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BY VOICE STAFF At their August 22 meeting, Town Councillors voted not to designate Pelham’s iconic Timmsdale House as a heritage building. Council reached their decision based on a staff report citing the designation as infeasible due to the building’s current condition and high cost of restoration. “In balancing the various interests and having an understanding of the state of the building and having toured the building and property, Planning staff recommend that Council not give notice of intention to designate.” Instead, the report recommends that Council “direct staff to work with the prospective purchaser in ensuring that features of merit are removed and repurposed in the redevelopment of the site.”
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Fenwick firefighter bids farewell$5 million dollar outdoor theatre Captain Otto Heinrich retires today BY ZACH JUNKIN
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Whenever anyone Town staff report calls theatre “critical to the cultural heritage” needs anything, it’s BY VOICE STAFF infrastructure across the country always Otto. Even through the CCSF. According to At their last regular meeting, the government of Canada webthe other services Pelham Councillors approved an site, the fund aims to support “the application for funding from the improvement of physical condiask after Canada him... Cultural Spaces Fund that tions for artistic creativity and would help pay for the proposed innovation. The fund supports
ning and implementing this year’s Jr. Firefighter Summer Camp, which was reIt is the end of an era for garded as a major success. Fenwick Volunteer FireCapt. Heinrich’s colfighter Captain Otto Hein- leagues say that his dedicarich, who will be hanging tion is unmatched. up his fireman’s hat for “We often joke with him, good today. His colleagues telling him we’re trying to say that he will be greatly find his cot because he’s althe improvement, renovation and East Fonthill Theatre Space. missed. ways the first one here, the The Pelham Pool at Marlene Stewart Streit Park. VOICE PHOTO construction of arts and heritage Staff estimate the project will “There are good officers first one to the calls,” said cost $5,150,000, and will include facilities, as well as the acquisition and there are great offi- Mark Bay. “It’s always Otto. two acres of interlocking brick of specialized equipment.” cers,” said fellow firefight- Whenever anyone needs He competed internationally with the team infoundation, Florida, To be eligible for funding, apthe construction of er Marcel Mooren. “He’s a anything, it’s always Otto. Minnesota, and an outdoor stage, a water feature plicants must demonstrate that great officer. When you’ve Even the Canada other services ask Kentucky, BY VOICE STAFF “to celebrate Canada’s 150th Alberta to name a few. that would become an outdoor ice their organization has been active got a supervisor like Otto after himanniversary on calls.” of Confederation in only He also of judged internationsurface in the winter, removable in the execution of their artistic or there always seems to be an In 1997, along with a few 2017,” states the government CanOn June 20, Council approved the ally for TERC. isOtto created seating,a storage, and streetscap- heritage mandate for at least two atmosphere at other Capt. ada’s website. “FedDev Ontario completion ofofcalm. an Even application for firefighters, fewin innovations the auto years and that their programming the worstfrom accidents, you just150 Heinrich created The the Pelprogram southern foring. funding the “Canada Com- delivering extricationof team to use “Theatoutdoor theatre is criti- is accessible to all Canadians. Apknow that you have theFund” best inham Auto a ExOntario with total allocation up munity Infrastructure orderFirefighter competition, calCatchto the cultural heritage of the plicants must also be able to properson making the trication to Team enhance $88.8tomillion over two years.” a Glass to rehabilitate the calls.” Marlene Stewart er and Stabilization Blocks. Community,” states the staff re- vide financial reports. Capt.Park Heinrich and thereby im- must projects be open to Streit Pool. first vol- their skills Eligible He received an Innovation outdoor theatre project was port submitted toNOT Council. “It is IT’S DAYTONA A The radar and speed display screen unteered in January of 1983. prove the services to Pelham the public and use the funds to repair, Staff recommended the action to Award commufor his stabilization originally for design an asset thathas will showcase been erected and on Hurricane Roadslated near Station Street and in Since then he the has Federal held allEconomcitizens and travelers to the existing renovate, or expand Council after blocks in Calgary at an In-manyFonthill. construction five to ten years from present forms of heritage, On social media last week, nearby residents were Captain positions at Station Town. The knowledge the nity infrastructure assets. They must ic Development Agency for Southern ternational Challenge inotherlauding now, however, potential for arts and culturalthe activities.” device’s presence, noting thatthe Hurricane Road #2, mostlaunched recently as Fire for team provideata competiminimum of 50% of their Ontario thethe funding in-received 2011. Over the next two years, the has developed a speeding problem as drivers try to avoid Prevention Officer. He and tion was brought back to frastructure on May 21. federal government Highwaywill 20. be inVOICE PHOTO former FPO is Saskia theredepartment and shared The fund beingHolditch delivered by See FEDERAL FUNDING Page 2 See POOL PageSee 14 OTTO Page 3 vesting $168.2 million in cultural were responsible for planwith among the firefighters. gional development agencies across
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IN THE NEWS Livestock By-Law comment
Last week, Council received a presentation by Tammy Morden, a Fenwick resident who asked them to consider an “animal units per acre” approach when drafting the new livestock by-law this fall. Morden, who grew up on a dairy farm in Wainfleet, said that she recognizes the importance of farming to the Pelham community, and that such an approach would be a fair way to set reasonable limits on the practice. “I think what we need to do is look at the possibility that people can engage in micro-farming,” she explained, adding “It needs to include the concept of animal units per acre.” A number of municipalities and governing bodies around the world use that system to determine how many animals can be kept in a given space. Most use a 1,000 lb cow as the base unit. So a system that allowed one animal unit per acre would allow for one cow per acre. Other animals are assigned
value in relation to the base unit, so for example, two 500 lbs pigs would be considered one animal unit. Morden also proposed “minimum distance separations” that would limit livestock on land adjacent to a neighboring property. “I really see the value in having properties that are self-sustaining,” said Morden. “We can encourage that and at the same time maintain a respectful set of limitations.”
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Tim Hortons coming to East Fonthill
On Monday, August 22, Council approved the construction of a new, one-storey Tim Horton’s within the Fonthill Marketplace, in the East Fonthill development. The grand opening is planned for December. According to a report by Town staff, the new Tim Hortons will facilitate economic opportunities for residents while contributing to the municipality’s vision for the area. “The proposed site plan amendment will assist in the creation of a complete
ROTARY WELCOMES EXCHANGE STUDENT The Rotary Club of Fonthill will host 15-yearold Leon Van Ruden for the next 11 months. Van Ruden is from Paderborn-Kaserpfalz, Germany. As part of the exchange, Van Ruden will live with a number of different host families in the Fonthill area, and attend E.L. Crossley Secondary School. He attended his first club meeting on August 24, just two days after arriving in Canada, and was given a Rotary baseball cap as a welcome gift. Pictured: Van Ruden is joined by Frank Adamson, left, Rotary Assistant Governor and past-President of the Fonthill club, and Paul Allen, 2016-17 President. SUPPLIED PHOTO
community as the new commercial use will be located within a commercial development that is near to a proposed recreational use and is within walking distance to residential uses,” asserts the report, adding, “The proposed development will expand the type of employment offered to current and future Pelham residents and will assist Fonthill Mar-
ketplace in being able to meet its minimum density target.” According to the Town’s 2014 Official Plan, the subject parcel is designated as East Fonthill- Urban Highway Commercial. As such, permitted uses include commercial, professional and/or government offices, and retail commercial uses such as retail stores, restaurants and per-
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Last week, Council approved a subdivision agreement with River Realty for the River Estates Subdivision. The subdivision will be located on the north side of Port Robinson Road, west of Rice Road. On February 1 of this year, Council granted draft approval for the plan, subject to conditions, with an expiry date of February 23, 2018. According to a report from Town staff, Council also approved a by-law to amend the property’s Agricultural zoning to a site-specific Residential 2, a site-specific Residential Multiple 1, a site- specific Residential Multiple 2, and three site-specific Open Space zones to facilitate the development of one hundred and twenty-four single detached residential dwellings, three street townhouses, and one block for future medium density residential units. Later that month, Council approved a by-law to execute a cost-sharing agreement between the Town of Pelham and River Realty to share costs related to the construction of roadways, sewers, and other infrastructure “in excess of the standard requirements and the application of credits for the construction of such services that are in excess of the standard requirements.” The report also noted a number of street names that have been drafted into the plan, including Lametti Drive, named for the previous landowner, and Bergenstein Crescent, named for a former mayor.
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Penguins paddle to First Place
The Pelham Penguins brought home first place at the Niagara Regional Summer Swim League meet on August 13. The Niagara Regional Summer Swim League is a non-profit organization that is committed to providing competitive swimming opportunities to children within the Niagara Region. The Pelham Penguins Competitive Swim Team program is available to swimmers of any age who are able to swim one full length of the pool (25m) without assistance. They attend out-of-town swim meets on Saturday mornings throughout the summer. SUPPLIED PHOTO
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Just two years after joining the service, Otto Heinrich, far left, participates in auto extraction practice in 1985. TOWN OF PELHAM PHOTO
OTTO continued from Page 1 His fellow firefighters say that Capt. Heinrich’s
knowledge and dedication will be hard to replace at the station. “Otto basically has held this station #2 together,”
said Bay. “I’m sorry to see him go,” added Mooren. “We’re very fortunate to have had a man like him, and were also
very fortunate that he has trained other people to replace him. But we’re going to miss him.”
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OPINION As We See It Niagara, don’t let opportunity go up in smoke
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S THE FUTURE of legalized marijuana looms ever-larger on the horizon, one hopes that the Niagara Region will be ready to seize what may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Seize it, and by gum, bogart it, dude. Rather than courting dying industries with government subsidies, it would be rad if the Regional powersthat-be showed some forethought and embraced an emerging market that has already made several U.S states a lot of money. A lot of money. Millions and millions. In fact, according to CNN, legalized pot in Colorado generated over $50 million dollars in tax revenue in its first year. The Region could build half a bridge with that kind of money! More importantly, we could be generating stable (albeit non-traditional) agricultural jobs, and Lord knows Niagara could use some stable employment. And the whole thing has been practically tailor-made for Niagara. How many greenhouses are sitting dilapidated and unused at this very moment? How much land is being
devoted to low-margin crops that barely allow growers to scrape by? Yet here we are with a chance to corner an established, billion-dollar mar-
How many greenhouses are sitting dilapidated and unused at this very moment? ket. To be Mendocino County North, Niagara already has the facilities and the climate—and probably not an inconsiderable customer-base-in-waiting. All we need now is the political will. It’s hard to overstate how rare this opportunity is, and how foolish we would be to ignore it. The Region has claimed to be open for business, clamouring for a manufacturing sector that’s not coming
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Many communities across Canada have post offices, but no bank branches; the banks will not serve where big profits are not involved. A postal bank would give such communities an affordable, local solution and the Post Offices are already there! New Zealand, France and Italy, all have profitable postal banking services. Why should the public sector not get some of the $35 billion that went to the banks in Canada? The public should at least have the option. As a Crown corporation every Canadian owns a share, it is our corporation and it needs to serve its shareholders! It could even include charging stations for electric cars & scooters. Jennifer Temple Welland
The power of social media was on full display this weekend as more than a thousand people—mostly under 30— made their way to the Welland Recreational Canal to take part in Floatfest. Inspired by a similar event in Finland, revellers were encouraged to bring their inner tubes, pool noodles, or other inflatable devices for a relaxing group float in the canal near the Lincoln Street Bridge. And though six weeks ago the idea was nothing more than a single comment on a Facebook post, by Sunday there were vendors, volunteers, bands, boats, and some 1,000 pre-registered guests. “It was a pretty good time,” said Fonthill-raised Adam Young, who now resides in Welland with his wife and nine-month-
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old son. “The thing that I liked about it was that for a first-ever event there were a lot of volunteers and there were a lot of people that were able to point you in the right direction. Normally when you are at an event like that it’s a sense of organized chaos, but this just seemed really well-run for its first time.” Young had decided to go at the last minute after seeing the weather was good and reading all the buzz for the event on Facebook. “We’ve had a really warm summer so at the last second I decided to go for it,” he said. Young also sees it as a way to get people from outside the area down to Welland. “It’s a tourist thing as well,” he said. “The city is trying to market itself with the canal and this is another great use for it.” Meredith Hicks was a Floatfest vendor, and she was also happy to see the
Julia Sherk, Hope Dicy, Paige Sherk, Victoria Sherk and Heather Tuck get ready to take to the water with their Pizza Slice inflatable at Floatfest on Sunday. VOICE PHOTO canal get some use. “I think it’s a great idea, we’re finally getting to use the recreational canal for the people of Welland,” she said, noting that many people shared the sentiment. She also appreciated that the event was a community initiative.
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Temporary halt to social assistance by mail Niagara Region Community Services will not be sending social assistance payments to individuals and families by mail in order to avoid the possibility of payments being delayed by a potential postal strike. Instead, recipients will be able to pick up their Ontario Works payments at their local Community Services offices starting August 30 between 9 AM – 4 PM. Although negotiations at Canada Post are continuing, the Region has decided it cannot take the risk of having social assistance payments delayed by a labour disruption. For recipients who receive their monies through direct deposit, payments will continue to be deposited into their bank accounts as usual. However, statements will not be mailed and can be picked up at local offices. Drug cards and dental
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Back-to-school stress reduction (NC) Do you get more worked up about BTSE (Back to School Eve) than New Year’s Eve? Approximately two thirds of Canadian parents say the first day of school is the time of year when their family’s routine and schedule changes the most, according to the recent Centrum Small Steps Survey. Leading nutrition expert Theresa Albert says there are small steps parents can
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IN THE NEWS continued from Page 2 presented a report to Council seeking funding for exterior window replacement in next year’s budget. GNMRE is a model railroad club “dedicated to furthering the model railroading hobby in Niagara and to promote social activities and fellowship among model railroaders.” Founded in 1967 in Niagara Falls, six years later the club took up residence at 1141 Maple Street in Fenwick, near the Canboro Road intersection, becoming a tenant of the Town-owned building. According to the submitted report, the building was originally constructed in 1875 by the Hicksite Quakers on the corner of Welland Road and Effingham Road. It was moved to its present location for the Fenwick Women’s Institute to use for meetings in approximately 1929. Eventually the Women’s Institute was disbanded and the Town of Pelham used the building for storage. “Having fallen into disuse and disrepair, the Town graciously granted the club use of the building on a leasehold basis in November of 1973,” reads the report. “GNMRE members undertook the large task of restoring the building to serviceable condition. The club has occupied and main-
tained the building continuously since.” The report further indicates that the club has been informed by Town staff that the Town of Pelham will now assume responsibility for any significant capital expenditures related to repairs on the building. In prior years, many such projects were undertaken by the GNMRE, who submitted a list of repairs since 2009 totalling about $13,000. Council ultimately received the report and referred it to staff for consideration in next year’s budget.
Wainfleet lifts fire ban
Today, Wainfleet announced it would lift the “no burn ban” due to recent rainfall. “This much needed rainfall is welcome for our agricultural producers, and has given us the safety margin we need to lift the fire ban in our area,” said Wainfleet Mayor April Jeffs. “I would like to thank the residents of Wainfleet for their understanding and their efforts to comply with the ban to keep the Township safe during these exceptionally dry days.” The recent fire ban, in place since June 27, was imposed due to the unseasonably dry conditions and applied to all agricultural, residential, and commer-
cial properties and included camp grounds, beach fronts and cooking fires. “The danger of fire conditions remains at a heightened level across all areas of the Niagara Region,” said Fire Chief Harry Flagg, “Residents and visitors are being encouraged to use extreme caution when burning in the municipality. Please remember never to leave a fire unattended, have a water supply to soak the surrounding area and make sure your fire is completely extinguished.” The recent rainfall, combined with forecasts of more to come, have been the deciding factors in the ban being lifted. Recreational fires will also be allowed at local campgrounds in a contained area.
Lincoln resident charged after pursuit by NRP
On August 25, a Niagara Regional Police Service officer conducted a traffic stop near the Seaway Mall in Welland. Shortly after police stopped his vehicle, the driver pulled away, resulting in a pursuit. The motor vehicle was eventually stopped and the driver was arrested. As a result, a Lincoln man has been charged with a number of offences, including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and resisting
arrest. The man was subsequently held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Cruelty conviction
A St. Catharines man has been convicted of two counts of cruelty to animals, stemming from a Niagara Regional Police drug warrant executed in January. On January 26, Mark McGregor, now of Thorold, was arrested by police at a St. Catharines address. While on scene officers found several dogs, including three confined to an area in the rear yard. The Lincoln County Humane Society was notified and the dogs were removed. The living area for the three dogs was completely covered in mud and feces and no food or water was present. Charges of failing to provide adequate and appropriate food, water, and sanitary conditions were laid, along with charges of causing and permitting distress. On August 25, McGregor pleaded guilty to the unsanitary conditions and permitting distress charges. He was given a $50 fine per-count and was banned from owning dogs for five years. The Lincoln County Humane Society adopted-out all five dogs taken from the property, including by flying two pitbulls to Nova
Scotia, and adopting-out all the puppies born from one of the females, who was picked up pregnant. “It’s imperative that people provide suitable and adequate care for their animals at all times,” said Kevin Strooband, Executive Director of the Lincoln County Humane Society. “Pet owners are encouraged to speak to their local Humane Society if they require any advice on proper care.” Two charges of failing to provide food and water and causing distress were withdrawn.
St. Catharines man arrested for childexploitation offences
On April 26, members of the Internet Child Exploitation unit, with the assistance of the Technological Crimes Unit, executed a
search warrant at a residence located in St Catharines. A number of computer systems and peripheral devices were seized for forensic examination. As a result of the ongoing investigation, a 68-year-old St Catharines man has been arrested and charged with Possession of Child Pornography and luring a child under 18 years of age for the purpose of facilitating the commission of an offence. The man was held pending a bail hearing in St. Catharines. Members of the public can report suspicious Internet activities relating to child exploitation to the Niagara Regional Police Service, or online at www.cybertip.ca. Internet safety tips for parents, children and internet See IN THE NEWS Back page
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Town staff tells Council: Old, yes; Heritage, no continued from Page 1 In July, several local residents had requested that Council designate the house as a heritage building to keep it from being demolished. Staff noted that these residents were not affiliated with the property. “The request to designate the property has not come from the property owner or the prospective purchaser of the property and it is staff’s understanding that both the purchaser and the current property owner do not support the request to designate the property,” reported staff. The report noted further that it is better to have such support. “It is preferable to have a willing property owner when requests to designate properties under the Ontario Heritage Act are received.” According to Town planning staff, the property purchaser had originally intended to restore the building, but, “due to its condition, and the repair and restoration costs required, their present intention is to demolish the building while retaining several features.” These features, such as the front door and its stonework, wood paneling, light fixtures, and some of the leaded windows, will be installed in the new building constructed on the site. The stone wall and entrance gate will also be retained. It is expected that the
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property will be redeveloped for institutional use. The report suggests that it may be a seniors’ residence with medical offices “consistent with the existing institutional zoning on the lands.” According to the Town, a report undertaken by Shoalts Engineering estimated restoration costs at around $2.2 million, “financially impractical for the current and potential owners,” and exceeding the property’s value. On his blog, Mayor Augustyn wrote that “the former Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee did not include the Timmsdale House in an inventory of possible properties of cultural heritage value; in fact, the Committee noted that the house had no cultural heritage value as it was considered to be a modern house.” Sean Young, a member of
the Heritage Committee before it was disbanded, noted that the register was not finished. “While the Pelham Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee was active a list of properties was created with input from numerous interested parties and sources. It was not intended to be exhaustive, but a starting point. Indeed, the
list quickly grew, with many properties not included for the only reason being that we were given a limit on how many we could include in the first round. The intent was to add further properties in future years, and gradually we would catch up to the level that we should be at.” Young also argued that the building’s age would not keep it off a heritage list, citing several buildings on the original working list that were from the same time period. “I find it difficult to imagine how anyone with any form of appreciation for our built heritage could dismiss this property as a ‘modern’ building, and be ignorant of its inherent heritage value,” he said. “The standard is being set by denying designation of this home, it shows that even the most grand examples of our built heritage can be demolished.”
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Driver charged with stunting
On Monday August 22, police charged a 24-yearold male driver from St. Catharines with Stunting under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario. The driver was driving at 144 km/h on Four Mile Creek Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This road has a posted speed limit of 80 km/h. The driver’s vehicle will be impounded for seven days and his driver’s licence will be suspended for the same duration. Stunting fines range from $2,000 to $10,000.
Bailey Street Park robbery
In the afternoon of Monday, August 22, police re-
sponded to a robbery that occurred at Bailey Street Park in St. Catharines. The victim was pushing her two year old son on the swing set when she was approached by a male brandishing a knife who demanded access to her purse. The male fled the area on foot with an undisclosed amount of currency and prescription pain medication. The victim and her child suffered no injuries. The male is described as white, 30-35 years old, approximately 5’7” with a thin build and short black hair. He was wearing a red t-shirt with white writing and blue shorts. Anyone with information on this matter or who has surveillance cameras in the area is being asked to check their cameras and contact Detective Constable Kate Livingstone at 905-6884111 extension 4358.
American arrested at Peace Bridge for importing child pornography
On Wednesday, August 17, members assigned to the Niagara Regional Police Service Internet Child Exploitation unit engaged in a joint investigation initiated by members of the Canada Border Services Agency assigned to the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie. As a result of the joint investigation, a 23-year-old man from New York has been arrested and charged with Possession of Child Pornography, and Importing Child Pornography contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
Port Colborne man charged after false 911 call made
On August 24, the Port Colborne Fire Department, Niagara Regional Police Ser-
vice and the Niagara E.M.S attended a Port Colborne residence in response to a 911 call reporting a fire at the home. Upon the arrival of emergency services, it was quickly determined that a fire did not exist and the information relayed by the caller to the 911 system was false. Further investigation indicated that the caller allegedly fabricated the report of a house fire in an attempt to garner a faster police response to a non-emergency incident reported a short time earlier. As a result, a 55-year-old Port Colborne man has been charged with Public Mischief. The Niagara Regional Police Service notes that making a false report to emergency services, particularly while using the Emergency 911 system, is an offence and may result in criminal charges.
New fire chief in Welland
The City of Welland has announced the appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Brian Kennedy as Welland’s new Chief of Fire and Emergency Services. City Council approved this appointment at their Council meeting on Tuesday, August 23. Deputy Kennedy will assume his duties on September 3. Deputy Kennedy joined Welland’s Fire Service in 1984 and has been Deputy Fire Chief since July 2011. “Brian has the skills, knowledge, and experience to be Welland’s Fire Chief and to ensure the continued delivery of first rate fire and emergency services in our community,” said Chief Administrative Officer Gary Long. “He is respected by the firefighters, he exudes professionalism and he has demonstrated his leadership
abilities by successfully implementing and managing many strategic initiatives in collaboration with Fire Chief Denys Prevost and fire service personnel.” “This appointment not only shows Council’s confidence in me as a leader, but more importantly it’s confidence in our department as a whole, our staff, our programs, and our vision,” said Kennedy. “We demand excellence from our employees on a daily basis and they continually respond. The bar has been set very high over the last years and we as a team will continue to raise it. I look forward to the opportunity to continue to be a part of this team in the capacity of Fire Chief.” Welland’s current Fire Chief Denys Prevost announced his retirement in early August and his last official day is September 2, 2016.