Willisville Mountain is now safe. Vale announced it is giving up its mining rights to the famous landmark. We spoke to Ian Tamblyn about the announcement. He was involved in the preservation effort to save Willisville Mountain.
I am very pleased to be able to tell you that we have succeeded in our quest to ‘Save Willisville Mountain’.
Vale has responded favourably to the petition presented by the Village of Willisville and the La Cloche Mountains Preservation Society. Vale has removed Willisville Mountain, and the areas north named B, C and D, from their aggregate licence #20568.
Willisville Mountain will now be preserved for generations to come!
This is a historic day for Canada, the La Cloche area, Willisville Mountain and the village of Willisville. Vale must be sincerely congratulated for their move to preserve the Willisville Mountain area for our future generations who will enjoy the beauty and spirituality of our area.
It is especially significant with the recent announcement of the new Franklin Carmichael Gallery in Sudbury. The Group of Seven member, Franklin Carmichael, and his contemporaries, along with hundreds of present day artists and photographers make the La Cloche area an inspiration for all.
On behalf of the residents of Willisville, the La Cloche Mountains Preservation Society and their many supporters I applaud Vale on their leadership and resolve to save this pristine wilderness.
Special thanks must go to: Angie Robson of Vale; Ruth Steedman of the MNR; Tom & Linda Kelley of Willisville/Boulder,Colorado; the residents of Willisville and Whitefish Falls; the thousands of people that signed our petition; the Board of the La Cloche Mountains Preservation Society – John Mastin, Brian O’Neill, Kris Puhvel and Ian Tamblyn; and my family – Kerry, Loren, Vanessa & Sam.
Jon Butler
President
La Cloche Mountains Preservation Society
Sudbury Condominium Corp #5 – The Village of Willisville
Dedicated to the protection of the the natural beauty of Willisville Mountain and the La Cloche Mountains.