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One of the many scenic views on the way to the Falls

This view is from the trail that goes from Dalton Rd to the falls on
the East side of the river

Photo by Henry

Woods comes out of the Woods

Article in today's Timmins Daily press Feb 13-2008

http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=900190

Wabun Tribal Council View on High Falls Project

CTV News Coverage - aired last night Feb 12th - Thanks CTV

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Another group spending time enjoying the falls

Photo by Paul Brunet

Letter Writing Campaign

Hi All,

If you want to support the cause to save High Falls it is very important to write to Hatch Energy, the company hired to do the Environmental Assessment, and express your opposition. All letters will become part of the Environmental Assessment record and will carry a lot of weight when the final decision is made.

Letters should be addressed to:

Hatch Energy
4342 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1001
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
L2E 6W1
Attn: Kimberley Arnold, Senior Environmental Scientist

 Thanks for your support
Markus

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Great shot looking down the Falls/Rapids
Pic taken last January - one thing to take note of is how low the water level is

Photo by Paul Brunet

Timmins Daily Press Article

Article on the falls in today's Timmins Daily Press

http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=898828

Regards
Markus

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Another Big Gang just Enjoying the Falls Area

It's hard to believe just how many people spend time enjoying this area
I never realized it until i started this blog

Photo by Henry

Special Sunday Night Pic

Something to think about ? Which do you prefer ?
Please tell us your thoughts - Leave a Commnent or
Email us at grassyriver@gmail.com

Photo by Markus

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Looking down the Falls/Rapids from the East side of the River

Phot by Henry

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Another person just out enjoying the falls area

Great shot - pic taken somwhere near the bottom of the falls

Pic by Paul Brunet

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Comparison between Spring runoff and the rest of the Year

Still think it can generate 4 Megawatts ?????

Photos by Markus

Last Night's Save High Falls Meeting Feb 6th

Hi All,

I would like to thank everyone who braved the cold weather last night to attend the meeting .

Attendance for the meeting was over whelming and was beyond our wildest expectations.

With in excess of 200 people it was standing room only.

With the response we got last night I guess next time we will have to have the meeting at the McIntyre Arena :-)

I'd also like to thank all the people that got up and said a few words in support of the Save High Falls Cause.
MPP Gilles Bisson, Councillor J. Stephen Adams, Larry Robichaud & Rick Isaacson of Friend of Mattagami, JC Santos of WildExodus.com and many others(sorry if i forgot you)


Thanks Mayor Tom Laughren for attending

Also a big thanks to CTV News, Timmins Daily Press & Timmins Times for coverage of the event - WOW !! we made it to two front pages

One attendee asked about the list of 190 other potential hydro generation sites across Ontario
The List of potential Sites is near the end of the following PDF document
Link to PDF document


If you have any comments or suggestions about the cause please feel free to email grassyriver@gmail.com

Thanks & Stay tuned for further developments

Regards
Friends of High Falls

CTV News Coverage of the Event - aired last night Feb 6th - Thanks CTV Great Job

Visit to High Falls with CTV News

Feb 4th Visit to High Falls with Grant, John and CTV News Reporter David McGowan

Short 1.5 minute video clip as seen on CTV News Feb 4th

Thanks CTV for the coverage
Friends of High Falls

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Enjoying the Falls Area in the Fall of Sept 2007

Photo by Paul Brunet

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Great shot of High Falls on a cold January Day

Photo by Paul R.

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Short canoe trip from High Falls to Dalton road - Sunday May 25-2008

This shot taken just down river from the falls

Photo by Markus

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Hope to see you all tomorrow night at the High Falls on the Grassy
public meeting.
Location: Feb 6th at the Centennial Hall (beside the Mountjoy Arena)
at 7:00 p.m.
See post below for google map showing location

Thanks again.

Grant Tunnicliffe

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Another great view of the river

Photo by Grant

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Shot taken Thursday Jan 31st

Photo by Grant

IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING HIGH FALLS

Public Meeting on High Falls 

To All Residents of Timmins and Friends of High Falls 

You are cordially invited to attend a public meeting to discuss the options facing High Falls on the Grassy River in light of a proposed hydroelectric development that would essentially change forever the natural rapids and waterfall that many residents of Timmins have come to value and enjoy. 

Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Location: Centennial Hall, (beside the Mountjoy Arena)

Time: 7:00 p.m. 

The agenda will include a presentation with photos of the rapids and falls as well as its history and value to the residents of Timmins.   

Those who attend will be invited to share their ideas about the future of this important natural resource that lies within the boundaries of the City of Timmins.  Ideas collected will be important for the Environmental Screening process that is now taking place. 
 

Grant Tunnicliffe grantt@ntl.sympatico.ca 

John Shaw gjshaw@nt.net

View Larger Map

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Great shot of the river taken Thursday Jan 31st

Photo by Grant

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Photo taken up besides the falls - river is slightly to the right -
nice framing job

Photo by Paul R.

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Pic taken Jan 20th on a cool Sunday Morning

Photo by Paul R.

Another Timmins Daily Press Article on the Falls

Wow in the paper again and this time we make the front page :-)

http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=880118&auth=Keith+Lacey

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Pic taken Jan 20-2008 - -36C that day :-)

Photo by Markus

Timmins Daily Press Article on the Falls

http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=878560

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Two great shots of the Falls area -

1st a great winter shot showing the mist being backlit

2nd Picture showing lower part of falls - Great timelapse shot

Photos by Paul Brunet

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View near top of Falls on the East side looking downstream

Picture taken last January

Photo by Paul Brunet

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Another great shot of the Falls/Rapids taken back in the fall of October 2005
This pic near the top of the falls looking downstream

Not much water this time of year

Pic by Paul Brunet

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Here is another short Video(23s) of High Falls looking downstream taken Jan 20th in -36C Weather

Video by Markus

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Beautiuful shot of the Falls/Rapids taken back in Oct of 2005

Pic by Paul Brunet

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Pic taken during last Sunday's cold spell -36C :-) brrrrrrrrrrrr

Photo by Paul

Video Clip of High Falls

Here is a short Video of High Falls taken Jan 20th in -36C Weather

Video by Markus

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Shot from just above the Falls looking downstream

Pic Taken Sunday Jan 20-2008 during the -36C cold spell

Photo by Markus

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Panorama shot from just above High Falls

Shot Taken Sunday Jan 20-2008 during the -36C cold spell

Photo by Markus

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More shots from the High Falls Adventure yesterday in the searing cold

Photo by Markus

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Three of us braved the extreme cold today -36 DegC(-32F) and tracked
through many kilometers of bush to bring you some nice photos of High
Falls

Why is it alway the coldest weather that makes for the nicest shots :-)

You will be seeing many more shots of today's excursion over the next
number of days

Photo by Markus

Pics of the Day brought to you by WildExodus.com

Email Note and Pic of the Day from a concerned local business

Hello,
High falls is the key attraction of the 'Grassy River Canoe
Expedition' one of the most popular offerings to our international
eco-tourists. We are opposed to any proposal that results in the
destruction of this geological 'gem' within the city with a heart of
gold.
The attached photos were taken last July during a trip with guests from Chicago.

All the best with your efforts, J.C. Santos
WildExodus.com

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Another Beautiful shot of High Falls - if you look closely you can see the frost on the trees and the mist in the background

 

Click on the picture for a larger image

 

Photo by Lynn

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Some of the beautiful scenery a dam can provide :-*(

This shot looking south down Peterlong Lake - this is about 20km upstream from high falls

 

Photo by Lynn

 

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Picture of the Peterlong Dam located about 20km upstream from High Falls - picture taken a few years ago

Photo by Lynn

 

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View right up at the Falls - you can see the quite spray nicely in this shot

Photo by Lynn

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Shot taken yesterday looking up stream from the Dalton Bridge/Culvert

Photo by Markus

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Picture taken today at the Grassy River culvert on Dalton Road - Lots
of water right now

Photo by Markus

High Falls Presentation to Timmins Local Citizens Committee

Hello Everyone,

Just to keep you up to date with our battle to keep the waters of High Falls flowing.  John Shaw, Mert Lake and I have completed a presentation to the Timmins Local Citizens Committee on Wednesday January 9 at 7:00 p.m.

I have put together a Power Point Presentation outlining the value of the falls to the residents and visitors to Timmins.  There are also several photos and maps of the area to make everyone aware  of what is happening.

So far we have passed out 1,500 post cards addressed to the Ministers of Natural Resources and the Environment.

Grant

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Another beautiful picture of the falls
It's early morning and you can see the sun just peeking through the
trees and nicely lighting up the mist

Photo by Lynn

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Another neat shot from last April - there are actually a number of
trees under this mist buildup

Photo by Markus

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Winter shot right at the water level

Photo by Markus

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Looking down the falls last May

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Some really neat Ice Formations 20 feet down from the falls on a cool morning

Photo by Paul

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High Falls last January
Photo by Markus

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High Falls in May 2008

Not much water

Photo by Markus

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This picture showing the bottom of the first set of falls back in April-2007

Not much water for spring time

Photo by Markus

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Buddy speaks out about High Falls and wants your support

Photo by Hudon

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This shot near the bottom of the first set of falls last spring

Photo by Markus

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Shot taken just below falls - another example of how the mist from the falls condenses on surrounding trees

 

Photo by Markus

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From Left to Right - Andy, Buddy & Joe enjoying High Falls

 

Photo by Hudon

Another Pic of the Day

I just figured i'd make up for missing a couple of days in 2007

Just love this Ice Formation up at the Falls - water can be truly amazing

Happy New Year to All

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This pic taken last winter - showing dim outlines of snowshoe tracks
near the park area going to High Falls on a beautiful sunny day