Flin Flon MLA Clarence Pettersen delivered the following statement in the legislature on Nov. 26:
Mr. Speaker, if you love hockey and you’re from the North, then chances are that you’ve heard the story of Ken Baird, who was drafted ahead of Larry Robinson in the 1971 NHL draft and played one season with the Jets.
Kenny came from a town in my constituency that shares his underdog status and that doesn’t get its fair share of attention when we talk about northern Manitoba.
Snow Lake is a small community of just over 700 people that sits east of the city of Flin Flon. And just like its neighbour to the west, Snow Lake has its legacy firmly rooted in the mining industry.
Two major mining operations recently opened in Snow Lake, which has been incredibly exciting news for the town. With the 373 permanent jobs now created with Lalor and Reed Lake mines, and more jobs to come, stability and economic prosperity has taken root in the community.
Workers are in demand, residents have housing ready and waiting and with the mines hiring so many workers, there is ample opportunity for spin-off businesses to flourish.
Snow Lake is a safe, stable and above all, beautiful, community for people to call home. Sitting right on the shores of Snow Lake itself, this community is a paradise for those who love the outdoors. Fishing, boating, bird watching, hiking, and berry picking are all activities that the locals enjoy during the summer months.
The Snow Lake Golf and Country Club has a nine-hole golf course, and families can go swimming right in town at either Sunset or Purple Sandy Beach. The nearby Wekusko Falls Provincial Park is fantastic for camping and canoeing.
Of course, this is a vibrant community all year round! With groomed cross-country ski trails, a curling rink, a hockey rink and plenty of ice fishing, this community loves to keep warm through the winter by staying active.
When Manitobans dream of living life on the lake, their first thoughts might drift off to Kenora, but Snow Lake is a jewel of a community right here in Manitoba.
With the quality of life available in this community, Manitobans should look no further then Snow Lake!
