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The Iceberg Festival
Join us on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula as we celebrate our Iceberg Festival from June 7 – 16, 2013.
The Northern Peninsula known as Iceberg Alley. In 2011, the Peterman Iceberg landed in Goose Cove with some massive bergs.
Experience culture, tradition, local landscapes, art and people this season. For more information visit www.theicebergfestival.ca
Bring Rural NL to Life on MHA’s 2012 Christmas Card
K-Grade 3 Students of The Straits-White Bay North are invited to submit drawings, paintings or photos for the MHA’s 2012 Christmas Card. The student’s name will be listed. Deadline is Monday, Oct. 24, 2012. See image for details.
This is a great opportunity to share an image from your community, a tradition, landscape, event or thought around Christmas of Rural Newfoundland & Labrador. Will someone submit Christmas Mummering? A popcorn strung Christmas tree? Sledding on the old tobaggan or riding the old-fashioned snow mobile? We look forward to your creativity as we display the art at our public gallery. Please include name, grade and school with your submission.
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Christopher Mitchelmore, MHA
The Straits-White Bay North
The Straits-White Bay North
Advisory: Mitchelmore to visit South Coast
For immediate release
July 13, 2012
Advisory: Mitchelmore to visit South Coast
NDP Fisheries Critic Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits-White Bay North) takes his Orange Tent Tour to the south coast of the province for a couple of days next week.
Mitchelmore looks forward to speaking with people involved in both the traditional fishery and aquaculture. In St. Alban’s, he will meet with the Executive Director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Aquaculture Industry Association, and with the Business Development Agency. He also plans to visit the Centre for Aquaculture Health and Development in that community.
The MHA hopes to get answers to some questions he has about the current infectious salmon anemia outbreak in the area – in particular, why the diseased fish have not already been taken out of the water to prevent a further spread of the virus to both other aquaculture sites and wild fish, and whether contingency plans to do so are in effect at other aquaculture enterprises.
To locate or contact Mitchelmore on his travels, people can follow #orangetenttour on Twitter.
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Housing Crisis Not Diminishing: Rogers
NDP Housing Critic Gerry Rogers (MHA, St. John’s Centre) says weekend news stories emphasize the urgent need for a division of government dedicated to the problems people everywhere in Newfoundland and Labrador are having finding places to live.
“We are clearly in the middle of a housing crisis,” Rogers said today. “This is particularly true for seniors and for people with complex needs, but it is an inescapable fact that all around this province, more and more people are unable to find shelter that is both affordable and appropriate to their needs. More and more people are becoming vulnerable to the housing market.”
Rogers says her office receives calls on a daily basis from all kinds of people – seniors, families, young people – at every income level. Housing issues include rental availability, accessibility, the cost of both renting and buying, supportive housing for seniors and people with complex needs and the condition of rental units.
With that in mind, she will be visiting several communities in the province to hear first-hand from people the challenges they are facing. Rogers and NDP MHA Christopher Mitchelmore (The Straits-White Bay North) will hold a series of open meetings beginning this Saturday in St. Anthony, and travelling in the following days to Norris Point, Stephenville, Corner Brook, Grand Falls-Windsor (TBA), and Clarenville (TBA).
- St. Anthony – Saturday, February 4, 2012 2-4 PM St. Anthony Lions Club
- Norris Point – Sunday, February 5, 2012 2-4 PM Town Hall
- Corner Brook – Monday, February 6. 2012 7-8:30 LC301 Grenfell Campus
“The provincial government must take action and bring together all levels of government, plus non-profits and business, to solve this problem,” Rogers said. “We are a province of 500,000 people. We can get this right. We can come up with innovative and creative solutions that work for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Should you have questions, please contact Christopher Mitchelmore at cmitchelmore@gov.nl.ca or Gerry Rogers at gerryrogers@gov.nl.ca.
Enchanting Englee by Night
Englee is a picturesque town at the end of Route 433.
It is a small Town to add to the list to visit by day or by night. Homes are built on the waterfront, looping around both sides of the harbour. There are incredible views from the old family homesteads of the traditional saltbox homes.
The Town has faced many challenges since the loss of its key employer when the former fish plant was deemed unsafe in 2004. Unfortunately, the remains of the abandoned plant stick out like a sore thumb and continues to be a safety hazard. There have been continued calls for Government to step up and remove the unsafe and hazardous structure that is impeding economic activity.
The Town once had more than 1200 residents, now has less than 600. There were more boats moored to what is becoming an unsafe wharf and many more lights shining. The fabric of our rural economies are slowly being permitted to fade away as the lights are less vibrant.
Tomorrow, I will re-visit the Town of Englee and hope to meet with a group of residents as we have an opportunity to talk about concerns, issues and ideas on how to add more lights to the current happenings around Town.
Town Hall Meeting in Englee at the Firehall on November 28, 2011 from 10-12 PM. The meetings continue at Roddickton-Bide Arm Firehall at 2-4 PM and Main Brook Municipal Building from 7-9 PM.
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Christopher Mitchelmore, MHA The Straits-White Bay NorthRelated articles
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The Straits – White Bay North NDP District Association Annual General Meeting
ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Straits -White Bay North NDP District Association holds its Annual General Meeting at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the Flower’s Cove Lions Community Centre at Flower’s Cove, NL.
The District Association will Elect Officers to fill positions of President, vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Women’s Representative , Youth Representative and Members-at-Large.
You may wish to join the party in advance by signing up at http://www.nl.ndp.ca/join. Your membership is free; however, we truly appreciate donations from our members. Remember your contributions are tax deductible!
Christopher Mitchelmore, NDP Candidate for The Straits- White Bay North will provide an address. We look forward to your participation, hearing your ideas, issues and solutions that can better our communities.
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Christopher C. Mitchelmore
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Happy Anniversary Norstead – Eleven Years and more than Tens of Thousands of Visitors
Let’s rewind to July 28, 2000 – More than 17,000 people were on site during the unveiling of Norstead – A Viking Village & Port of Trade (www.norstead.com) as they celebrated 1,000 years since the Vikings were the first Europeans to re-discover North America. The Province did a tremendous job marketing this summer festival.
Can you imagine the excitement on site for this new addition - an open air museum; one which provides a unique approach to education and culture, where one can gain an enriched understanding of Norse life. More than 28,000 visitors trekked through this site during the first season alone.
I have to extend a big thank-you to the interpreters and all who work at Norstead – this non-profit just 2 KM from L’Anse Aux Meadows (UNESCO Site). Some have been on-site, showing tremendous dedication to the organization for the past 11 years.
It is a pleasure to walk through the gift shop, which has an array of local product – Dark Tickle’s Teas, Jams, Sauces and Syrups; Handmade Soap, Handmade Jewellery, Norse Swords, Norse Game – 9 Man Mills, Postcards, Local Art, Pottery, Knitted Items and more. The employees make products on-site and also during the off-season.
There is a wealth of knowledge from the employees and they are quite willing to share with you – creating a warm and inviting learning experience. You have the ability to try your hand at living like a Viking.
There is much opportunity to expand on this already wonderful gem on the Great Northern Peninsula. I see much potential to work with regional partners, develop further products, expand into Learning Vacations – live like a Viking (day, weekend or week-long stopovers), workshops and other activities. The future is bright for this not-for-profit entity.
It has added much value to our Rural Economy and also the travel experience of those who are fortunate enough to take the time to visit.
Norstead is a wonder we have, it is possible because f the wonderful people who show up and do their part every day. For that, I thank you.
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Christopher C. Mitchelmore
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Announcement – Regional Craft Survey 2011
If you and/or someone you know is a crafter, please take five minutes and fill out the attached survey. It will help us identify new opportunities and jobs in our region. I have attached the Crafters Survey (Click – Regional Crafters Survey 2011) for those wishing to print and fax back to me or there is also the option of filling out the same survey online via Survey Monkey. (See the link below).http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/F5VXY7QPlease send to any of your craft contacts. If there are any questions/concerns, please let me know.
Thanks,Andre Myers
Economic Development Officer
Nordic Economic Development Corporation
Flower’s Cove, NL
P.O. Box 160, A0K 2N0
Economic Development Officer
Nordic Economic Development Corporation
Flower’s Cove, NL
P.O. Box 160, A0K 2N0
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News Release: The French Shore Historical Society To Launch The Centre For Textile Art
More developments in Conche, NL according to News Release:
P.O. Box 29, Conche, NL A0K 1Y0
Tele: 709-622-3500 Fax: 709-622-3510
E-mail: frenchshorehs@nf.aibn.com
For Immediate Release Contact: Joan Simmonds/Colleen McLean 709-622-3500
THE FRENCH SHORE HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO LAUNCH
THE CENTRE FOR TEXTILE ART
CONCHE, NL ———- On July 26, 2011 the French Shore Historical Society will officially open a Centre for Textile Art. The purpose of the Centre will be to encourage the art of handmade textile crafts and to promote the art and history of textile-based traditions, especially of the Northern Peninsula. The Centre will focus on the historical textile development of northern Newfoundland by acquiring, preserving and making accessible a research collection of textiles and relevant documents. It will sponsor exhibitions, conferences, symposia, oral history projects, publications, fellowships and grant funded initiatives.
Since its founding in 2000, the French Shore Historical Society has showcased textile work by craftspeople in the region, including exhibitions of hooked rugs, knitting, embroidery, and included textile objects in its permanent exhibit. It has sponsored several workshops on textile art and in 2009 added the unique French Shore Tapestry, embroidered by women from Conche, as a major part of its exhibit.
In 2010, as a foundation for developing the centre, a research project was undertaken by the French Shore Historical Society in partnership with the Port au Choix – St. Anthony Regional Council of the Rural Secretariat. The purpose of the research was to document the traditional craft skills on the Great Northern Peninsula, with particular attention to crafts using or creating textiles. An inventory of the research, done by Memorial University student Lisa Wilson, can be accessed by visiting the MUN Digital Archives Initiatives.
In the Fall of 2010 a steering committee was created and consists of:
Anne Manual – Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador
Barb Hunt- Grenfell Campus, Corner Brook
Brenda Stratton – Dept. of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
Candace Cochrane – Quebec Labrador Foundation
Denise White – Dept. of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
Gerry Pocius – Memorial University of Newfoundland
Joan Simmonds – French Shore Historical Society
Lisa Wilson – MUN Research Student
Nina Mitchelmore – Regional Planner for Rural Secretariat
Susan Furneaux – College of the North Atlantic
The French Shore Historical Society is a non-profit organization founded to preserve the natural and cultural heritage of the communities of Conche , Croque, Grand Oies/St. Julien’s and Main Brook on the Northeast coast of Newfoundland. The FSHS has successfully managed many projects which have created great economic benefits, employment opportunities, and great tourism potential on the Great Northern Peninsula.
The Opening will be a Basket Weaving Workshop with Helga Gillard . Funding was provided by the International Grenfell Association through fundraising efforts of the French Shore Historical Society.
Place of Provincial Significance – Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital
Live Rural NL blog sends congratulations to the Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital, Norris Point, NL for being designated a Place of Provincial Significance in 2011. Thank you Joan Cranston, Director, a committed volunteer and community activist for taking the time to make this worthy nomination as the Center is truly worthy of this designation. To read more about the BBCH click the following link: http://www.seethesites.ca/designations/bonne-bay-cottage-hospital.aspx
Julia Ann Walsh Heritage Center
The Julia Ann Walsh Heritage Center is well-known for being the former Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital. After the construction of a new clinic in Norris Point, the fate of the building was unknown. However, community spirit and a group of dedicated volunteers worked together to ensure that this building of historical significance could continue to serve the community.
“The BBCHHC is a not-for-profit community corporation whose mandate is the adaptive re-use of the center for the preservation of local culture and heritage (including arts, crafts, music and oral history), the promotion of health and wellness, and community economic and social development.” JuliaAnnWalshHeritageCenter
Today the Center is home to:
- Norris Point Public Library and CAP Site – 458-3368;
- Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital Heritage Corporation – 458-3072;
- Norris Point International Backpackers Hostel – 458-3072 OR 458-8880;
- VOBB (Voice of Bonne Bay) Community Radio Station;
- Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival Committee – 458-3399;
- Cottage Hospital Physiotherapy and Fitness – 458-2875;
- Norris Point Harbour Authority – 458-2647;
- Bonne Bay Ground Search and Rescue Team – 458-2222 (RCMP);
- Writers at Woody Point Festival
They have a studio space, which is available for rent to conduct meetings, classes for health, well-ness, art, crafts, music, storytelling and other economic and social development activities. The Center is working to build a community garden, greenhouses and a community kitchen. The importance of growing local is gaining momentum and garnering interest from locals and travellers to grow and buy local produce. This is a community space, a social commons. It is amazing the progress that can be achieved by working with others, fostering strong partnerships, establishing co-operatives and meeting the needs of the greater community. Is there room for a Place of Similar Social Significance in the Straits of Belle Isle region? St. Anthony & Greater Area? Northern Peninsula East Heritage Corridor? We must let the movers & shakers, the residents and stakeholders of these communities decide if this is something they feel is a good fit with their needs, wants and norms.
Also the Nomination Deadline of June 15, 2011 is quickly approaching. If you think a person, event, place or tradition is significant in the history of Newfoundland and Labrador then click the link below:
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Christopher C. Mitchelmore
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A Great Place to Discover – Town of Englee
The Town of Englee is a Great Place to Discover, nestled near the eastern tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. The scenic town has much to offer those who take the time to visit…
A Snapshot of Englee from the Gazebo. Photo provided by Doris Randell, Town Clerk
I enjoy driving through this quaint little fishing Town located on ocean’s edge. The fishing boats line the harbour and the craggy coastline is quite visible, with Barr’d Island just on the horizon. There are many older dwellings and buildings, some more than 100 years old. John Reeves General Store dates back to the early 1900′s, grew to many outposts, saw many close up shop, yet has maintained their operation in Englee. The Town has some unique vernacular architecture from the churches, salt-box homes and heritage houses; some are painted in splashy bright colours.
One could spend the day hiking a number of trails. If you are up for the challenge, you may even get to visit the gazebo at the top of the hill. The Town has thoughtfully provided a central parking area, free of charge, for any visitor to park and take in the beauty of the Town. Ensure to bring a camera, as the opportunity to get some great images is high! Make your own art. If you are lucky you will see some wildlife, whales and maybe an iceberg. As well, they have a wheelchair accessible day park with plenty of picnic tables and fire pits for cooking. This can provide you with some time to have a scoff (a great meal), rest and take in the beauty of nature.
This year adds extra excitement as the Town and Come Home Year Committee have been tirelessly planning and organizing a Come Home Year Celebration! The dates, Sunday, August 14th until closing day on August 20th, 2011. Mark your calendars!
Below is a tentative schedule as posted by Madeline Newman on the Englee Come Home Year Facebook Group: Englee Come Home Year 2011
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_336199157541
Englee Come Home Year Tentative schedule
Subject to change
Day 1: Sunday August 14, 2011
1:30-3:00pm Opening Ceremony
Location: Playground (weather permitting)
• Prayer
• Ribbon & Cake Cutting
• Church Service
• Mayoral Address (Rudy Porter)
• Meet ‘N’ Greet
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Day 2: Monday August 15, 2011
8:00-9:30am Registration
Location: Municipal Building
8:00-10:00am Breakfast at the Apostolic Faith Group House
10:00am Kids Day
Bike Parade
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes will be awarded for decorated bikes
Location: Apostolic Faith Parking Lot (ride to the playground)
11:00am -4:00pm Games and Activities
Bounce House
• 50 Meter Race
• Sack Race
• Spoon Race
• Long Jump
• Bunny Hop
• Obstacle Race
• Other Games & Activities
All participants will receive a prize
Healthy Snacks will be provided
12:00pm-2:00pm Dinner at the Faith Pentecostal Church
• Potluck with tea or coffee ($7)
• Serving up to 100 people
6:00pm Little Mr & Little Miss Pageant
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes will be awarded for each category
Location: H. G. Fillier Academy
• 3-5 years of age
• 6-8 “ “
• 9-12 “ “
• 13-18 (?) “
8:30pm Community Bonfire
Location: Lockers Point
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Day 3: Tuesday August 16, 2011
8:00am-9:30am Registration
10:00am Motorcade
Location: Municipal Building
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes will be awarded for best decorated vehicles
1:00pm Grand Opening and Naming of the Town’s Heritage sites
• Barnes House
• Dr. B. T Gillard Memorial Park
• Harvey’s Stage
• The Replica of the Schooner the Nellie Reeves
4:00pm-6:00pm Supper at the Faith Pentecostal Church
• Cold Plates with tea or coffee ($7)
• Serving up to 100 people
7:00pm Variety Show
• Skits
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Day 4: Wednesday August 17, 2011
Family Day
3:00pm-5:00pm
Finger foods at the Apostolic Faith Church Group House
6:00pm Light the Tree of Memories
• Make a donation in memory of a loved one & a bulb will be lit in their honour
7:00pm Gospel Fest
Location: H. G. Fillier Academy
10:00pm Entertainment
Location: Fire hall
• Dave McHugh
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Day 5: Thursday August 18, 2011
10:00am-12:00pm Englee Day Festival
Games, booths ($20.00) and various activities
• Row-boat Racing
• Tug of War
• Log Throwing
• Log Sawing
• Dunk Tank
• Balloon/Dart game
• Money Ring Game
• Other Games & Activities
*Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for each event*
12:00pm-3:00pm Dinner at the Salvation Army Church
• Meal Vouchers sold in advance (Soup & sandwiches, tea or coffee) $5.00
• Games will continue throughout the day
5:00pm-6:30pm & 6:30-8:00pm Supper at the Salvation Army Church
6:30 Open air service
Location: Apostolic Faith Parking Lot
• Fisherman’s Brew’s tea or coffee ($7.00 a serving)
9:00pm Open Mic at Fire hall (must be 19 or older)
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Day 6: Friday August 19, 2011
8:30am-11:00 Breakfast at the United Church Hall
• Beans, bologna & fresh bread (tea or coffee)
• Or bacon, eggs, toast (tea or coffee)
2:00pm-4:00pm Seniors Social, visiting & tea
Location: United Church Hall
5:00pm Community Supper (meal vouchers will be sold in advance)
Location: H. G. Fillier Academy
9:00pm Entertainment (teenage dance)
Location: Fire Hall
• Jodi Rice & Band
10:00pm Fireworks
Location:
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Day 7: August 20, 2011
8:00am-11:00 Breakfast at the Salvation Army
Beans, bologna & fresh bread (tea or coffee) or bacon, eggs, toast (tea or coffee).
10:00am Community Bobber Race
Pay $1 for a bobber. There will be 1st, 2nd, & 3rd prizes for the winners
Location: Batteau Cove Brook
2:00pm-4pm Family Picnic (everyone responsible for their own food)
Location: Ball Field (no pets allowed)
10:00pm Entertainment (adult community dance)
Location: shelter?
• Jodi Rice & band
Day 8: Sunday August 21, 2011
1:30 Closing Ceremonies
• Boat Tours will be available through Scenic Pursuit Ltd Bide Arm (ph# 709 457-2706 or 7678)
• Moose Burgers will be sold at Fire hall throughout the week
• United Church Hall will be open daily from 8:00am-8:00pm for tea, coffee , and to do some socializing
• Barnes House & Harvey’s Stage opened daily
Anyone with any suggestions or ideas can contact one of the committee members or send Madeline a message at engleechy2011@yahoo.ca. It will be brought to a meeting where a decision will be made if it will be added it to our schedule or not. Anyone wanting to take part in the Variety Show or Gospel Fest can do the same, only it will not be brought to a meeting.
There is always lots of activity in Rural NL on the Great Northern Peninsula. This summer ensure to add the Town of Englee to your list of places to visit and make your own discoveries.
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Christopher C. Mitchelmore
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Anyone Can Paint! – Become a Local Artist on the GNP
Chef Gusteau‘s cookbook “Anyone Can Cook!” resonates as I enrolled in a local art class. I did not realize that “Anyone Can Paint!“, but with an Instructor like George Bussey, it certainly feels like anyone can.
An email circulated by a colleague noted that George’s Art Studio was holding an painting class on Wednesday, June 8th from 6-9 PM. It noted that you would have the opportunity to paint a 18″X24″ painting with all supplies included for a mere cost of $30.00. I am interested in art, painting and continuous learning, thus, I did not hesitate to pick up the phone and dial 1-709-454-4070. I was greeted by a friendly voice at the other end, “George’s Art Studio”. I inquired about the class. Mr. Bussey noted they are kept to a minimum of 7 students to ensure that each student can get some one-on-one attention. I agreed to attend and circulated to my co-workers. I had one taker and we were able to carpool as St. Anthony is 150 km from Plum Point, NL.
George’s Art Studio is located at the Upper Level of the Viking Mall, St. Anthony, NL. He has quite the set up which displays his own art, a private studio/office for him to complete his own work, classroom and a small storefront for anyone needing art supplies.
On the wall was our painting – a harbour with iceberg and some trees. It certainly did not look like a beginners painting, but George assured us all that we could do it. The atmosphere for learning was warm and playful, with an opportunity to smile and joke with other students as we all hesitantly took some of our brush strokes.
George taught us how to mix paint, accent, layer, use different brushes and let us know that we could not make a mistake as we could just paint over it. He reminded me of Bob Ross of PBS – as he made painting look easy. George was more than helpful and multi-talented.
Three hours of enjoyment flew by and at the end there was a completed painting. I was skeptical that it could be done, but with George maintaining a good pace and keeping us all on track we all did it! I am so happy with my first attempt at painting and can not wait to take my next class with Mr. Bussey.
George currently continues his night classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Drop by his Art Studio at the Viking Mall or call 709-454-4070 to reserve your seat and you too can frame your own artwork after one class!
I continue to be impressed with all the opportunity and talent that exists on the Great Northern Peninsula.
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Christopher C. Mitchelmore
Iceberg Festival Runs June 10-19, 2011
This year’s annual Iceberg Festival runs from June 10-19, 2011 and hosts activities in the St. Anthony and greater area on the Great Northern Peninsula.
I have included the schedule listed below:
- Schedule of Events
If you have further questions visit www.theicebergfestival.ca and complete the contact form. The festival should have something that appeals to just about everyone from hiking trails, boat tours, French bread making, iceberg water, entertainment and boat tours.
The organizers coin the event as “10,000 years in the making”. If you have the opportunity, book some time off work and travel the Great Northern Peninsula to enjoy iceberg alley!
Check out where the icebergs are located by visiting Iceberg Finder at www.icebergfinder.com
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Christopher C. Mitchelmore
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Glass Art Summer Camp
Please be advised that St. Anthony Campus will be offering a glass art summer camp program this summer. Please see the details below.
Ages: 12-18 years
Where: St. Anthony Campus
When: June 27 to 30, 2011 (8:30am-3:30pm)
Duration: 24 hours
Cost: $120.00 materials included
Students will be taught the techniques of creating glass works. They will learn the basics of glass cutting to create jewellery, plates, platters, etc. The choices are as extensive as your
creativity and imagination. The program will be offered pending sufficient interest.
If you know of someone who is interested. Please share this information. Interested people can contact 454-3559 or email Frederick.Russell@cna.nl.ca by June 15th.
There are many opportunities for youth to get involved, learn a new skill, have fun and be creative. The College of the North Atlantic, St. Anthony Campus has many course offerings for the General Public. I have enrolled this past winter into a Traditional Rug Hooking and Basic Digital Photography Course. I would be interested in learning glass art; however, I do not fit the criteria of 12- 18 years of age. Next week, I will try my had at Acrylic Painting at George’s Art Studio, St. Anthony.
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Christopher C. Mitchelmore
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Salmon Symposium at Torrent River – June 24-26, 2011
Torrent River is renown for its superior salmon rivers. Droves of locals and travellers flock to the rivers to hook a salmon. Salmon enthusiasts mark your calendars as Torrent Rivers is hosting a Salmon Symposium at Hawke’s Bay from June 24-26, 2011. Below is a schedule of events:
Schedule of Events
There will be nightly entertainment with a Tribute to Rufus Guinchard on June 24, 2011
As well, an evening of fishing delight on June 25, 2011
For more information visit the Torrent River blog for frequent updates at http://torrentriver.wordpress.com/.
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Christopher C. Mitchelmore
Back in Rural NL after Cuban Vacation
Live Rural NL Blog will be updated tomorrow, as I have returned from a Cuban vacation. Stay tuned for posts on my recent travel experiences, rural development, culture pieces and other bits of Rural Pot Luck.
Thanks again to all my readers and for the continued feedback and comments!
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Christopher C. Mitchelmore
Gros Morne Theatre Festival Opens May 26, 2011
The Gros Morne Theatre Festival will commence on Thursday, May 26, 2011 and continue daily throughout the summer with its final show on Saturday, September 17, 2011.
Positive word of mouth from friends and colleagues that had seen a show was more than encouraging. I decided to make extra effort in 2010 to ensure I made this a priority. I attended the dinner theatre, “Sinking of the S. S. Ethie” with a friend from Montreal, QC at a rate of $45.00. It was certainly worth it. Two plus hours of entertainment by talented and professional actors/actresses working for Theatre Newfoundland & Labrador, as well as, pan-fried cod and all the fixing served by those on stage during their intermission. We enjoyed the show enough to buy tickets for the double feature, “A Double Axe Murder”. This play is based on a murder mystery of the area in the 1800s. Very intriguing.
Being a local, I heard pieces of the story and previously visited the site of shipwreck as a young boy with my father. It is funny the things you sometimes remember, but beyond the rusty remains of the Ethie there was an abundance of very smooth and colourful round rocks. I picked one of my favourites and brought it back to the cabin at Sally’s Cove.
If you would like some wonderful entertainment, check out the shows at Gros Morne Theatre Festival, Cow Head.
This year the shows are:
- Ed & Ed’s B&B – Comedy
- Neddy Norris Night – Cabaret
- Winter – Drama
- Stones in His Pockets – Comedy
- Tempting Providence – Drama
- Sinking of the S.S. Ethie – Dinner Theatre
- The Oracle of Gros Morne – Drama/Comedy
There will also be workshops and special events throughout the season. I am looking forward to getting to see Tempting Providence and others throughout the summer season.
For more information or reservations visit www.theatrenewfoundland.com or call toll-free 1-877-243-2899.
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Christopher C. Mitchelmore
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RADIO CONCHE 105.9 FM!!!!!
Community Radio is coming to Conche May 9 – 10. Make sure to tune in to 105.9 FM.The French Shore Cultural Centre will be hosting this awesome event and they are asking everyone who has a connection to Conche to call into the centre on those two days.
Email:frenchshoreshs@nf.aibn.com
Office:French Shore Interpretation Centre
Location:106 Martinique Drive, Conche, NL
Community radio stations broadcast content that is popular and relevant to a local audience with specific interests, which is often overlooked by commercial or mass-media broadcasters as they really focus on mainstream and urban-oriented activities. They tend to rely on advertising funds, whereas community radio is non-profit, run typically from a group of volunteers.
Community radio stations are driven by the communities they serve. It is an enabler for those members to tell their own diverse stories, to share experiences, and be creators. Rural Newfoundland & Labrador has talent and we will continue to be players in the ever-changing world we live as we adapt to varying forms of media. I commend the French Shore Cultural Centre for undertaking this initiative and bringing temporary community radio to the French Shore.
As always, Live Rural NL -
Christopher Mitchelmore
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Need help selling your creative craftwork?
Craft Development Workshop Invitation 2011
Nordic Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with CBDC Nortip, would like to invite you to a Craft Industry Development Workshop showcasing new opportunities in the craft, gifts & apparel industry for the region.
Craft Industry Development Workshop Plum Point Motel, Plum Point, NL 10:00am – 4:00pm Thursday, May 19th, 2011
This all day workshop will begin with a presentation on Pricing and Promoting your Craftwork with provincial craft development consultant Brenda Stratton. Pricing is one of the most important steps in making any business a success and developing great promotional materials is part of adding value to your work. The workshop will also provide insight into funding programs offered by CBDC Nortip around a new social enterprise idea. We will also look at online tools for Craftspeople to sell their craftwork worldwide. The workshop will conclude with discussion on a new Regional Craft Guild to look at training and selling goods as a collective group.
Everyone is Welcome!
Please register by May 10th, 2011.
Space is limited!
Registration is free and lunch is provided!
For more information and/or to register, please contact:
Andre Myers Economic Development Officer Nordic Economic DevelopmentCorp. (709) 456-2840 amyers@nedc.nf.ca
or
Christopher Mitchelmore Client Services Officer, CBDC Nortip (709) 247-CBDC (2232) christopher.mitchelmore@cbdc.ca
Register – Registration Form – Craft Workshop.2011(1)
Live Rural NL-
Christopher C. Mitchelmore
Applications for Community Development Grant Program Available Now
The Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation is accepting applications for Community Development Grant Program. This is a great opportunity for non-profit, municipalities, local service districts, recreation committees and others to expand activity in their rural region, as it is only available to Towns and Communities with a population of less than 6,000 people. More information can be found at: http://www.releases.gov.nl.ca/releases/2011/tcr/0415n07.htm
Tourism, Culture and Recreation
April 15, 2011
Applications for Community Development Grant Program Available Now
Applications for the Community Recreation Development Grant Program 2011-12 are now available online. The program assists communities and recreation committees throughout the province to provide recreation programming and services to residents.
“This program provides all residents across the province with the opportunity to become more physically active and to participate in local recreation programs and services offered in their communities,” said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. “Applications have been sent in the mail to more than 300 municipalities and recreation committees that have previously received financial support through this grant program. I encourage those who haven’t received an application to go online, or to contact the department, to learn more about the program and its benefits.”
Community recreation development grants are available to communities with a population of 6,000 or less. Applications are considered based on their alignment with the priorities outlined in the province’s recreation and sport strategy, Active, Healthy Newfoundland and Labrador (2007). These priorities include providing increased access to programming for all residents; making the best use of community facilities; building community capacities, and promoting the inclusion of traditionally under-represented groups, especially women and girls, seniors, Aboriginal people, and those with disabilities.
For program guidelines and applications, please visit: www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/sports/community_recreation_development_grants.html or contact David Doyle, recreation and sport consultant, Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation at 709-729-5281, daviddoyle@gov.nl.ca.
The deadline to submit applications is April 28, 2011.
Budget 2010: The Right Investments – For Our Children and Our Future provided about $7 million through the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation to support recreation and sport initiatives. This included over $1.3 million in new funding. Since the launch of the Provincial Government’s recreation and sport strategy more than $70 million has been committed to recreational and sport infrastructure, programming, and athlete development throughout the province.
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Media contact:
| Diana Quinton Director of Communications Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation 709-729-0928, 631-8155 DianaQuinton@gov.nl.ca |
2011 04 15 12:05 p.m.
Increases in 2011 NL Crab Price are long overdue
I just tuned in to the NTV First Edition only to hear FFAW President, Earle McCurdy present some good news for fishers.
It was pretty exciting to hear that the crab processors and the Union were able to agree upon a price of $2.15 per pound to start the 2011 season. This represents an 80 cent per pound increase from last year, which was set by a pricing panel at $1.35 per pound and resulted in much dispute among fishers and processors, with both sides still at odds.
The crab season is set to open next week. It may be the first year in many that it starts without delay. This significant increase will allow fishers to earn more revenue. This will help offset additional operating costs and also take care of some short-term debts that have accumulated due to increased operating costs, coupled with lower prices and a shortened season.
This is a good sign for the rural economy, as more dollars can be spent and re-invested locally. Let us all hope that this is an indication for prices in other fish species and that 2011 can be a banner year, where the value of fish landings will exceed $1 Billion for the provincial economy.
Here on the Great Northern Peninsula, the fishery remains the backbone of our economy. More attention is needed to ensure future success. It is important to remember that we are all stakeholders of this valuable resource. More control of the resource should be managed at a more localized-level, instead of managed by large corporations, concerned more about their profit, shipping product from the peninsula and less about the human and community economic element.
Live Rural NL 0
Christopher Mitchelmore
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