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PRESS RELEASE — January 12, 2026
Peace River North Receives 18 CWB WeldSAFE Kits from the CWB Foundation
School District 60 (Peace River North) is pleased to announce the receipt of 18 CWB WeldSAFE PPE kits from the CWB Foundation, made possible through the generous support of TC Energy in collaboration with the CWB Foundation. This initiative strengthens hands-on safety training for students participating in welding and trades exploration programs.
The CWB WeldSAFE kits have been distributed to schools across the district, including Hudson’s Hope School, Prespatou Elem–Secondary School, Dr. Kearney Middle School, Bert Bowes Middle School, and Clearview School. Each kit includes essential personal protective equipment (PPE) such as welding helmets, respirators, eye and ear protection, gloves, and jackets, ensuring students have the proper gear for safe, hands-on learning in industry-aligned learning environments.
“Introducing proper safety practices early is critical,” said Brian Campbell, District Principal of Careers and International Education. “These CWB WeldSAFE kits help ensure students are learning in a safe environment while building confidence and foundational skills connected to trades.”
The CWB WeldSAFE program, delivered by the CWB Foundation, provides safety kits and curriculum-aligned resources at no cost to schools, supporting safe exploration of welding and metal fabrication. Learn more about the program at:
https://www.cwbweldingfoundation.org/programs/cwb-weldsafe/
This initiative aligns with Peace River North’s commitment to career pathways, skilled trades education, and strong partnerships with industry. By integrating professional-grade safety equipment into classrooms, students are better prepared for future training and employment opportunities.
Media Contact:
Sarah Dingman
Marketing Communications Manager, 249-885-3508, media@cwbweldingfoundation.org
Brian Campbell, District Principal of Careers and International Education, (250) 261-8203
People Development
Recruitment & Retention Initiatives: Canada Loan Forgiveness Program
Truth & Reconciliation
UBC Indigenous Speakers Series
Truth and Reconciliation: Our Plan for Change
The Indigenous Speakers Series is an original and important platform to begin, continue, and advance the conversation about telling the truth and reconciling for the future. First Nations in British Columbia and Canada possess an exceptional ability to speak. This gift is unparalleled in the context of Indigenous history and origin in Canada. When we think of the great leaders of the recent past it brings forward the presence of our Ancestors. The ability to perpetuate oral histories that are anchored to the beginning of time speaks to a confidence that is simultaneously spiritual and modern. There has never been a more important time to call upon our elders, leaders, scholars, and people to speak about our individual and shared truths and to anchor compassion in reconciling for the future.
As health systems in British Columbia begin to develop, improve and implement standards of Cultural Safety and Humility, and policies to manage racism and discrimination, it is both timely and relevant to advance our individual and collective understanding about Indigenous peoples – First Nations, Métis and Inuit. The Faculty of Medicine, its distributed campuses, and its associated learning, work, social, and institutional environments must reflect our best principles of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, and Equity in a deliberate effort to Transform Health for Everyone – and to transform our own academic culture for all students, faculty and staff. You are welcome to join us in a spirit of integrity and understanding in this original new series
https://redi.med.ubc.ca/indigenous-initiatives-speakers-series/
A virtual session is scheduled for January 14, 2026, featuring Indigenous Vice Presidents from regional health authorities in B.C. They will discuss how Indigenous leadership is advancing cultural safety, humility, and Truth and Reconciliation within the health systems.
“Take 3”
Margaret ‘Ma’ Murray Community School
Keith MacGillivray, Principal, Margaret ‘Ma’ Murray Community School
Bert Ambrose Elementary
Girl, 11, who donated birthday money to children and seniors in need named Co-op Community Champion
We were honoured to celebrate Elizabeth’s recognition as December’s Co-op Community Champion!
Elizabeth has performed many acts of service in our school and our community.
She shows others what it means to be a GATOR!
Way to go, Elizabeth!
Melissa DeGroot, Principal, Bert Ambrose Elementary
Dr. Kearney Middle School
Middle school students who contributed to pyjama drive named January’s Co-op Community Champions
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Two local middle school students who turned their birthday celebrations into an act of community generosity have been named January’s Co-op Community Champions.
Hank Taillefer and Bennett Loney were nominated after contributing to a pyjama donation drive organized by Community Bridge, a non-profit which provides counselling and other support services in the Fort St. John area.
The pair, both students at Dr. Kearney Middle School and players with the U13 Ross H. MacLean ‘A’ Flyers, decided they wanted to help when they learned their school was collecting pyjamas for the local organization.
Chris Nock, Principal, Dr. Kearney Middle School