4 June 2018
Congratulations to the Baffinland Mine Rescue Team (MRT) for their remarkable efforts and winning results at the 2018 61st Mine Rescue Competition held in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The Baffinland team were challenged and tested in seven separate events against northern mines from the Ekati Diamond Mine (NWT), Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine (NWT), Meadowbank Gold Mine (NU) and Victor Diamond Mine (ON). The Baffinland MRT won three of the seven skill testing competition events: The Surface Practical Bench test, the First Aid Competition and the most challenging Surface Smoke Event. This is an extraordinary accomplishment given this is Baffinland’s inaugural entry into the 61st Mine Rescue competition. Shawn Stevens, H&S Superintendent and Sylvain Proulx, Chief Operating Officer were in attendance and supported the team throughout the competition.