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Public Safety and Solicitor General, Environment and Local Government, NB Power, Office of the Premier, May 8, 2015 - Fredericton
River Watch earns KIRA award for innovation in public sector
The KIRA (Knowledge Industry, Recognition and Achievement) Award for innovation in the public sector was presented to River Watch during ceremonies in Fredericton on May 7. A first in Canada, the River Ice Observation and Reporting System was developed by the Hydrology Center of the Department of Environment and Local Government in co-operation with the Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Measures Organization and NB Power. From left: Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Stephen Horsman; Glen Hanscom, civil hydraulic engineer at NB Power; Nelda Craig, Department of Environment and Local Government; Darryl Pupek, formerly of the Department of Environment and Local Government now with the Executive Council Office; Nadine Caissie Long, Department of Environment and Local Government and Premier Brian Gallant.