THE CANADIAN DRILLING RIG MUSEUM INC.

Created by DPE, Copyright IRIS 2005

October 8,2008, I was honoured to receive a Seniors' Citizenship Award from the Ontario Government for contributions to the Preservation of History. I did not do this alone, you all helped make this possible; teamwork has brought us to the success the Museum enjoys today. Thanks to our son, Greg, and his wife, Malixay, who made sure that Marion and I got to Queen's Park and back as comfortable as possible. Mary Kinsey was there to cheer us on and we thank her for doing all the paperwork and being as excited over it all as we were. What an honour! Thanks also go to Pat, Bill and Mel, who, I believe, were the ones who wrote the letters of recommendation.

All the best for a happy and healthy new year to everyone.

Created by DPE, Copyright IRIS 2005

Another year has quickly passed as usual, but, once again, quite a lot has been accomplished through the co· operation of Members and Friends of the Rig. Keep up the good work, and we welcome new ideas for improvements and success in 2009.
Our heartfelt thanks to all those willing workers who helped to make the annual fish fry successful, once again, and also to those who were there for the Sherk Reunion and the Antiques Tour. We musn't forget all the work everyone did for the Rig Open House, another successful endeavour. Also, we were grateful to receive the Beautification grant from Haldimand County which was presented by Mayor Marie Trainer.
Thanks to all who sent cards and gifts, made phone calls and visits, and all the well wishes with my knee replacements. Recycled, I should be as good as new.
We extend our sincere sympathy and prayers to Sandra, Don, Doug and all the Smelser family in the recent death of Ron - a hardworking Rig Crew member and cherished friend.

Click here to read the article in the Haldimand Press

Welcome!

The Canadian Drilling Rig Museum is located in Rainham Centre, at the corner of Rainham Road and Kohler Road (formerly Regional Roads 3 & 8) It is situated on the south west corner of the town. The museum has a fully functional historic drilling rig and information on the history of drilling and natural gas industry. Please come and check us out.


Double Click the play button on the video above to view Gerald McKenzie's Interview
on the People in Connection Internet TV show in April


Canadian Drilling Rig Museum Inc. gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation.  With $100 million in annual funding from the province’s charitable gaming initiative, the Foundation provides grants to eligible charitable and not-for-profit organizations in the arts, culture, sports, recreation, environment and social service sectors. Please click on the logo, or follow this link to the Ontario Trillium Foundation website at:

www.trilliumfoundation.org

Jerry McKenzie & Rick Hughes presenting a plaque of recognition from the Ontario Trillium Foundation are watched by Diane Finley MP and Haldimand Mayor Marie Trainer.

The Blacksmith Shop and new tower are 2 of the many projects funded by the OTF.

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