Winter 2014

82 No stone unturned

144 Ed Martin named Energy Person of the Year

202 Excitement and wonder at the 2013 Kamataukatshiut Festival Outlet - Winter 2014

1 Plugged In

2 Leadership Profile Safety

3 Safety

7 Environment

10 Business Excellence

16 People

20 Community 24 Highlights Environment

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Front Cover Mackay Paul of Stantec, carefully recovering artifacts using traditional archeological methods within the Muskrat Falls Project footprint. Community

Nalcor Energy Plugged In – July to December 2013

• By the end of November 2013, Nalcor Energy employees submitted more than 7300 SWOPs in the database.

• By mid-November, more than 20 employees and their partners had participated in the Smoke Free Living Program offered by Wellness Works. Safety

• More than 40,000 artifacts were discovered through the Lower Churchill Project Archaeological Recovery at Muskrat Falls.

• Since the launch of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro’s 3-year Isolated Systems Energy Efficiency Program in 2012, energy efficiency efforts, including the installation of 2,176 residential and commercial kits, have resulted in saving approximately 3,200 MWh. Environment

• In 2013, Lower Churchill Project achieved several construction milestones including the completion of bulk excavation and approximately 85 per cent of engineering; the release of the Labrador-Island Transmission Link from environmental assessment; and the commencement of the horizontal directional drilling program in the Strait of Belle Isle. • NewfoundlandBusiness and Labrador Hydro filed its General Rate ApplicationExcellence (GRA) in July and as of the end of November, Hydro had received over 1300 Requests for Information (RFI) and answered over 1100 RFIs, as part of the GRA filed with the Public Utilites Board. Hydro will continue to answer remaining and new RFIs.

• The Energy Council of Canada named Ed Martin, President & CEO of Nalcor Energy along with Chris Huskilson, President and CEO of Emera Inc. Canadian Energy Person of the Year.

• Nalcor Energy celebrated its sixth annual President’s Awards on November 28, with 12 employees receiving awards in the categories of Safety, Environment, BusinessPeople Excellence, People and Community. Read more about the Awards on pages 14 and 15. • A new Diversity and Inclusion awareness workshop was launched in late September 2013. As of the end of November, 20 percent of Nalcor Energy employees had completed the workshops. People

• In September 2013, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro sponsored Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador’s Red Shoe Crew Walk for Families. The Walk raised more than $193,000, which will support the annual operation of the House.

• Many employees volunteered during the second half of 2013 with organizations and events such as: Ronald McDonald House NL’s Red Shoe Crew WalkCommunity for Families, Avalon Dragon’s Paddle in Paradise, the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Jamarama, and Canadian Blood Services blood drive.

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Rob Henderson, Vice President Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro

ONE OF THE COMPANY’S NEWEST VICE Although Rob is well prepared for this PRESIDENTS IS FOCUSED ON LEADING role, it is not without its challenges. “We are NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR managing an inventory of assets that are HYDRO TO WORLD CLASS SAFETY well over 40 years old,” explained Rob. “In AND BRINGING RELIABLE, SAFE order to ensure we can deliver electricity in ELECTRICITY THAT HAS LONG a way that is both safe and reliable, we have TERM VALUE FOR THE PEOPLE OF to make significant capital investments. We THIS PROVINCE. also need commitment from every individual in the company to be successful Rob Henderson is Vice President in our asset management strategy.” responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro – he’s been in the In the short time that Rob has been at the position for just over six months, but helm, he has also proudly witnessed he’s been with the Company since several big successes. One of which is the 1982 and has been managing Hydro’s successful repair of Unit One at the operation of the power system for Holyrood Thermal Generating Station, almost twenty years. In addition to that, which suffered significant damage he also led Hydro’s Customer Services during last January’s winter storm on the Department from 2005 to 2011. Avalon Peninsula. “The Holyrood team worked tirelessly to bring the unit back in “My experience as Manager of System operation – from their quick and decisive Operations allowed me to be involved action at the time of the incident, to the full with almost all facets of Hydro’s investigation and analysis of the issues that business. Our Energy Control Centre is spanned several months. I’m pleased to say central to our system operations and the unit has been running without any impacts many aspects of the company,” problems since September and all those said Rob. “Also, working with the involved should be commended for their customer service department ensured I commitment to continued safe and reliable had a solid understanding and operation of the plant.” appreciation of the people we are providing services to everyday.” Moving forward in his new leadership role, Rob has an unwavering focus on Hydro’s Rob has also been heavily involved with dedication to safety. “We will continue to the regulatory process since the 1980’s. focus on the importance of safety As Hydro proceeds through its first performance and achieve our goal of world- General Rate Application in six years, this class safety performance.” experience is critical. Rob is acutely aware of the business drivers, the financial As Rob looks ahead, he is quick to indicate implications, the requirement for proper that the future for Hydro is bright. “We are in maintenance and operations of our assets a position to bring long term value to the and, perhaps most importantly, the people of this province and help in importance of good regulatory relations Newfoundland and Labrador’s growth and with the Board of Commissioners of prosperity. We should all be proud to have Public Utilities. an opportunity to contribute to that.” iiiii

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Bull Arm Team in front of the GSB construction taking place at the Bull Arm fabrication Site. From left to right, Jonathan Drummond, Chris Dawe, Nancy Hart and Michael Luther. Take a Moment for Safety: Nancy Hart’s safety summit reflection

THIS YEAR MARKED NALCOR’S 7TH This was my first time attending a Nalcor the brim with hope, pride, enthusiasm ANNUAL SAFETY SUMMIT, A TWO DAY Energy Safety Summit. Leading up to the and passion. EVENT IN WHICH NALCOR EMPLOYEES event I was feeling a little bit FROM ALL LINES OF BUSINESS, ACROSS apprehensive. I wasn’t sure what to The day and a half event had a storytelling ALL LOCATIONS GATHER TO TAKE IN expect and to be completely honest I theme. From the safety moments that SESSIONS RELATING TO SAFETY. had a lot of work to do so I was even started each day to the individual and thinking to myself, maybe I would be team presentations, it seemed everyone ‘Take a Moment for Safety’ was weaved better served to stay back and get some had a story to tell. The common themes: throughout the summit, from the work done. please listen to my story and learn from it; personal stories told by colleagues to the presentations made by the guest speakers. “I left the safety summit filled to the brim with hope, This year’s Safety Summit was held in St. pride, enthusiasm and passion.” Nancy Hart John’s on Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 1, 2013. Little did I know that attending the safety don’t let what happened to us happen to summit would provide me with a new you; we care about each other; and we Nancy Hart, Nalcor’s Business infusion of much needed inspiration and don’t want anyone else to get hurt. Development Manager, provided her motivation to take on the challenges that personal reflection on the Safety Summit always seem to crop up during the fourth At times, all of this storytelling, where my and how it impacted her. quarter. I left the safety summit filled to friends and coworkers shared their lives,

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their thoughts, their fears and their hopes with a room full of people, moved me to tears. I felt so connected to the people who were sharing their stories in order to keep me safe. What a precious gift. Thank you.

The Bull Arm team also had an opportunity to tell our story. We had a very scary incident last year in which one of our co-workers and a member of the public were injured in a vehicle incident. little nervous leading up to the We shared our lessons learned and how presentation but in the end it was a we grew as a team as a result of the great experience to share what we have incident. We also had the opportunity to learned as a team with so many like- tell people about the vehicle orientation minded people. program we created. The orientation is intended to help prevent future incidents The safety summit was an experience I by increasing people’s awareness about won’t soon forget. We all need our the vehicles they are driving and to batteries charged from time to time, and provide a backdrop for employees to talk the summit has recharged my passion for Nalcor Energy safety leaders and presenters at to one another about safety. We were all a safety excellence. the 2013 Safety Summit held in St. John’s.

Children share 12 months of safety

SAFETY CULTURE IS IMPORTANT AT entries for the home safety calendar Igloliorte, Employee and Corporate Social NALCOR ENERGY. Part of a successful contest. This year was no exception. The Responsibility Communications Advisor. safety culture is witnessing employees live judging committee had the difficult task “It’s really touching to see our employees’ safety every day – at work, at home and of narrowing down all the entries to just children creatively show their knowledge throughout the community. 12 winners. of safety. It certainly goes to show that employees are bringing safety home and “We received several incredible pieces of are having meaningful conversations on artwork again this year,” said Aimee safety with their families.”

Month Theme Child’s Name - Age Employees (R) Name January Driving Safety Ava Keating – 7 Jim Keating February Allergy Safety Rhoan Dillon – 7 Paul Dillon March Cell phone Safety Eve Morgan – 10 Rod Morgan April Helmet Safety Nathan Ross – 5 Allison Ross May Boating Safety Kaitlyn Way – 10 Clarence Way June Summer Safety Molli Dillon – 9 Paul Dillon July Firework Safety Laci Organ – 10 Walter Organ August Summer vehicle Safety Melissa Moores – 13 Evandna Moores Every year, many children related to Nalcor September Back to school Safety Alexa Carter – 7 Trent Carter Energy and Newfoundland and Labrador October Halloween Safety Emily Pike – 7 Cara Pike Hydro employees share their messages of November Electrical Safety Tori Cox – 6 Perry Cox what it means to be safe through their December Christmas Safety Natasha Healey – 15 Rod Healey

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addition, this incentive could be shared between employees and their partner, up to a maximum of $400.

More than 20 employees and their partners have participated in the Smoke- free Living Program so far. Terry Bouzane, Materials Control Clerk in Bishop’s Falls, was one of the employees who quickly signed up for the program. Terry has a 25 year history of smoking and has made several attempts to quit before.

“With the counselling services provided by the Smoker’ Helpline and the support from Nalcor, I am happy to say that I had my last cigarette on March 3, 2013,” said Terry, who is a recreational hockey player and is looking forward to the upcoming hockey season. His energy level has Terry Bouzane enjoys a game of hockey, thanks to living a smoke-free lifestyle. improved since giving up smoking.

Wellness Works: Helping employees The Smoke-free Living Program is a comprehensive program, providing both live smoke-free support services and access to smoking cessation aids to encourage Nalcor MOST PEOPLE FIND IT DIFFICULT TO President, Human Resources and employees to take action and quit QUIT SMOKING. MANY OF US SPEND Organizational Effectiveness. smoking. “By offering programs like the MOST OF OUR DAY AT WORK AND Smoke-free Living Program, employers SMOKING IS JUST A PART OF THE In 2013, Wellness Works partnered with such as Nalcor not only play a vital role in EVERYDAY ROUTINE FOR MANY. the Smokers’ Helpline to offer a Smoke- helping individuals realize their goal of free Living Program to employees that living a smoke-free lifestyle but they also Imagine changing your routine and wanted to move to a smoke-free living help build awareness and education moving towards living a healthier and happier lifestyle. This is where wellness “With the counselling services provided by the programs such as Wellness Works come Smoker’ Helpline and the support from Nalcor, into play. I am happy to say that I had my last cigarette on Nalcor’s Wellness Works Program offers March 3, 2013.” Terry Bouzane a variety of health education, awareness and promotions to help employees lifestyle. Research shows that smoking around smoking cessation,” said Mary achieve their own personal wellness cessation aids coupled with support Lynn Pender, Director NL Smokers’ Helpline. goals. “From lifestyle assessments to services, such as the Smokers’ Helpline health education to physical activities provide the best results for individuals For more information on Wellness Works and personal wellness plans, the attempting to quit smoking. As a result, or the Smoke-free Living Program, visit mission of Nalcor’s Wellness Works Wellness Works reimbursed 100 per cent Health and Wellness on the GRID and for Program is to help employees adapt to of the cost of smoking cessation products more information relating to the Smokers and maintain healthier and more active and services for employees who enrolled Helpline, please visit www.smokershelp.net. lifestyles,” says Gerard McDonald, Vice in the Smoke-free Living Program. In It’s never too late to live smoke free.

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Darren Moore, General Manager, TRO taking part in Nalcor’s Take a Moment for Safety distracted driving education and awareness campaign. Take a Moment for Safety: Driving requires your full attention at all times

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU SAID TO YOURSELF – IT WILL ONLY TAKE ME A Top 10 tips to avoid distracted driving: SECOND TO OPEN MY COFFEE OR IT 1. Be well rested before getting behind the wheel. WILL ONLY TAKE A MOMENT TO TAKE 2. Adjust the seat, headrest, seatbelt, rearview mirror, temperature, radio, etc., to A CALL? your liking before you drive. It is these split second distractions when 3. Make sure you have clear directions and check them before you leave. If using a you take your eyes off the road, your GPS, plot your location prior to beginning your trip. hands off the wheel, or your mind off your 4. Allow plenty of travel time. primary task of driving that an accident could occur. Drivers that are distracted are 5. Never text and drive. three times more likely to be in a crash 6. Don’t answer your cellphone or smartphone while you are driving. Pull over than attentive drivers. somewhere safe if you need to make a call or check a message.

Any non-driving activities you engage in 7. Manage your music and dashboard controls ahead of time and adjust them only – such as looking after children, texting, when the car is stopped. using a cell phone, eating or reading – are 8. Deal with distractions such as eating, putting on make-up, reading, combing a potential distraction and endanger you, your hair and checking messages before you hit the road. your passengers, other drivers and any bystanders. Every year in North America 9. Ask passengers to keep chatter to a minimum and help you navigate. driver distraction is a factor in about four 10. Keep the vehicle tidy and do not use it as a place to store things. million vehicle collisions.

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takeCHARGE Field Representative, Candice Power (right), with members of the community at the Grey River Program Launch. Energy Efficiency: Labrador isolated communities

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR combined education, free installation of 2,176 residential and commercial kits HYDRO (HYDRO) HAS BEEN WORKING energy efficient products, instant being installed and a significant savings HARD OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF discounts at local retailers and giveaway in energy.” YEARS TO HELP CUSTOMERS IN and exchange events to engage ISOLATED DIESEL SYSTEMS BECOME residents, who were ready to take action Programs such as these have lasting MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT. and participate. Through phone calls positive implications. In 2014, the and a door-to-door campaign, energy program will continue to focus on more Since the launch of this 3-year Isolated efficient items such as compact ways to save. Systems Energy Efficiency Program in fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), low flow July 2012, energy efficiency efforts showerheads, weather stripping and Energy Efficiency kit Installations have resulted in saving approximately smart power strips were directly Number of Homes and Businesses 3,200 MWh. installed in homes and businesses free 2500 of charge. Hydro launched this program to help 2176 residential and commercial customers in “In all of the communities visited in the 2000 isolated diesel systems save energy and last two years, one hundred per cent of

1500 “This resulted in 2,176 residential and commercial 1325 kits being installed and a significant savings in energy.” Simone Browne 1000 money. Since the launch of the program, customers were offered free installation 500 teams of field representatives have of energy efficiency kits, with less than visited every isolated diesel community two per cent of customers refusing a kit,” in the province to increase awareness of says Simone Browne, Hydro’s Energy 0 energy efficient technologies. The teams Efficiency Manager. “This resulted in 2012 2013

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Fieldworker carefully recovering artifacts using traditional archeological methods.

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No stone unturned

MORE THAN 40,000 ARTIFACTS DISCOVERED THROUGH LOWER CHURCHILL PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGICAL RECOVERY AT MUSKRAT FALLS.

It’s not every day you hear about an archaeological dig being a prerequisite to a development project in Newfoundland Archeological recovery took place on both the Areas were grided off in preperation for the and Labrador. But the hydroelectric North and South sides of the Churchill River. recovery of historical resources. development at Muskrat Falls on the lower Churchill River is no ordinary project. “Once we were aware that historical cleaned and stored all material. Only when resources may be present, we wanted to all required excavation was complete When the Lower Churchill Project began, determine the actual extent of those could equipment and machinery be Nalcor Energy committed to carrying out resources within the project footprint,” said cleared to operate in the identified areas. all project work in a manner that respects Organ. “It was extremely important to Nalcor the culture and heritage of the area. The that the recovery of any archaeological “Because of the Lower Churchill Project protection and preservation of historical resources was completed before site work we’re able to gain valuable knowledge resources in the project area – including could begin in a particular area.” about previous use of the land by Aboriginal any archaeological findings that would peoples, and I think that’s one of the most provide a glimpse of the past – was a key In 2012, Nalcor hired Stantec Consulting positive aspects of the project,” said Organ. part of that commitment. Ltd. to complete further assessment and move forward with excavation of the Through the recovery work that was Through consultations and interviews identified archaeological sites. The carried out over the past two years, during the environmental assessment process began with a desktop review for archaeologists have uncovered significant process, the team learned about various historic resources potential. High potential evidence of past occupation by Aboriginal Aboriginal peoples’ historic use of the areas were flagged for field testing. Based peoples in the area. More than 40,000 land near Muskrat Falls. They soon on this work, known sites were identified artifacts were recovered, including hearths recognized the possibility that important within the project footprint. and pit features, stone tools, burnt food, bone and charcoal as well as some “Because of the Lower Churchill Project we’re able to ceramics, representing ancient Amerindian gain valuable knowledge about previous use of the campsites in the area dating back to between 2,000 and 3,500 years ago. land by Aboriginal peoples, and I think that’s one of the most positive aspects of the project.” Marion Organ Although the recovery work has now been completed in the south area of the river, cultural remnants may be buried within In 2012, excavation began on the south Stantec will continue to record and analyze the proposed project footprint, and side of the river in the area to be developed all remaining material using radiocarbon determined to better define the true for the power house and spillway. The dating and mapping. It will then hand all archaeological potential of the site. crew returned to the field in 2013 for findings over to the Provincial Archaeology additional recovery work, including eight Office for further examination. Marion Organ, Environmental and new sites on the North Spur. Regulatory Compliance Manager with the Future archaeological recovery work is Lower Churchill Project, currently Working in a series of grids, a team of planned for additional sites in the reservoir manages the ongoing archeological three archaeologists and their field staff area of the project, and will be carried out assessment and recovery at Muskrat Falls. excavated areas by hand, then carefully in 2014 and 2015.

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Construction at the spillway of the hydroelectric generating facility at the Muskrat Falls site. Muskrat Falls project update

SINCE THE FIRST LOAD OF SNOW hydroelectric generation facility just lines in Labrador are also underway. The WAS REMOVED IN APRIL 2012 FROM outside Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador. required materials are being manufactured THE MUSKRAT FALLS PROJECT SITE in locations around the world and a ACCESS ROAD TO THE GENERATION Work on the 315 kilovolt High Voltage portion of tower steel, insulators, steel STATION, SIGNIFICANT WORK HAS alternating current (HVac) transmission wire and conductors have already arrived TAKEN PLACE ACROSS ALL COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT.

Over the last year, employment peaked on the project at 1,682 people in September 2013.

With the bulk excavation substantially complete and the completion of the Riverside Coffer Dam, the next civil contractor onsite is mobilizing and preparing for several years of construction of the intake, powerhouse, spillway and transition dams. With over 90 years of global experience in heavy civil construction, Astaldi Canada Inc. was awarded the civil works contract which will last for the remainder of the Right-of-way clearing for the transmission line from Muskrat Falls to Churchill Falls construction phase at the Muskrat Falls commenced in 2013.

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to the newly constructed marshalling yard in Labrador. Clearing for the 100 metre- wide right-of-way between Muskrat Falls and Churchill Falls started this fall, and construction of the line, starting with foundation installation and material distribution, will start this winter.

In addition to the 400 kilometre HVac line, work on the switchyards and converter stations has started. A new switchyard is underway in Churchill Falls, as well as a new switchyard and converter station (which will convert power from AC to DC) at the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric site. With the recent release of the Labrador- Clearing for the switchyard in Churchill Falls. Island Link (LIL) from environmental assessment, civil work at the Soldiers SOBI crossing to prepare the site for the Pond converter station outside St. John’s is Horizontal Directional Drilling rig. The rig Some construction project expected to start this coming spring and arrived in the Straits the week of milestones in 2013 similar work for the transition compound November 11 and started drilling at the • Removed 1.8 million cubic metres locations in Forteau Point and Shoal Cove end of that month. Drilling for the holes of rock from powerhouse area will be performed in conjunction with the that the three cables will be placed in will Marine Crossing team for the Strait of Belle continue throughout the coming winter. • Installed construction power and Isle (SOBI). fibre at Muskrat Falls work site This is just a snapshot of some of the work • Completed approximately 95 per The civil works contractor, a southern undertaken on the project over the last cent of engineering Labrador company, for the SOBI cable year. To learn more and view pictures of • Opened a 300 person starter camp crossing sites has begun work on both the the construction work, please visit: at Muskrat Falls site Labrador and Newfoundland side of the muskratfalls.nalcorenergy.com. • Advanced installation of 1,500 person main camp • Neared completion of type testing program of cable type for Strait of Belle Isle marine crossing • Commenced manufacturing of the turbines • Completed clearing and opened the 20 hectare marshalling yard in Labrador • Completed North Spur geotechnical program, finalized the design and completed independent expert reviews to verify the design • Received release of the LIL from environmental assessment Horizontal directional drilling started for the Strait of Belle Isle crossing.

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Energy Marketing: How excess energy is sold to markets

ON APRIL 1, 2014, NALCOR ENERGY’S

ENERGY MARKETING GROUP WILL Muskrat Churchill Falls TURN FIVE YEARS OLD. OVER THE PAST Falls NL FIVE YEARS THE GROUP HAS HAD Gull Island SIGNIFICANT GROWTH.

The team started with building an QC electricity trading strategy to maximize the value of surplus energy from the Churchill Falls plant that is not required in Labrador to now planning for the new world when our island electricity system NB PEI will be interconnected for the first time to ME the North American electricity grid. With New Line Construction* ON Existing Lines in Newfoundland and Labrador* the development of the Muskrat Falls and NS VT Neighbouring Systems* Maritime Link Projects, Nalcor is setting its NY Hydroelectric Generation Station EXISTING NH sights on further expansion into the Hydroelectric Generation Station UNDER CONSTRUCTION Hydroelectric Generation Station PROPOSED Northeastern energy markets. MA Wind Generation CT RI Oil Fields PA Nalcor’s communications team chatted SIMPLIFIED NJ with Greg Jones and Brad Coady with the Energy Marketing group to get a better understanding of how our energy that is How electricity is priced • A generator (e.g., Nalcor) submits its not needed in the province is sold and Nalcor’s traders have to be experts in bids to the System Operator. transmitted to markets along northeastern understanding how energy gets from the • Bids are ranked from lowest to Canada and the United States. generator to where the energy is required highest cost. following strict rules to participate in • The System Operator accepts all those Getting energy to market these markets. Once they design their bids up to the last kilowatt hour (kWh) Nalcor has surplus energy to sell to buyers trading strategy, they execute it by need to meet the energy need. across the northeastern region. To get this participating in market clearing auctions. • All generators whose product was energy to market, the Energy Marketing accepted get paid the price of that team analyzes markets to determine The rules of supply and demand prevail last kWh. This is called the market where energy prices will be the greatest. and affect the price of electricity. Hours of clearing price. Strategies are then developed to get the relatively high demand, such as the • Successful bidders are notified that energy to those markets, moving it from supper hour, or longer periods for heating their bid is accepted. the Churchill Falls generation station, on cold days, or cooling on hot days, • The generator flows its power to where across different jurisdictions, through cause energy prices to rise dramatically. it is needed. thousands of kilometres of transmission Since different types of generation vary in • These auctions are typically done lines, until it reaches its destination. Today, cost, prices also rise as increasingly both the day before the energy is outside of powering Labrador, energy expensive, and less efficient generators needed and another auction is held generated at Churchill Falls is lighting are required to meet rising demand. an hour before. homes and businesses in cities as far west as Ottawa, Toronto and Niagara Falls; as far Pricing electricity in competitive Stay tuned to the summer edition of south as New York City, Pittsburgh, and markets Outlet where we will take a closer look Philadelphia; and as far east as Boston, • The System Operator forecasts its into the operations of the Energy Fredericton and Halifax. energy needs for every hour. Marketing team.

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Ed Martin, President & CEO of Nalcor Energy, talks with Dawn Dalley, Vice President, Corporate Relations about being named Energy Person of the Year. Ed Martin named Energy Person of the Year

THE ENERGY COUNCIL OF CANADA are trying to achieve. I struggle with awards as achieving a dollar amount or NAMED ED MARTIN, PRESIDENT & CEO personal awards at times because if you getting a project off the ground, which is OF NALCOR ENERGY ALONG WITH are seeking personal validation for part of it, but it’s deeper than that. This CHRIS HUSKILSON, PRESIDENT AND everything you do day-to-day externally, award attracted me because it CEO OF EMERA INC. CANADIAN you can’t lead properly. referenced things such as vision and ENERGY PERSON OF THE YEAR. giving back to your community as well as Before accepting this award I really making the energy business better. It is This joint award is in recognition of the thought deeply about it and soon much broader than a financial win. When major contributions both Ed and Chris understood this was a company award. It’s I looked at this company, it made me have made, and continue to make, to the an award for everyone we work with here think of our vision, our values, our energy sector in Atlantic Canada and the together. We have done a fantastic job leadership, the commitment to the significance of their leadership within the and are achieving our vision. I thought it community and the people of the sector across Canada. would be energizing for the company to province and what we are trying to sit back and take a few moments to achieve. This award made me think about Dawn Dalley, Nalcor’s Vice President, celebrate the fact that we are doing what the younger generations and how we are Corporate Relations, sat down with Ed we said we were going to do. I felt trying to make a difference for them; to discuss the significance of receiving compelled to accept this award as a how environmentally strong we have this award. celebration of Nalcor’s success. become; and our impact internationally. I believe it is our time for Newfoundland DD: What entered your mind when you DD: What do you believe drove the and Labrador. This is a great legacy to be first found out that you were named decision from the Energy Council of passing on to the younger people Energy Person of the Year? Canada to choose you as one of the coming up through the company and to recipients of this award? the province in general. EM: My first reaction was that I was a bit embarrassed. I had to pull back a bit EM: When I read the basis of the award, it DD: What was the highlight of the awards because it’s about the team and what we was very exciting. We usually think of night for you?

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EM: There were a lot of people there to support me and the company which felt good frankly. When people take the time to come out and support you it’s somewhat surprising because you don’t expect that to happen. When people come up and actually congratulate you and the company, it feels really good and I would like to pass that on to the people of Nalcor and Hydro because I want them to feel a part of this. This was a really energizing event that gave you a warm feeling. The speeches were fantastic and people were saying great things. It was hard not to feel good in such a positive atmosphere.

I think what struck me the most was a video which was done without my knowledge. The premier, members of the Nalcor Leadership Team and one of my sons, one of my four sons, was on the video and each individual spoke about how they felt about me which was very emotional. I got caught for a second there frankly, especially when my son spoke. Ed Martin, President & CEO of Nalcor Energy, and Chris Huskilson, President and CEO of Emera This was the highlight because I wasn’t Inc. with their Canadian Energy Person of the Year Awards. expecting it and it really struck me, so to all of the people within this company who have had a strong connection with the what we want to achieve, we are just part won this award with me, I wish you too sisters who run that organization and have of the way. could have felt that. You should feel some done a lot of work with them. My mom of it now. Just sit back and know there are and dad also volunteered with this For me one of the next steps is leadership a lot of people in our lives who are behind organization for many years behind the development. I look at the leaders who us, backing us all the way. We don’t hear scenes, so it was always a part of our lives. are here surrounding us now and the this enough but I heard it that night and The Gathering Place has helped people leaders who are in the executive level and I’m letting the people know that it felt who I think others aren’t too in tuned to the quality of the younger people. We are really, really good. and I believe it was a good match for our well on our way to develop great leaders values here at Nalcor. who will carry our vision forward. DD: One of the pieces of this award was that you had the opportunity to give a DD: From a career perspective, to see an Congratulations to Ed and Chris on being donation of $5,000 on behalf of the award of this magnitude is often seen as a named Energy Person(s) of the Year. This council to a charity of your choice. What sort of a pinnacle. What’s next? award recognizes their remarkable charity did you choose and why? accomplishments in the energy and business EM: We have our vision and we have our and government sectors, as well as the EM: I chose the Gathering Place as my values. We are eight years into it and have community at large. Through their forward charity, which is an entity here in St. John’s climbed to maybe second or third base thinking and innovative spirit, these leaders that provides shelter, food and a place to camp on the mountain but we are only promote the Canadian energy sector and go for people who are struggling in their just beginning. We are meeting our goals, Canada’s role as a major player in the world lives at any particular moment in time. I but if you look at our long-term vision of energy market.

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Ed Martin, President and CEO, Nalcor Energy, presents Rod Cabot with a Safety award at the 2013 President’s Awards. President’s Awards recognizes outstanding employees

FOR SIX YEARS, NALCOR ENERGY HAS The nomination process began in the fall reality we are building a company with RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE of 2013, when employees were many leaders at all levels. I would not ORGANIZATION WHO GO ABOVE AND encouraged to recognize co-workers for feel comfortable moving forward with BEYOND EXPECTATIONS THROUGH their outstanding achievements within new major projects if we did not have a THE ANNUAL PRESIDENT’S AWARDS. the organization, at home and solid foundation within our current throughout the community. All operations. This year’s recipients are a This year 29 employees were nominated nominations were received and reviewed prime example of why I feel we are ready for awards by colleagues and 12 of those by the Leadership Team with the final to take on new challenges. Our people nominees received awards at the decision made by Ed Martin, Nalcor’s are the best in the business.” President’s Award ceremony held in St. President and CEO. The winners were John’s on November 28, 2013. The award selected based on their accomplishments “I am very proud and humbled to winners have been recognized by their and commitment to one of the receive the President’s award for safety,” peers and the Leadership Team as leaders organization’s corporate goals. says Rod Cabot, Production Supervisor in Nalcor’s corporate goals of Safety, in TRO Labrador. “To read the Environment, Business Excellence, People A private dinner was held for President comments from my supporters made and Community. Award winners, their spouses as well as me feel that I am appreciated beyond representatives from the Leadership Team. my expectations, it clearly highlights The President’s Awards are Nalcor’s most All awards were proudly presented by that we as a company are living by our prestigious form of recognition. The Ed Martin. core values.” recipients of these awards are leaders in taking a personal step in improving “This is my favorite event of the year as I Nalcor Energy extends sincere Nalcor’s performance and setting the get to showcase the leaders of our congratulations to all nominees and standards in the organization’s company,” said Ed. “On paper there are recipients of the 2013 President’s Awards. corporate goals. identified leaders of the company but in

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2013 President’s Awards Recipients Rod Cabot Greg Jones Safety Award Recipient 2013 Business Excellence Award Recipient 2013 Production Supervisor in TRO Labrador Manager of Energy Marketing Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, Nalcor Energy, St. John’s Happy Valley-Goose Bay “Greg has made many significant Rod “Rod is an honest and hard worker who takes contributions to this company which have Greg Cabot extreme pride in everything he does. He is helped build a strong, progressive, diverse Jones sincere in his approach and is truly committed energy company that we are all so proud to to help making Newfoundland and Labrador work at today.” Nancy Hart, Manager, Business Hydro a safer place to work.” John Hollohan, Development Manager, Safety and Health Jason King Craig Parsons Business Excellence Award Recipient 2013 Environment Award Recipient 2013 Manager, Menihek Generation Vegetation Control Specialist Nalcor Energy, St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, “Jason demonstrates natural leadership ability, Craig Bishop’s Falls Jason Parsons outstanding interpersonal skills and a high King “Craig understands the need to balance capacity for self-reflection and change.” environmental stewardship with getting the Gerard Dunphy, Manager, Project Execution job done and ensures that all regulatory (Non-Regulated) requirements are met.” Deneen Cull, Alvin Crant Environmental Specialist People Award Recipient 2013 Gordon Alexander Operations Manager Business Excellence Recipient 2013 Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, Team Lead – Financial Planning Bay d’Espoir Nalcor Energy, St. John’s Gordan “Alvin is always approachable with any Alvin Alexander “Gordon is always one to face a challenge concern you may have, big or small. Whether Crant ‘head on’, he has, and continues to inspire it is from a work perspective or on a personal others with his ‘will do’ attitude when faced level.” Walter Organ, Hydro Plant Operator with challenges.” Auburn Warren, Manager, (Remote) Investment Evaluation Wade Hillier Robert Collett People Award Recipient 2013 Business Excellence Recipient 2013 Manager, Operations & Work Execution Senior System Planning Engineer Generation & Terminals Nalcor Energy, St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, Robert St. Anthony Wade “Rob Collett is a dynamic individual whose Collett technical skills and kind personality allow him “Wade ensures that others fully understand Hillier to success individually, but these attributes and appreciate any issues so that the best also have the ability to raise the success level solutions are found with consideration to of all who interact with him.” John Flynn, those they affect most – employees on the Senior System Planning Engineer front line.” Elaina Janes, HR/LR Lead, Hydro Mary Edwards Darlene Hancock Business Excellence Recipient 2013 Community Award Recipient 2013 Secretary of Eric G. Lambert School Office Clerk Nalcor Energy, Churchill Falls Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, Mary Bishop’s Falls Darlene Edwards “Mary’s contributions to our school have been Hancock significant. She regularly problem solves to “Darlene’s dedication, enthusiasm and selfless make things more efficient for our school.” giving have and continue to make an Steve Power, Principal, Eric G. Lambert School immeasurable contribution in enriching the lives of others.” Lisa LeDrew, Documents Elaina Janes Control Clerk Business Excellence Recipient 2013 HR Lead- People Development Tony McEachren Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, St. John’s Community Award Recipient 2013 Water Resource Technologist “Elaina’s work ethic is truly inspirational and Nalcor Energy, Churchill Falls Elaina she is regarded with respect, trust and Tony Janes responsibility.” Wade Hillier, Manager, “The community would be at a loss without McEachren Operations & Work Execution, G&T him.” Percy Cutler, Design Drafter Outlet - Winter 2014 17 People

Advancing Diversity and Inclusion

NALCOR’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION JOURNEY CONTINUES TO PROGRESS. THE COMPANY IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE RESPECTED AND VALUED FOR THEIR INDIVIDUAL VIEWS AND UNIQUE BACKGROUNDS.

A new Diversity and Inclusion awareness workshop was launched in late September 2013. As of the end of November, 20 percent of Nalcor Energy employees had completed Joanne Callahan, Human Resources Talent Management delivers a Diversity and Inclusion awareness workshop in Churchill Falls. the workshops. Joanne Callahan, Human Resources Talent Management lead, same reasons. All employees will benefit inclusion,” said Dawn Dalley, Vice Diversity Council member and workshop from the workshop as we prepare for a President, Corporate Relations and facilitator, says participants have provided more unique work force coming to Nalcor.” executive sponsor of the Diversity and great feedback on the sessions. Inclusion Council. “Our focus is on Awareness workshops will continue creating an environment which is “Every session is very different,” said into 2014. Once these workshops are positive and engaging for all our Joanne. “The dynamic of the group dictates completed throughout the employees and where we all benefit the conversation, the level of curiosity, organization, the focus will shift to from a wide variety of experiences insights and different perspectives. It has providing skills training to supervisors and backgrounds.” been fascinating and I have learned a lot for working in and creating a diverse myself in terms of the many different and inclusive environment. For more information on Diversity and views and perspectives of employees.” Inclusion at Nalcor, please visit the GRID or “We’re taking a long-term approach to talk to one of the Diversity & Inclusion During these awareness workshops developing a culture of diversity and Council members. Joanne educates employees on the diversity and inclusion work that is ongoing; provides information on the Diversity and Inclusion Council members: diversity and inclusion policy; and Aimee Igloliorte, Employee & CSR Communications Advisor, Hydro Place presents current affairs issues to generate Aloysius Mullins, DSL Systems Representative, Ramea discussion with the groups. Barry Saunders, Technical Operator, Exploits Chad Wiseman, Production Manager, Churchill Falls “I really enjoyed the workshop, the format, David Hicks, Manager TRO Services, Bishop’s Falls Dawn Dalley, VP Corporate Relations, Hydro Place the presenter, and the time frame,” said Gerard McDonald, VP Human Resources & Operational Effectiveness, Hydro Place Karen Montague, Maintenance Planning Erin Gillis, Geologist Oil & Gas, Hydro Place Clerk, Churchill Falls. “The afternoon went Joanne Callahan, HR Talent Management, Hydro Place by so quickly. There was a lot of interesting Loretta Morgan, Store Worker, Churchill Falls discussion and group participation and we Maria Moran, Industrial Benefits Lead, LCP probably could have stayed and discussed Matthew Pike, Community Relations Advisor, LCP late into the evening. I was able to take Michael Roberts, Manager, Human Resources, Hydro Place away the fact that we live and work in a Rob Cater, Manager TRO Central very diverse community, and no matter Somkene Mbakwe, Plant Engineer, Bay d’Espoir what the differences, we are all here for the

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Richard Wright, the face behind Nalcor Energy’s offshore exploration geoscience

RICHARD’S POSITIVE ATTITUDE, HIS SCIENTIFIC EXPERTISE AND HIS OVERWHELMING PASSION FOR NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR MAKE HIM A NATURAL LEADER FOR NALCOR ENERGY’S – OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION TEAM.

Before joining Nalcor Energy – Oil and Gas in 2009, Rich worked in the frontier exploration team for Chevron focusing on the Canadian Arctic and offshore Labrador. Prior to Chevron, Richard worked at a geophysical consulting firm in Orange County, California where he worked on a number of oil fields in California, South America, North Sea, Middle East, and Offshore Australia. Richard attended Memorial University of Newfoundland where he attained a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and a Ph.D. in Geophysics with a thesis studying 4D seismic at the Hibernia oil field.

In 2009, Richard was presented with an Richard Wright, Manager of Exploration is leading Nalcor Energy’s Oil and Gas exploration opportunity to return to Newfoundland team who are working to open new frontiers in offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. and Labrador where he could apply his knowledge, skills and passion for his While it has been a very busy couple of “As a direct result of the offshore home province. “It is a privilege to work years for Rich and his team, it has also exploration geoscience work that Rich in my home province doing what I love,” been a very exciting time. Under Rich’s and his team are carrying out we are said Richard Wright, Manager, leadership, in 2010 the exploration team experiencing results. We are seeing new Exploration. “I am working along-side embarked on a journey to reshape basins in new frontiers and we are some of the brightest and most talented Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore. seeing play types that have never individuals, and collectively we are before been seen in offshore working to redefine Newfoundland and And reshape is what they did. In January of Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Jim Labrador’s offshore for the benefit of 2013, Nalcor announced the discovery of Keating, VP Oil and Gas – Nalcor Energy. generations to come.” three new basins in the Labrador Sea – the “There is a renewed interest among Henley, Chidley and Holton. In addition, to the international oil and gas industry Since joining Nalcor Energy, as a the new basins, a forth previously about what’s taking shape in Geophysicist and into his progression as established basin was discovered to be Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore Manager, Exploration, Rich has made it his much larger than originally understood. - Newfoundland and Labrador will be in focus to translate our Energy Plan The redefined Hawke basin and the three the oil and gas industry for many, many mandate on exploration into tangible new basins more than doubled the basin years to come.” strategies and initiatives. are of offshore Labrador.

Outlet - Winter 2014 19 Anahareo Doelle performing in Natuashish. Excitement and wonder at the 2013 Kamataukatshiut Festival sponsored by Nalcor Energy

TWO DECADES AGO, CHILDREN IN THE Nalcor Energy was a proud sponsor of an overwhelming turn out for the COMMUNITIES OF SHESHATSHIU AND the Kamataukatshiut Festival again this workshops and now we have a full NATUASHISH LABRADOR BEGAN AN year, which took place in Sheshatshiu and stage of children actually performing ENCHANTED JOURNEY THAT WOULD Natuashish in March over five days. The for the community. The confidence and CREATE CONFIDENCE, SELF- line up included workshops and pride in the performances has EXPRESSION, PUBLIC SPEAKING, performances from eight Aboriginal increased drastically. The local children PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND A FEELING OF performers. Hundreds of school age have built relationships with the COMMUNITY. children came out and participated. Beni performers and look forward to seeing expressed excitement about the them each year.” Two decades ago, the Wonderbolt Circus popularity of the festival, now in its came to town. eighth year. The festival was developed as a joint initiative between Wonderbolt Circus and Since then, Beni Malone, Wonderbolt’s “It took a long time to get children in the Innu Nation in 2005. The goal of the founder and artistic director, has firmly Labrador to participate in the workshops. festival is to positively introduce Innu established the production company as We had to spend time to connect with young people to circus skills and physical an integral part of community life through them which took well over a year. You activity through workshops. These skills ongoing circus workshops, unique can’t make a difference in a year so we are then incorporated into performances performances, and the successful were persistent,” says Beni. “At our eighth with other Aboriginal artists and Kamataukatshiut Festival. annual Kamatukatshiut Festival we had Wonderbolt Circus.

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Above: Beni Malone; Top Right: Ruth Lawrence; Bottom Right: Terrance Littletent; all teaching in Natuashish.

Though this festival and a variety of activities with many developing a range learning and experiencing self- Wonderbolt initiatives over the last of quality skills. There have been students expression through art. Performers twenty years, Beni and the Wonderbolt who attended a summer camp in St. included world champion hoop dancer team have creatively helped improve the John’s and all have reported a very Terrance Littletent, fancy dancer Rod level of physical activity in schools and at positive experience while honing their Belanger, both from Saskatchewan, play in these communities. Participation in circus skills. The circus performers who and Vince Fiddler, a Cree dancer who lives the performances as also helped the come on a regular basis know students by in Sheshatshiu. children raise their confidence and name and have developed very strong develop social skills. relationships with them.” “This year’s festival was one of our best ever,” boasts Beni. “This festival has “When the circus is coming there is an air The Kamataukatshiut Festival has always become a highly anticipated annual event of excitement and enthusiasm in the been about bringing people together, which draws large crowds and increasing local participation in the performances. “When the circus is coming there is an air of We look forward to increasing our events excitement and enthusiasm in the community with throughout the year and are busy preparing for our ninth and hopefully the anticipation of their arrival.” Dave Jackman, tenth annual Kamataukatshiut Festivals. Principal of Mushuau Innu Natuashish School Together we have helped inspire youth and make an impact on these community with the anticipation of their encouraging Innu culture and sharing communities and we are committed to, arrival,” says Dave Jackman, Principal of talent with the community. This year was with Nalcor’s help, continuing this impact Mushuau Innu Natuashish School in no exception. Participants danced, for many years to come.” Natuashish. “Students participate in circus hooped, juggled and laughed, while

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Ronald McDonald House NL Red Show Crew Walk

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR HYDRO WAS HONOURED TO ONCE AGAIN BE THE PRESENTING SPONSOR OF RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR’S (RMHNL) 2013 RED SHOE CREW WALK L-R: Annette Godsell, Executive Director, RMHNL; Ronald McDonald, Rob Henderson VP, FOR FAMILIES. Hydro; Christine Morgan, Manager, Development & Communications, RMHNL; Valerie Geary, Development Associate, RMHNL; current guests of Ronald McDonald House, Kaydee and This is one of the largest annual Shelley McIssac; and Gerry Beresford, Board Chair, RMHNL. fundraising campaigns for RMHNL. This past year, over 2,500 people took part in throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Ronald McDonald House NL board chair. the Walk in 31 communities throughout We congratulate everyone who helped “This donation will be enough to run the the province. A number of Hydro make the second annual Red Shoe Crew Ronald McDonald House here for one employees led walks in their home Walk for Families a great success.” third of the entire year.” communities, including Diane Shears in Churchill Falls, Lorie O’Halloran in Happy The walk, held September 21 and 22, “Events such as our Red Shoe Crew-Walk Valley Goose Bay, Nadine Hillier in St. raised more than $188,000 and received for families are an amazing reflection of Anthony, Megan Greenslade in St. John’s, more than $5,000 in donated goods, for a our communities hard at work and Darlene Hancock in Bishop’s Falls, and grand total of $193,000.00. The funds will supporting others – truly showing Annette Higdon in New Harbour/Holyrood. support the annual operation of Ronald strength in numbers and turning our McDonald House in providing a home House into a home,” said Annette Godsell, “It does our company proud to have such away from home for families of sick or Executive Director, Ronald McDonald dedicated and passionate volunteers,” injured children who are receiving House NL. says Rob Henderson, Vice President of treatment at the Janeway Child Health Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. “All of Centre. For more information on the Ronald us at Hydro are proud to support McDonald house and how these funds initiatives that have a deep and positive “This grand total surpassed all will help families away from home, please impact on families of sick children expectations,” said Gerry Beresford, visit: www.rmhnl.ca.

Community Investment Program 2013: Funding to Nov. 30

$3000 DONATED THROUGH THE Nalcor Hydro EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERISM PROGRAM Arts & Culture Safety & Health 13% Education & Youth 27% Safety & Health $14,300 DONATED THROUGH 33% Includes 65% EMPLOYEE MATCHING PROGRAM academic scholarships

NALCOR AND HYDRO SUPPORTED Environment OVER 180 COMMUNITY 2% ORGANIZATIONS. Education & Youth 60% 22 Nalcor Energy Community

Scholarships 2013

NALCOR ENERGY AND NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR HYDRO ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF STUDENTS WHO EXCEL IN THE CLASSROOM AND THROUGHOUT THEIR COMMUNITY.

Scholarships are awarded annually to Memorial University of Newfoundland and College of the North Atlantic students, as well as to the children of employees and retirees of Nalcor Energy companies. The family scholarships are given to students who achieve exemplary grades in high school, demonstrate leadership skills, and who show a desire to Edward Finn, Hydro Plant Chemist with his wife Gina (back left) and their children Karla (back), volunteer within their communities. Natalie, Anna and Aaron, who are all Hydro Family Scholarship recipients.

The Finn family has a great appreciation their great performance,” said proud awards for music and educational of the family scholarship program. All father Edward Finn. accomplishments. Congratulations to the four of Hydro Plant Chemist Edward Finn family and all Nalcor and Hydro Finn’s children are recipients of the Edward and his wife Gina have raised four family scholarship recipients. scholarship, with his twin daughters ambitious children, who are currently receiving the award this past fall. “Making pursuing academic careers in medicine, For more information on scholarship time to have supper together and talking nutrition, education and music. All four programs, as well as biographies on each to my children about their day – Finn children are well accomplished 2013 family scholarship recipient, please feedback and analysis, was the key to musicians with each winning multiple visit the GRID.

The 2013 recipients are as follows: Stephen Thomas, son of Peter Thomas, System Planning Specialist St. John’s Hydro Stephen LeDrew, son of Terry LeDrew, Manager Thermal Generating, Holyrood Hydro Laura Whelan, daughter of Mike Whelan, Manager Supply Chain Management and Administration, St. John’s Nalcor Deanyka Brinson, daughter of Dean Brinson, Apprentice Power Systems Operator, Churchill Falls Nalcor Sarah Ada Collier, daughter of Loyola Collier, Lead Hydro Plant Operator, Bay d’Espoir Hydro Lucas Furlong, son of Eric Furlong, DSI System Representative, St. Bendans Hydro Laura Harris, daughter of the late David Harris, St. John’s Nalcor Chantel Caines, daughter of Rodney Willcott, Plant Engineer Long Term Asset Plan, Bay d’Espoir Hydro Scott Richards, son of Don Richards, Senior Network Service Engineer, St. John’s Hydro Ryan M. George, son of Derek George, Technologist – Telecontrol, Deer Lake Hydro Bobbi Bartlett, daughter of Connie Bartlett, Recreation Attendant, Churchill Falls Nalcor Timothy Michael McEarlean, son of Liam McEarlean, Human Resources Specialist O.E., St. John’s Nalcor William Sears, son of Janice Sears, System Analyst, St. John’s Hydro Anna & Natalie Finn, daughters of Edward Finn, Plant Chemist, Holyrood Hydro

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It’s easy to say you care, but at Nalcor we’re dedicated to showing it. We invest in people, not just business, and we work with our communities and our employees to try and make a difference in this great province. For example, we’re proud to support Techsploration and their passion, care and dedication to the promotion of women in science, trades, and technology.

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Retirees (May to November 2013)

NAME POSITION LOCATION YEAR STARTED James Wheeler Asset Specialist Generation and Terminals Bishop’s Falls 1978 James Sceviour Asset Specialist - Distribution Bishop’s Falls 1978 Clarence Kelly Lead Hydro Plant Operator Bay d’Espoir Plant 1979 Jeffrey Rumbolt Line Supervisor Mary’s Harbour 1979 Edward Earle Line Worker A Springdale 1976 Lawrence Brown Planner-TRO Port Saunders 1977 Clifton Quinton Protection and Control Supervisor Bishop’s Falls 1977 Anne Dwyer Rates & Financial Planning Analyst Hydro Place 1982 Bernard Rideout Senior Line Inspector Bishop’s Falls 1976 David Hynes Senior Office Services Clerk Hydro Place 1979 Terrence Humphries Stats Analyst Hydro Place 1988 Cheryl Goulding Administrative Assistant Hydro Place 1998 Fred Reid Line Supervisor Stephenville 1977 Robert Taylor Technologist - Telecontrol Hydro Place 1986 Victor Penney Retiree Churchill Falls 1983 David Hancock Accountant Hydro Place 1977 Adelor Lavers Distribution Field Representative Port Saunders 1987 Albert Marshall General Maintenance B Bay d’Espoir Plant 1988 Yvonne Thorne Administration Officer Whitbourne 1977 Munden Critch Architectural Analyst Hydro Place 1978 Augustine Collier Shift Supervisor - ECC Hydro Place 1979 Reuben Perry Retiree Churchill Falls 1971 Herbert Butler Carpenter Holyrood Plant 1998 Harrison Barney Meter Reader/Collector Rocky Harbour 1978 Thomas Moss Diesel System Representative Mary’s Harbour 1990 Noah Smith Line Worker A St. Anthony 1981 Donna Coates Treasury Clerk Hydro Place 1981 Dwight Howell Line Worker A L’Anse Au Loop 1978 Eldon Emberley Shift Supervisor - Thermal Holyrood Plant 1990

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New Faces / New Places May to November 2013

MAY 2013 * Denis Lilly, Lineworker Apprentice, Bay d’Espoir Plant Wayne Collier, Electrician Apprentice, Churchill Falls * Sherman McKay, Lineworker Apprentice, Springdale Robert Dawe, Planner, Churchill Falls * Jordan McKenna, Lineworker Apprentice, Bay d’Espoir James Kearley, Electrician Apprentice, Bay d’Espoir * Marilyn Michelin, Lineworker Apprentice, Churchill Falls Lester Myles, Millwright, Churchill Falls * Shawn Nash, Lineworker Apprentice, Harbour Breton Jonathon Peddle, Electrician Apprentice, Bishop’s Falls * Murray O’Brien, Lineworker Apprentice, Wabush Donald Philpott, Planner, Churchill Falls * Brandon Rose, Lineworker Apprentice, St. Anthony Dwayne Wells, Line Supervisor, Bishop’s Falls * Damian Simmonds, Technologist - Protection & Control, Happy Valley-Goose Bay Daryl Myles, Plant Operations Supervisor, Churchill Falls Larry Flemming, Project Construction Coordinator, Churchill Falls Stephen Mills, Line Worker, Churchill Falls * Robert Hickman, Asset Specialist - Distribution, Bishop’s Falls AUGUST 2013 Jason Dean, Shift Supervisor - ECC, Hydro Place Laurie Coady, Manager Corporate Services & Commercial Advisor, Hydro Place * Otto Atkins, Technician, Churchill Falls Carmel Ann Finlay, Controller Energy Investments, Hydro Place * Tobias Bromley, Electrician Apprentice, Exploits Generation Matthew Lambert, Plant Engineer Long-Term Asset Planning, Bay d’Espoir * Mason Myles, Electrician Apprentice, Churchill Falls Barry Pilgrim, Garage Supervisor, Churchill Falls * Samantha Jones, Graduate Engineer - Electrical, Churchill Falls Corey Slaney, Power System Operator Apprentice, Churchill Falls * Amy Lester, Graduate Engineer - Mechanical, Churchill Falls Ryan Steele, Protection and Control Supervisor, Bishop’s Falls * Wayne Collier, Electrician Apprentice, Churchill Falls Dwayne Taylor, Utility Worker, Churchill Falls * James Kearley, Electrician Apprentice, Bay d’Espoir Plant Rodney Willcott, Plant Engineer Long-Term Asset Plan, Bay d’Espoir * Jennifer Caines, Engineer, Development & Operations, Hydro Place Cathy Vokey, Manager Shared Services, Hydro Place * Alex Hawco, Graduate Engineer - Civil, Hydro Place * Erin Keough, Electrical Engineer, Hydro Place * Michael Luther, Graduate Engineer - Civil, Hydro Place * Kenneth Kavanagh, Communication Engineer, Hydro Place * Carla Boyd, Client Support Analyst, Hydro Place * Marie-Solei Penashue, Innu Liaison Coordinator, Hydro Place * Craig Dwyer, Planner/Scheduler, Hydro Place * Maria Quigley, Senior Financial Analyst Energy Investments, Hydro Place * Jeffrey Streifling, Senior Protection & Control Engineer, Hydro Place JUNE 2013 * Glenn Merrigan, Mobile Equipment Operator, Churchill Falls Kent Barron, Line Worker A, Stephenville * Md Alimuzzaman, Equipment Engineer Distribution, Bishop’s Falls Edward Park, Lead Hydro Plant Operator, Bay d’Espoir * Wesley Stone, Programmer Analyst, Hydro Place Kimberly Andrews, Energy Markets Analyst, Hydro Place * Chris Waterman, Mobile Equipment Operator Apprentice, Churchill Falls Philip Winsor, Plant Engineer, Exploits Generation * Corey Slaney, Power System Operator Apprentice, Churchill Falls Bernard Kippenhuck, Line Worker A, Mary’s Harbour * Nancy Dionne, Teacher, Churchill Falls Jason Tobin, Supervisor Energy Control Center, Hydro Place * Jessica Kieley, Teacher, Churchill Falls Michael Brent, Electrical Maintenance A, Bishop’s Falls Raylene Cheeseman, Teacher, Churchill Falls Nancy Hart, Manager, Business Development, Hydro Place * Jason Young, Line Worker A, Cow Head SEPTEMBER 2013 Edmund Reardon, Line Worker A, Fogo Alvin Crant, Manager Operations, Bay d’Espoir Leveson Kearley, Manager Hydro Generation, Bay d’Espoir Karl Inkpen, Manager Work Execution, Bay d’Espoir Duane Fowler, Senior Station Operator, Churchill Falls Stephen Norman, Architectural Analyst, Hydro Place Steven Dicks, Senior Station Operator, Churchill Falls Dana Reardon, Human Resources Lead, Churchill Falls Jakiul Hassan, Mechanical Engineer, Hydro Place Emma Thorne, Mechanical Maintenance “A” - Millwright, Bay d’Espoir Allan Byrne, Protection & Control Engineer, Hydro Place Dean Tucker, Architectural Analyst, Hydro Place * James Nugent, Engineer - Protection & Control, Hydro Place Chris Pendergast, Hydro Plant Operator, Bay d’Espoir * Christopher Parsons, Client Support Analyst, Hydro Place Connie Bartlett, Recreation Attendant, Churchill Falls Ronald Lane, Customer Communications & Billing Administrator, Hydro Place Nicholas Keough, Protection & Control Engineer, Hydro Place * Nicole MacDonald, Youth Center Attendant, Churchill Falls JULY 2013 * JoAnne Dodd, Graduate Engineer - Civil, Exploits Generation Trevor Allingham, Line Worker Apprentice, Roddickton * Lawrence Pittman, Senior HR / LR Consultant, Hydro Place Blayne Genge, Line Worker Apprentice, Flowers Cove Candace White, Market Analyst, Hydro Place Brandon Genge, Line Worker Apprentice, Rocky Harbour * Darren Hillier, Line Worker Apprentice, St. Anthony OCTOBER 2013 Nahidul Khan, Protection & Control Engineer, Hydro Place Clifford Smith, Civil Engineer, Hydro Place Jessica Marshall, Cleaner, Churchill Falls Douglas Banks, Heavy Duty Mechanic, Churchill Falls Murray O’Brien, Line Worker Apprentice, Wabush Elfaith Mohamed, Graduate Engineer - Electrical, Hydro Place Brendan Pinksen, Mobile Equipment Operator Apprentice, Churchill Falls * Justin Higdon, Graduate Engineer - Electrical, Bay d’Espoir Russell Sampson, Line Worker Apprentice, Mary’s Harbour * Elfaith Mohamed, Graduate Engineer - Electrical, Hydro Place Slader Way, Line Worker Apprentice, Flowers Cove * Clifford Smith, Civil Engineer, Hydro Place Keon Toope, Line Worker Apprentice, Port Saunders * Alexander Byrne, Transmission Engineer, Hydro Place Perry Taylor, Electrical Design Engineer, Hydro Place * Dawn Gough, Environmental Co-ordinator, Hydro Place Diane Shears, Secretary, Churchill Falls NOVEMBER 2013 Israel Penney, Terminal Maintenance A, Bishop’s Falls Jason King, Manager Menihek Generation, Hydro Place Rodney Kendall, Manager Operations, Churchill Falls Daniel King, Operations Supervisor - Remote, Bay d’Espoir Derrick Hancock, Planner - TRO, Port Saunders Louis Willcott, Supervisor Plant Operations, Bay d’Espoir Gordon Hibbs, Technologist - Telecontrol, Hydro Place * Ana Ataeian, Business Development Analyst, Hydro Place * Jeannine Fitzgerald, Manager Taxation, Hydro Place * Peter Whelan, Mechanical Maintenance “A” - Welder, Holyrood Plant * Bradley Belben, Lineworker Apprentice, Wabush * Justin Jenkins, Technologist - Network Services, Happy Valley-Goose Bay * Ryan Budden, Lineworker Apprentice, Stephenville * Ronald Kelly, Technologist - Network Services, Hydro Place * Timothy Dawe, Lineworker Apprentice, Burgeo * Jordan Power, Technologist - Network Services, Happy Valley-Goose Bay * Nicholas England, Lineworker Apprentice, Whitbourne * Paul Hall, Lineworker Apprentice, Baie Verte * Kevin Hedderson, Lineworker Apprentice, Churchill Falls * New employee

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