Some local mines are showing off their skills in Wawa.
The annual Algoma District Mine Rescue Competition's starting today, with teams from Wesdome's Eagle River Mine, Barrick Hemlo, Discovery Porcupine's Borden Gold Mine, and Alamos Island Gold competing.
Mine Rescue Officer Mike Krell notes the event will show off some important skills.
Wesdome Eagle River will also put on a demonstration of a vehicle extrication and some extinguisher training Thursday afternoon.
The competition is hosted at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre.