Monday, February 20, 2012

BC Heritage Week Feb. 20 - 26

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Celebrate the Power of B.C. this Heritage Week

Heritage Week kicks off throughout the province on Monday with a host of exciting events highlighting the role power production has played in British Columbia’s history.

Beginning Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Stave Falls Visitors Centre in Mission, families can tour Turn on the Juice: the Development of Electricity in Mission, chronicling the early development of power in B.C.

The Western Canada Power Company, now BC Hydro, began construction of the Stave Falls Powerhouse and Dam in 1909. It was used to generate power for the Fraser Valley until it was decommissioned in 2000. Today the facility, a National Historic Site of Canada, tells the story of how power helped build B.C. “Heritage is not just about celebrating our past, it’s about preserving our future. This year’s theme of Energy in B.C. helps remind us we need to build a sustainable future for our children.” said Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.“The Province recognizes the value of preserving historic buildings in our communities and showcasing ways we can retro-fit these buildings to conserve energy.” noted Rich Coleman, Minister of Energy and Mines.

Find an event in your community: http://www.heritagebc.ca/heritage-week-2012
For information about the Nanaimo Heritage Summit this week visit HERE.

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