| MR.
BUTLER: |
Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, May 31, I had the pleasure of
joining Fire Chief Clarence Russell of Bay Roberts,
along with representatives of other fire departments and
municipal leaders, during the official opening of the
Conception Bay North Regional Fire Rescue and Training
Centre.
This Rescue-Training Centre provides the Towns of
Salmon Cove, Victoria, Carbonear, Harbour Grace, Upper
Island Cove, Spaniard’s Bay, Cupids, Brigus, and Bay
Roberts, a facility to enhance and expand their training
skills; skills, Mr. Speaker, that are required to better
prepare them as they volunteer their time in protecting
the lives and property of their residents.
The facility was named the North Laing Wood in
recognition of Mr. John North, Mr. Allan Laing and Mr.
Eric Wood, the first three fire chiefs in the Town of
Bay Roberts; all three of whom are now deceased.
Mr. Speaker, I ask all hon. members to join me in
extending congratulations to Mr. Clarence Russell, Bay
Roberts Fire Chief, and all fire fighters in the
Conception Bay North area, and also to thank the
families for allowing the names of their loved ones to
be used in the naming of this new facility.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. |
