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For release on November 10, 2006

Duke Energy Gas Transmission donates $5000 to College of New Caledonia

Prince George, BC – Duke Energy Gas Transmission recently donated $5000 to the College of

New Caledonia for use in the Trades division.

“We’ll use the funds for the welding trailer to take training out into the regions,” said Jan Jonker,

CNC’s Dean of Trades. “This donation will help us outfit the trailer, which we plan to take to

Mackenzie, Vanderhoof, and Burns Lake, to offer our Level C welding program.”

"Duke Energy is committed to supporting trades education, particularly when delivered to students

on-site throughout the region,” said Steve Henderson, Manager, Community and Aboriginal

Relations, Duke Energy Gas Transmission. “It is our goal to assist in the development of a skilled

workforce to benefit all industries, while strengthening our communities."

The welding trailer contains portable welding booths, an air extraction system for use when

welding on site, and welding supplies. The seven-month Level C program is the basic level of

welding training. It’s also offered at CNC’s Prince George and Quesnel campuses.

College of New Caledonia 3330-22nd Avenue, Prince George, BC V2N 1P8

Steve Henderson of Duke Energy Gas Transmission (left) gives John Bowman, Interim President of the College of New Caledonia, a $5000 donation for use in the College’s Trades division.

This photo can be provided to you as a JPG – please contact Anne Scott at (250) 562-2131, x. 643 or scotta@cnc.bc.ca

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More information: Jan Jonker Dean, Trades Division College of New Caledonia

Steven Henderson Manager, Community and Aboriginal Relations Duke Energy Gas Transmission

Ph: (250) 562-2131, ext. 294 (Ph: 250) 960-2036 or 1-800-371-8111, ext. 294 Cell (250) 960 9558