May 2016 Community Project Month in Pinawa
The first Community Project Month exceeded our expectations and we hope for an even better results in 2017. Six groups participated and the $10,000 that was designated for community projects was stretched an additional $2,000 from the Pinawa Foundation.
Graduation 2016
Emma Barnett was the recipient of both the Pinawa Foundation Scholarship and the Gladys Guthrie Memorial Scholarship ($2000). Emma has started her nursing studies at UBC this September.
Christmas Tree
The Pinawa Foundation gave the LGD of Pinawa a Colorado Blue Spruce in July It is a 6 foot tree planted in front of the LGD parking lot. It has a ways to grow (hmm just like the Foundation) but it will be there year after year for decorating.
Grant Recipients
Other recipients of Pinawa Foundation 2016 Grants include Survivor’s Hope, Pinawa Public Library, the LGD for baseball diamond improvements (from the R. T Drabyk Fund), the Pinawa Hospital for the WiFi Hotspot Project
Pinawa Foundation to Publish Book on History of Whiteshell Laboratories
On behalf of the Whiteshell History Committee, the Pinawa Foundation is proud to announce our plans to publish our first book entitled “Whiteshell Laboratories – A Legacy to Nuclear Science and Engineering in Canada”.
It is important for the Foundation to play a role in documenting the history of the region and the lives of our residents. Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and Whiteshell Laboratories has been an important part of Pinawa for over 50 years. This book was written by the Whiteshell History Committee, made up of retired and current staff.
The Pinawa Foundation would like everyone to have the opportunity to review the book and suggest changes or additions to the story. Please remember that the History Committee tried to illustrate the depth and breadth of the accomplishments that made Whiteshell Laboratories an important part of the Canada’s nuclear family. They made specific choices; the story is about the people of Whiteshell (numerous photographs); detailed scientific descriptions have not been included; research programs were described in only general terms.
Preview “Whiteshell Laboratories – A Legacy to Nuclear Science and Engineering in Canada” online.
We hope you enjoy this walk through 50 years of Whiteshell history. If you have comments, edits, or additions you think will add to the story, please feel free to send them the Chris Saunders at saunders@acsion.com.
Pinawa Christmas Hamper Campaign 2016
Donations for the Christmas Hampers may be made to the
Pinawa Foundation
Box 100 Pinawa, MB R0E 1L0
Tax Receipts will be issued for donations over $25.00
In 2016 the community gifted the Hamper committee with $6000. Word is out that the Hamper elves have started shopping so it is time to think about Christmas 2016.
If you have considered making a contribution but have not done so there is no time like the present to make a gift that gives repeatedly into the future.
2016 24 Hour Giving Challenge
For one day only, November 19th, gifts made to your foundation’s unrestricted fund will be stretched by:
Acsion Industries ($1 for every $1 donated) up to a maximum of $50,000.
The Winnipeg Foundation ($1 for every $5 donated) up to a maximum of $2,000.
Donations can be made by:
Credit card online through www.endowmanitoba.ca on November 19th
Credit card by phoning The Winnipeg Foundation’s office on November19th
Toll Free 1-877-974-3631
Cheque dated November 19 payable to The Winnipeg Foundation delivered to Pinawa Foundation, Box 100, Pinawa, MB R0E 1L0 before November 19th
Drop by to see us at the Sunova Mall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 19th
Our goal is to raise $100,000 in 24 hours; a truly ambitious target. We hope you can help on Nov. 19th.