!!! WARNING !!!
!! THE FOLLOWING VIDEOS MAY BE VERY UPSETTING TO ALL VIEWERS !!
In British Columbia the Ashlu River joins the Squamish River
It's sad to see what they've done to this river
All about money - those involved should be ashamed
Youtube condensed version of the video - 4 minutes long
Here's a link to the full length version about 30min long and 60megs to download
Ashlu River Dam
Another great video by Save Our Rivers
Regards
Markus
Mar 31, 2008
Another Dam Project - Save the Ashlu River!
Mar 29, 2008
More on Upper Pitt River Project - Little Girl Delivers Message to Private Power Promoter
Short 3 minutes video - definitely worth watching
Mar 28, 2008
Today's Timmins Daily Press "Nuclear project dwarfs Northern river power"
Article in today's Timmins Daily Press' Editorial Section by Grant Tunnicliffe
Nuclear project dwarfs Northern river power
Ontario has to decide if it favours nuclear power generation or not.
The headline announcement of a 3,500 Megawatt nuclear generating station for Ontario (The Toronto Star, March 14, 2008) makes a farce of destroying hundreds of waterfalls in Northern Ontario for the sake of meeting the province's increasing demand for electricity.
Why destroy all these beautiful natural resources when the province is set on nuclear energy?
Timmins is a good example of this dilemma.
It is slated to lose High Falls on the Grassy River, one of the most beautiful natural resources to be found within the city boundaries of any city or town in Ontario.
It is to be turned into to a small, private four-megawatt hydro generating station.
Both the 3,500-MW nuclear plant and the four-MW High Falls facility will feed power into the Ontario electrical grid system.
Are we going to destroy an awesome natural scenic waterfall with tremendous potential for both ecotourism and outdoor recreation opportunities in return for so little comparative power?
The harnessing of small waterfalls in Northern Ontario was proposed by the Ontario government four years ago, as a clean, environmentally-friendly method of collecting power from renewable energy sources and to replace our coal-fired generators.
Almost all of the 190 water sites identified are in Northern Ontario and are less than 10 Megawatts in size.
Wilderness canoeing organizations across the province are dismayed at the plan; particularly now that a nuclear giant is in the works that will dwarf all of the new waterfall projects.
I feel the loss of High Falls on the Grassy River in Timmins will be the most heartbreaking loss of all.
It is within the city boundaries and only 23 kilometres from downtown Timmins.
It should be preserved for future generations and made into a conservation area with good access for all to enjoy.
All concerned citizens in the Timmins area should plan to attend a public meeting to be announced this spring.
The meeting is a requirement of the environmental screening process now in effect.
When the date is announced, come out and express your opinions about keeping High Falls in its natural environment.
For more information visit our website: www.savehighfalls.com.
Grant Tunnicliffe, on behalf of
Friends of High Falls
Article ID# 961188
Mar 27, 2008
More on the "Upper Pitt River" Hydroelectric Project
Perhaps "Friend of High Falls" should start changing tactics
For more info please visit OurRivers.Ca
We visit the heated meeting in Pitt Meadows that had to be shut down by the fire marshall and police. And another emotionally-charged affair in downtown Vancouver as hundreds marched to SFU's Work Centre for Dialogue--where private power promoters were meeting inside--to send a message that BC is a public power province.
Save Upper Pitt Video
Video of public meeting held March 2008
Video Rafe Mair Joins Battle to Save Our Rivers
More to come as this story unfolds
Regards
Markus
The tables are starting to turn :-)
"Upper Pitt River" hydroelectric
Environment minister pulls plug on hydroelectric plan for Upper ...
BCLocalNews - Victoria,BC,Canada
Run of River's Power Inc.'s plans for producing hydro power in the Upper Pitt River valley just got a lot more expensive, if they proceed at all. ...
See all stories on this topic
Pitt project was bungled from the beginning
Vancouver Province - Vancouver,British Columbia,Canada
I'd just started writing today's column boldly predicting the Gordon Campbell government would pull the plug on the proposed Upper Pitt River power project ...
See all stories on this topic
Mar 26, 2008
Repost of the "Wabun Tribal Council Presentation to Timmins City Council March 10-2008"
The entire presentation and Question/Answers session with Timmins Town Council
Recorded by Timmins Cable - Personna Channel#3 - great job
The video has been divided into 10 sections ranging from 1 to 10 minutes in length total running time is about 27 minutes
01 - Introduction to Wabun Tribal Council's Shawn Batise
02 - Councilor Pat Bamford Q & A
03 - Councilor Kevin Curley Q & A
04 - Councilor Michael JJ Doody Q & A
05 - Councilor Denis Saudino Q & A - Lively discussion towards the end
06 - Councilor Jack Slattery Q & A
07 - Councilor Stephen Adams Q & A
08 - Councilor Billy Gvozdanovic Q & A
09 - Councilor Bamford/Tom Laughren Q & A
10 - Councilor Denis Saudino Q & A
Mar 24, 2008
Mar 23, 2008
Mar 22, 2008
Pic of the Day
You can just barely see an opening in the ice
Photo by Dennis P.
Mar 21, 2008
Mar 20, 2008
Mar 19, 2008
Pic of the Day
Some shots are a little tricky in the winter time
Photo by Markus
Mar 18, 2008
Council should ignore request to remain silent
Today's Timmins Daily Press
Council should ignore request to remain silent on dam project
Mar 17, 2008
A Sad Pic of the Day
a Run of the River Dam looks like
This one is on the Groundhog River and located about 23 km Upstream
from a town called Fauquier(located on highway 11)
The before picture was taken about 25 years ago and the after in the 90's
Run of River Dam Sounds a Heck of a lot nicer then it Looks
Photo by FOG
Letter to the Editors
The following letter to the editor was sent out to Timmins newspapers as well as seven others across Northern Ontario as well as the Toronto Star.
Letter to the Editor:
Ontario must decide where its electrical power will come from. The headline announcement of a 3,500 Megawatt nuclear generating station for Ontario (The Toronto Star, March 14, 2008) makes a farce of destroying hundreds of waterfalls in Northern Ontario for the sake of meeting the province's increasing demand for electricity. Why destroy all these beautiful natural resources when the province is set on nuclear energy?
The City of Timmins is a good example of this dilemma. The City is slated to lose High Falls on the Grassy River, one of the most beautiful natural resources to be found within the city boundaries of any city or town in Ontario. It is to be turned into to a small, private 4 Megawatt hydro generating station.
Both the 3,500 MW nuclear plant and the 4 MW High Falls facility will feed power into the Ontario electrical grid system. Why are we going to destroy an awesome natural scenic waterfall with tremendous potential for both ecotourism and outdoor recreation opportunities in return for so little comparative power?
The harnessing of small waterfalls in Northern Ontario was proposed by the Ontario Government four years ago, as a clean, environmentally friendly method of collecting power from renewable energy sources and to replace our coal fired generators. Almost all of the 190 water sites identified are in Northern Ontario and are less than 10 Megawatts in size. Wilderness canoeing organizations across the province are dismayed at the plan; particularly now that a nuclear giant is in the works that will dwarf all of the new waterfall projects.
I feel the loss of High Falls on the Grassy River in Timmins will be the most heartbreaking loss of all. It is within the city boundaries and only 23 km from downtown Timmins. It should be preserved for future generations and made into a conservation area with good access for all to enjoy.
All concerned citizens in the Timmins area should plan to attend a public meeting to be announced this spring. The meeting is a requirement of the environmental screening process now in effect. When the date is announced, come out and express your opinions about keeping High Falls in its natural environment.Grant Tunnicliffe
For more information visit our website: www.savehighfalls.com
Mar 16, 2008
Huge Nuclear Plant in Works
The first Nuclear Power Plant to be built in Ontario in more than 20 years
http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/346024
A 3,500-megawatt plant would be one of the largest nuclear projects in the world .........
Timmins Council Meeting March 10th
Council meeting made it to the Sudbury Star
http://www.thesudburystar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=939036&auth=
Regards
Markus
http://www.thesudburystar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=939036&auth=
Regards
Markus
Mar 12, 2008
Wabun Tribal Council Presentation to Timmins City Council March 10-2008
The entire presentation and Question/Answers session with Timmins Town Council
Recorded by Timmins Cable - Personna Channel#3 - great job
The video has been divided into 10 sections ranging from 1 to 10 minutes in length total running time is about 27 minutes
01 - Introduction to Wabun Tribal Council's Shawn Batise
02 - Councilor Pat Bamford Q & A
03 - Councilor Kevin Curley Q & A
04 - Councilor Michael JJ Doody Q & A
05 - Councilor Denis Saudino Q & A - Lively discussion towards the end
06 - Councilor Jack Slattery Q & A
07 - Councilor Stephen Adams Q & A
08 - Councilor Billy Gvozdanovic Q & A
09 - Councilor Bamford/Tom Laughren Q & A
10 - Councilor Denis Saudino Q & A
CTV Coverage of Wabun Presentation to Timmins City Council March 10-2008
Thanks CTV for the coverage
Friends of High Falls
Newspaper Coverage of the March 10th City of Timmins Council Meeting
Timmins Press
"Wabun asks city to leave hydroelectric projects alone"
http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=937856
Timmins Times
"Stay out of our Dam business"
http://specials.bowesonline.com/60/archives/issue1/default.html
Sault Star
"Keep oar out of hydroelectric power, Timmins told; Natives can steer own course:"
http://www.saultstar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=939518
"Wabun asks city to leave hydroelectric projects alone"
http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=937856
Timmins Times
"Stay out of our Dam business"
http://specials.bowesonline.com/60/archives/issue1/default.html
Sault Star
"Keep oar out of hydroelectric power, Timmins told; Natives can steer own course:"
http://www.saultstar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=939518
Pic of the Day
Photo by Markus
Mar 11, 2008
Mar 10, 2008
Wabun Tribal Council Presentation on Grassy River High Falls Project to Timmins City Council
If you live in Timmins, see it on Channel #3 Tonight, March 10 at Approximately 7:00PM
OR BETTER YET - ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING at Timmins City Hall
Key points of presentation
Markus
OR BETTER YET - ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING at Timmins City Hall
Key points of presentation
- Ontario Waterpower Site Release Policy
- First Nations involvement
- Wabun Tribal Council's role
- Partnership with proponent Wood Power Generation ( of Engleheart )
- Technical data including estimated cost and energy output
- Timeframe
Markus
Pic of the Day
2 MegaWatts or this beautiful view ? the choice is clear
Photo by Grant
Mar 9, 2008
Pic of the Day
JUST SAY NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Photo by Markus
Photo by Markus
Mar 8, 2008
Pic of they Day
High Falls's Future ? JUST SAY NO !!!!!!!!!!!
Photo by Markus
Friday's missing Pic of the Day
Photo by Lynn
Mar 6, 2008
The Blog has a New Address
Hi All,
The grassy river blog has a new and easier address - easier to type and easier to remember
Don't worry the old address will still work fine
The address can be typed in as savehighfalls.com you don't need to include the www.
Regards
Mar 5, 2008
Mar 4, 2008
Pic of the Day
Again not much water = not much MW
Photo by Markus
Mar 3, 2008
Pic of the Day
in -33C weather
How cold was it ????? picture says it all
Photo by Markus
Should I Continue Doing "Pic of the Day" Poll is now closed
Hi All,
I guess it's unanimous - "Pic of the Day" will continue
Thanks to all who voted
Regards
Markus
Mar 2, 2008
Mar 1, 2008
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