican Church followed, with the service ending later at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

The ceremony in 2009 was part of a longstanding tradition, started by Sioux Lookout’s churches in response to a need from the community.

“It started eight years ago out of a concern raised by people who were working with cemetery services,” explained Urquhart.

“They noticed folks were wanting to access the graves of relatives who had passed away.”

Urquhart said the services offer grievers the opportunity to remember their deceased friends and family over the holidays.

“To have a service that would recognize and acknowledge it, and to do something concrete might help. It will never take away the pain, but it could help,” she said.

“Most of what I heard was that people appreciated it.”

The ice candles were placed in front of the churches, at gravesites, and were scattered throughout the cemetery.

Volunteers created and placed the candles.

“We are very grateful for all the people who made it happen. There’s a huge amount of work that goes into making sure we have all the names, and making the candles and placing them,” said Urquhart.

Bulletin Photo/Shayla Cybulski

Bulletin Photo/Shayla Cybulski

Bulletin Photo/Shayla Cybulski

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Resist Arrest, Theft Under $5000 Gilbert Ash pleaded guilty to resisting arrest and theft under $5000.

On the theft charge he was sentenced to 10 days custody.

On the other charge he was sentenced to 10 days custody to be served consecutively.

Assault Frank Carpenter, 40, entered into a 10 month peace bond in exchange for having a charge of assault laid against him withdrawn.

Cause a Disturbance, Breach of Undertaking Marcel Corbier, 33, Sioux Lookout, pleaded guilty to causing a disturbance and two counts of breaching his undertaking by failing to abstain from the purchase, possession or consump-

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peace bond in exchange for having a charge of assault laid against her withdrawn.

Sioux Lookout Court December 22

Breach of Undertaking Ursula Hudson, 22, Big Trout Lake, pleaded guilty to breaching her undertaking by failing to abstain from the purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol.

She was sentenced to one day custody concurrent with time served, which was 11 days in pre-trial detention.

tion of alcohol.

On one of the breach charges he was sentenced to one day custody concurrent with time served, which was seven days in pre-trial detention.

He received the same sentence concurrently on the other charges.

Assault, Breach of Undertaking Gabriel Duplessix, 24, Sioux Lookout, pleaded guilt to assault and breaching his undertaking by having communication with a person he was ordered not to.

On the assault charge he was given a suspended sentence of nine months probation.

On the breach charge he was fined $400.

Assault Roxanne Bunting entered into a 10 month

Assault Roy Gray, 42, Sioux Lookout, pleaded guilty to assault.

He was given a suspended sentence of nine months probation.

Assault Jemima Sakakeep, 37, pleaded guilty to assault.

She was given a suspended sentence of nine months probation.

Breach of U n d e r t a k i n g ,

Trafficking a Substance, Operate a Motor Vehicle While Impaired Raymond Cromarty, 37, Big Trout Lake, pleaded guilty to trafficking in a substance, operating a motor vehicle while impaired and two counts of breaching his undertaking by failing to abstain from the purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol.

On the impaired charge he was sentenced to 30 days custody and given a two year driving prohibition.

On each of the breach charges he was sentenced to 30 days custody to be served concurrently.

On the trafficking charge he was sentenced to 30 days custody to be served concurrently and was given credit for 30 days in pre-trial detention.

He was also ordered to provide police with a sample of his DNA and was given a 10 year weapons prohibition.

Man stabbed in Sioux Lookout Tim Brody ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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34-year-old Sioux Lookout man was stabbed numerous times after an alcohol fuelled argument on the evening of December 23 at a Sioux Lookout apartment.

The man was treated at the Meno Ya Win Health Centre.

A 38-year-old Fort Severn woman was arrested by Sioux Lookout OPP and faces charges of aggravated assault and breach of probation.

NAPS REPORT Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service

DRUG CHARGES AT FORT HOPE AIRPORT On December 28 Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service Police intercepted a package containing a shipment of illegal drugs at the Fort Hope airport.

Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service seized a street value of approxi-

mately $3600 worth of drugs.

Drugs seized included Percocets and OxyContin prescription drugs.

A thirty-six- year-old Fort Hope First Nation woman was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.

She is to appear in court February 11 in Fort Hope.

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After 92 wonderful years, Beatrice Pearl Southall went to be with the Lord. She passed on, surrounded by her family, on Sunday December 27th 2009 at the Meno Ya Win Health Centre. Beatrice is predeceased by her parents William and Juliana Morrison, sister Margaret Stark, and brother William Morrison Jr. She is survived by her husband John

Southall, son Calvin (Beryl) Southall, daughter Deborah (Kenneth) Bittle, 5 grandsons Jeffrey, Ryan, David, James and Stephen, and 3 great – grandchildren Kaia, Micael and Xavier. Beatrice was born in Sioux Lookout on June 12th, 1917, to William and Juliana Morrison. She spent her early years in Sioux Lookout, later moving to Winnipeg. At the age of 19, after completing training as a bookkeeper, Beatrice returned to Sioux Lookout to work in the office at the Hudson Bay Company. On May 29th 1946, Beatrice and the love of her life, John Southall, were married. They provided a loving home for their two children, Calvin and Deborah, as well as many foster children. Beatrice and John had a mutual passion for sharing God’s love with children. Together they ran weekly hobby classes and in 1957, along with other members of their church, founded the Happy Haven Bible Camp. In 1973 Beatrice and John built the Lamplighter

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Motel, which they operated for the next 10 years. After retiring from this venture they purchased a condo in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico where they wintered for 11 years. During that time they welcomed many locals and travellers into their home. Her later years were spent in Sioux Lookout, where she and John opened their door to all who would come in. Whether you knew her as Beatrice, Mom, Grandma, Auntie Bea, or Mrs. Southall, she will always be remembered as a warm caring person who would drop anything to share a cup of tea, a conversation or a good game of dominos. Funeral Services for Beatrice Southall were held on Wednesday December 30, 2009 at the Calvary Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Tom Castor officiating. A private graveside service followed in Northway Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Charity of Your Choice through the Sioux Lookout Funeral Home, Box 1449, Sioux Lookout Ontario P8T 1B9.

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ArtsCan Circle visits Sioux Lookout Students at QEDHS were treated to intensive arts workshops hosted by professional musicians and a visual artist during the week of December 7 to 10.

The group also visited Pelican Falls First Nations High School during the afternoon of December 9.

The group of artists was part of ArtsCan (www.artscancircle.ca), an organization that brings professional artists and musicians into small, remote communities to promote the arts.

The workshops were sponsored in full by the Friendship Centre thanks to the efforts of Candace Goretzki.

The group consisted of Wendell Ferguson, an award winning guitarist and singer songwriter; Katherine Wheatley, an

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The trio was in Sioux Lookout in November playing an extremely well received concert as part of the Sioux Hudson Entertainment Series. The group put on an encore performance December 8 at the Legion. The visual artist was Leland Bell, a renowned talent who has had a long history of promoting the arts.

The music workshops ran throughout the day and consisted of everything from beginner guitar and singing to advanced guitar, songwriting and playing the blues. On the first day the school was treated to a concert which included a surprise performance by Leland Bell singing his original songs in Ojibwe. Great thanks to local musi-

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dents during their brief time under Bell’s tutelage.

The event could not have been such a success without Carol Teale, Executive Director, as well as road manager for ArtsCan Circle.

This visit turned into a partnership that brought

together the NishnawbeGamik Friendship Center, Queen Elizabeth District High School, Pelican Falls First Nations High School, community members, as well as the Legion which graciously donated the space for the Tuesday night concert.

The week was a huge success with more than 100 students participating and learning about music and the arts, as well as life.

Submitted by Jon Armstrong QEDHS music

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Sioux Lookout woman helps Second Chance Shayla Cybulski STAFF WRITER

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N unexpected visitor has led Sioux Lookouter Marlie Squires down a path she never expected, and she is doing her best to encourage others to get involved, too.

“About this time last year we noticed a feral cat looking for meals around our bird feeders,” Squires explained.

Squires and her husband Doug, feeling a tug at their heartstrings, started to feed the cat, along with the birds.

“We started putting out cat food in our woodbin and quickly acquired a feral woodbin cat,” said Squires. “She ate the cat food, hunted the mice at night, and left the birds alone.”

A few months later, however, Squires had a new problem. The feral

cat gave birth to five kittens, leaving Squires with the need to find homes for five semiwild kittens, as well as fixing the mother cat.

“Our local bylaw officers have limited resources and posters looking for homes for kittens didn’t quite cut it,” said Squires.

Luckily, an organization in Dryden came to the rescue.

“An Internet search put me in touch with Second Chance Pet Network in Dryden, who said with no hesitation, bring us the kittens and we will foster them until they are ready for adoption,” explained Squires.

“They also loaned us a trap in hopes of catching mama cat to have her fixed in order to prevent future kitten explosions.”

Spurred by Second Chance’s quick help, Squires decided to

give back. She, along with Christine Stever and Rebecca Tibbs, got together and asked Second Chance what could be done in Sioux Lookout.

“They suggested that we could become the Sioux Lookout chapter of the Second Chance Pet Network as they are currently in the process of becoming a registered charity,” said Squires.

“We have a lot of big plans,” explained Second Chance director Ann Owens. “We need any help that we can get.”

Second Chance hopes to get a shelter running that will service Sioux Lookout, Dryden and Ignace, as well as surrounding areas. The shelter would be based in Dryden.

“Dryden is the larger area,” said Owens. “We have the vets here, and it’s easier for people from out of town to get

here.”

So far Second Chance has taken in 19 cats and kittens and 13 dogs from the Sioux Lookout area, in addition to more than 149 animals from the Dryden area. Owens has been in conversation with the Sioux Lookout bylaw officers and all agree that getting a shel-

ter running in Dryden is the best choice.

“Why not work together?” asked Owens.

“It just makes sense.

Let’s do this together and get it done.”

Second Chance remains the receiving point for unwanted animals at their current shelter next to Triple

F Pet Supply on King Street in Dryden. Those interested in becoming part of Sioux Lookout’s Second Chance chapter can contact Marlie Squires at 737-4493, Christine Stever at 7372060 or Rebecca Tibbs at 738-0021.

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Three of the five kittens born to a feral cat in Marlie Squires’ woodbin.

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SIOUX LOOKOUT FLYERS HOCKEY: AN EXCITING EXPERIENCE It has been an entertaining and successful season so far for the Sioux Lookout Flyers Junior “A” Hockey Club with many games that left the fans on the edge of their seats. The Flyers have proven that they are a gritty, hard working team that never gives up and represents the town of Sioux Lookout with pride. The Orange and Black have twice come storming back from a three goal deficit to earn wins - once on October 9 against the Fort Frances Lakers in Fort Frances and again on December 19 against the K and A Wolverines in Thunder Bay. The Flyers home games have been thrilling from start to finish with five contests going to extra time, including two overtime victories over the K and A Wolverines and

an epic 4-3 shootout win over the arch rival, second place Dryden Ice Dogs on December 7.

During this intense and memorable game the Flyers erased a two goal deficit to tie the game at three in the third period. After overtime solved nothing the game went to a shootout where it took seven shooters from each team to decide who would emerge with the win. Galen Matyjanka was the hero for the Flyers, scoring the game winning goal.

Sioux Lookout defenceman A.J. Wensley has been an offensive force for the Flyers, leading the team in scoring with 30 points in 33 games. A.J. is also second in points by an SIJHL defenseman.

The Flyers have star goaltender Jordan Giguère between the pipes. He has been named one of the three stars of the game on several occasions and has brought the

hometown crowd to its feet many times with highlight reel glove saves.

Flyers forward Nathan Brown has been a big part of the team’s success this season, combining offense with edgy physical play and excellence in the faceoff circle.

The two newest Sioux Lookout Flyers, Dwight Lee and Darren Turner, have been excellent additions to the team.

Lee is an explosive sniper who earned three points in under one minute in his Flyers debut December 3 against his former team the Fort Frances Lakers.

Turner is a true power forward who can score a highlight reel goal, dish out a crunching hip check, and drop the gloves.

The Flyers feature four players from Sioux Lookout; Ian Alcock, Nelson Rosiak, Shayne Kakegamic and Alex Beaulne. Clinton Morris from Big Trout Lake is also on the roster. All five of those players have worked hard for their home town team.

Going into the Christmas break the Flyers are in third place

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out of five teams in the SIJHL standings which will give the team momentum heading into the crucial second half of the regular season.

The Orange and Black will be working hard to maintain their third place position in the

standings, which could potentially set up a first round match-up with the Dryden Ice Dogs in the playoffs. It would be a hard fought and memorable series.

Overall, the second half of the season promises to be even

more exciting. Hang on to your hats, hockey fans, unless a Flyers player earns a hat trick that is.

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S P O RT S Figure skating club to compete in Kenora Shayla Cybulski STAFF WRITER

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OW halfway through the skating season, members of the Sioux Lookout Figure Skating Club are sharpening their skills in preparation for the regional competition to be held in Kenora near the end of this month.

The Sunset Country 37th Annual Interclub Competition will be held at the Keewatin Arena in Kenora January 29, 30 and 31.

The Sioux Lookout club, whose programming started in September, features both experienced senior skaters and a learnto-skate group called CanSkate. The figure skating programming runs for 10 weeks prior to the holiday season, and continues 10 weeks into the new year.

“We have 18 senior skaters going to the upcoming competition in Keewatin,” said Donna

Brunton, who directs the senior skating program.

“The Sioux Lookout club always does very well,” said Vicky Anderson, another director.

“We’re a fairly small team, but there have been times we’ve been awarded a trophy for having the highest percentage of medals.”

The skaters are working hard to prepare for the competition, with senior skaters putting in about eight to 10 hours a week and CanSkate participants averaging around two hours of practice weekly. Their skill building has also been helped by various testing activities, some of which are taking place in Kenora in January.

“It helps the skaters progress to the next level in skating,” explained Anderson.

Directors say that membership has increased greatly this year, with a 20 to 25 per cent jump in participating skaters.

“Our numbers are up, which is a really good thing,” said Brunton.

Anderson said this increase is partly thanks to Sioux Lookout hosting last year’s regional competition, giving the club more local exposure.

“It was very good exposure for the club. A lot of local businesses sponsored us, and a lot of the girls’ friends and families came out to watch,” she said.

The club’s last hurrah takes place March 28 in Sioux Lookout with a final performance highlighting the skaters’ talents.

“It’s a great chance for the community to come out and see the progress the girls have made,” said Anderson.

With a busy skating schedule, both locally and in the Northwestern Ontario region, Anderson said the girls in the club are doing well.

“We’re positive. We’re all looking forward to the next few months.”

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A.J. Wensley earns Player of the Month nod A.J. Wensley of the Sioux Lookout Flyers was given top honours by the SIJHL and Sportop Marketing, being named their Player of the Month for December.

The 5’10”, 195 lb defenseman has 30 points in 33 games.

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No ice is safe despite what they might say Submitted By: LETA ELSNER

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THEY say the ice is safe.” That’s the mysterious rumour often circulated at this time of year among the outdoor fraternity; no one knows who “they” are or where there is information started.

But in the early weeks of every winter, a few outdoor enthusiasts take it as gospel and have close calls or pay with their lives, as occurred this past weekend in central Ontario. Consequently, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) reminds

everyone yet again that no ice can be considered 100% safe for travel by any motorized recreational vehicles or trucks, especially at this time of year.

To avoid ice risks, the OFSC recommends that snowmobilers ride open, land-based, OFSC trails whenever possible. OFSC clubs provide many trails that avoid water crossings altogether and also provide many bridges and culverts to pass over known water safely.

If you do make the personal choice to travel on ice by snowmobile, wait until a marked stake line is in place and

cross only when you can follow it from shore to shore, without stopping on the ice. While ice crossing is never a sure thing, snowmobilers can also reduce their risk by: • Never travelling on ice because “they” say it is safe.

• Understanding that ice conditions may vary from day to day, from hour to hour and from place to place.

• Checking ice thickness before riding onto any frozen water.

At least 15 centimetres (6 inches) of clear, hard ice is needed to support one snowmobile.

• Never travelling on ice alone, at night or after consuming alcohol.

• Avoiding slushy ice, untracked ice, or ice near moving water.

• Staying off ice early or late in the season or after any sudden and pronounced melt, thaw or rain.

• Wearing a buoyant snowmobile suit and carrying ice picks.

Remember, you always enter ice at your own risk; neither the OFSC nor its member clubs accept any responsibility or liability for ice crossings or variations in ice conditions.

The OFSC is committed to proactive leadership in promoting safe, responsible riding, on and off Ontario snowmobile trails, by building safer snowmobiling knowledge, attitudes and behaviours through rider education, safety legislation development and enforcement. For more information, visit ofsc.on.ca

For further info, please visit www.ofsc. on.ca or contact: Leta Elsner (705) 739-7669

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Participate Review of Proposed Insect Pest Management Program Information Centre The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) invites you to attend a public information centre to review and comment on the proposed Insect Pest Management Plan to control Jack Pine Budworm infestation for 2010.

The Jack Pine Budworm is the most destructive insect pest affecting the jack pine resource in Ontario. Between 2004 and 2009, defoliation affected hundreds of thousands of hectares in northwestern Ontario.

Tree damage and mortality caused by the Jack Pine Budworm can significantly reduce wood supply, alter habitat for many plants and animals, increase fire hazard, and impact on aesthetics.

To reduce these impacts the Ministry of Natural Resources is developing an Insect Pest Management Plan.

The proposed Insect Pest Management Plan outlines the management options and draft project proposals being considered for managing the infestation of Jack Pine Budworm in Red Lake and Sioux Lookout Districts. Options may include: changing harvesting schedules, no action, and the aerial spray of the insecticide Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk).

The purpose of public consultation is to provide the public with an opportunity to review, and comment on the proposed operations so they may be considered in the planning process.

Public information centers will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations: •

Red Lake on January 26, 2010 at the Red Lake Ministry of Natural Resources Downstairs Boardroom

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Sioux Lookout on January 26, 2010 at Sunset Inn & Suites

And in the following locations: •

Ear Falls on January 27, 2010 at the Ear Falls Legion from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Lac Seul First Nation, January 25, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The material displayed at the Information Centers will also be available from January 28 to February 26, 2010 at the Ministry of Natural Resources’ Red Lake and Sioux Lookout District Offices from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. After business hours, viewing may be arranged by contacting the individuals listed below. Please call ahead to ensure someone is available to assist you with the review. Comments and submissions on the proposed Insect Pest Management Plan are requested to be sent to the individuals listed below, by February 26, 2010.

The Ministry of Natural Resources will consider all comments received. The final formal public involvement opportunity for the Insect Pest Management Plan is tentatively scheduled for March 17, 2010 - April 16, 2010.

Based upon the analysis of the pest management options, the Ministry of Natural Resources has proposed a selected course of action that includes the aerial spray of the insecticide Btk beginning on or about May 31, 2010. The recommended product is a bacterium found naturally in soils that has been used successfully worldwide as a biological pest control agent. The purpose of aerial spraying with Btk is to reduce the amount of future defoliation of jack pine trees and to prevent further damage and mortality.

There is an opportunity during the Insect Pest Management Planning process to seek resolution of issues with the Ministry of Natural Resources Regional Director in accordance with the compressed issue resolution process developed in conformity with Part D, Section 7.5.4.1 of the Forest Management Planning Manual (2004). The last date to request issue resolution is April 16, 2010. The Ministry of Natural Resources is collecting comments and information regarding this Insect Pest Management Program under the authority of the Crown Forest Sustainability Act and the Environmental Assessment Act to assist in making decisions and determining further public consultation needs. Comments and opinions will be kept on file for use during the operating term of the applicable forest management plans and may be included in study documentation which is made available for public review. Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (1987) personal information will remain confidential unless prior consent is obtained. However, this information may be used by the Ministry of Natural Resources as public input on other resource management surveys and projects. For further information regarding this Act, please contact, Trevor Park at 807-727-1344 (Red Lake), or Glen Niznowski at 807-737-5037 (Sioux Lookout).

For further information on the Insect Pest Management Planning process, contact any one of the following: Dave New, Project Manager Red Lake District Office 227 Howey Street Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0 Tel.: 807-727-1383

Gregg Lloyd, Plan Author Red Lake District Office 227 Howey Street Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0 Tel.: 807-727-1347

Kevin Pruys, Forester Sioux Lookout District Office 49 Prince Street Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1J9 Tel.: 807-737-5040

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Flyers blanked by Ice Dogs in close contest Tim Brody ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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HE Sioux Lookout Flyers were looking for a win to begin 2010, but the visiting Dryden Ice Dogs snatched the win for themselves blanking the hometown Flyers 3 – 0 January 2 at the Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena.

Dryden Mayor Anne Krassilowsky dropped a special opening face-off puck while wearing a Flyers jersey, making good on her promise to do so after Sioux Lookout won the Mayors Attendance Challenge in November.

Things were fairly even in the action packed first period with the Ice Dogs getting nine shots on net to the Flyers seven.

Both teams had some nice scoring chances, but both goalies were sharp and up to the task.

The first period ended 0 – 0.

The Ice Dogs drew first blood about three minutes into the second period courtesy of Brenden Church.

Jon Mitchell rippled the mesh for the Ice Dogs about halfway through the period to put the Ice Dogs up 2 – 0.

The Flyers again had some terrific scoring chances, but didn’t have the energy the Ice Dogs had during the period, most of which was played in the Flyers end.

The Ice Dogs remained in control until about the halfway mark of the third period when the Flyers got their wings back under them and created several

scoring opportunities for themselves with some fast, physical and well coordinated play.

Despite a revived Flyers team, the Ice Dogs managed to score one more time courtesy of Justin Lightfoot before the period ended.

The Ice Dogs went on to win 3 – 0, a score that should have been closer, but for bad luck on the Flyers part in not being able to find the back of the net despite some great chances.

The Ice Dogs just hung

on for a win the following evening in Dryden, edging the Flyers 5 – 4.

The Flyers have just a handful more home games this season.

Their next home game will be tonight at 7:30 when they welcome the Mustangs from Wisconsin.

The Flyers will spend most of January on the road, returning home to take on the league leading Fort William North Stars January 30 and 31.