NEWS RELEASE
UNION GAS
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SMOOTH ROCK FALLS – Union Gas helps the Smooth Rock Falls Fire Department improve safe through the purchase of safety equipment, courtesy of a $1,500 grant awarded today.
Norm Ellerton, Union Gas interim utility service manager presented the cheque to Kevin Lebarron, Smooth Rock Falls fire chief, Michel Pellitier, deputy fire chief and Mayor Michel Arsenault today at the Smooth Rock Falls fire hall.
The Smooth Rock Falls Fire Department will utilize the grant to purchase new helmet lights for the volunteer fire fighters and air quality monitoring systems that read natural gas, oxygen as well as carbon monoxide levels.
“At Union Gas, we are committed to the safety of our employees and our communities,” said Ellerton. “And we show that commitment by investing in local fire departments whose fire prevention, education and fire suppression programs help us all stay safer.”
For over 100 years, Union Gas has been privileged to work in more than 400 Ontario communities.
In addition to providing natural gas delivery services for homes and businesses, Union Gas has contributed to the province through economic investments, available jobs, municipal taxes, energy efficiency programs, volunteer hours, charitable giving and sponsorships.
Last year alone, Union Gas contributed over $3.3 million to community and charitable organizations across Ontario, including more than $1 million to United Way.
In addition Union Gas employees, retirees, family and friends provided approximately 20,000 volunteer hours to help strengthen the communities where they live and work. For more information visit uniongas.com/community.
About Smooth Rock Falls Fire Department
The Smooth Rock Falls Fire Department is comprised of volunteer fire fighters dedicated to delivering fire protection services through the Town of Smooth Rock Falls.
The volunteer fire fighters respond to fire emergency calls and organize programs of inspection and prevention in the community.
For more information, visit townofsmoothrockfalls.ca, or find us on Facebook: facebook.com/TownSRF.
About Union Gas
Union Gas Limited is a major Canadian natural gas storage, transmission and distribution company based in Ontario with 100 years of experience and service to customers.
The distribution business serves about 1.4 million residential, commercial and industrial customers in more than 400 communities across northern, southwestern and eastern Ontario.
Union Gas, named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2015, is a Spectra Energy (NYSE: SE) company with assets of $7 billion and approximately 2,200 employees.
For more information, visit uniongas.com or find us on Twitter: twitter.com/uniongas, Facebook: facebook.com/uniongas and YouTube: youtube.com/user/uniongas.
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