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Chief Randall Kahgee discusses First Nations history with Bruce Power executives
Saugeen First Nation Chief Randall Kahgee spoke to a group of Bruce Power executives and employees about the history of the Saugeen Ojibway Nations and their interactions with European settlers, on Monday, April 16. Chief Kahgee explained that every decision made by the First Nations ensure future generations can maintain their close relationship with the land, water and natural resources of their historical territory.
An ongoing cross-cultural dialogue, mutual respect and an understanding of the values of the First Nations will help our area and the country move forward, says the Chief of the Saugeen First Nation.
“The First Nations people need to share our history and generate an understanding and respect between our cultures,” Chief Randall Kahgee told Bruce Power executives and employees during an informative lunch meeting on April 16.
Chief Kahgee spoke about the history of the Saugeen Ojibway Nations (SON) and European settlers. SON is comprised of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, at Cape Croker, and the Saugeen First Nation, north of Southampton.
Kinetic Knights earn way to world championship
Frank Saunders, Vice President of Nuclear Oversight and Regulatory Affairs with Bruce Power, visits members of Kincardine District Secondary School Kinetic Knights Team 781 in "the pits" at the FIRST Waterloo Regional Competition on March 23. The team learned lessons in Waterloo that helped them take home the win in Cincinnati.
This past weekend, the Kincardine District Secondary School Kinetic Knights Team 781 successfully won the FIRST Robotics Queen City Regional Competition in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The three-team alliance was the lowest ranked alliance in the competition but went on to win the final in six straight matches.
The win in Cincinnati qualifies the team to compete in St. Louis, Missouri, at the FIRST international championship at the end of April. The event combines the excitement of sport with science and technology, as spectators watch student members of over 90 teams from across the U.S. and the globe as they showcase the results of their weeks of intense preparation, competing in thrilling matches and working on their robots in ‘The Pits.’
Bruce Power is a major sponsor of the Kinetic Knights through financial support, employee mentors as well as the provision of safety advisors to all competitors at the regional competitions.
Watch the last match that secured the team their place in the international championships here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r66Dlc6_Lbc
Bruce Power congratulates the team and wishes them the best of luck as they represent Bruce County and Canada in St. Louis on April 25-28.
Bruce Power hosts local tourism partners
Representatives at the Lake Huron Shoreline Tourism Partners annual general meeting included (clockwise from left) Taralyn Martin, Huron-Kinloss; Kelly McDonald, Kincardine; Paul Crysler, Arran-Elderslie; Cheryl Beamish, Saugeen Shores; Shannon Paiva, Bruce County Museum; Rob Liddle, Bruce Power Visitors’ Centre; Matt Cunliffe, MacGregor Point Provincial Park; Keith Early, Inverhuron Provincial Park; and Kristin Frieburger, Bruce County Tourism.
The Lake Huron Shoreline Tourism Partners held its annual general meeting at the Bruce Power Visitors’ Centre on April 10.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the organization provides a forum for promoting tourism in the combined municipalities of Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine, Saugeen Shores, Arran-Elderslie, and South-Bruce Peninsula. Area events, attractions, accommodations, and even places to eat are featured on its website www.sunsets.com.
Help Bruce Power plant the Living Snow Fence
Since the program was initiated nine years ago, 8,000 trees have been planted along roadways leading to the Bruce Power site. The trees act as natural windbreaks and reduce the amount of blowing snow across Hwy. 21 and county roads, improving visibility.
This year’s plant takes place on Saturday, May 5, and employees, their families and friends are invited to take part. The morning begins at 8 a.m. at the Bruce Power Visitors’ Centre. After coffee and muffins, as well as a warm-up and pre-job brief, buses will take participants to tree planting sites across the community.
Bring your work gloves, safety boots and shovels. Please also bring a spare pair of shoes in order to keep the mud and dirt out of the Visitors’ Centre.
Students in high school are also encouraged to participate. This is the perfect opportunity to build up those required volunteer hours. There will also be babysitting available at the centre. After the trees have been planted, the buses will bring everyone back to the Visitors’ Centre for a barbecue lunch provided free by Wayne Burke Catering.
Please register by Wednesday, April 25, by calling Barbara Goetz at x13659 or emailing her at Barbara.goetz@brucepower.com. She is also looking for volunteers to help offload the trees on Thursday, May 3. Please contact her if you are able to assist and can be released from work.
Bruce Power hosting E-recycling event
Bruce Power will host an E-recycling event for its employees during Earth Week, from April 16-20, in support of Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce.
All proceeds from the event will go directly to help build projects in the local area.
For more information, visit our Events page.
Local teachers tour Bruce Power station
Pictured outside Bruce A is (back left) John Rodgers, Bruce Peninsula District School (BPDS), Michelle Taylor, Kincardine District Secondary School (KDSS), Jim Taylor (KDSS), Randall Dekraker (Principal, KDSS), Carrie Wilson (KDSS), John McLarty (KDSS), Dr. Mike Laing (BPDS), Norm Stoner, Saugeen District Secondary School (SDSS), Leigh Roberts (SDSS), and Keith Day (SDSS). Front left: Daryl Neve (KDSS), Karen Cassista (KDSS), Nancy Rix (KDSS), Sandy Macleod (KDSS), Tamis Rackley (KDSS), Stephanie Cameron (SDSS), Bonnie Miller (BPDS), Krista Kuhl (SDSS), Lisa Connolly (KDSS), Christine Hilbig (kneeling, SDSS), Kathie Hackney (KDSS), Tobin Day, Peninsula Shores District School (PSDS), Jennifer Evans (KDSS), Sarah Chalmers (KDSS), Michelle McIver (KDSS), Pat Day (PSDS), and Dan Weigand (Bruce Power).
A group of local secondary school science teachers used an early dismissal day on March 28 to visit the Bruce Power Visitors’ Centre for an update on the facility’s education programs for students.
After a light lunch and a presentation, the teachers were provided with a bus tour of the Bruce Power site and an in-plant tour of the Bruce A generating station, where they visited the turbine hall and the main control room.
Bruce Power Shift Manager Tracy Primeau provides an overview of the main control room for Bluewater District School Board science teachers, who participated on a tour of Bruce A on March 28.
Bruce Power meets with Historic Saugeen Metis
Aboriginal consultation is an important part of our business at Bruce Power. Recently, Vicky Skinner, the Senior Manager of the Environment Program, and Mike Briggs, Manager of First Nations and Metis Relations, met with the Historic Saugeen Metis (HSM) at their office in Southampton to discuss the Water Treatment Plant Replacement project. Patsy McArthur, Ben Indoe, Goldie Mielhausen and Audrey Holden represented the HSM during the discussions.
Bruce Power, Right to Play team up for road hockey fun
Two players prepare for the Saugeen Ojibway Nations' Bridging the Gap street hockey tournament, which was held at the Saugeen First Nation Recreation Centre, on March 17. The tournament, which featured over 10 teams from seven First Nation communities, was co-sponsored by Bruce Power, Right to Play and the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs.
Bruce Power, as part of its partnership with Right to Play, the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs and the Saugen Ojibway Nations (SON), sponsored the Bridging the Gap street hockey tournament on March 17, at Saugeen First Nation Recreation Centre.
The tournament, which featured over 125 players from seven First Nation communities from across Ontario, was part of the Right to Play initiative taking place on the Saugeen and Cape Croker First Nation Reserves. The program, funded in part by Bruce Power, the Ministry and SON, has seen two community members trained in the Right to Play’s recreation program, which will promote better health and self-esteem for Aboriginal youth.
Over 125 kids took part in the street hockey event, and teams were formed randomly, which helped to create new friendships.
Watch Bruce Power’s Community Blog for more on the Right to Play initiatives in our local SON communities.
Two street hockey players line up for the opening face-off of the Saugeen Ojibway Nations 'Bridging the Gap' street hockey tournament, held March 17, at the Saugeen First Nation Recreation Centre. Bruce Power and Right to Play both sponsored the tournament, which included teams from seven First Nation communities.
Chief Scott Lee, of the Unceded Chippewas of Nawash, left, and Chief Randall Kahgee, of Saugeen First Nation, attended the opening ceremonies and welcomed the over 125 players to the tournament. They also took part in the street hockey games with the youth.
Video: Duncan Hawthorne talks about RSG removal
Bruce Power President and CEO is celebrating approval from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to remove reactor shutdown guarantees on Unit 2.
This permission allows Bruce Power to start-up the unit and perform final checks before synchronizing it to Ontario’s electricity grid.
Duncan Hawthorne addresses prestigious Empire Club of Canada
Duncan Hawthorne, Bruce Power President and CEO, addressed the presitigous Empire Club of Canada on March 6, in Toronto.
During his speech he discussed the lessons the nuclear industry has learned in the year since the Fukushima nuclear event, as well as the goal to safely and realiably produce enough energy for the people of Ontario at all times.
Watch all three parts of his riveting speech on Bruce Power’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/brucepower4you.
