Carson Templeton - Revision history

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Carson Howard Templeton, Order of Canada, PEng, LL.D DES

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	==Carson Howard Templeton, Order of Canada, PEng, LL.D DES==		==Carson Howard Templeton (c1917-2004), Order of Canada, PEng, LL.D DES==

	Carson Howard Templeton was a pioneering Manitoba consulting engineer, establishing successful consulting firm Templeton Engineering, and specialized in environmental protection. For his work in Canada’s high arctic, he would receive the Order of Canada.		Carson Howard Templeton was a pioneering Manitoba consulting engineer, establishing successful consulting firm Templeton Engineering, and specialized in environmental protection. For his work in Canada’s high arctic, he would receive the Order of Canada.

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References

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	==References==		==References==
			# See Also: Manitoba Historical Society – Memorable Manitobans: Carson Howard Templeton (c1917-2004), https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/templeton_c.shtml
	# Winnipeg Free Press Passages		# Winnipeg Free Press Passages
	# MANSCETT 1980+/-		# MANSCETT 1980+/-
	# William Neville, University of Manitoba, Free Press, October 15, 2004		# William Neville, University of Manitoba, Free Press, October 15, 2004
	# Templeton Engineering Company brochures and pamphlets		# Templeton Engineering Company brochures and pamphlets
	~~# See Also: Manitoba Historical Society – Memorable Manitobans: Carson Howard Templeton (c1917-2004)~~


	==Prepared by==		==Prepared by==

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Association Activities

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	In 1997 he provided funds to establish a lecture series at the University of Manitoba which bore his name: the Templeton Lecture on Democracy. Through his work in Manitoba, he developed a profound respect for the workings of democracy at the municipal level, a respect which carried through all of his subsequent endeavours. He was passionate about the importance of sustaining democratic values especially after the Quebec referendum of 1995. The series set up lectures by John Ralston Saul, Jefrey Simpson, Jean Bethke Elshtain, Benjamin Barber, Micheal Ignatieff and Chief Justice Beverley McLachlan. He was on the lecture series advisory committee until his death.		In 1997 he provided funds to establish a lecture series at the University of Manitoba which bore his name: the Templeton Lecture on Democracy. Through his work in Manitoba, he developed a profound respect for the workings of democracy at the municipal level, a respect which carried through all of his subsequent endeavours. He was passionate about the importance of sustaining democratic values especially after the Quebec referendum of 1995. The series set up lectures by John Ralston Saul, Jefrey Simpson, Jean Bethke Elshtain, Benjamin Barber, Micheal Ignatieff and Chief Justice Beverley McLachlan. He was on the lecture series advisory committee until his death.

	~~insert photo no 2 of~~ Carson		[[File:Carson Templeton.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Carson Templeton, date unknown.]]

	==Personal Background==		==Personal Background==

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Templeton Engineering Project Portfolio

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	* Site evaluation and feasibility study of a proposed runway at Rothera Point, Adelaide Island, Antarctica (later design and construction supervision)		* Site evaluation and feasibility study of a proposed runway at Rothera Point, Adelaide Island, Antarctica (later design and construction supervision)

	[[File:Templeton at Assiniboine River Bridges, St. James Bridge and Interchange Project. – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure.jpeg\|~~1000px~~\|left\|Carson Templeton at Assiniboine River Bridges, St. James Bridge and Interchange Project. – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure]]		[[File:Templeton at Assiniboine River Bridges, St. James Bridge and Interchange Project. – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure.jpeg\|500px\|left\|Carson Templeton at Assiniboine River Bridges, St. James Bridge and Interchange Project. – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure]]

	==Templeton Engineering Portfolio of companies==		==Templeton Engineering Portfolio of companies==

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Templeton Engineering Project Portfolio

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	* Site evaluation and feasibility study of a proposed runway at Rothera Point, Adelaide Island, Antarctica (later design and construction supervision)		* Site evaluation and feasibility study of a proposed runway at Rothera Point, Adelaide Island, Antarctica (later design and construction supervision)

	[[File:Templeton at Assiniboine River Bridges, St. James Bridge and Interchange Project. – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure.jpeg\|~~250px~~\|left\|Carson Templeton at Assiniboine River Bridges, St. James Bridge and Interchange Project. – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure]]		[[File:Templeton at Assiniboine River Bridges, St. James Bridge and Interchange Project. – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure.jpeg\|1000px\|left\|Carson Templeton at Assiniboine River Bridges, St. James Bridge and Interchange Project. – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure]]

	==Templeton Engineering Portfolio of companies==		==Templeton Engineering Portfolio of companies==

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Templeton Engineering Project Portfolio

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	* Site evaluation and feasibility study of a proposed runway at Rothera Point, Adelaide Island, Antarctica (later design and construction supervision)		* Site evaluation and feasibility study of a proposed runway at Rothera Point, Adelaide Island, Antarctica (later design and construction supervision)

	[[File:Templeton at Assiniboine River Bridges, St. James Bridge and Interchange Project. – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure.jpeg\|~~thumb~~\|left\|Carson Templeton at Assiniboine River Bridges, St. James Bridge and Interchange Project. – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure]]		[[File:Templeton at Assiniboine River Bridges, St. James Bridge and Interchange Project. – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure.jpeg\|250px\|left\|Carson Templeton at Assiniboine River Bridges, St. James Bridge and Interchange Project. – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure]]

	==Templeton Engineering Portfolio of companies==		==Templeton Engineering Portfolio of companies==

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Templeton Engineering Project Portfolio

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	* Rate Base and Rate studies for the Public Utilities Board in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.		* Rate Base and Rate studies for the Public Utilities Board in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
	* Site evaluation and feasibility study of a proposed runway at Rothera Point, Adelaide Island, Antarctica (later design and construction supervision)		* Site evaluation and feasibility study of a proposed runway at Rothera Point, Adelaide Island, Antarctica (later design and construction supervision)

			[[File:Templeton at Assiniboine River Bridges, St. James Bridge and Interchange Project. – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure.jpeg\|thumb\|left\|Carson Templeton at Assiniboine River Bridges, St. James Bridge and Interchange Project. – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure]]

	==Templeton Engineering Portfolio of companies==		==Templeton Engineering Portfolio of companies==

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Greater Winnipeg Flood Protection

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	===Greater Winnipeg Flood Protection===		===Greater Winnipeg Flood Protection===
	Templeton retained an interest in water resources and flood control. During his appointment to Director of the Greater Winnipeg Flood Protection Committee in 1956 he organized the engineering and contracting resources of the province to combat a threatening flood. Then in 1958 Templeton Engineering was engaged by the Royal Commission on Flood Cost-Benefits to provide engineering expertise. The commission’s conclusions, drawn upon the firm’s analysis, were that the benefits of a Red River floodway, an Assiniboine River diversion at Portage La Prairie, and a dam on the Assiniboine River at Shellmouth would far outweigh the costs. If Duff Roblin can be described as the “Father of the Floodway” Templeton was one of the godfathers.		Templeton retained an interest in water resources and flood control. During his appointment to Director of the Greater Winnipeg Flood Protection Committee in 1956 he organized the engineering and contracting resources of the province to combat a threatening flood. Then in 1958 Templeton Engineering was engaged by the Royal Commission on Flood Cost-Benefits to provide engineering expertise. The commission’s conclusions, drawn upon the firm’s analysis, were that the benefits of a Red River floodway, an Assiniboine River diversion at Portage La Prairie, and a dam on the Assiniboine River at Shellmouth would far outweigh the costs. If Duff Roblin can be described as the “Father of the Floodway” Templeton was one of the godfathers.
	[[File:Royal Commission on Flood Control Benefit 1958 – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure .jpeg\|~~frame~~\|500px\|center\|Royal Commission on Flood Control Benefit 1958 – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure]]		[[File:Royal Commission on Flood Control Benefit 1958 – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure .jpeg\|thumb\|500px\|center\|Royal Commission on Flood Control Benefit 1958 – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure]]

	Under Templeton’s mentorship the firm continued to grow and in 1960 he constructed a new building at 528 St. James Street. In 1966, an additional floor was constructed. Staff enjoyed Friday night socializing at the Paddock bar across St. James Street.		Under Templeton’s mentorship the firm continued to grow and in 1960 he constructed a new building at 528 St. James Street. In 1966, an additional floor was constructed. Staff enjoyed Friday night socializing at the Paddock bar across St. James Street.

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Greater Winnipeg Flood Protection

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	===Greater Winnipeg Flood Protection===		===Greater Winnipeg Flood Protection===
	Templeton retained an interest in water resources and flood control. During his appointment to Director of the Greater Winnipeg Flood Protection Committee in 1956 he organized the engineering and contracting resources of the province to combat a threatening flood. Then in 1958 Templeton Engineering was engaged by the Royal Commission on Flood Cost-Benefits to provide engineering expertise. The commission’s conclusions, drawn upon the firm’s analysis, were that the benefits of a Red River floodway, an Assiniboine River diversion at Portage La Prairie, and a dam on the Assiniboine River at Shellmouth would far outweigh the costs. If Duff Roblin can be described as the “Father of the Floodway” Templeton was one of the godfathers.		Templeton retained an interest in water resources and flood control. During his appointment to Director of the Greater Winnipeg Flood Protection Committee in 1956 he organized the engineering and contracting resources of the province to combat a threatening flood. Then in 1958 Templeton Engineering was engaged by the Royal Commission on Flood Cost-Benefits to provide engineering expertise. The commission’s conclusions, drawn upon the firm’s analysis, were that the benefits of a Red River floodway, an Assiniboine River diversion at Portage La Prairie, and a dam on the Assiniboine River at Shellmouth would far outweigh the costs. If Duff Roblin can be described as the “Father of the Floodway” Templeton was one of the godfathers.
	[[File:Royal Commission on Flood Control Benefit 1958 – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure .jpeg\|frame\|center\|Royal Commission on Flood Control Benefit 1958 – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure]]		[[File:Royal Commission on Flood Control Benefit 1958 – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure .jpeg\|frame\|500px\|center\|Royal Commission on Flood Control Benefit 1958 – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure]]

	Under Templeton’s mentorship the firm continued to grow and in 1960 he constructed a new building at 528 St. James Street. In 1966, an additional floor was constructed. Staff enjoyed Friday night socializing at the Paddock bar across St. James Street.		Under Templeton’s mentorship the firm continued to grow and in 1960 he constructed a new building at 528 St. James Street. In 1966, an additional floor was constructed. Staff enjoyed Friday night socializing at the Paddock bar across St. James Street.

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Templeton Engineering Company

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	Templeton provided much more than engineering to the municipalities he served. He guided them in implementing infrastructure and particularly in agreements for subdivision development. Socially, the annual Christmas party and roast for politicians, engineers, contractors and developers became legendary. Many guests enjoyed the barbs and kudos and they responded with similar sharpness. The contact with municipal politicians resulted in the lecture series he established as detailed below.		Templeton provided much more than engineering to the municipalities he served. He guided them in implementing infrastructure and particularly in agreements for subdivision development. Socially, the annual Christmas party and roast for politicians, engineers, contractors and developers became legendary. Many guests enjoyed the barbs and kudos and they responded with similar sharpness. The contact with municipal politicians resulted in the lecture series he established as detailed below.

			[[File:CHTPulications.jpeg\|thumb\|center\|Templeton Engineering Sample Publications]]
	===Greater Winnipeg Flood Protection===		===Greater Winnipeg Flood Protection===
	Templeton retained an interest in water resources and flood control. During his appointment to Director of the Greater Winnipeg Flood Protection Committee in 1956 he organized the engineering and contracting resources of the province to combat a threatening flood. Then in 1958 Templeton Engineering was engaged by the Royal Commission on Flood Cost-Benefits to provide engineering expertise. The commission’s conclusions, drawn upon the firm’s analysis, were that the benefits of a Red River floodway, an Assiniboine River diversion at Portage La Prairie, and a dam on the Assiniboine River at Shellmouth would far outweigh the costs. If Duff Roblin can be described as the “Father of the Floodway” Templeton was one of the godfathers.		Templeton retained an interest in water resources and flood control. During his appointment to Director of the Greater Winnipeg Flood Protection Committee in 1956 he organized the engineering and contracting resources of the province to combat a threatening flood. Then in 1958 Templeton Engineering was engaged by the Royal Commission on Flood Cost-Benefits to provide engineering expertise. The commission’s conclusions, drawn upon the firm’s analysis, were that the benefits of a Red River floodway, an Assiniboine River diversion at Portage La Prairie, and a dam on the Assiniboine River at Shellmouth would far outweigh the costs. If Duff Roblin can be described as the “Father of the Floodway” Templeton was one of the godfathers.
			[[File:Royal Commission on Flood Control Benefit 1958 – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure .jpeg\|frame\|center\|Royal Commission on Flood Control Benefit 1958 – Templeton Engineering Co. Brochure]]
	~~insert photo of the flood commission report~~

	Under Templeton’s mentorship the firm continued to grow and in 1960 he constructed a new building at 528 St. James Street. In 1966, an additional floor was constructed. Staff enjoyed Friday night socializing at the Paddock bar across St. James Street.		Under Templeton’s mentorship the firm continued to grow and in 1960 he constructed a new building at 528 St. James Street. In 1966, an additional floor was constructed. Staff enjoyed Friday night socializing at the Paddock bar across St. James Street.