The Jens Haven Memorial Huskies remain undefeated so far at the 2A Boys Provincial Volleyball Tournament.
Damien Barter is the Coach of Huskies.
He says the boys defeated the host team, The Cloud River Academy Wolverines, two games in a row last evening.
The Wolverines were last year’s 3A Volleyball Champions.
The Huskies luck continued with another two wins this morning against La Scie’s Cape John Collegiate Cobras.
Barter says their next match is this afternoon against Hermitage’s John Watkins Academy’s Rebels.
There are ten teams from across the province participating in the tournament.
The competitions wrap-up tomorrow afternoon with the championship game.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Nain Native Contributes to "Movember" Fundraiser
A Nain native is being recognized for his generous efforts towards a great cause.
Constable Justin Lyall singlehandedly raised over a $1, 000 for prostate cancer research.
That’s a third of the $3, 000 total that was raised through “Movember” in Lyall's district.
Constable Ian Kaulback is stationed at the RCMP Detachment in Twillingate.
He says RCMP members from across the country refrained from shaving their mustaches in recognition of “Movember”.
Ten RCMP members from seven different detachments in their district participated.
Cst. Kaulback says a special thanks goes to Constable Justin Lyall, who is stationed in Gander, for his generous efforts.
Constable Justin Lyall singlehandedly raised over a $1, 000 for prostate cancer research.
That’s a third of the $3, 000 total that was raised through “Movember” in Lyall's district.
Constable Ian Kaulback is stationed at the RCMP Detachment in Twillingate.
He says RCMP members from across the country refrained from shaving their mustaches in recognition of “Movember”.
Ten RCMP members from seven different detachments in their district participated.
Cst. Kaulback says a special thanks goes to Constable Justin Lyall, who is stationed in Gander, for his generous efforts.
More Seal Pup Sightings
More seal pups have been sighted outside of a Nunatsiavut Community.
We previously reported that seal pups were spotted near Makkovik and Postville.
This time the sighting was made outside of Rigolet.
Derrick Pottle says he spotted a couple of harp seal pups in the Black Bay area.
Pottle sighted the young seals this past weekend while hunting with his son.
We previously reported that seal pups were spotted near Makkovik and Postville.
This time the sighting was made outside of Rigolet.
Derrick Pottle says he spotted a couple of harp seal pups in the Black Bay area.
Pottle sighted the young seals this past weekend while hunting with his son.
Smith Snacks Sandwiches Recalled
There is a recall in place on several sandwiches manufactured by Smith Snacks.
Smith Snacks are found at retailers all throughout the province, including Labrador.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) put the recall in place after it was discovered that the snacks may contain processed cheese contaminated with Lysteria monocytogenes.
The recall is in place on a variety of the sandwiches produced by Smith Snacks.
The sandwiches have expiry dates ranging from December 27, 2010, to January 4, 2011.
For a complete list of the possibly contaminated products, you can visit the CFIA’s website.
Smith Snacks are found at retailers all throughout the province, including Labrador.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) put the recall in place after it was discovered that the snacks may contain processed cheese contaminated with Lysteria monocytogenes.
The recall is in place on a variety of the sandwiches produced by Smith Snacks.
The sandwiches have expiry dates ranging from December 27, 2010, to January 4, 2011.
For a complete list of the possibly contaminated products, you can visit the CFIA’s website.
JHMS Huskies Headed out for Volleyball Provincials
The Jens Haven Memorial Huskies are on their way to the 2A Boys Provincial Volleyball Tournament in Roddickton, Newfoundland.
Rhonda Martin is the Physical Education Teacher at Cloud River Academy.
She says 10 teams from across the province are coming together for the competition.
The competitions kick off with the opening ceremonies this afternoon.
A familiar face from Nain will be on hand to help open the ceremonies.
10-year-old Henry Mesher will be lending his voice to the opening ceremonies with a song.
Henry has graced OKalaKatiget Radio with his vocal abilities in the past.
There will be a lot of familiar faces there to cheer on the Nain Huskies.
They have signs constructed and are ready to cheer on the Nain athletes.
The competitions will be taking place all throughout the weekend.
The matches kick off with the Jens Haven Huskies facing the host team, Cloud River Academy’s Timberwolves, this evening.
Rhonda Martin is the Physical Education Teacher at Cloud River Academy.
She says 10 teams from across the province are coming together for the competition.
The competitions kick off with the opening ceremonies this afternoon.
A familiar face from Nain will be on hand to help open the ceremonies.
10-year-old Henry Mesher will be lending his voice to the opening ceremonies with a song.
Henry has graced OKalaKatiget Radio with his vocal abilities in the past.
There will be a lot of familiar faces there to cheer on the Nain Huskies.
They have signs constructed and are ready to cheer on the Nain athletes.
The competitions will be taking place all throughout the weekend.
The matches kick off with the Jens Haven Huskies facing the host team, Cloud River Academy’s Timberwolves, this evening.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Warm Weather isn't Worrying Cain's Quest Organizers
The unseasonably warm temperatures aren’t worrying the organizers of Cain’s Quest.
Todd Kent is a Co-Chairperson for the snowmobile endurance race.
He says the weather isn’t a cause for concern this early in the season.
Cain’s Quest was cancelled last year due to the conditions of the warm temperatures and ice.
The snowmobile race will bring the competitors right up the north coast of Labrador for the first time this year.
Also new this year is the ladies edition of the quest.
Kent says they still need 10 more teams for the ladies competition to go ahead.
Only two teams have registered so far.
The deadline to register for the ladies edition is December 15.
Todd Kent is a Co-Chairperson for the snowmobile endurance race.
He says the weather isn’t a cause for concern this early in the season.
Cain’s Quest was cancelled last year due to the conditions of the warm temperatures and ice.
The snowmobile race will bring the competitors right up the north coast of Labrador for the first time this year.
Also new this year is the ladies edition of the quest.
Kent says they still need 10 more teams for the ladies competition to go ahead.
Only two teams have registered so far.
The deadline to register for the ladies edition is December 15.
Nain X-Ray Clinic a Huge Success
The x-ray clinic that was held in Nain last month is being considered a tremendous success.
Gail Turner is the Director of Health Services with the Nunatsiavut Government.
She says the x-ray clinic was held for Nain residents who had been in contact with Tuberculosis (TB) since 2002.
This was the first time anything like this was attempted on the north coast.
A total of 163 people showed up to get their x-rays taken.
That’s 96% of the people who had appointments.
Turner says she is also happy with the quality of the x-rays that were taken.
She says the equipment that was used is still in Nain.
It can be used for follow-up exams in the future, if needed.
There are no follow-up clinics scheduled as of yet.
She says bringing the x-ray equipment to Nain was a big help for the patients.
Many were unable to take the time off of work to travel to Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Turner says the clinic was made possible with funds from Labrador-Grenfell Health, The Nunatsiavut Department of Health, Health Canada and the provincial government.
Gail Turner is the Director of Health Services with the Nunatsiavut Government.
She says the x-ray clinic was held for Nain residents who had been in contact with Tuberculosis (TB) since 2002.
This was the first time anything like this was attempted on the north coast.
A total of 163 people showed up to get their x-rays taken.
That’s 96% of the people who had appointments.
Turner says she is also happy with the quality of the x-rays that were taken.
She says the equipment that was used is still in Nain.
It can be used for follow-up exams in the future, if needed.
There are no follow-up clinics scheduled as of yet.
She says bringing the x-ray equipment to Nain was a big help for the patients.
Many were unable to take the time off of work to travel to Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Turner says the clinic was made possible with funds from Labrador-Grenfell Health, The Nunatsiavut Department of Health, Health Canada and the provincial government.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Elder's Gather for Christmas Dinner
Elders kicked off the holiday season in Happy Valley-Goose Bay over the weekend.
Nunatsiavut Government’s Department of Health and Social Development held an Elder’s Christmas Dinner on Friday.
Vyann Andersen is the Team Leader for the Department of Health and Social Development in Goose Bay.
She says the event was held in partnership with the Labrador Friendship Centre.
Around 250 elders attended the dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion.
Santa Clause also stopped by with gifts for each of the attendees.
She says entertainment was provided by the Moravian Choir, Gary and Jennifer
Mitchell as well as Mike and Eric Mitsuk.
Andersen adds she would like to thank everyone who made this evening such a success.
Nunatsiavut Government’s Department of Health and Social Development held an Elder’s Christmas Dinner on Friday.
Vyann Andersen is the Team Leader for the Department of Health and Social Development in Goose Bay.
She says the event was held in partnership with the Labrador Friendship Centre.
Around 250 elders attended the dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion.
Santa Clause also stopped by with gifts for each of the attendees.
She says entertainment was provided by the Moravian Choir, Gary and Jennifer
Mitchell as well as Mike and Eric Mitsuk.
Andersen adds she would like to thank everyone who made this evening such a success.
Bell Aliant Not Offering New Internet Accounts on North Coast Either
The effects of the limited bandwidth in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are being felt in Nunatsiavut as well.
A spokesperson for Bell Aliant says they aren’t accepting new accounts from communities on the north coast either.
Bell Aliant is currently working on an interim solution for the problem.
They hope to have something in place in the next couple of weeks.
Bell Aliant will be monitoring the interim solution and will decide from there what needs to be done next.
A spokesperson for Bell Aliant says they aren’t accepting new accounts from communities on the north coast either.
Bell Aliant is currently working on an interim solution for the problem.
They hope to have something in place in the next couple of weeks.
Bell Aliant will be monitoring the interim solution and will decide from there what needs to be done next.
Communities Reporting Seal Pup Births
Nunatsiavut residents are reporting the birth of seal pups outside of Nunatsiavut communities.
Joseph Townley is the Conservation Officer in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
He says reports have been coming in from Postville and Makkovik claiming sightings of white coats.
This is concerning news considering the fact that seals give birth to their young in the spring.
Townley says a resident of Makkovik claims to have spotted the seal pups near seal cove point.
The resident claims the seals were found on sheet ice caught along the shore.
The Conservation Officer in Makkovik headed to the location to conduct an investigation.
When he arrived the ice had already moved out from the location.
The Nunatsiavut Government is calling on the help of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to assist in the investigation.
Joseph Townley is the Conservation Officer in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
He says reports have been coming in from Postville and Makkovik claiming sightings of white coats.
This is concerning news considering the fact that seals give birth to their young in the spring.
Townley says a resident of Makkovik claims to have spotted the seal pups near seal cove point.
The resident claims the seals were found on sheet ice caught along the shore.
The Conservation Officer in Makkovik headed to the location to conduct an investigation.
When he arrived the ice had already moved out from the location.
The Nunatsiavut Government is calling on the help of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to assist in the investigation.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Abel Preliminary Inquiry Decision to be made Later this Month
The decision of whether or not to proceed with the murder charges against Lucas Abel will be made later this month.
Lisa Winters is a Clerk for the Provincial Court in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
She says the decision will be announced by Judge John Joy on December 23, in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
At that time, Joy will decide if the matter will go before the Supreme Court of Canada.
He will be making his decision following a four-day preliminary inquiry into the matter.
The inquiry was held in Nain last week.
26-year-old Lucas Abel was charged with first-degree murder in January.
Lisa Winters is a Clerk for the Provincial Court in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
She says the decision will be announced by Judge John Joy on December 23, in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
At that time, Joy will decide if the matter will go before the Supreme Court of Canada.
He will be making his decision following a four-day preliminary inquiry into the matter.
The inquiry was held in Nain last week.
26-year-old Lucas Abel was charged with first-degree murder in January.
JHMS Lunch Program Gathering Students
The new lunch program launched at the Jens Haven Memorial School in Nain is gathering more and more students.
The program was launched last Monday.
Jacob Larkin is the Principal.
He says more students have been staying through the lunch hour each day.
Grades k-3 students who live over 0.8km away from the school are invited to stay in the school for lunch.
The option is given to avoid the lengthy walks made by the young students during the cold winter months.
Larkin adds that this is a pilot project and they hope to offer the option to more students in the future.
The program was launched last Monday.
Jacob Larkin is the Principal.
He says more students have been staying through the lunch hour each day.
Grades k-3 students who live over 0.8km away from the school are invited to stay in the school for lunch.
The option is given to avoid the lengthy walks made by the young students during the cold winter months.
Larkin adds that this is a pilot project and they hope to offer the option to more students in the future.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Gander Meteorologist
Here we are above the zero degree mark with no snow on December 3.
This has a lot of residents fearing a similar winter to last year’s mild season.
Herb Thoms is a Meteorologist with Environment Canada in Gander.
He says Labradorians can expect the warm weather for a little while longer.
A high pressure system lingering over the province is the cause of the mild temperatures.
Thoms is expecting a low pressure system to move in soon.
And with the system comes cooler temperatures.
Thoms adds that looking at the seasonal forecast for the months of December, January and February, we can expect above normal temperatures for Newfoundland and Labrador.
Lower amounts of snow are also being predicted.
This has a lot of residents fearing a similar winter to last year’s mild season.
Herb Thoms is a Meteorologist with Environment Canada in Gander.
He says Labradorians can expect the warm weather for a little while longer.
A high pressure system lingering over the province is the cause of the mild temperatures.
Thoms is expecting a low pressure system to move in soon.
And with the system comes cooler temperatures.
Thoms adds that looking at the seasonal forecast for the months of December, January and February, we can expect above normal temperatures for Newfoundland and Labrador.
Lower amounts of snow are also being predicted.
Dunderdale Sworn in as First Female NL Premier
Today is a day that will go down in the Newfoundland and Labrador history books.
Kathy Dunderdale has been sworn in as the first female Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador.
She was sworn into office in St. John’s this morning.
The former Deputy Premier assumes the role left vacant by Danny Williams.
Williams announced his resignation just two weeks ago.
Dunderdale is the tenth Premier in Newfoundland and Labrador’s history.
Kathy Dunderdale has been sworn in as the first female Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador.
She was sworn into office in St. John’s this morning.
The former Deputy Premier assumes the role left vacant by Danny Williams.
Williams announced his resignation just two weeks ago.
Dunderdale is the tenth Premier in Newfoundland and Labrador’s history.
Abel Preliminary Inquiry Complete
The preliminary inquiry into the murder charges against Lucas Abel was completed yesterday.
The four-day inquiry began on Monday.
The inquiry determines if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial.
A publication ban was placed on the inquiry.
The ban restricts any information from the proceeding being published in the media.
26-year-old Lucas Abel was charged with first-degree murder in January.
The four-day inquiry began on Monday.
The inquiry determines if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial.
A publication ban was placed on the inquiry.
The ban restricts any information from the proceeding being published in the media.
26-year-old Lucas Abel was charged with first-degree murder in January.
A Shortage of Hardtack
The effects of the ongoing strike at Purity Factories are hitting Labrador hard.
Many of the products manufactured by Purity are considered staples in the diet of many Labradorians.
Steve Schultz is the buyer for Labrador Investments on the north coast of Labrador.
Schultz is currently in Nain assisting with operations until a new manager is hired.
He says they’ve been receiving calls from people all over Labrador searching for Purity Hard Bread.
Nain is now the only community in Nunatsiavut and the Upper Lake Melville that has the fish-n-brews necessity.
There have even been calls from people in Cartwright searching for Purity hard bread.
But the community’s stock of hardtack is nearly out.
Another Purity product found on the tables of many Labradorians is Cream Crackers.
Schultz assures everybody that they have enough of the product in stock in each of their stores to make it through the winter.
Purity Factories employees have been on strike since early-September.
Many of the products manufactured by Purity are considered staples in the diet of many Labradorians.
Steve Schultz is the buyer for Labrador Investments on the north coast of Labrador.
Schultz is currently in Nain assisting with operations until a new manager is hired.
He says they’ve been receiving calls from people all over Labrador searching for Purity Hard Bread.
Nain is now the only community in Nunatsiavut and the Upper Lake Melville that has the fish-n-brews necessity.
There have even been calls from people in Cartwright searching for Purity hard bread.
But the community’s stock of hardtack is nearly out.
Another Purity product found on the tables of many Labradorians is Cream Crackers.
Schultz assures everybody that they have enough of the product in stock in each of their stores to make it through the winter.
Purity Factories employees have been on strike since early-September.
Parks Canada Update
The names of places within the Torngat Mountains National Park will be up for discussion in Nain next week.
Judy Rowell is the Superintendent for Torngat Mountains National Park.
She says people from Nunavik and Nunatsiavut will be getting together for the discussion.
They’re hoping to agree upon common names for locations with two or more names.
Inuit in Nunavik have different names for the locations than Labrador Inuit.
The meetings are scheduled to begin on Monday.
Judy Rowell is the Superintendent for Torngat Mountains National Park.
She says people from Nunavik and Nunatsiavut will be getting together for the discussion.
They’re hoping to agree upon common names for locations with two or more names.
Inuit in Nunavik have different names for the locations than Labrador Inuit.
The meetings are scheduled to begin on Monday.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Nunatsiavut First Minister Discusses Lower Churchill
The Nunatsiavut Government wants to ensure that the Lower Churchill development will provide long-term benefits to Labrador Inuit with minimal impacts to the environment.
Darryl Shiwak is the First Minister.
He says the Nunatsiavut Government is neither endorsing nor opposing the project.
Shiwak says the Nunatsiavut government’s main concern lies in the protection of the environment.
While still providing benefits to Labrador Inuit.
The First Minister says those benefits should include lower electricity rates in Nunatsiavut communities.
He says Nunatsiavut residents pay some of the highest energy rates in the province.
Shiwak fears that the existing diesel generators will not be able to accommodate the future energy needs of the communities.
Some of the communities have already been facing problems keeping up with energy demands.
Darryl Shiwak is the First Minister.
He says the Nunatsiavut Government is neither endorsing nor opposing the project.
Shiwak says the Nunatsiavut government’s main concern lies in the protection of the environment.
While still providing benefits to Labrador Inuit.
The First Minister says those benefits should include lower electricity rates in Nunatsiavut communities.
He says Nunatsiavut residents pay some of the highest energy rates in the province.
Shiwak fears that the existing diesel generators will not be able to accommodate the future energy needs of the communities.
Some of the communities have already been facing problems keeping up with energy demands.
ULM Beneficiaries Wonder Where Their Celebration Was
While beneficiaries in the Nunatsiavut communities gathered yesterday to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the creation of Nunatsiavut, many Upper Lake Melville beneficiaries wondered where their festivities were being held.
Some of the beneficiaries were disappointed to find out that nothing was planned to mark the occasion in the region.
Nunatsiavut Government Director of Communications, Burt Pomeroy, says it had to do with money.
He says this was the first time Nunatsiavut communities held as many events to mark the occasion.
The Nunatsiavut Government had not allocated any monies in their budget for the celebrations.
He says the celebrations in the Nunatsiavut communities were organized through their community liaison officers.
Pomeroy ensures the beneficiaries that something will be organized to mark the occasion in ULM next year.
Some of the beneficiaries were disappointed to find out that nothing was planned to mark the occasion in the region.
Nunatsiavut Government Director of Communications, Burt Pomeroy, says it had to do with money.
He says this was the first time Nunatsiavut communities held as many events to mark the occasion.
The Nunatsiavut Government had not allocated any monies in their budget for the celebrations.
He says the celebrations in the Nunatsiavut communities were organized through their community liaison officers.
Pomeroy ensures the beneficiaries that something will be organized to mark the occasion in ULM next year.
Air Inuit Announces Christmas Flights
The holiday season is a time to gather with friends and family.
Many Labrador Inuit have family and friends in Nunavik.
Air Inuit will be offering special flights again this year to bring those families together for the holidays.
Air Inuit will have three flights between Nunavik and Nain over the holiday season.
The first flight will be on December 23.
The flight will depart from kuujuak that morning and arrive in Nain just before noon.
There will also be additional flights on December 30 and January 4.
Many Labrador Inuit have family and friends in Nunavik.
Air Inuit will be offering special flights again this year to bring those families together for the holidays.
Air Inuit will have three flights between Nunavik and Nain over the holiday season.
The first flight will be on December 23.
The flight will depart from kuujuak that morning and arrive in Nain just before noon.
There will also be additional flights on December 30 and January 4.
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