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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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