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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 26 MONDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2019 MONDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2019 PAGE 7
Industrial fire and explosion at Pinnacle Plant near Evansburg
by Dana McArthur immediately and were at the facility promptly investigation into the incident will commence.
to treat injured employees and extinguish the At present, the cause of the fire is unknown.
Emergency crews from Parkland County and fire," stated Pinnacle in a release. The company states their priority is to look
Yellowhead County were called to the scene of Pinnacle senior management and local after its employees.
an industrial explosion and fire at the Pinnacle authorities were in transit to site and a formal
Renewable Energy Plant in Enwistle at
approximately 2:30 p.m. on February 11.
Over 40 fire crew from Parkland and
Yellowhead Counties responded with close to
20 emergency support vehicles on the scene.
The 85+ million dollar plant, which started
commissioning in March of 2018,
manufactures and distributes industrial wood
pellets which are used by large thermal power
generators to produce reliable, renewable
power.
Pinnacle announced on the same day that
operations at its wood pellet production facility
in Entwistle were temporarily suspended.
Pinnacle stated, "At approximately 2 o'clock
today, a fire occurred at the facility, causing
damage to part of the facility. The company
reported that one employee went to hospital
and several employees sustained minor injuries
as a result of the accident and were treated on
site." An industrial fire and explosion at Pinnacle Plant in Entwistle on February 11, with three people injured.
"Emergency personnel were notified file photo Dana McArthur
100 guests brave the cold
for Pioneer Cabin’s
Valentine’s Breakfast
by Deanna Mitchener eggs, and three different meats, to
homemade cinnamon buns,
Over 100 guests attended the muffins, fruit and so much more
Valentine's breakfast that was were offered.
hosted by the Pioneer Cabin on The ladies hosting the event were
February 9. dressed in Valentine heart aprons
The weather was very cold, but and served with a smile, all the
community members knowing while busy preparing, refilling,
what a great tasting selection of and cleaning up.
food the cabin always offers, It's a lot of work to host a meal
braved the cold to come out and this size with so much food to
enjoy the event. choose from, but all the volunteer
Everything from French toast, 'sweethearts' ensured guests had Diane Veldhouse, Dian Dennison, Marjorie Kearse, Eleanor Scott ,and Marg
pancakes, hash browns, scrambled plenty to eat. Byrt outdid themselves decorating, and serving up such a fine Valentine's
breakfast at the Pioneer Cabin on Feb. 9. photo Deanna Mitchener
photo Deanna Mitchener
The Pioneer Cabin Singers entertained guests on February 9, during the special Valentines brunch with a variety of songs and music.
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 26 MONDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2019 MONDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2019 PAGE 7
Industrial fire and explosion at Pinnacle Plant near Evansburg
by Dana McArthur immediately and were at the facility promptly investigation into the incident will commence.
to treat injured employees and extinguish the At present, the cause of the fire is unknown.
Emergency crews from Parkland County and fire," stated Pinnacle in a release. The company states their priority is to look
Yellowhead County were called to the scene of Pinnacle senior management and local after its employees.
an industrial explosion and fire at the Pinnacle authorities were in transit to site and a formal
Renewable Energy Plant in Enwistle at
approximately 2:30 p.m. on February 11.
Over 40 fire crew from Parkland and
Yellowhead Counties responded with close to
20 emergency support vehicles on the scene.
The 85+ million dollar plant, which started
commissioning in March of 2018,
manufactures and distributes industrial wood
pellets which are used by large thermal power
generators to produce reliable, renewable
power.
Pinnacle announced on the same day that
operations at its wood pellet production facility
in Entwistle were temporarily suspended.
Pinnacle stated, "At approximately 2 o'clock
today, a fire occurred at the facility, causing
damage to part of the facility. The company
reported that one employee went to hospital
and several employees sustained minor injuries
as a result of the accident and were treated on
site." An industrial fire and explosion at Pinnacle Plant in Entwistle on February 11, with three people injured.
"Emergency personnel were notified file photo Dana McArthur
100 guests brave the cold
for Pioneer Cabin’s
Valentine’s Breakfast
by Deanna Mitchener eggs, and three different meats, to
homemade cinnamon buns,
Over 100 guests attended the muffins, fruit and so much more
Valentine's breakfast that was were offered.
hosted by the Pioneer Cabin on The ladies hosting the event were
February 9. dressed in Valentine heart aprons
The weather was very cold, but and served with a smile, all the
community members knowing while busy preparing, refilling,
what a great tasting selection of and cleaning up.
food the cabin always offers, It's a lot of work to host a meal
braved the cold to come out and this size with so much food to
enjoy the event. choose from, but all the volunteer
Everything from French toast, 'sweethearts' ensured guests had Diane Veldhouse, Dian Dennison, Marjorie Kearse, Eleanor Scott ,and Marg
pancakes, hash browns, scrambled plenty to eat. Byrt outdid themselves decorating, and serving up such a fine Valentine's
breakfast at the Pioneer Cabin on Feb. 9. photo Deanna Mitchener
photo Deanna Mitchener
The Pioneer Cabin Singers entertained guests on February 9, during the special Valentines brunch with a variety of songs and music.
