LAKE LOUISE

Government of Canada investing $71 million in infrastructure funding for Parks Canada

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Monday, January 23, 2023

The projects include critical infrastructure improvements in the community of Lake Louise, upgrades to Parks Canada dispatch in Banff and Jasper, as well as several roadway and bridge improvements.

Key Points: 
  • The projects include critical infrastructure improvements in the community of Lake Louise, upgrades to Parks Canada dispatch in Banff and Jasper, as well as several roadway and bridge improvements.
  • Since 2015, federal infrastructure investments have enabled Parks Canada to improve the condition of approximately 5,000 assets across the country.
  • "The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring the sustainability of Parks Canada assets so the cultural, environmental and economic vitality that national heritage places bring to Canada can continue into the future.
  • Today's investments will upgrade critical infrastructure in national parks across Canada, improving the quality of life for surrounding communities while keeping the parks safe and accessible all year round."

ROCKY MOUNTAINEER NAMES TOURISM LEADER AS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

"I am thrilled to join the Rocky Mountaineer team at this exciting time in the company's 32-year history.

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  • "I am thrilled to join the Rocky Mountaineer team at this exciting time in the company's 32-year history.
  • Despite the challenges of the past 21 months, there is a sense of optimism at Rocky Mountaineer that can be felt across the team," said David McKenna, President and CEO, Rocky Mountaineer.
  • Prior to joining Rocky Mountaineer, David was President at the Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit where he led notable tourism expansion and acquisition projects in the Canadian Rockies.
  • So, it is fitting we have a tourism visionary, champion and innovator as our new President and CEO," said John Furlong, Chair, Board of Directors, Rocky Mountaineer.

Rocky Mountaineer Season Launch Brings Inaugural US Route Between Denver And Moab

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Monday, August 16, 2021

The route also features stunning landscapes -- between Denver and Glenwood Springs, guests will journey alongside the Colorado River and through a series of canyons with steep rugged rock walls, while the route between Glenwood Springs and Moab highlights mountain vistas, desert cliffs and rock formations. The onboard culinary experience features cuisine prepared using ingredients local to the Southwestern U.S., which will be complemented with beverage service and served directly to guests' seats, so they can enjoy the scenery as they dine.

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  • The Rockies to the Red Rocks route is a two-dayrailjourney boasting all of the premium elements that make up the unparalleled Rocky Mountaineer experience.
  • Rocky Mountaineer knows that as the world returns to travel, ensuring a safe experience is more important than ever.
  • The inaugural season runs until November 19, 2021 and seats are still available to book for travel this year.
  • Rocky Mountaineer offers luxury train journeys that showcase some of the most spectacular scenery North America has to offer.

Local Communities Get Support from ComEd Employees During National Volunteer Month

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Monday, April 19, 2021

b"Hundreds of ComEd employees, family and friends are dedicating themselves to helping families and communities in need during National Volunteer Month in April.

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  • b"Hundreds of ComEd employees, family and friends are dedicating themselves to helping families and communities in need during National Volunteer Month in April.
  • These essential workers made plans to donate their time to dozens of volunteer projects that will take place across the communities in which these employees work and live.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • These volunteers were provided materials to create colored pillowcases and superhero masks for children in foster care.\nNational Volunteer Month is an annual, nationwide celebration of people working to improve their communities through volunteer service.
  • For the 15th consecutive year, ComEd employees have organized dozens of community service projects for employees, family members and friends throughout April.

International Journal of Energy Management Publishes Dramatic GHG and Energy Reduction Results From SHARC Energy’s PIRANHA System

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The journal, read by leaders globally in energy management, highlights the Incubatenergy Labs Challenge Demo results of a PIRANHA HC wastewater heat recovery system that was placed in a 60-unit residential building in 2020 in North Vancouver, Canada.

Key Points: 
  • The journal, read by leaders globally in energy management, highlights the Incubatenergy Labs Challenge Demo results of a PIRANHA HC wastewater heat recovery system that was placed in a 60-unit residential building in 2020 in North Vancouver, Canada.
  • The Electrical Power Research Institute (EPRI), Ameren Corporation, ConEdison, Tennessee Valley Authority and Southern California Edison collaborated with SHARC Energy on the project and independently assessed the findings and key results .
  • There was almost 100% reduction in GHG emissions, the journal-published article concludes.
  • Lynn Mueller, SHARC Energys CEO, and one of the papers authors, said the opportunity for a global network of energy engineers to read and assess the GHG and energy reductions from SHARC Energys unique wastewater energy technology represents a major achievement.

SHARC Energy Showcases Wastewater Heat Recovery Retrofit to a Leading West Coast Laundry Service

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 8, 2021

The agreement is significant because WashOut is Vancouvers pioneering, eco-friendly laundry service, setting the standard for best practices in its sector.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement is significant because WashOut is Vancouvers pioneering, eco-friendly laundry service, setting the standard for best practices in its sector.
  • This marks the first PIRANHA retrofit to be approved under the FortisBC Custom Performance Program (FortisBC Rebate).
  • The FortisBC Rebate provides climate-change conscious owners with incentives to mitigate escalating carbon taxes, said Lynn Mueller, President and CEO of SHARC Energy.
  • SHARCEnergysystems recycle thermal energy from wastewater, generating one of the most energy efficient and economical systems for heating, cooling & hot water preheating for commercial, residential and industrial buildings.