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KIRKLAND LAKE DISTRICT

This event would not be possible without the dedication of the Ontario Mine Rescue staff, the 2018 Provincial Competition Planning Committee, and the extremely passionate people at Alamos Gold Young-Davidson Mine. With the support of safe and innovative underground mine operators like Alamos Gold, Ontario Mine Rescue can challenge the best teams in the province with realistic mine emergency response scenarios, to the face, in their actual place of work.

Thanks to all the support staff, drivers, setup crew, helpers and organizers involved in the execution of this year’s Provincial Competition. Special thanks to the competing teams for the tireless work beyond the call of duty to prepare for this Mine Rescue evaluation. Win or lose, the training you have undertaken will be invaluable as you become leaders of Mine Rescue teams during future emergencies.

OUR MISSION AND VISIONWE BELIEVE

Illnesses and injuries can and must be prevented. Belief in prevention drives action and commitment to change.

OUR MISSION

We are a force for positive action – anticipating and responding to the greatest needs of our clients, and bringing together our partners, members, and diverse communities to build safer, healthier, stronger workplaces.

OUR VISION

Every worker home safe and healthy.

WE WILL ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION BY BEING…

EXPERTS:

Mobilizing our know-how in the management of high-risk hazards.

KNOWLEDGE BROKERS:

Acquiring and creating knowledge unique to our industries, and optimizing information exchange.

CHANGE AGENTS:

Facilitating organizational improvement through auditing, consulting and training.

CHAMPIONS:

Advocating workplace health and safety in Northern Ontario communities.

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The Young-Davidson mine is an underground mining operation in Northern Ontario, Canada. The property consists of contiguous mineral leases and claims totaling 11,000 acres and is situated on the site of two past producing

mines that produced one million ounces from 1934-1957. The Young-Davidson open pit mine achieved commercial production on September 1, 2012, and on October 31, 2013, the Company declared commercial production at the Young-Davidson underground mine following the commissioning of the shaft hoisting system. Open pit mining ceased in June 2014 upon depletion of the reserve; however, stockpiled open pit ore will supplement mill feed until underground production rates have ramped up to design levels.

The underground mine has been designed for low operating costs through the use of large modern equipment, gravity movement of ore and waste through raises, shaft hoisting, minimal ore and waste re-handling, high productivity bulk mining methods and paste backfill. The mine operates scooptrams to load, haul and transfer stope production to the ore pass system from where it is hoisted to the surface via 18 tonne skips.

The initial discovery of gold in the project area was made by prospector Jake Davidson in 1916 on what became the former Young-Davidson mine. This sparked a staking rush that resulted in a second discovery by Samuel Otisse on what became the MCM Mine property. Surface prospecting, trenching and outcrop stripping continued intermittently for the next several years and a joint venture was established between Hollinger Corporation and Young-Davidson Mines Limited which led to initial underground production in 1934. Between 1934 and 1957, one million ounces of gold was produced from the Young-Davidson and MCM Mine properties. Following closure of the mines, the properties remained dormant for a number of years before seeing some exploration and other activities in the 1980s and 1990s. In 2002, a private company vended the asset into Young-Davidson Mines Limited, the same company that had discovered the property, and exploration activities were re-initiated. In late 2005, Northgate Minerals amalgamated with Young-Davidson Mines Limited, and proceeded with surface exploration, environmental and engineering studies and underground exploration and development. In 2011, AuRico Gold, a predecessor of Alamos Gold, acquired Northgate Minerals which included Young-Davidson. In 2015, AuRico Gold merged with Alamos Gold.

ALAMOS GOLD YOUNG-DAVIDSON MINE

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Since its creation in 1929, Ontario Mine Rescue has established a reputation for high standards in training, equipment and emergency response, as well as in the development of safe, effective mine rescue practices. We have served as a role model for the establishment of training and safety programs for mine rescue organizations in other provinces and countries.

PREPARED SINCE 1929.


IRELAND – BOLIDEN TARA MINEBack row: #3 Ruairi Russell, Vice-capt. James Gallagher, #2 Thomas Gartland,

Briefing Officer Richard CahillFront row: Captain Paul Smith Jnr, #4 Peter Mitchell, #6 Alan O’Brien

RED LAKE DISTRICT:

Goldcorp, Musselwhite Mine Team Horde

KIRKLAND LAKE DISTRICT:

Kirkland Lake Gold, Holt Mine

SUDBURY DISTRICT:

Vale Canada Ltd., East Mines

ONAPING DISTRICT:

KGHM Morrison & McCreedy West Mines

THUNDER BAY & ALGOMA DISTRICT:

North American Palladium, Lac des Iles Mine

TIMMINS DISTRICT:

Tahoe Canada, Timmins West & Bell Creek Mines

SOUTHERN DISTRICT:

K+S Windsor Salt, Ojibway Mine

IRELAND:

Boliden Tara Mine

COMPETING TEAMS

Boliden Tara Mines, Europe’s largest zinc mine, is also one of the largest in a global comparison. The mine is close to the town of Navan in County Meath, approximately 50 km northwest from Dublin City.

The Navan ore body was discovered by the Canadian company Tara Exploration & Development Co Ltd. in 1970. Development commenced in 1973 and production in 1977. Since then over 85 million tonnes of ore has been extracted.

With continued exploration and investment in new technologies and infrastructure, the mineral resources have continued to grow. Approximately 2.6 million tonnes of ore is mined annually for the production of zinc and lead concentrates.

Today the mine is owned by the Swedish metals company Boliden, a world class metals company with a focus on sustainable mining and metal production. The company has operations within exploration, mining, smelting and recycling in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Ireland. Boliden has a strong safety culture, coupled with proactive risk prevention. Their goal is to create an injury-free, healthy workplace for all employees and contractors.

Mine Rescue at Boliden Tara Mines was established in the 1970s. Ontario Mine Rescue influences have always been strong. The Handbook in Mine Rescue Training and Recovery Operations is used as one of the main training tools. Mine Rescue Management have been trained in Mine Rescue operations and Emergency Preparedness Planning by Workplace Safety North.

There are 4 teams of Mine Rescue volunteers with a technical support team and a Mine Rescue Officer. All mine rescue activities onsite are overseen by the Manager of Mine Rescue. Boliden Tara Mines is a member of the Irish Mine Rescue Committee which coordinate mine rescue resources in Ireland enabling mutual assistance in the event of an emergency at a participating mine.


SUDBURY DISTRICT – VALE CANADA LTD., EAST MINESFrom left: Vice-captain Will Davies, Technician Jean-Yves Dorion,

#2 Shawn St. Louis, #6 Kordell Hull, Captain Justin Whitmore, #4 Patrick Brazeau, #7 Steve Saari, Briefing Officer Lorne Plouffe,

#3 Mike Vaillancourt

RED LAKE DISTRICT – GOLDCORP, MUSSELWHITE MINE TEAM HORDE

Back row: Vice-capt. Steve Godin, Leo Levac, Briefing Officer J.P. Murphy, #4 Ryan Swaluk, Coach Denis Leduc, Mine General Manager Peter Gula

Front row: #2 Ryan Lepage, Captain Chris Horde, #6 Robin Jilks, #3 Frank Zemanek

KIRKLAND LAKE DISTRICT – KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD, HOLT MINEBack row: #2 Ben Young, #3 Zeb Viskovich, #6 Patrick Adams,

Vice-capt. Jonathan Aubry, #4 Justin Arsenault Front row: Briefing Officer Steve Campsall, Coach Terry McKnight,

Captain Jonathan Boutin

ONAPING DISTRICT – KGHMBack row: Captain Joel Larcher, #6 John Laasanen,

Vice-captain Richard Lagrandeur, #3 Don Campeau, #2 Serge Tousignant Front row: Briefing Officer Mat Larose, #4 Tom Hopkins


COMPETING TECHNICIANS

RED LAKE DISTRICT – Ryan Thibeault, Goldcorp Musselwhite Mine

KIRKLAND LAKE DISTRICT – Norm Gannon Jr., Kirkland Lake Gold

Macassa Mine

SUDBURY DISTRICT – Jean-Yves Dorion, Vale Canada Ltd.

East Mines

ONAPING DISTRICT – Simone Hensher, Glencore, Sudbury INO

THUNDER BAY & ALGOMA DISTRICT – Steeve Pinel, Alamos Gold. Island Gold Mine

TIMMINS DISTRICT – Dan Guillemette, Tahoe Canada, Timmins West

& Bell Creek Mines

SOUTHERN DISTRICT – Rick Reid, K+S Windsor Salt

Ojibway Mine

SOUTHERN DISTRICT – K+S WINDSOR SALT, OJIBWAY MINEBack row: Technician Rick Reid, Briefing Officer Matt Stefanic, #4 Phil Schraeder,

Captain Adam Schraeder, #7 Andrew SimardFront row: #2 Al Gernon, #3 Dillon Perry, #5 Ethan Kirby, #6 Mike Fredriksson

THUNDER BAY & ALGOMA DISTRICT – NORTH AMERICAN PALLADIUM, LAC DES ILES MINE

Back row: Gil Noble, Briefing Officer Jason Baggs, Capt. Justin Wilson, Vice-capt. Dave Chony, #6 Cody Vold

Front row: #4 Jeremiah White, #2 Trevor Puumala, #3 Cyle Wheeldon

TIMMINS DISTRICT – TAHOE CANADA, TIMMINS WEST & BELL CREEK MINES

From left: Technician Dan Guillemette, Vice-capt. Pete Gagne, #6 Richard Martin, #4 Mat Johnson, #3 Nicholas Schwehr, #2 Sylvain Falardeau,

Captain Adam Weagle, Briefing Officer Terry Roy


WORKPLACE SAFETY NORTHONTARIO MINE RESCUE STAFFWSN’s Ontario Mine Rescue Officers train and prepare more than 850 active volunteers who work at our Ontario underground mines to react to fire and non-fire emergencies. In addition they are responsible for executing Ontario Mine Rescue District and Provincial Competitions. In addition, support staff dedicate significant time to preparing the banquet and awards presentations to recognize the hard work of teams and volunteers.

Paul Andre President & CEO Ted Hanley General Manager, Ontario Mine RescueShawn Rideout Chief Mine Rescue OfficerTim Ebbinghaus Chief Emergency Services OfficerPenny Pagan Executive AssistantBecky Barrett Mine Rescue AssociateKen Sitter Communications

MINE RESCUE OFFICERSWalter (Wally) Adler Sudbury, OnapingWayne Baker Kirkland LakeDuane Croswell Thunder Bay & AlgomaDan Davidson Sudbury, OnapingJeff Farquharson Sudbury RoverScott Gillett, Emergency Services Specialist Sudbury Michael Krell Thunder Bay & AlgomaJason Leger Timmins Dan Rulli Southern OntarioGrant Saunders Red LakeShawn Shail Kirkland Lake RoverGorden Sullivan Sudbury, OnapingDanny Taillefer Timmins

2018 COMPETITION JUDGESOntario Mine Rescue and Workplace Safety North would like to acknowledge and thank the many Mine Rescue volunteers and alumni, and company officials who serve as judges for their time, effort and impartiality in making the event a learning opportunity for all.

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SILVER SPONSORS

AWARD SPONSORSTHEORY EXAM AWARD

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TEAM FIREFIGHTING

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TEAM FIRST AID

Northern Medical Supply

JOHN GUTHRIE AWARD (SPECIAL EQUIPMENT)

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EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

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IN-KIND SPONSORS


40 Years Service

Jamie Mortson – Jamie joined Ontario Mine Rescue while working at the Dome Mine in Timmins in 1978. He won the Archie K. Graham Award for outstanding rookie at the Timmins District competition that year, and competed in his first of six provincial competitions. Jamie was a member of Dome’s provincial winning team in 1992, his final appearance.

Jamie served as the First Aid Competition Chairman in the Timmins District for more than 25 years, and received the Timmins District Gabe Larouche Award in 2001 for outstanding service and dedication to the mine rescue program. A former member of the Ontario Mine Rescue Technical Advisory Committee for many years, he has recently re-joined the TAC as the contractor representative.

Jamie was also on the three-member working group on emergency preparedness and mine

rescue that reported to the Mining Health, Safety and Prevention Review in 2015. Currently working for Alex McIntyre and Associates Ltd., Jamie serves as a member of Workplace Safety North’s Mining Advisory Committee.

LONG-TERM SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARDS BANQUET ITINERARY

SOCIAL HOUR: 6 – 6:45 p.m.

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Austin HemphillUnderground Operations ManagerAlamos Gold

PIPING IN OF DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

Kirkland Lake District Pipe Band(including Mine Rescue volunteers)

DINNER: 7 p.m.

SPEAKERS

Welcome by Paul AndrePresident and CEO, Workplace Safety North

Welcome from the Town of Kirkland Lake Mayor Tony Antoniazzi

TEAM INTRODUCTIONSTeam Captains

TRIBUTE TO THE TEAMS:

Katrina Horde Wife of 2018 Winning Red Lake District Team Captain Chris HordeGoldcorp, Musselwhite Mine

TRIBUTE TO THE SPOUSES:

Chris Horde2018 Winning Red Lake District Team CaptainGoldcorp, Musselwhite Mine

ONTARIO MINE RESCUE ADDRESS

Ted HanleyGeneral Manager, Ontario Mine Rescue

Shawn RideoutChief Mine Rescue Officer, Ontario Mine Rescue

AWARDS PRESENTATION

Ontario Mine Rescue Mutual Aid Challenge Theory Exam AwardTeam FirefightingTeam First AidTeam Special EquipmentEquipment Technician (3rd, 2nd, 1st)Overall Competition Winners (2nd, 1st)

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