Tag: water operators
Celebrating the next generation of Indigenous water treatment plant operators
Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Graduation often marks the end of a journey. For the Indigenous youth and community members who recently completed a...
WCWC’s hands-on training supports operators of First Nations drinking water systems
Walkerton, ON — The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) was recently invited to participate in a Water Operator Maintenance Workshop hosted by Mamaweswen, the...
Hidden Hero: Zhiibaahaasing water operator’s drive for safe drinking water
In our September/October 2022 issue, we spoke with system operators about the challenges they face in providing their communities with clean drinking water. Some...
Next generation of Indigenous water treatment operators ready to support local...
Toronto, ON – Last week, Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations (WBAFN), Gezhtoojig Employment & Training, Anishinabek Nation and Water First Education & Training...
City employee receives province-wide recognition as Operator of the Year
The City of Vernon announced that one of its operators at the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre (VWRC) received province-wide recognition for his dedication in...
Challenges and Opportunities for First Nations Communities
“We recognize that more work needs to be done. There’s more work beyond eliminating drinking water advisories.”
When Nelson Ferguson, acting manager at Indigenous Services...
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Presents Water Operator of the Year...
The Department of Environment and Conservation honoured two municipal water operators for their services with Water Operator of the Year Awards this week.
Dale...
Interview: Larry Moore
Since 2004, the Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) has quietly but successfully trained Ontario’s drinking water operators. Established through a recommendation of the Walkerton...
