How long do wind turbines last?
A wind turbine typically lasts around 20-25 years. During this time maintenance is required of course.
The very first of the mass-produced turbines celebrated its 20th birthday in May 2000. The Vestas 30kW machine has operated steadily throughout its lifetime, with none of the major components needing to be replaced (British Wind Energy Association).
We met yesterday to approve new policies of the First Nation that we would implement upon reopening the Administration. These policies are required in order to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors to our offices.
A new Preventing COVID 19 in the Workplace Policy, Personal Protective Equipment in the Workplace Policy, and Heat Stress Prevention and Hot Weather Policy were all on the agenda. These will be made available upon re-opening the Administration.
Read more ...In keeping with the Premier Doug Ford's gradual re-opening of the province, we have made the decision to keep everything status quo until July 15, 2020.
QUESTIONNAIRE
A total of 22 questionnaires were submitted and reviewed at the Council meeting of June 30, 2020. It was clear that members do not want anyone entering the Pickerel R Trailer Park or the leased lands. It was evident that members would like to see the security remain in place still. However, in keeping with the Province and what is going on around us, we are going to remove the security effective July 15, 2020.
Although, by the authority of the Premier Doug Ford, it's been reported that implementation of Phase 2 of the Province's strategy to reopen ce1tain businesses and service providers, we will continue to operate the status quo. Restricted access to our community will remain in place, with services.
Read more ...Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a part-time Daycare Cleaner to join our Administration. The Daycare Cleaner reports to the Daycare Supervisor and is responsible for cleaning the HIFN Daycare building at the end of each business day. The Daycare Cleaner will perform general cleaning duties including sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning and stocking restrooms, washing walls and windows, cleaning the kitchen and fridge, disinfecting all surfaces and toys, and trash removal.
Read more ...Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a full-time Nutritional Services Worker to join our Administration. The Nutritional Services Worker reports to the Daycare Supervisor and is responsible for planning and preparing nutritional meals and snacks for the children of Henvey Inlet First Nation Daycare. This position requires great attention-to-detail and excellent time-management skills.
Read more ...Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking three (3) qualified full-time Early Childhood Education Workers to join our Administration. The ECE Worker reports to the Daycare Supervisor and is responsible for providing supervision and direct childcare to children attending the HIFN Daycare, in compliance with all regulatory standards required by federal, provincial, and First Nations legislation, policies and procedures.
Read more ...re: medical transportation
CLICK HERE to read this notice.
NIHB Medical Transportation to access Interval/Safe Houses
Section 12.1 of the NIHB Medical Transportation Policy Framework has been amended to remove the exclusion of transportation to “interval/safe houses” under the MT benefit. To view the 2019 Changes CLICK HERE
Please be advised of the Medical Bus schedule, also please contact the Health Centre in advance, preferably 3 days before if you have to cancel an appointment.
Schedule is as follows: