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Simpcw First Nations, whose territory extends north of Kamloops to Jasper and Kakwa Park, is exploring the feasibility of a large capacity facility that converts waste to thermal and electrical energy, and serves the Thompson Valley and beyond. Conceptual drawing courtesy of Simpcw Resources Nearly two years after Canfor shut down its sawmill in Vavenby, B.C., a respected First Nations-owned resource company is exploring the possibility of a new waste-to-energy facility to take its place.
“We started thinking, is there something that we should look into that might create a different environment, a different buzz?” said Al Chorney, CEO of Simpcw Resources Group. “And with forestry taking it on the chin, decade after decade, one has to look at the region through a different lens.” ....
Elmer Arpod Nagy entered his eternal rest on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at St. Peter s Hospital in Melville, SK, with his family by his side, at the age of 87 years. Elmer was born on July 24, 1927 on the farm west of Otthon, the son of Joseph and Irma (nee Balog) Nagy. He attended Oak Hill School until he completed his Grade Eight. He worked on the family farm and was also employed at various jobs in lumber camps, construction sites and machine shops as a mechanic. Elmer married the love of his life, Eunice on July 3, 1950. They settled in the Oak Hill district and farmed for over 50 years and were blessed with seven children. Elmer enjoyed farming, loved the land and he worked hard to make his farm a success. He ran a mixed farming operation and had raised many animals, but had a particular love for horses. He would hitch them up and his family enjoyed many sleigh rides at Christmas time. Elmer loved his family, and was proud to say he had seven children and enjoyed telling people ....