Historical Non-Fiction Works
A History of the Saskatchewan Research Council
A history of one of Canada’s first research and technology organizations, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC), describing its evolution into an enduring enabler of technological innovation.
Gunnar Uranium Mine: Canada’s Cold War Ghost Town
A history of the Gunnar mine, mill, and town-site, which were built in a remote location in northern Canada. When completed in 1955 it doubled Canada’s uranium production, by 1956 it was the largest uranium producer in the world, and by 1964 it was a ghost town.
The Nicholson Mine: Saskatchewan’s First Cold War Uranium Mine
The first discovery of uranium in Saskatchewan was at Nicholson Bay, in a remote location in northern Canada. The Nicholson mine was the first uranium mine to be developed in Saskatchewan, and it played an important role in helping Canada become one of the largest Cold War uranium producers in the world.
Lorado: A Saskatchewan Cold War Uranium Mine and Custom Mill
The Lorado uranium mine, mill, and associated campsites commenced operations in 1957. The Lorado mill was unique in that it was designed to process ores from smaller, neighbouring mines that would otherwise not have succeeded. This made Lorado the third largest producer of uranium (yellowcake) concentrate in Saskatchewan and one of the top five in Canada during the Cold War era.
Research and Development in New Brunswick: A History of the Research and Productivity Council
The Research and Productivity Council (RPC) is New Brunswick’s primary research and development organization. This book traces RPC’s evolution from inception, in 1962, through to its standing today as one of Canada’s most enduring provincial research organizations, and a leader in the modern approach to technological innovation.