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the devastating legacy of these institutions, and the intergenerational effects they continue to have in First Nation communities,� the joint news release also states. Kenora MP Bob Nault issued the following statement on January 11. “As I have previously stated, Senator Beyak is grossly mistaken as she continues trying to defend her misinformed views about Indigenous peoples and residential school survivors. There is absolutely no defense or justification for the harm and injustice she is causing. “I remain steadfast in my support for survivors and Indigenous peoples throughout the riding and across the country. Senator Beyak’s severely misguided perspectives fly in the face of the government’s goal of reconciliation and only serves to further divide Canadians. “As the Member of Parliament for the Kenora riding, with 42 First Nation communities, the
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heartbreaking stories I have heard throughout the years have negatively impacted generations of First Nations people. Senator Beyak’s decision to selectively publish only letters of support regarding residential schools on her website is unacceptable. “Having finally been removed from the Conservative National Caucus by Leader of the Conservative Party, Andrew Scheer, I strongly encourage Senator Beyak to seriously re-evaluate her capacity to represent her constituents and step down.� Sioux Lookout Mayor Doug Lawrance shared at a meeting of the Mayor’s Truth and Reconciliation Committee on January 9, “Garnet (Angeconeb) was on As It Happens. I listened to you. You did a great job.� Angeconeb told CBC’s As It Happens, that he told Scheer about the controversial letters on Beyak’s website months ago. “I’m really disappointed. I’m discouraged and outright hurt by some of those comments,� Angeconeb told As It Happens host Carol Off. Angeconeb, who resides in Sioux Lookout, is a member of Lac Seul First Nation. A member of the Mayor’s Truth and Reconciliation Committee, Angeconeb is a residential school survivor and Order of Canada recipient. “Here is one of many responses I received after the CBC As It Happens interview,� continued Angeconeb. Dear Garnet, Do you honestly think you would have received an order of canada if you had stayed with your indigenous family vs. residential school. The reason you were taken then is the same as now. Your people are unable to care for their wives sisters or children. Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. Quit complaining and fix your own cultural and social issues...drugs gasoline prostitution and alcoholism. I was
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could we need a solution to “The Municipal context or deliberately discussions a single mom who comments in March Shortly after TRC does want to misconstrued to protect begin, for individual share them more equitably raised two kids with no 2017. government assistance. that we issued a formal see what we can learn the status quo, or to negotiations and for fair and effectively, with vision and cooperation They both graduated invitation to Senator from this saga and try create a negative story. settlement proposals. “Many correspondents from all sides. February 2017 university and are Beyak to meet with to come away with an “In “Together we can “what is gainfully employed. the Municipal TRC in end result and direction the CBC published an asked Is find answers. It is time article on the policing reconciliation?” Get your shit together Sioux Lookout in the that is positive.” The Bulletin of “fake news”, not my it endless years of for a “fresh start” for and stop whining and hope that we might be able to influence her by reached Beyak who term, but CBC’s own. negotiations, arguments, all Canadians on this leaching off the system. direct communication provided the following http://www.cbc.ca/news/ apologies and settlements, important issue.” Mary Laczko Beyak added that the committee comment, “Given the opinion/government- is it moving forward “This is not the first with some of overwhelming support fake-news-1.3993128. If together for a better future content of her website time I have heard these members, are residential I have received over the “fake news” as referenced or is it something else? “is there to inform kinds of attacks and who recognize Canadians on all sides of likely not my last. This school survivors and last few days, Indigenous by the CBC, continues Canadians non-Indigenous unchecked, free speech that what we are doing the issues that matter to email tells me that we some others who have and have work to do to suffered from inter- alike, from our own is in jeopardy in our for Indigenous people them. On this file, what riding and across great nation. In the past is simply not working. we have been doing? continue our collective generational effects. “Senator Beyak Canada, I would have to months there have been There needs to be a way Spending billions of journey together, a journey leading us accepted and met with be a fool and a coward several key examples of making an investment dollars over decades is to: understanding, the Municipal TRC to resign, as Mr. Nault or of stifled or maligned at the grass roots level not working, and wise, Canadians, in July. others suggest. Ottawa debate, including Toronto into the lives of the people informed tolerance, acceptance, Committee reconciliation and peace. Subsequently, it has has enough of those, so I Professor Jordan Peterson, where the challenges both Indigenous McGill’s Andrew Potter, exist. With billions of and “Given the current become quite apparent won’t be resigning.” non-Indigenous She provided the Broken Pencil’s Hal taxpayer dollars involved, alike, see it.” Senator Beyak fiasco that Senator Beyak’s Niedzviecki, and teacher following article from position has not changed. and the Trump “shithole Shepherd, website entitled Lindsay countries” comment, we As a committee we her need to rise above these have done our best to Free Speech, which she to name only a few. kinds of attitudes. Let communicate with and said addresses some of “We must be able to have the current discussions. truthful dialogue on all us not stoop down that influence the senator. 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The colours of our high school are green and gold Recently I found out that with the new high school being constructed, the colours and logo of Queen Elizabeth District High School would be
changing to better fit the new identity (Sioux North High School). In terms of the logo, I can absolutely get behind changing it. But many of us in this great town have all at one point, bled green and gold.
I went to the University of Manitoba and I could care less about brown and gold. I am a Warrior and where I am from, Warriors wear green and gold. We all put those jerseys on. We all walked those halls.
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We all sat in that gym and cheered for the green and gold. Hell, a bunch of us still rock the green and gold. For that to die with the creation of a beautiful new school seems wrong. Shouldn’t we get a say in a piece of our
identity? If someone with authority is reading this, please know that green and gold mean more to us than a sports jersey we wore 10 years ago. Green and gold is who we are. Austen Hoey
leadership development. To find out how to help support the girls in their effort to attend the upcoming tournament, please contact my constituency office in Kenora at 1-866-710-0008. The girls on that team can also look to the example being set in Washagamis Bay First Nation. I was pleased to see the community elect its first all-female council in August. I believe we will continue to see the emergence of more and more women taking on leadership roles within their communities. Fort Severn First Nation, near the shore of Hudson Bay, is the most Northern community in Ontario. They are working on using its unique location to
capitalize on a promising initiative involving polar bear sighting tours. I had the chance to take one of these tours and was lucky enough to experience the excitement of witnessing polar bears up close. This kind of innovating thinking will increase tourism in the community and help drive economic development. Positive developments are happening rapidly throughout First Nations and in other comminutes across the riding. There is so much activity taking place it would be impossible to encapsulate it all in one column. I wanted to share some of these exciting developments with you and hope you share in my enthusiasm of what’s to come next.
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REPORT FROM PARLIAMENT HILL Bob Nault MP, Kenora Riding
Innovation thrives in Northern First Nation communities A new year always brings with it a sense of optimism regarding what lies ahead. In my tenure, I have been fortunate enough to see a number of innovative projects developing throughout the North. The following examples demonstrate a number of exciting initiatives underway in our riding’s First Nation communities. During the summer I was in Eabametoong First Nation and had the opportunity to visit their burgeoning
new farming project, the Fort Hope Farm. This initiative aims to combat food insecurity, create jobs, blend traditional knowledge and conventional farming approaches, while promoting Anishinaabe culture. In 2018 the farm will be extending to 12 acres and the plan is to incorporate greenhouses into their expansion. This kind of agricultural pursuit provides easier access to fresh and healthy food, and creates job opportunities. It’s no wonder I see more and more community gardens
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popping up around First Nation communities in the riding. The project has done so well that it received recognition with a Rural Ontario Leaders Award. Eabametoong First Nation’s forward thinking hasn’t been limited to the summer months. For the second winter in a row, the local school has put together an all-girls peewee hockey team. The 19 student team, comprised of 10-12 year old girls, traveled to Thunder Bay for their first tournament last winter. They are now raising funds to take part in an Ottawa girls’ tournament this March. The team’s teachers and coaches say hockey has served as a tool for improving selfconfidence, a feeling of belonging, and
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HE Mayor’s Committee for Truth and Reconciliation held its first meeting of 2018 on January 9. The committee heard from two delegations: Hub Transit chair John Bath and Lakehead University faculty member Braden Te Hiwi. Bath informed of the transportation service, “I think it’s a very crucial and essential service that we offer
and we’re hoping to expand it further.” He explained Hub Transit is exploring the possibility of expanding service into Frenchman’s Head, one of the communities which make up Lac Seul First Nation. Lac Seul First Nation Chief Clifford Bull said it’s an interesting possibility. “Anything that can enhance mobility for our patients, youth, whoever, is greatly needed. I would support
something like that.” Bath explained Hub Transit has submitted a grant application and asked for the committee’s support. Sioux Lookout Mayor Doug Lawrance informed, “We have been working with Braden Te Hiwi from Lakehead University on a possible project. Initially that project focused on the Tim Brody / Bulletin Photo old Pelican Falls IRS and Mayor’s Committee for Truth and Reconciliation members and guests. records related to it. The project may be taking a different direction. residential schools. We and I want to return Reconciliation” in Sioux Lookout AD PROOF to this area and the collectedBulletin a bunch of them A Thesub-committee Municipality. CHECK YOUR AD FOR THE FO advertising@siouxbulletin.com Fax: 807-737-3084 807-737-3209 *Be sure to provide an alternate contact phon people. That documents toTel: these of our TRC will be historical He concluded, CLIENT, 1 INSERT, D_JamesCochrane-170201-BMONesbittBurns COLOUR COLUMN: BW 3.3 in Dates / Times / Location Pelican wasn’t connected to the “At Names meeting with Braden around the November 8 PROJECT: B&W: Prices Contact Info activity. School so - 17/01/29 we 05:08PM could physical toPREPARED determine where the- 17/01/13 council meeting the BY: DEPTH: PRODUCTIONA - 17/01/29 2.0422 in Spelling Colour / B&W “It about all those get0201\D_JamesCochrane-170201-BMONesbi an understanding project is going.” Annual Report of FILE: “\\PRIMARY\Shared\Production\AdArchives\Ads2017\17 tBurns\D_JamesCochrane-170201-BMONesbitBurns. indd” was VERSION: Run dates 1 documents and how does of the school from Te Hiwi explained, the Committee was Advertising material designed by The Sioux Lookout Bulletin is strictly for use by The Sioux Lookout Bulletin and will remain their property until a copyright purchase fee has been invoiced to the client. OPT is given by Friday at 4:00 your ad will appear as is in the paper that you have booked it to run and you will be charged accordingly. the community make presented to Council. “TheIf no reply project that I these documents.” He shared, “I have the most of them. How At that meeting Council was on was around physical activity in the all these documents would they use them? passed a resolution to What kind of knowledge extend the term of the “Price is what you pay. would they want to try Mayor’s Committee on collect and find in Truth and Reconciliation Value is what you get.” tothem? That’s how we indefinitely. Warren Buffet began our conversations. “For 2018 we will I guess it’s still a continue our work of Investment Management; Financial, work in progress.” engagement, education, Estate, Tax & Retirement Planning. Last January, events, and begin to James Cochrane Lawrance issued focus more specifically Investment Advisor BMO Nesbitt Burns a Proclamation on our Municipal 1-807-223-2600 With 30+ years’ experience and Local representation. declaring 2017 as the Responses to the If you want a 2nd opinion on your Investments, Call me. jamescochranenb.ca “Year of Truth and Calls to Action.” st
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HEN Hudson resident Michael Breen went hunting this fall he noticed something different about the landscape – red pine in the area had disappeared and now he is asking the Ministry of Natural Resources to explain why this is happening.
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OHN Parry, formerly Member of Parliament for Kenora-Rainy River, and the only New Democrat ever elected MP, has decided that he can no longer seek the NDP nomination for Kenora-Rainy River.
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KDSB supports Treaty #3 request to hold regional MMIWG hearings Tim Brody Associate Editor
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HE Kenora District Services Board (KDSB) is requesting the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) hold hearings in this region. The organization is
supporting Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3 and Ogichidaa Kavanaugh’s request to have regional MMIWG hearings. “Violence against women, girls, and LGBTQ2S people must be ended. We as Canadians must do so by learning and listening, by gaining understanding, and then
by taking action,” a KDSB press release stated. “The MMIWG National Inquiry hearings are moving Canada forward by honouring the lives and legacies of Indigenous women and girls and their families by seeking the truth, honouring that truth, and by bringing
healing through giving life to that truth. “For the families sharing their stories, they must be able to do so within a culturally safe space, a space that is accessible and with the appropriate supports surrounding the family,” stated KDSB Chair Barry Baltessen.
“The hearings are about the families and about learning the truth.” “The geography of this region is vast and the lack of transportation and accommodations has been a barrier for families wishing to honour their loved ones by sharing their stories,” stated Henry Wall, KDSB Chief
Administrative Officer. “Our thoughts are with the women, girls, and LGBTQ2S people who continue to suffer from violence. Our thoughts are with the families in the Kenora District who continue to suffer the loss of their loved ones,” the organization’s press release concluded.
First Nation and Inuit communities over the next five years. “I am pleased with today’s announcement, committing an additional $189.2 million (over five years) to $102 million committed to policing in Indigenous communities in Budget 2017. “I am also encouraged
that the minister has reiterated his commitment to helping First Nation police services like the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service become fully designated by the rule of law. “Today’s announcement sets a positive tone for the next round of funding
negotiations. We look forward to continuing our progress with our federal and provincial Treaty partners on the designation of the NishnawbeAski Police Service as a fully mandated essential service, instead of being run as a program at the whim of
these governments. “In the meantime, these additional funds will help to increase the safety and security of our community members and officers.” The NishnawbeAski Police Service (NAPS) is the largest First Nations police service in Canada and
the second largest First Nations police service in North America, employing more than 134 uniformed officers and 30 civilians. Based in Thunder Bay, NAPS polices 35 communities across NAN territory, which encompasses nearly two-thirds of the province of Ontario.
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NOWW workshop writing contest open Bay but has become more available to more remote communities in ORTHWESTERN the region, including Ontario Writers Sioux Lookout. The Wo r k s h o p organization offers many (NOWW) 2018 writing different workshops, contest is now open manuscript readings, for entries. The contest mentoring, as well as the opened January 1, and is yearly contest. open to anyone over the The contest accepts age of 18. The contest fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. The divisions of the contest are short fiction (2000-3500 The Sioux Lookout Bulletin AD PROOF words), historical fiction advertising@siouxbulletin.com Fax: 807-737-3084 Tel: 807-737-3209 CLIENT, 1 INSERT, D_ConCollege-180110-JanPrograms COLOUR WIDTH: BW(2000-3500 5.0375words), in PROJECT: B&W: creative non-fiction PREPARED BY: HEIGHT: PRODUCTIONA - 18/01/05 - 18/01/05 - 18/01/08 06:34AM 4.725words), in (1500-3000 “\\PRIMARY\Shared\Production\AdArchives\Ads2018\180110\D_ConCollege-180110-JanPrograms\D_ConCollege-180110-JanPrograms.indd” VERSION: 1 FILE: the Bill MacDonald Advertising material designed by The Sioux Lookout Bulletin is strictly for use by The Sioux Lookout Bulletin and will remain their property until a copyright purchase fee has been invoiced to the client. Prize for creative nonIf no reply is given by Friday at 4:00 your ad will appear as is in the paper that you have booked it to run and you will be charged accordingly. fiction (1000-3000 Tyllore Martelle / Bulletin Photo words), and poetry (3-5 Tyllore Martelle Staff Writer
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poems, 50-100 lines). This year’s judges include Heather O’Neill, Ross King, Helen Humphreys, Michael Christie, and George Elliott Clarke. The NOWW contest has seen the success of local writer Mike Laverty that later included his second prize winning story “Indians Are From
India.” Laverty had taken the story through NOWW’s workshop process and ended up with a second place prize. Laverty’s short story was then featured in the organization’s short story anthology “Twenty
Years on Snowshoes” last year. The anthology can be found online or at the Sioux Lookout Public Library. For members in good standing there is no entry fee. Non-members entry fee is $10.
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the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), Wasaya has signed a Letter of Understanding (LOU) with ALPA which will open up more doors for company recruitment. President and Chief Executive Officer of Wasaya Group Inc., Michael Rodyniuk, explained some of the ways this program will expand employment opportunities. “A lot of experienced pilots in the cities we serve are looking to move to Wasaya, a growing healthy company, yet have been held back because making the move would mean a drop
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Free community yoga supporting local charities Tyllore Martelle Staff Writer
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INCE November, local yoga instructors have been offering free yoga classes with the special aspect of supporting local charities. Although this is not the first time Sioux Lookout has been treated to free yoga classes, this is the first time the classes have been taught by instructors on a monthly basis. One of the yoga instructors, Melissa Zarecki, shared the reasoning behind starting up the sessions. “People are always asking if there is yoga and if they can bring their children. I just thought it’s a nice way to give back to the community and support some local charities.” Zarecki asked other yoga teachers,
Rosalyn Sanchez, Stephanie Bortolot, and Lexie Boles for their insight on prospective charities to support. Organizations receiving donations from the classes are the Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre Christmas Food Hampers, the Out of the Cold Shelter, Friends of Cedar Bay, Second Chance Pet Network, Nordic Nomads crosscountry ski club, First Step Women’s Shelter, Salvation Army, and Sioux Hudson Literacy Council. On Thursday, January 11, the session collected donations for Friends of Cedar Bay and ended up with $55. “Turnout has been great. There are, on average, 1012 people per session. Winter always sees low turnout so I think come
spring time it will get better. I do believe it is something that we will continue into the future,” Zarecki commented. No sign up is required for the classes. Participants are required to bring their own mat. “We encourage people, even beginners, to attend. The classes are gentle and suitable for all levels. We have tried to make it children friendly, so feel free to show up with your child(ren), as long as they are comfortable doing the poses with everyone and have a mat of their own. “We also want to thank the facilities that have allowed us to use their space for free: Municipality of Sioux Lookout (train station), Sioux Mountain Public School,
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Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre,” Zarecki concluded. The sessions take
place every second Thursday. The next class is scheduled for February 8 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
If anyone has questions, contact Melissa Zarecki at 807-738-1203 or at funtionallyfit@live.com.
Call for Expression of Interest Board Member Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre was created by a special act of legislation that was passed by the Ontario Government in 2001. The legislation specifies that the board of the health centre will have members who represent both First Nations (the “Northern Communities”) and non-First Nations communities (municipalities or the “Southern Communities”). This diverse board oversees the operations of a state of the art facility that offers innovative inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services to the people of the Sioux Lookout area. The board has a number of responsibilities for the strategic direction of the health centre and meeting the obligations of the organization as outlined under the Public Hospitals Act. The board is currently looking for a new board member to represent the “Southern Communities.” These communities include Sioux Lookout, Hudson, Pickle Lake, and Savant Lake. Serving on the board is a part-time commitment and a volunteer position. Term of appointment is three years. Board meetings take place bi-monthly. The board is looking for candidates who have experience or knowledge of health or social services and are familiar with governance processes. Other areas of expertise such as accounting, communications, leadership, or other relevant skills would also be an asset for the organization. If you are interested in putting your name forward, please provide a short summary outlining your interest in serving and the skills you would bring to our diverse board. Please apply electronically to:
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Carole Slater at cslater@slmhc.on.ca or by mail, attention: Carole Slater, Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre, 1 Meno Ya Win Way, Box 909, Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B4 Only applicants accepted for an interview will be contacted.
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Team Finland outlines potential for renewable energy Tyllore Martelle Staff Writer
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N December 11 and 12 Finnopool New Market Development brought Team Finland to Sioux Lookout to discuss the potential integration of renewable energy in the absence of natural gas. The visit highlighted the use of wood-based biomass products as a renewable energy source that has proved to be successful in Finland. Over the last century Finland has evolved to become the world’s second most innovative clean technology country. Much like the Sioux Lookout area, Finland is largely covered in dense forest and experiences a harsh northern climate. In 2015, according to Cleantech Finland, 31 per cent of renewable
energy came from lumber industry black liquor and 28.5 per cent came from wood fuel. The Finnopool representatives that visited Sioux Lookout saw plenty of potential for renewable energy in the area. Dr. Lauri Sikanen of Lakehead University said that wood-based biomass is highly beneficial to places like Sioux Lookout. “In my experience, for places like Sioux Lookout, the most effective method would be wood chips. According to our experience in other countries, it is too risky to aim too high right at the beginning. It is good to start with something that is already proven, established somewhere else, and already running and that
would be wood chips. “Since wood chips are already a product of the forest industry and produced nearby, beginning to use them as an energy source would not put excessive strain on the economy. “Renewable energy, especially in the case of Sioux Lookout, and forest biomass which is here all over, it is especially benefiting these kinds of places, which are remote and not connected to the gas pipeline. When the biomass is just next to you, it is ideal to start using that.” Dr. Sikanen added that in a place where oil and gas needs to be shipped over 200 kilometres, the benefits of using wood-based biomass increases significantly. “If you are just using the biomass to serve
local purposes, you are not over exploiting anything because the resources here are so huge that it is not endangering anything.” After the wood chips are collected, they would be taken to biomass boilers that can be used to heat airports, schools, hospitals, or anything else that has converted to renewable energy. “In Finland, we have harsh winters and we have lots of trees, just like around here,” Dr. Sikanen explained. Currently, the use of wood-based energy in Finland is greater than electricity, oil, and gas based energy sources. The country of Finland is about one third of the size of Ontario and has 600 locations heated by wood chips. In addition, they also have about 300 small, local companies
using those systems. “We have created a really remarkable amount of local business and are promoting local welfare by using local resources instead of buying oil and shipping it from far away. That is part of the reason why we are here. We have made many mistakes and we want to make sure that you do not make the same mistakes,” Dr. Sikanen added. One of the largest benefits of renewable energy is the global effort to mitigate climate change, but there are also very strong components that benefit local economies by using local resources. Mayor Doug Lawrance and Chief Clifford Bull both attended the events and offered some of their thoughts on renewable
energy in the Sioux Lookout area. Mayor Lawrance shared, “In communities such as Sioux Lookout and Lac Seul, which have no natural gas but a lot of biomass close at hand, there are exciting possibilities with the Finnish expertise. We look forward to exploring specific opportunities and hopefully a demonstration project in the near future.” Chief Bull added, “As managers of the Lac Seul Forest, our community is constantly exploring methods and technologies that will complement forestry activities. The Finnish people have been using their forest resources to greater overall benefit. We want to ensure we are receiving the greatest benefits from the resources we manage.”
SLMHC is seeking volunteers for its Board of Directors committees Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre strives to fulfill our vision of being a Centre of Excellence in First Nations and northern health care by working together to improve the health status of individuals, families and communities now and for generations to come. In regard to this vision, the following volunteer opportunities are available to the public:
Volunteers - Quality and Patient Safety Committee
Volunteers - Resource Utilization Committee
The experiences of our patients and families helps to drive quality improvement. We are seeking patients and family members to join the Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) committee.
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is seeking volunteers to join the Resource Utilization Committee.
This committee assists the board of directors in the performance of the board’s governance role for the quality of patient care and services. Meeting bi-monthly, the QPS committee creates a strategic vision for patient safety and clinical quality and oversees development of the hospital’s annual quality improvement plan.
This committee meets monthly and is responsible for the stewardship of all financial and non-financial resources of the organization. The committee adds a wealth of value to the organization by identifying opportunities to deliver improved cost effectiveness across the entire spectrum of SLMHC’s resources.
Defining quality and outcome expectations and ensuring patient safety are key responsibilities of the QPS committee.
If you are interested in volunteering on the Quality and Patient Safety Committee or the Resource Utilization Committee, please contact:
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Blueberry Hill open for sliding, however caution urged Tim Brody Associate Editor
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LUEBERRY Hill, located at the west end of King Street, is once again ready for sliding, but sliders are asked to be cautious. Municipal manager of development services/ chief building
official Jody Brinkman, CBCO, FMA, shared, “The hill has been altered by the contractor building the 20 unit transitional housing complex to help make the hill safer and usable. However it is advised that anyone utilizing the hill exercise caution since the alteration isn’t
complete and there is an active construction site adjacent to the hill.” Blueberry Hill is situated beside the new 20 unit transitional housing complex.
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The first in Cosco’s City of Sirens comic book series
City of Sirens, a new comic by Gabrielle Cosco.
Gabrielle Cosco / Submitted Images
City of Sirens is rich with ethereal lighting, Cosco’s illustration style. A look at Cosco’s design process (left). Continued from front
design school. I was watching the show White Oleander. Michelle Pfeiffer plays this mother who is in prison and her daughter visits her and I really liked that dynamic. I’ve always wanted to do a graphic novel with a strong female character that’s got a little bit of the supernatural in there, but is grounded in reality and
was gritty,” she said. She added, “The way it played out in my head was very visual, so I wanted to add visuals to it and not just write about it... I was in design school at the time. My skills weren’t there yet for being a comic book artist. I spent a lot of time on the side researching how to create graphic novels, building up my skills, my illustration
style… My style has always been more feminine. Very ethereal lighting, soft curves… so it’s a little more geared to women,” she said. Cosco, who was born and raised in Sioux Lookout, studied graphic design at Georgian College in Barrie. An employee of Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre (KERC), Cosco has been further honing
her artistic talents illustrating children’s books. The heroine of Cosco’s City of Sirens comic is Elizabeth Carver; El for short. Speaking about El and City of Sirens she shared, “It’s very much inspired by Batman and superhero stories because I love that kind of stuff. So I’m throwing this female siren in that situation, except that I’m not giving her a cape and cowl, she’s going to be wearing a hoodie and jeans most of the time. “She’s a private eye kind of character, a vigilante. She helps people, tracks down killers, but then leaves them for the cops to find. She doesn’t kill anybody,” Cosco imparted. “Where we meet El is where she has rejected everything that her mother’s told her. Her mother is in prison because she revealed herself to El (as a serial killer) and El turned her in. She’s been on the run for seven years, sort of evading that. Then she gets called back to the City of Sirens and she has to confront all that stuff she left behind,” Cosco shared. Commenting further about El, Cosco explained, “I made sure she doesn’t have this ridiculous amount of cleavage. I did that on purpose. Most (female) comic book characters, that’s all you see.” Cosco said some female comic book heroines almost seem like fifth wheels, like afterthoughts, “Like well, we’ve got to put something in there for the girls… She doesn’t need to be saved. She’s not like, oh my shoes!” At the same time, Cosco didn’t want to create an allpowerful character who is never really in jeopardy. “I want her to struggle, sort of deal with personal things like a real woman,” Cosco said. Speaking to El’s story, she shared, “I have the whole thing outlined. I’ve had it outlined for a while, the overall arc of the character; coming from a place of rejecting her destiny to embracing it, but in a different way. “Now it’s just writing the scripts. I’ve done a couple chapters, and actually illustrated them, so it’s pretty exciting,” she said. Cosco confided, “I find the writing more challenging. I can see it in my head visually, kind of like a movie or TV show. Putting that down in words sometimes I find is a little bit harder. “Sometimes what I do is just thumbnail first before I write and then I figure it out from
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there,” she commented. “The illustrating I find difficult just because there are so many things you have to draw. Drawing characters is easy. Drawing El riding a motorcycle, or climbing a building, or getting into a fight, or even just talking, is challenging,” Cosco shared. Much like El, Cosco has been learning to act despite her fear. In her case, sharing El’s story with the world. “It’s awesome and terrifying at the same time,” she admitted. “This is something I’ve always wanted to do. If I could have my dream, it would be to be the next J.K. Rowling of graphic novels. It’s a scary endeavour, but this is the first step.” Cosco discovered a love of illustrating at an early age. “When I was eight, one of my favorite things to do was to steal the printer paper, and with a new pack of markers, that was one of my favourite days, getting a new pack of markers from the SAAN store or the Northern Store. “I would sit in my room and draw for hours. I used to do little comic books. I think one of my first was fairy princesses, these seven characters that had special abilities. One was flora and fauna. I did one comic book at eight. I think it was a bunch of bank robbing clowns... This was something I think I was always meant to do, I think, to do comic books. I always loved the stories behind them. I’ve always had an interest in them, TV shows, movies, written versions of
them,” she said. She further shared, “Sin City came out in movies and my brother for Christmas got me this deluxe copy which came with one of the graphic novels… I just remember reading it and thinking, this is amazing! Frank Miller’s use of negative and positive space just blew my mind. I was forever trying to emulate it, but I discovered I don’t work like that, in just black and whites. I can’t do it. I love the way he does it.” Due to the comic’s gritty and mature nature, Cosco has included a parent advisory on the cover warning of mature content and suggests readers be 13 years of age or older. “My target audience is women 14 to 40. Obviously guys who are into comics can read it as well,” she said. Cosco attended ThunderCon last year in Thunder Bay to promote her City of Sirens comic. “That was fun,” she said. “I got some really great feedback from people who read it (a teaser) and they came back and said it’s good! I really like it! When’s the next one coming out?” She also attended Central Canada Comic Con in Winnipeg. Cosco recently found out she’d been approved for a mentorship program she applied for, another step in honing her craft. The first book in Cosco’s City of Sirens comic book series is called Prodigal Daughter. She will be releasing chapters of the book as she finishes writing and illustrating them.
People can read a teaser for the comic, learn more about the world and characters Cosco has created, and find out how they can support the comic’s creation at www.cityofsirenscomic.com.
El has a run in with a group of mobsters.
Detective Reilly Stanton.
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Recreation and Culture Department offering abundance of winter activities
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Skaters at the outdoor rink on Third Avenue. Tim Brody Associate Editor
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NYONE looking for ways to keep active and have some fun this winter need look no further than the Municipality of Sioux Lookout Recreation and Culture Department. “At the museum right now, we’ve got the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Exhibit,” explained acting Recreation and Culture Department assistant manager Meredith Culham. The display can be viewed until January 27. “The museum is only open on Saturdays now from noon to 4 p.m. for the winter. If anyone wants to get a tour outside of those hours, they can just contact me and I’ll arrange times. I’ve already had a couple of classes from the high school come in and check it out,” Culham shared. Culham can be contacted at recsupervisor@ siouxlookout.ca or 807-737-1994 extension 3302. “We’ve got Craft Days starting on the 27th as
well. We try to do it a couple of times a month if we can. It’s from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. There’s a $2 fee just to help with some of the expenses,” Culham said. All ages are welcome to attend Craft Days, which take place at the Heritage Railway Station at 53 Front Street. “We put the craft supplies out there and let them create whatever they feel like,” Culham commented. “Next month is Black History Month, so we’ll be partnering with the library and our Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee to do a couple events on Wednesdays in that month, bringing a speaker and doing some film viewings,” Culham added. On February 15 Culham invited people to Dick’s Grillhouse at 12 First Avenue, for a Valentine’s couples themed Sip, Dip, and Paint event. The event starts at 7 p.m. and features local artist Chelsey Greig who will lead participants in a step-by-step process through the creation of their paintings.
Space is still available for the event, which is open to anyone 19 years of age and older. The Recreation Centre will be offering an Emergency First Aid course on January 18, and Standard First Aid courses on January 18 and 19. Anyone who would like more information is asked to contact the Recreation Centre at recadmin@siouxlookout. ca or call 807-737-1994. The Recreation Centre will host a babysitting course on January 26, something Culham said there has been a lot of interest in. The course will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Heritage Railway Station. People can contact the Recreation Centre to register or drop by to sign up at 85 King Street. Also on January 26, the Recreation Centre will be hosting PD Day activities throughout the day. “We’re going to have some organized games in the gym as well as lots of ice time,” Culham said. People are asked to contact the Recreation Centre to find out more.
On January 24 and 25 the Recreation Centre is also having a two day membership sale at which people can get 20 per cent off all memberships. Kid’s indoor soccer will be offered on Sundays at the Recreation Centre starting on February 4. A second session will begin on April 8. People are asked to contact the Recreation Centre to register. Boot Camp class is
being offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Recreation Centre from January 20 to February 22. People are asked to contact the Recreation Centre to register for the high intensity workout classes. Yoga classes will be offered in mid-February. “We’re looking at getting Fitness on Demand up in the meeting room,” Culham announced.
The program features more than 200 classes to choose from with on demand access to programs such as P90X, Jillian Michaels, and yoga. “It’s kind of like Netflix for fitness classes,” Culham explained. A variety of drop in sports are also available at the Recreation Centre this winter. These include squash on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 9:50 p.m., basketball Continued on page 16
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We are asking that you take a moment to consider becoming a partner in the development of our young people. The leaders of tomorrow need to gain knowledge and an understanding of the world we live in through education. Education is received by attending school and it is our duty to provide safe efficient transportation for those students. We are in immediate need of school bus drivers to assist in providing daily school transportation services for the students of Sioux Lookout and the surrounding area. We require both regular route drivers as well as occasional/spare drivers to deliver students to and from school daily. This rewarding career is perfect for people looking for part time work on a seasonal basis. Straight days, no evenings or weekends and you’ll have all the school breaks and the summers off. We provide training and assistance in getting your B license.
Applications are invited for the following positions: Property Tax Clerk – Full Time Afterschool Programmer – Casual Teacher IV – 6 Hours a Day/5 Days a Week (2 positions) Teacher V – Casual For information on these positions, please visit the Municipality of Sioux Lookout website at www.siouxlookout.ca and click on Careers at the top of the home page and then the Current Vacancies page; or contact: Bryson Blakelock, Human Resources Administrator E-mail: careers@siouxlookout.ca Tel: 807-737-2700 Fax: 807-737-3436 Website: www.siouxlookout.ca
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The program features more than 200 classes to choose from Continued from page 15
on Sundays from 7 p.m. to 8:50 p.m., tennis on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and pickleball on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Non-member drop in fees apply. The Municipality is once again operating and maintaining outdoor rinks in both Hudson and Sioux Lookout. The light schedule
for the outdoor rink in Sioux Lookout, located at the ball diamonds, is Sunday to Thursday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The shelter for the outdoor rink in Hudson will be open on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will be open Monday to Saturday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will be closed on Wednesdays. The
outdoor rink in Hudson is located by the fire hall. Minor soccer and minor baseball early bird registration is expected to begin in late January or early February. “Last year a lot of people took advantage of the discount and it gave us an opportunity to get our numbers in line so we knew how many uniforms we needed to order, supplies… get coaches,” explained
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acting Recreation and Culture Department manager Jennalea Landry. Approximately 250 children took part in minor soccer last spring, while about 140 children took part in minor baseball. Lunch skating is being offered at the Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. until April 5. Parent and Tot skating is available on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. A fee of $2 per person is being charged for Parent and Tot skating as well as lunch skating. Public skating is being offered until April 1 on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1:50 p.m., then 5 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. Public skating is also being offered on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. There is a charge of $4.25 for skaters 18 years of age and older,
$2.90 for skaters 15 to 17 years of age, and skaters 55 years of age and older. A fee of $2.60 is being asked for youth aged 6 to 14. Children five years of age and under skate free. Skating times are subject to change without notice. “We’re jumping into our busy tournament season for the ice. Every weekend from now until our ice comes out we have tournaments going on with either minor hockey, mens and womens, First Nations,” Landry commented. Landry said her department is currently on the lookout for an after school program coordinator. A letter to parents posted at the recreation centre explains, “We have experienced a large influx of children entering our facility without adult supervision after 3 p.m. on (mostly) weekdays. This increase has resulted in instances
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Qualifications: The CEO will offer: • A degree in Business Administration and/or appropriate post-secondary education combined with several years’ experience in management; • Proven strengths and experience working in a board governed environment including operations, finance, and human resource skills; • Experience working with First Nations with demonstrated respect for their culture and traditions; • Strong interpersonal skills accompanied by a native language ability so as to effectively communicate with IFNA communities; • Strong political and analytical skills as well as written and oral communication strengths with the ability to quickly assess and disseminate information and provide briefing notes to the board as well as communities. The salary is negotiable based on education and experience. The CEO site location will be negotiated; however, travel to communities is required. The job description is available on request. Please send cover letter, resume, and three most recent employment references to: Attention:
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As a returning officer, you will plan and manage federal elections in your riding during a ten-year appointment. You will represent Elections Canada and be on the front line for electors and candidates. The hours of work vary between elections, but increase significantly in the year leading up to an election. To qualify as a returning officer, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and live in the federal riding where you’re applying to work. To find out more about the role of a returning officer and how to apply, go to elections.ca and click on Employment or call 1-800-463-6868. The online application will be available January 19 to February 9, 2018.
Closing Date: January 25, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. No applications received after this time will be accepted. Full job details are available on our website at: www.ifna.ca Independent First Nations Alliance wishes to thank all applicants in advance. However, only those granted an interview will be contacted.
of bullying amongst the children, equipment damage, and instances of unsupervised minors in the gymnasium, lobby space and public washrooms. As a result of this situation, we have had to re-evaluate our policies and make necessary changes to ensure the safety of children as well as addressing concerns from staff regarding damage to the facility and equipment.” The proposed changes are included in the letter to parents. They include children under the age of 10 having to be with an adult when visiting the facility, a requirement that parents call ahead to ensure the gym is open, and a reminder that bullying and harassment will not be tolerated at the facility. “We want to ensure we have things in place for everyone to enjoy their time here,” Landry concluded.
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N E W S the Wi-Fi network. Laverty also shared that a change in the membership policy, approved by the Sioux Lookout Public Library Board, now allows residents of Lac Seul First Nation to obtain library cards at no charge. He said library staff are working towards an agreement where Lac Seul First Nation contracts library services out to the Sioux Lookout Public Library. Laverty also informed council the Digital Creator North Program has proven to be a smash hit in the community. “Our site is one of six in Northern Ontario and was recently described as “the shining star” by the funders for innovative programs and stellar participation numbers,” he shared. Youth in the program are learning how to code, create films, the art of photography, and other digital art forms. Laverty said the library also received a great response and feedback from its 2017 community survey.
Laverty reported that on October 11, the Sioux Lookout Public Library officially launched its Municipal Service Indigenous Collection Awards 30 Years of Service: with a presentation from Gord Maki – Volunteer Patricia Ningewance – a Firefighter, Cathy celebrated author, editor, Stewart – Day Care publisher, and translator. A d m i n i s t r a t i v e Laverty said libraries Assistant, Randy Ingram across the country have – Airport Foreman, requested books from Victor Kowalow – the collection through Recreation Lead-hand, interlibrary loan. In 2017, he said over and Darrell Morgan – 70 film screenings were Volunteer Firefighter 20 Years of Service: held in the Community Grace Malcolm – Media Room including blockbusters, children’s Accounts Payable Clerk 10 Years of Service: matinees, and awardDavid Tanner – winning documentaries. He informed the Volunteer Firefighter, Trevor Davies – Airport library will be hosting Operations Technician, an Aboriginal Peoples and Kristin Wray – Early Television Network / National Film Board of Childhood Educator Canada sponsored film festival in collaboration Mr. Mike Laverty, with the NishnawbeCEO/Chief Librarian, Gamik Friendship Sioux Lookout Public Centre in 2018. Library, 2017 - A Year Laverty shared that in Review for Your in November, the Library Sioux Lookout Public Laverty explained that circulation of Library altered staff REPORTS library materials (books, schedules and created DVDs, magazines, etc) a new position to be Ontario Regulation is anticipated to reach open an additional 284/09 - Compliance 42,300 at year end, seven hours per week Report 2017 increasing compared with 39,855 by without Council voted to the amount spent on adopt the compliance year end in 2016. Digital downloads wages. This Laverty report for expenditures allows the excluded from the 2017 (audiobooks, eBooks, said, magazines, etc) are library to be open budget as outlined anticipated to reach 5700 seven days a week. in the report dated Use of public access December 20, 2017 as a at year end for 2017, at the requirement of Ontario compared with 4853 at computers library is now free. year end in 2016. Regulation 284.09. The Sioux Lookout Bulletin AD PROOF Laverty told council Laverty said there The written report, advertising@siouxbulletin.com Fax: 807-737-3084 Tel: 807-737-3209 over 28 BWsubmitted were 315 new library that each dayCOLOUR CLIENT, 1 INSERT, W_Bulletin-171213-Reporter WIDTH: Treasurer 10.25 in PROJECT: B&W: card members in people use the computers Christy McIntomney PREPARED BY: HEIGHT: PRODUCTIONA 8, 2017 10:39170 AM - 12/08/17 3.5 in and - December nearly 2017, compared- 03/10/15 states, “Ontario FILE: 265 in 2016. ““\\PRIMARY\Shared\Production\AdArchives\Ads 2017\171213\W_Bulletin-171213-Reporter\W_Bulletin-171213-Reporter.indd” ” VERSION: 1 unique devices access Regulation with 284/09 st
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144); and further Council provided direction to staff through the CAO regarding the EDC’s recommendations. Municipal Clerk Brian MacKinnon clarified, “Council directed staff, as follows: Gateway signage – investigate further options that will be in line with MTO’s guidelines for highway signage, East-West Transportation Corridor – continue to advocate for this route (re: Ring of Fire development), Scheduled Power Outages – the Municipality has been having ongoing conversations with Sioux Lookout Hydro and Hydro One on a variety of matters, and this request will be brought forward for their consideration, with the acknowledgement Economic Development that these entities must undertake maintenance Commission (EDC) work when it is most Recommendations to conducive to complete Council Travel Council received the such work, Centre Economic Development Information Commission’s (EDC) - Council wishes to CHECK YOUR AD FOR THE FOLLOWING recommendations, *Be sure to provide an alternateas contactincorporate phone # and email. this facility into the Event analysis that outlined in the Economic Names Dates / Times / Location of Your Prices Contact Info Development Manager’s will be undertaken Spelling Colour / B&W as part of the Sports Report dated December Run dates 20, 2017 (RP-2017- Tourism Strategy. allows a municipality to exclude from its annual budget estimated expenses related to the following: 1. Amortization expenses; 2. Post-employment benefits expenses; 3. Solid waste landfill closure and postclosure expenses. The Regulation does require that the Municipality report on the impact of these excluded expenses listed above: i. Prepare a report about the excluded expenses; and ii. Adopt the report by resolution. “The Municipality of Sioux Lookout’s 2017 proposed budget and associated tax levy excludes all amortization relating the Municipality’s Tangible Capital Assets. The amortization expenses are estimated at $2,439,165.”
Sioux Lookout Housing Summit 2018 Council confirmed a Municipal financial contribution of $10,000 towards the Sioux Lookout Housing Summit in June 2018; and further Council awards the Event Management Services and RevenueGenerating Contract to The Adventure Group, in an amount of $63,450 plus HST, as outlined in its proposal dated December 18, 2017. Vicki Blanchard, Economic Development Manager explained in her written report to Council, “Sioux Lookout continues to need more housing of all types. We have identified housing development as a goal in our Municipal Strategic Plan and Economic Development Strategy. “Sioux Lookout continues to grow as the far northern Ontario hub for health, education, training, social services, governance agencies, recreation, travel, housing, commercial activity, policing, justice, transportation, and more. However, there is a significant shortage of housing across all sectors Continued on page 18
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in Sioux Lookout. The Municipality recognizes the needs and is consistently advocating for housing development of all type in our community. To aid development we will be hosting a Housing Summit in the coming months.
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N E W S host community to approximately 400 high school students every year from the NAN communities. A new high school (named by the students as Sioux North High School) will be opening in 2018, and demand for spaces will grow as Sioux Lookout is a preferred destination for many families from far northern Ontario. Housing is needed to accommodate students and their families. “Growth will also occur in
“The idea for a Housing Summit in Sioux Lookout came from the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Chiefs Emergency Meeting on Education, held in Thunder Bay in July this summer. Student safety and well-being was the primary concern. Chiefs and families want their children to be safe while attending school away from their home communities. Sioux Lookout is a willing and welcoming
training programs in response to recent developments related to Wataynikaneyap Power project and the Ring of Fire east-west road. Sioux Lookout based training agencies such as Sioux Lookout Area Aboriginal Management Board and the Lac Seul Training Centre are well placed to provide training, but will need housing for students. Through advocacy by NAN and other First Nation agencies, investments are being
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that we can bring people and agencies together, connect the dots through linkages/partnerships/ collaboration. The outcome will be housing to meet the growing needs. The challenge is significant. Please come and take the opportunity to be part of the solution.” Sioux Lookout Sports Tourism Strategy Council authorized an application for funding to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) through its Northern Community Building Program, in an amount of $67,500; and further Council authorized an application for funding to FedNor, through its Community Economic Development stream, in an amount of $67,500 to undertake the development of a Sports Tourism Strategy; and further Council authorized a total Municipal contribution to the development of a Sports Tourism Strategy in an amount of $15,000, plus any project cost overruns. Blanchard’s written report to council explained, “The Recreation Committee has been actively assessing the future recreation, social and wellness needs of the community over the past year. The Committee would like to further examine the feasibility of a new Community Recreation and Wellness Centre. “In 2016, applications were put forth to fund the feasibility study however the funders recommended the Community would benefit by preparing a strategy that would support the expansion, growth and any subsequent improvements to infrastructures to accommodate any new programming or developments.” Bill 68/Modernizing Ontario’s Municipal Legislation Act, 2017 Informational Memo Council received, for information, the Manager of Corporate Services/Municipal Clerk’s Report dated December 20, 2017 (RP-138-17), respecting
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December 31, 2017. The amount of $327,493 be taken out of the Hydro Reserve. The amount of $509,512 would be taken out of Land Development Reserve Fund in stages as to allow for funds to be left for future land development. This will be determined at year end and will be included in a report to Council on the transfer to and from reserves and reserve funds for the 2017 taxation year. The balance of $1,276,485 is to be
taken out through long term debt for 20 years at 2.54%. Yearly payments are $82,192.56. And furthermore; Council authorized the passing of By-law No. 86-17, Being a By-law to authorize certain new capital works of The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout (The Municipality); to authorize the borrowing of long term debt for such works through the issuance of a loan to Bank of Montreal T:5” to meet expenditures
in connection with the costs of the Seventh Avenue Upgrade in the amount of $1,276,485. A $4,429,452 deficit was identified in the 2016 audit completed by Grant Thornton. MacKinnon clarified this represents funds used to fund the Municipal portion of the financial debt which was caused by major infrastructure projects between the years 2003 to 2014. He explained, “This deficit was covered Continued on page 21
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First Avenue and Prince Street -First Avenue traffic (north/south bound) at Prince Street intersection should not be required to stop. First Avenue and Fair Street -First Avenue traffic (north/south bound) at Fair Street intersection should not be required to stop. First Avenue and Sioux Mountain School entrance-First Avenue traffic (north/ south bound) at Sioux Mountain School entrance should not be required to stop. “Other all-way stop control intersections that may require a traffic study to confirm if all-way stop control is warranted are Fifth Avenue and Seventh Avenue intersection and Third Avenue and Curtis Street intersection.” Signage would be put in place letting the public know about the removal of any stop signs prior to their removal. No Parking Restrictions on Seventh Ave Council authorized the passing of By-law No. 81-17, Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 1071 (Being a By-law for the
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Regulation of Traffic, as amended) to implement a “no parking” restriction on both the east and west sides of Seventh Avenue from Prince Street to Carlbom Drive. Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre Parking Lot Enforcement (By-law Nos. 88-17, 89-17 and 90-17) Council authorized the passing of By-law No. 88-17, Being a Bylaw to Authorize and Direct the Mayor and the Clerk to Execute an Agreement Regarding Parking Enforcement with the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre; and further Council authorized the passing of By-law No. 89-17, Being a By-law to Amend By-law No. 1071, Being a By-law for the Regulation of Traffic in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, as amended (Designate Private Parking Lot Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre); and further Council authorized the passing of By-law No. 90-17, Being a By-law to Appoint By-law Enforcement
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about the business of the municipality. It’s talking about the business of council. I think you need to bear that in mind. Of course you have conversations with each other, to have candid conversations about how you want to move the community forward. But, this is taking about decisions
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of council… if you look at case law, that’s how it’s interpreted; making decisions.” Updating Policy No. 3-36 - Harassment/ Bully Free Workplace (By-law No. 11-17) Council authorized the passing of By-law No. 11-17, Being a Bylaw to Amend By-law No. 50-05, as amended (Being a By-law to Adopt Personnel Policies for the Municipality of Sioux Lookout). MacKinnon shared in his written report, “Given additional updates to
legislation over the last seven years, it is once again necessary to update the Policy to ensure it adheres to all of the legislative requirements and best practices with respect to protecting employees from harassment and bullying. “The updated Harassment/Bully-Free Workplace Policy was drafted by the Human Resources Department, in consultation with the Municipality’s HR lawyer, to ensure all current requirements are being met and that best practices are
being included in the Policy, with respect to complaints and the investigation and resolution thereof. “The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and its Local 2141 (Municipality of Sioux Lookout frontline staff) were provided a copy of the draft/ updated Policy for review and comment. The Union’s feedback was reviewed and discussed at a meeting among Management and the Union, and the attached Policy reflects the outcome of
those discussions.” Amend Schedule “A” of By-law No. 57-12 (Delegation of Powers and Duties) Council authorized amending Schedule “A” of By-law No. 5712, Being a By-law to Establish a Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy for the Municipality of Sioux Lookout deleting “Limits on Delegation” #2 under the Delegated Authority to Execute agreements and contracts and replace it with the following: 2) Execution of agreements between
the Municipality and the Federal or Provincial Governments require a By-law of Council to authorize execution, upon request for same from the other order(s) of government; otherwise, CAO and Clerk, in accordance with the Procurement By-law. The passing of this by-law enables the CAO and Clerk to execute agreements/contracts with the Federal and Provincial Governments which are of low dollar value, or otherwise do not require a By-law by the other order of government.
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OBITUARIES/MEMORIES/CELEBRATIONS Memories & Celebrations of Life Obituaries H
enry Gustav Klan passed away Monday January 8, 2018 in Sioux Lookout at the age of 97.
Henry Gustav Klan April 11, 1920 January 8, 2018
Hank was born in Emerson Manitoba on April 11, 1920. He was a middle child in a family of seven brothers and two sisters. He started his career running the printing press for the hometown Emerson Journal before joining the Air Force. He then worked for the CNR in Winnipeg, Rainy River, and Redditt and finally Sioux Lookout for almost 35 years. As a young man Hank loved
hockey and played goal for many years with the scars to prove it. He also loved baseball pitching for long enough to stretch his right arm about a half inch. He also managed to break his leg in a speed skating spill. He also enjoyed curling and was known to win a game or two of shue board.
Art (Lori), Sister in-laws Vera and Jackie and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his wife Sylvia of 64 years and son Brian (Colleen), two Grandchildren Katrina (Sal) and Kevin and three great Grandchildren Francis, Anderson and Lillian, brother
If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Edwin Switzer Memorial Royal Canadian Legion through the Sioux Lookout Funeral Home, Box 1449, Sioux Lookout Ontario P8T 1B9.
There will be an informal Celebration of Life at the Sioux Lookout Seniors Center January 20th from 2-4 PM and interment of ashes will take place at a future date.
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Hockey action!
The Sasquatch defeated the Sioux Rebels 10-4 in Sioux Lookout Hockey League play January 10 (pictured). On January 8 the Sioux Rebels edged the Slate Falls Airways Otters 5-4.
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IGHT novice hockey teams took part in the Sioux Lookout Minor Hockey Association (SLMHA) Novice Tournament, held January 12 to 14 at the Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena. Sioux Lookout was represented by two teams. A team from Ear Falls came to play, along
with two teams from Red Lake, and three teams from Dryden. Novice teams included boys and girls seven and eight years of age. In the A Side final, the Sioux Wolverines edged the Dryden Nighthawks 5-4. In the B Side final, the Red Lake Rebels beat the Sioux Sharks 4-3. In the C Side final, the Red Lake Royals defeated the Dryden Vipers 3-1.
In the consolation game the Dryden Renegades won 11-8 over the Ear Falls Eagles. SLMHA novice convenor Kristin Ward shared, “It was a great weekend, with lots of great hockey. The finals were all very close games, which made the last day very exciting. The players all had a lot of fun, worked hard, and tried their best, which is what novice hockey is all about!”
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