This was the same crane that fell through the docks in yesterday's post. The hospital was down in a matter of hours.
That winter was one of the driest on record. Normally, the water would be to the line where the snow meets the trees. There was threat of closing the mill and saving the water for hydro power generation. And then the rains came and within days, the lake was back up to normal levels.
It got cold enough that winter to freeze the lake where it was not so deep. Who would have thought that anybody in Ocean Falls even owned ice skates, but plenty of kids and adults were out there playing hockey. There was always a festive atmosphere when the rain stopped and folks gathered for any outdoor activity. Most people took every opportunity they could to get out and enjoy what was known a 'no rain' day. Very rare indeed. 
The sand bars on Martin River were our favourite places to visit. The river was so clean and clear and the sand was unspoiled. Even though the water was mostly snow melt and icy cold, we were in up to our knees just to get to the sand bars. I will never forget the beauty, peace, and tranquility of that place. 
I was never in the Ocean Falls hospital, but my sister worked there part time during the months before they moved back to Vancouver. They demolished it and built a newer, more modern facility. 
This was the same crane that fell through the docks in yesterday's post. The hospital was down in a matter of hours.
That winter was one of the driest on record. Normally, the water would be to the line where the snow meets the trees. There was threat of closing the mill and saving the water for hydro power generation. And then the rains came and within days, the lake was back up to normal levels.
It got cold enough that winter to freeze the lake where it was not so deep. Who would have thought that anybody in Ocean Falls even owned ice skates, but plenty of kids and adults were out there playing hockey. There was always a festive atmosphere when the rain stopped and folks gathered for any outdoor activity. Most people took every opportunity they could to get out and enjoy what was known a 'no rain' day. Very rare indeed. 
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