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Constable Kevin Mantie of the Snow Lake RCMP states that over the last few weeks the Detachment has had several traffic related issues brought to their attention. "For some reason or another, there are several vehicles in the area that are failing to display their front license plate," said the constable. "The Highway Traffic Act states that all registered passenger vehicles in Manitoba must display both a rear, and front license plate. Failing to adequately display your front license plate may result in a fine of $80," he advised. Further to this, Mantie says that police have noticed that there are several vehicles in the Snow Lake area that have excessive tint on their windows. "The Highway Traffic Act states that all windows from the B-Pillar, (shoulder area), forward must allow the transmission of at least 50 per cent light," said Mantie. "If stopped by the police and your vehicle is found to have excessive tint, you may be facing a $130 fine, and will be asked to remove the tint," the officer added. (Police will determine the level of tint by using a tint-meter.) Mantie also advised that it has been brought to the local force's attention that there have been several occasions where parking spots reserved for the disabled, have been used by vehicles not displaying a permit. "Should you be found parked in one of these spots without such a permit, you may be ticketed," he said. "It should be noted that these spaces are reserved to permit holders 24 hours per day, not just during daytime hours. The fine will be determined by a magistrate, as this offence requires a visit to a court office. We ask that you please leave these spots open for those who require them." Mantie concluded saying that he would also like to remind motorists that it is illegal to display any coloured lights towards the front of their vehicle, with the exception of emergency services vehicles. "In fact, any after market coloured lighting on the exterior of your vehicle, (i.e. neon license plate surround), may land you an $80 ticket," the officer noted. Still on the protection of the community, but now on to the firefighting front, Snow Lake's Volunteer Fire Department is looking for a few good men. With the recent downsizing at New Brit', several members have moved on and Chief Bob Forsyth is looking for recruits to fill the positions. The department is also looking for derelict or junk vehicles. This coming spring, they will host a 'Vehicle Extrication Show and Share'. The department is expecting that several teams from around the North will compete in the event demonstrating their ability. The Snow Lake team will require vehicles to practice on in readying themselves for the show and are offering to remove any 'junker' that is in a person's way. These donations will no doubt be more fitting of the description of 'junker' after they leave the fire department's possession. On to a recycling note, in a recent piece of correspondence from the Manitoba Product Stewardship Corporation (MPSC) to the Town of Snow Lake, MPSC informed the community that they recycled 67.95 kgs per person last year. Additionally, the community went from a 'C' on MPSC's grading system to an 'A'. In the three years that Snow Lake has been recycling, they have increased their amounts every year. In 2001/02 the town recycled 15,441 kgs, in 2002/03 they recycled 27,502 kgs and in 2003/04 they diverted a whopping 82,019 kgs from the local landfill.
