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Parc Lac-Hélène is officially open!
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The inauguration of Parc Lac-Hélène took place on September 29. Over a hundred people turned out to celebrate the completion of this revitalization project and enjoy the festivities. Members of the Wasamac Task Force and representatives of the City of Rouyn-Noranda were also on hand for the event.
This project is the fruit of a long-term effort by the Task Force, in collaboration with the Ville de Rouyn-Noranda. It was developed through a series of consultations with local residents.
The idea of revitalizing Parc Lac-Hélène was brought up at the 7th meeting of the Wasamac Task Force in December 2021. The discussion on neighborhood projects continued on Facebook, thanks to a member of the Task Force who was also involved in the COC-Wasamac Citizen Group. The exchanges were then made anonymous and served as a basis for the steps that followed.
The Neighborhood Projects Committee, a sub-committee of the Task Force, was created in April 2022 to select the first projects to work on. The objective was to select a collective project that would be achievable in the short term and that would command the consensus of the neighborhood.
The committee then conducted a participatory exercise at the June 2022 neighborhood meeting, during which the idea of revitalizing Parc Lac-Hélène generated a great deal of enthusiasm. Suggestions, such as the development of a covered picnic area, emerged, with a particular focus on keeping the project neighborhood centric.
These elements were reiterated at the November 2022 Task Force meeting. The City of Rouyn-Noranda's parks and facilities manager was invited to provide information on the park's layout and a few types of facilities to be considered.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss issues relating to overall layout, lighting, safety and equipment maintenance. The ideas gathered were then validated during a phone consultation with the neighborhood in January 2023.
The development of a covered picnic area and the removal of the ball stop were supported by the majority of respondents, and the addition of tables was suggested. Accessibility for families, safety and access for dogs were considerations to be taken into account according to those contacted.
The results of the phone consultation were presented at a Task Force meeting in January 2023, at which more specific decisions on the type of equipment were made.
Work on the park began in 2023 and was completed in summer 2024. The Wasamac mining project team is delighted to see the Parc Lac-Hélène redevelopment project come to fruition. Future activities will be able to be organized in the park, and we hope the neighborhood will be able to take full advantage of this space.
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QMA Distinction Award for Community Relations
Share QMA Distinction Award for Community Relations on Facebook Share QMA Distinction Award for Community Relations on Twitter Share QMA Distinction Award for Community Relations on Linkedin Email QMA Distinction Award for Community Relations linkThe Yamana Gold team is very pleased to announce that the company was recognized with a Distinction Award from the Quebec Mining Association (QMA) in the “Community Relations” category, at its annual convention held on June 9, 2022.
This award recognizes the work done around our drilling program and the innovative approach to community relations: adapting to the environment, rather than expecting the environment to adapt to our operations. Silence on fore! Is a good example of this approach.
Above all, we want to mention the valuable contributions and ongoing support of our partners, the neighbouring community, our Task Force and, of course, our service providers as we develop the project. With your involvement, feedback, ideas and questions, you’ve helped us push our limits and adapt our practices to achieve the objective of harmonious coexistence.
We will continue to focus on matching and defining industry best practices in community relations.
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Wasamac project a finalist for the QMA Distinction Award
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This announcement is recognition for the work we have done and our different approach to community relations: adapting to the environment, rather than asking the environment to adapt to our operations.
Silence on fore! is an excellent example. Since the acquisition of the property in 2021, the Yamana Gold team has been attentive to the neighbourhood’s needs, taking preventive measures to avoid potential impacts and fostering a harmonious co-existence with residents.
We also, and above all, owe this nomination to community participation. Thanks to the input of local residents, we were able to completely review our drilling practices in inhabited areas and enact new standards for noise reduction in urban environments. This is a real revolution in the world of drilling, enabling us to limit perceptible noise by at least 50%. For all this, we thank you all!
The winners will be announced on June 9 at the annual convention of the Quebec Mining Association.
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May 11, 2021 - Yamana Gold is proud to support the construction of the Centre Aquatique de Rouyn-Noranda
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As the Quebec governement announced on May 11th, there will be investments in facilities in the region, notably for the Centre aquatique de la Ville de Rouyn-Noranda. This funding, granted by Québec, is possible among other things because of the financial participation of Yamana Gold, which supports the project as an executive and exclusive partner, by offering a $2M financial compensation.
At WASAMAC, we hold the view that the construction of an aquatic center in Rouyn-Noranda will contribute to the vitality of the territory and the quality of life of its residents.
After all, the lack of adapted pools to the needs of rouynorandians is obvious. This project represents a solution to this challenge and it will make a difference in the lives of over 43,000 people (youths, families, seniors, athletes, etc.).
We are happy and proud to associate to this structuring project, which falls in our desire to be a leverage for positive change for the collectivity in a perspective of sustainability.
The WASAMAC project gives particular importance to humility, equity, audacity and family in its management philosophy. Our participation to the construction of the Centre aquatique de Rouyn-Noranda is consistent with the values and involvements that we embrace.