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The
Scoop |
May
27, 2009
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Congratulations
to Amy Park...
Fifteen years old, a native of
Forteau, Labrador, and a student at Mountain Field Academy
was selected the provincial finalist in the 2009 Canada
Day Poster Challenge for Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Member's Statement) |
May
14, 2009
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Congratulations
Eagle River Credit Union...
Who celebrated their
twenty-fifth anniversary.
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Member's Statement) |
May
13, 2009
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Mountain
field Academy in Forteau a huge success...
Congratulations to organizers,
participants and winners from the Northern Heritage fair
that took place at Mountain Field Academy in Forteau.
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Member's Statement) |
May
12, 2009
and
May 20, 2009
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Congratulations
to Jamiee Thomas from L'Anse au Clair...
Jamiee Thomas from L’Anse au
Clair who will represent the Province of Newfoundland and
Labrador at the national 2009 Karaoke Star Jr.
competition.
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Member's Statement)
Jamiee Thomas of
L’Anse au Clair who was representing this Province at
the national 2009 Karaoke Star Junior competition has
become Canada’s first Karaoke Star Junior.
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Member's Statement) |
May
6, 2009
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Congratulations
to the Junior Canadian Rangers...
Three Patrols of Junior
Canadian Rangers and three individual Junior Canadian
Rangers win awards at the first-ever JCR Provincial Air
Rifle Marksmanship Competition.
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Member's Statement) |
March
24, 2009
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Martin
Flynn of Forteau, Labrador wins award...
His business, MarbleZip Tours,
received the Tourism Atlantic Technology Award during the
2009 Lookout! Tourism Summit.
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Member's Statement) |
March
23, 2009
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Michel
Andrew of Sheshatshiu, Labrador, spent five weeks in the
Labrador wilderness walking to raise awareness around
diabetes...
Known as Giant, his 300 kilometre walk through Sheshatshiu
to Natuashish began with a dream involving his
grandfather, who was known to help others. In his dream he
was walking with his grandfather, breaking trails for
others, and he knew that his dream had a message.
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Member's Statement) |
December
3, 2008
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Jeffrey
Belben of Forteau, Labrador, attends International Youth
Advisory Congress...
Jeffery is a
sixteen-year-old youth who has the ability to combine
academics with sports, business, the Junior Canadian
Rangers, and community. involvement in youth matters on
both a local, national and international level.
Jeffrey was one of only twenty youth from Canada and one
of 150 from all over the world to attend the first
International Youth Advisory Congress on Online Safety and
Security in London, England.
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Member's Statement) |
December
2, 2008
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Corporal
Darren Butt returns from Kandahar, Afghanistan...
Darren was in his hometown of
Pinware where he received a hero’s welcome, following up
a ten-month stint in Afghanistan, providing close-quarter
protection for Major-General Marc Lessard.
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Member's Statement) |
November
27, 2008
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National
Historic Site of Battle Harbour officially opens their
Labrador Fisheries Exhibit...
Through the efforts
of the Battle Harbour Historic Trust, there is now a
living tribute to the way of life of Labradorians many
years ago.
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Member's Statement) |
November
26, 2008
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Labrador
Preserves are being introduced to the rest of the world...
Pure Labrador products are now
being introduced to the rest of the world, and available
on shelves at Sobey’s, Price Chopper and Foodland
grocery stores across Atlantic Canada.
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Member's Statement) |
November
25, 2008
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Congratulations
to the Junior Canadian Rangers...
Highlights and
recognizes the continued growth and success of the Junior
Canadian Ranger Patrols in the district of
Cartwright-L'Anse au Clair.
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Member's Statement) |
May
29, 2008
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National
Day of Action...
Yvonne Jones
acknowledges a National Day of Action in support of First
Nations people which is taking place all across the
country and is organized by Canadian students.
(View Member's
Statement) |
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Melita
Paul receives Regional Volunteer of the Year Award by the
Canadian Diabetes Association...
Outstanding
volunteer Melita Paul is honoured for her commitment and
altruistic personality.
(View Member's
Statement) |
May
13, 2008
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Master
Warrant Officer Rodney Chubbs from L'Anse au Clair
receives the 1 Canadian Air Division Commander's
Commendation...
Master Warrant
Officer Chubbs, employed by the NCO IC 5 Wing Military
Police Detachment, received this award for his
assistance in a Canadian Border Services investigation
with respect to the illegal distribution of alcohol and
tobacco in Goose Bay, Labrador.
(View Member's
Statement) |
May
7, 2008
16th Century
Basque Whaling Boat |
Red
Bay acknowledges Dr. Barkham's discovery of whaling
site...
In August, Red Bay
celebrated Dr. Selma Barkham's 30th anniversary of
discovering the 16th century Basque Whaling
Site.
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Statement) |
May
5, 2008
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Weather
Office in Cartwright, Labrador receives award...
The weather office
staff in Cartwright, Labrador has received an
International Certificate from the Global Climate
Observing Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland, in
recognition of their performance and excellence.
(View Member's
Statement) |
May
5, 2008
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Brothers
Justin and William Moores from L'Anse au Clair graduate...
Brothers Justin and
William Moores from L'Anse au Clair graduated from
Memorial University and will continue to embark on careers
as doctors.
(View Member's
Statement) |
May
5, 2008
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Jonathan
Earle of Red Bay and the ACE Memorial team come in
second...
Jonathan Earle of
Red Bay and the ACE Memorial Team come in second at the
Students in Free enterprise (SIFE) World Cup, held Oct 11
and 12, 2007 in New York City.
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Statement) |
May
5, 2008
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Claude
Normore has been honoured by the Canadian Coast Guard
Auxiliary...
Claude Normore has
been honoured by the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary for
twenty-five year of service. Mr. Normore is a native of
L’Anse au Loup and has served as a volunteer rescuer for
over twenty-five years.
(View Member's
Statement) |
May
5, 2008
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Christy
Groves of Forteau, Labrador receives awards for her
artwork...
Christy Groves is
sixteen and from Forteau, Labrador. She was recently
presented with the People's Choice Award for her artwork
in the 2007 Canada Day Poster Challenge as well as the
2008 Canada Day poster challenge for Newfoundland and
Labrador.
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Statement) |
May
5, 2008
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Dr.
William Fitzgerald receives the Order of Canada...
Dr. William
Fitzgerald receives the Order of Canada for his 30 year
career in health care. He was bestowed this honour
at the 102nd Order of Canada investiture ceremony at
Rideau Hall on April 11, 2008.
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Statement) |
May 5, 2008
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Lisa
Davis of Point Amour, Labrador is named MADD Volunteer of
the Year...
Lisa was awarded
the MADD Canada National Award for Volunteer of the Year
and the Atlantic Canada Regional Award for Volunteer of
the Year, during the MADD Canada's national conference in
Toronto, Ontario and was among some high profile nominees
put forward for this recognition.
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Statement) |
March
10, 2008
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Northern
Lights Trade Show a Huge Success...
Northern Lights
Trade Show was held in Ottawa, Ontario from January 31 -
February 3, 2008 and showcased the exciting business and
resource opportunities in Labrador, Nunavut, Nunavik and
Nanatsiavit. There were over 500 delegates in
attendance (including MHA Yvonne Jones) and featured a
multi-industry trades show with over 141 exhibitors,
including a wide range of organizations, private
businesses and all levels of government from Nunavut,
Nunavik, Labrador and Nunatsiavit.
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Statement) |
March
10, 2008
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Congratulations
to Cynthia Colosimo Robins (Cindy Robbins) of Forteau...
who provided
illustration for a book published by author Paul O'Neill
entitled "How Dog Became a Friend". Mr.
O'Neill described Cindy's work as "absolutely
marvelous" and added that "it caught not only
the spirit of the story, but the feeling of
Labrador".
(View Member's
Statement) |
March
10, 2008
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Congratulations
to Garreth Kippenhuck of Battle Harbour...
who received the Overall
Award in the 2008 Heritage Day Poster Contest
on February 18, 2008. Garreth's poster was chosen
from over 300 submissions, from 30 schools across the
province. His winning poster was entitled
"Battle Harbour" and depicted a beautiful
painting of the harbour.
(View Member's
Statement)
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March
10, 2008
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Congratulations
to Michael Belben of L'Anse au Loup and Mark Freake of
Charlottetown...
who were members of
a group of 27 students from across Canada that
participated in the Global Vision Junior Team. They
traveled on an economic trade mission promoting Canadian
business interests in Southeast Asia and over two weeks
visited the countries of Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam.
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Statement) |
March
10, 2008
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Congratulations
to Murray Penney of Port Hope Simpson...
who has received an
invitation to attend the 2009 United States
Presidential Inauguration set for January, in
Washington, D.C. Murray was recognized for his
leadership skills and is a testament to the capability of
our young people.
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Statement) |
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March 10,
2008
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Congratulations
to the Cartwright Junior Canadian Rangers...
who were recently
selected as Top Junior Canadian Ranger Patrol for
the 2006-2007 training year. This is the second
consecutive year that the patrol has earned this
accomplishment.
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Member's Statement) |
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March 10,
2008
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Congratulations
to Wayne Russell of William's Harbour...
on being presented
the Medal of Bravery Award by the governor General
Michaelle Jean. The ceremony took place at Rideau
Hall in Ottawa on February 29, 2008. On January 2,
2007, Wayne Russell was traveling with some family members
across the ice along the south coast of Labrador when two
of the snowmobiles broke through he ice and one of the
drivers, Trevor Larkham, fell into the water. Mr.
Russell, without thought for his own life, made his way
across the ice with a rope and pulled his friend to
safety. |
