LYNN LAKE NEWS August 2016 1/10
Main Street Revitalization Project & Recreational Trail Network Initiative A Small Communities Fund infrastructure grant has been applied for by the town. This multi-phased project will remove what remains of the sidewalks in two blocks of Lynn Lake s downtown on both sides of Sherritt avenue between Cobalt Street and Miner Street. The sidewalk will be paved with asphalt, bike lanes created, allow for improved storefronts, benches, and café seating. The revitalization will mark the beginning of a trail network to promote recreational activity, will improve a recently cleaned up lot used for community gatherings, and future phases will revitalize adjacent areas toward the museum grounds. An architect has been contracted to create conceptual architectural renderings of the downtown, museum grounds, and beach (initial renderings are displayed). The architect from FRAKT4L Architects will travel to Lynn Lake in September to consult with the community regarding the vision. 2/10
Batting Cage A batting cage was set up at the Lynn Lake Arena this past month! Share It on Sherritt Two community open-mics were held this month, on Friday, August 5 th (as displayed) and Sunday August 21 st. Calls for Tender: Lynn Lake Arena Renovation of Multi-Stall Women s Washroom & Renovation of Canteen For details on work requirements of each tender, and to submit a bid, please contact Matthew Aequitus at 204-356- 4203, edo@lynnlake.ca, visit http://lynnlake.ca/?p=1072, fax to 204-356-8297, mail to PO Box 100 Lynn Lake, MB R0B 0W0, or drop off at 503 Sherritt Avenue. This competition closes 4pm, September 14th, 2016. 3/10
PHOTO CONTEST Calling all Lynn Lake Photographers! We are looking for the best photo representing each of the four seasons. The winners of each category will be determined by Council and have their photo featured on a Lynn Lake postcard. We will also feature the winner s name and contact information (if desired) on the postcard. Theme: Seasons of Lynn Lake All submissions to be emailed by Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 Please email your photo, name, address, and phone number to contest@lynnlake.ca Tax Season Reminders Property taxes are due by October 31 st, 2016 Water bills are issued quarterly, with unpaid balances at the end of the year being applied to the owner of the property Taxes and water bills in arrears are subject to penalties applied monthly Properties with outstanding tax arrears from 2014 are subject to the tax sale process where additional costs are applied Property transfers are the responsibility of the buyer and seller of a property. Tax bills are sent to the current property title owner. 4/10
Recycling Depot (LOCATED AT PERP S PANTRY) Available for Drop-Offs Any Time Please separate recyclables into bags or boxes of: Glass Paper, cans, plastic containers, light cardboard Corrugated cardboard Among recyclables ensure there is no garbage, no Styrofoam, and no scrubs. 5/10
Battery Recycling The Town of Lynn Lake is participating in the North America-wide recycling program, Call2Recycle to make convenient battery recycling available in the community. The only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program in North America, Call2Recycle also collects for recycling all single-use household batteries in Manitoba. Please drop off dry rechargeable batteries of up to five kilograms in weight and all dry single-use batteries at the Town Office. Contact Call2Recycle at 1-888-224-9764 or visit www.call-2recycle.ca Seeking artistic kids to paint a sign for the Recycling Depot (i.e. Perp's Pantry") Contact edo@lynnlake.ca or 2404-356-4203. If you are interested in volunteering at the Recycling Depot please contact Matthew Aequitus at 204-356-4203 or edo@lynnlake.ca. Lynn Lake Library & Museum Do you like books or accounting? Are you interested in promoting Lynn Lake s heritage? The Lynn Lake Library and Museum is seeking a Secretary Treasurer. This is a volunteer position responsible for managing collections, seeking grants, overseeing personnel including summer students, and financial accounting. Please contact Matthew Aequitus at edo@lynnlake.ca or 204-356-4203 if you are interested or for more information. This monthly newsletter is produced by the Economic Development Office of the Town of Lynn Lake. This newsletter aims to provide Town residents with both a source of local information, events, and resources. News, events, resources, photos, poems, as well as additions, revisions, and other suggestions and material can be sent to Matthew Aequitus at edo@lynnlake.ca or in person or mail at the Town Office (PO Box 100, 503 Sherritt Avenue, Lynn Lake, MB R0B 0W0). A monthly Development Report is also produced by the Town, which can be found at www.lynnlake.ca or picked up at the Town Office. 6/10
License Your Pets for Only $25 Debbie Merasty will be in Lynn Lake September 12-13, 2016 1-866-291-7774 204-677-7316 NOTE: (In the event the trip is cancelled due to poor weather or conditions, alternate arrangements can be made.) License your pets to ensure quick identification in the event your pet is at large. Impound Fees First Offense $50 Second Offense $125 Third Offense $225 License $25 Harboring Fee $25/day Fundraising Tea Lynn Lake Centennial Public Library is sponsoring a fundraising tea on September 24, 2016, 2-4pm, Corner Pocket Donations for baking, cakes for the Cake Walk, items for the Penny Parade would be greatly appreciated Entry fee is $3 Please call Pat Campbell at 204-356-8561 with any questions Advertise for free! Contact Matthew Aequitus at edo@lynnlake.ca or call 204-356-4203 7/10 Interested in Leading or Participating in a New Group? Garage Sale to advertise? Interested in participating in a cross-country skiing group? Art, Music, or Writing Club? Contact the Economic Development Officer at 204-356- 2418 or edo@lynnlake.ca
COMMUNITY NEWS, ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES Garbage Collection Garbage for businesses is picked up on Tuesdays, and garbage for residences is picked up on Thursdays Waste Disposal Hours Fridays 1-3pm Samsung Galaxy Tablet Stolen A Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 SM-T350 tablet was stolen from the library. Please return it anonymously to the library or contact edo@lynnlake.ca if you have any information. Canadian Rangers This volunteer component of the Army Reserves provides a military presence in the North, engages in wilderness survival training, and assists in search and rescue. Ages 18+ Contact Larry Skomorowski for more information: 204-356-2292 Starts back up in the fall! Junior Rangers Survival training, skidooing, setting trails, cariboo hunting, skating, and more! Starts back up in the fall! Contact Rick England for more information: 204-356-8747 Beading Class Starts back up in the fall! Ages 18+ Contact Geraldine Rodgers for more information: 204-356-8021 St. Maria Goretti Church Service 10:30am Sundays (Except 7pm once per month) 423 Sherritt Avenue Contact Sister Bonnie for more information: 204-356-2418 J.A. McLellan Arena Canteen Monday Friday 9AM-1PM (Ages 6-12) 2-6pm Ages 12-17 Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Roller Blading, Floor Hockey, Hula Hoops, Badminton, Croquet 8/10
Northern Hands Workshop Quilt-making, leather, and bead work. Monday to Friday 9-5pm. Contact Cheyenne Halkett for more information: 204-356-2489 Ext. 6 Anglican United Service Sundays 11am 181 Sherritt Avenue Alcoholics Anonymous Thursdays 8pm via TeleHealth at the Hospital. Contact Marianne at 204-356-2474 if you are interested in hosting (greeting people and assisting with set-up) Small Business Start-Up Want to start a snow removal, babysitting, or other small business? Cutting and selling firewood? Money is available for youth, women, and First Nations. Shaheryar Qureshi from the Communities Economic Development Fund for more information: 1-800-561-4315 Ext. 229, squreshi@cedf.mb.ca Lynn Lake Centennial Library Located on the lower level of the Town Office. Tuesday Friday 2:30pm-5:30pm Saturday 1pm-4pm Internet Children under 7 must be accompanied by someone over the age of 9. Help Wanted Apply within Lynn Lake Buy and Sell (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/groups/226863484111854/ Town of Lynn Lake (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/town.of.lynn.lake/ Lynn Lake s website www.lynnlake.ca Coupons Route 391 Bar & Grill 2-4-1 Egger Breakfast 8am-11am Expiry Date: September 30, 2016 Route 391 Bar & Grill Buy 1 pizza get second pizza 50% off Expiry Date: September 30, 2016 Route 391 Bar & Grill Small Poutine & Drink $6.99 plus tax Expiry Date: September 30, 2016 Route 391 Bar & Grill Dbl Burger w/cheese Combo $8.99 Expiry Date: September 30, 2016 Route 391 FT/PT Wait Staff and Cooks The Bronx Motel FT/PT Cleaning Staff 9/10
Free Provincial Park Entry for Labour Day Weekend The Manitoba government will once again offer free entry to provincial parks to mark the Labour Day long weekend. Manitoba summers are a wonderful time to get outdoors, Sustainable Development Minister Cathy Cox said as she made the announcement. We encourage Manitobans to take the opportunity to enjoy all that our provincial parks have to offer. Late summer is the perfect time to enjoy cooler evenings, comfortable sleeping and the chance to create memories by the campfire. Park vehicle permits are not required in provincial parks from Friday, Sept. 2 to Monday, Sept. 5, however, regular camping fees and entrance fees to national parks will still apply. School teachers are also encouraged to organize curriculum-based outdoor learning experiences in natural and cultural environments. For details on interpretive programming, visit www.manitobaparks.com or email ParkInterpretation@gov.mb.ca. Several provincial park campsites, cabins and yurts remain open through the fall, allowing campers to stay as late as Thanksgiving. To make a reservation, or see the full list of campgrounds open in the fall and their operating dates, call the Parks Reservation Service at 1-888-482-2267 or visit www.manitobaparks.com. Province Welcomes Alamos Gold Plan to Begin Feasibility Study on Project Near Lynn Lake Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Cliff Cullen today welcomed news that Canadian mining company Alamos Gold Inc. will soon begin work on a feasibility study at its Lynn Lake gold project. The decision by Alamos Gold Inc. to undertake a feasibility study of the geologic potential of their Lynn Lake project represents a significant step forward for this project and highlights the excellent opportunities that exist in Manitoba for expansion of the mining industry, said Cullen. Our government welcomes this commitment by Alamos and looks forward to continuing to develop our positive relationship with this and other interested mining corporations. A 2014 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) completed by Alamos s predecessor estimated an initial capital investment of $185 million in the Lynn Lake project would allow for average annual production of 145,000 ounces. That scale of production would generate annual revenues of approximately $250 million based on current gold prices, the minister said. Alamos feasibility study is expected to advance the analysis provided by the 2014 PEA and will result in an updated estimate of the project s potential costs and production volumes, the minister noted, adding Alamos expects the study to be completed by fall 2017. Feasibility studies provide a verifiable analysis of the economic potential of a mineral deposit and represent an important step toward mine development. Baseline environmental studies are already underway within the study area. Free Hug Free Hug Free Hug 10/10