The Reminder is making its archives back to 2003 available on our website. Please note that, due to technical limitations, archive articles are presented without the usual formatting.
Several weeks back, I received five amazing pictures from a local resident, Jill Assoignon. They were of a moose that had stopped by the Snow Lake RCMP station for a meal of fresh shoots from the hedge out front. Assoignon noted that the pictures were taken at 8:45 p.m. on April 23. She said the animal wasnÕt afraid of vehicles and that it was in the area for about half an hour that she knows of. ÒIt ran off when people started walking by,Ó she said. A local Manitoba Conservation representative says the moose was likely chased into the community by wolves or coyotes. He had noted their howls over the past several weeks. The following day, the moose showed up in the downtown area and although a bit skittish of cars, didnÕt seem too concerned with the rest of its attempt at small town living. In another matter, several Saturday nights back, the salt shakers were set aside as the Legion held their ÔJigs DinnerÕ and ÔImpromptu Coffee HouseÕ. There was no need to add anymore of that essential spice to the meal that Tamer Rice so expertly prepared and the Legion Ladies skillfully served up. The home cooked Newfoundland favourite was obviously enjoyed by all who partook, with several even going back for seconds. The Coffee House that was held directly afterward only had two performers, but there certainly wasnÕt need for anymore. Those in attendance finally got a sample of Jennifer MorrisonÕs fiddle playing. Although she said she was rusty, not having played for 10 years, she certainly didnÕt show it. She pulled the bow fluidly over the strings of the instrument, emitting some very enjoyable tunes; and Jennifer definitely provided the appropriate musical fare for the meal that had just been enjoyed. Returning hometown favorite Rocky McLeod provided the rest of the entertainment for the evening. Showing an easy and humorous rapport with his audience, McLeod had people tapping their toes, singing along, and laughing at his insightful asides. The event wrapped up around nine or so, just shortly after the Bruins gave Habs fans a bit of a fright, winning game six and prolonging the NHL series (so that after game seven fans in Montreal could show the whole country how to properly celebrate a win). Finally, ever wonder what it must be like to live life in a wheelchair? ThatÕs the question members of the committee looking after this yearÕs Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion Event are asking the people of Snow Lake. Event organizers are about to kick off a fundraising campaign that will enhance the money raised locally by Wheels in Motion and in the process hopefully provide wheelchair access to the local Elks Hall. See 'Take' on pg. Continued from pg. The ÔTake A SeatÕ campaign will run from May 12 through to June 6. With it, the event committee wants to give all Snow Lakers the opportunity to ÔTake A SeatÕ. The campaign will operate under the premise that for a donation of $10, one person can have another put in a wheelchair for at least the amount of time that it takes them to raise a minimum of $20 in pledges towards the drive. All donations over $10 are tax deductible and anyone can book in advance with local advocate Roger Wiesner. The committee states that they would be thrilled to have community members join them in this event, and they invite the people of Snow Lake to come out and show their support, while having a little fun. There is no set venue for the campaign to play out. Wherever a participant wishes to take their seat, thatÕs where it will happen, organizers say. My Take on Snow Lake runs Fridays.
