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Residents celebrate Hornepayne’s 90th anniversary

Photo shows two men on either side of a woman, all three smiling at the camera, inside a busy arena.

Mayor Morley Forster (left) is joined by the NWMO’s Carol Barnes and local resident Jon Peroff at the Hornepayne Community Arena.

September 24, 2018

Hornepayne, Ont.

By the NWMO

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Photo shows two men on either side of a woman, all three smiling at the camera, inside a busy arena.

Mayor Morley Forster (left) is joined by the NWMO’s Carol Barnes and local resident Jon Peroff at the Hornepayne Community Arena.

Residents of the Township of Hornepayne came together this summer to celebrate its 90th anniversary and take in some family fun.

 

Mayor Morley Forster was joined by locals and staff from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) at the Hornepayne Community Arena to mark the occasion. The NWMO was one of the sponsors of the event.

 

“Ninety years are in the books; the future is looking brighter, and in no time at all, the century mark will be upon us,” the mayor said.

 

Along with providing food that included three anniversary cakes for dessert, volunteers and staff at the arena set up an inflatable playground and a water slide for kids.

 

Other events included a wine and cheese get-together, which saw the return of many past residents to the town. Old friends and relatives enjoyed the opportunity to visit and relax at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 194.

 

A rock and roll band at the Legion was interrupted through a quick thunderstorm, providing a natural light show, while knocking out the power for a few minutes. The heavy rain failed to dampen the spirits, and the celebrations continued for everyone’s enjoyment.

 

“From all appearances, everyone had an amazing time,” the mayor added. “Come visit us as we continue to make Hornepayne a vibrant and friendly community.”

 

“Our thanks go out to the hosts and the many sponsors, and of course, the huge number of dedicated volunteers that worked tirelessly to organize, set up and decorate. A wonderful job was done by everyone.”

About the NWMO

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel inside a deep geological repository, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.

Founded in 2002, the NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders that are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management. Canada’s plan will only proceed in an area with informed and willing hosts, where the municipality, First Nation and Métis communities, and others in the area are working together to implement it. The NWMO plans to select a site in 2024, and two areas remain in our site selection process: the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area in northwestern Ontario and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation-South Bruce area in southern Ontario.
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The NWMO is a not-for profit organization established in 2002 by Canada's nuclear electricity producers in accordance with the Nuclear Fuel Waste Act (NFWA).

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