Marjorie Dempster is the artist behind the Pebble Beach Studio at Plum Point, NL on Great Northern Peninsula. We are lucky to have such talent
Local Culture Depicted at Pebble Beach Studio
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Author: Live Rural NL
I’m carrying on my grandfather’s tradition of being a storyteller and will share rural Newfoundland & Labrador culture, traditions, business, travel, geography and experiences.
I completed a Bachelor of Commerce Hons. (Coop) degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland & Labrador. I currently live and work on the Great Northern Peninsula, where I was born and raised. I have lived and worked internationally and travelled to more than 75 countries around the globe. On October 11, 2011 I was elected the youngest Member to Represent the people of the Straits -White Bay North in the Provincial Legislature of Newfoundland & Labrador and served until 2021 the people of the Great Northern Peninsula when I opted to not re-offer for re-election.
“Fill Ya Boots” – Barry Penton Art
Barry Penton, is a realist artist that grew up on Fogo Island in rural Newfoundland & Labrador. His artwork illustrates brilliant colors and impeccable attention
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Trails, Tales & Tunes Festival happening May 2014 – Mark your calendars
The 8th annual Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival takes place from May 16-25, 2014 in Norris Point, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador. I’ve
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The New Land with the Green Meadows
L’Anse aux Meadows – Summer L’Anse Aux Meadows World UNESCO Heritage Site has always been a fascinating place to visit. I have been privileged to
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Iceberg Festival runs from June 6-15th, 2014
This years festival runs from June 6th to June 15th, 2014. Be sure to check out their website http://theicebergfestival.ca/ for updates. The Great Northern Peninsula is known
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I Went to One of the Four Corners of the Earth in 2012!
According to the Flat Earth Society, Brimstone Head on Fogo Island is one of the Four Corners of the World. A friend and I took
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Caribou continue to be present on tip of Northern Pen
Caribou have been spotted at St. Anthony airport for the past few weeks. If you want to catch a glimpse of these animals, now is
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“Do Unto Others” – Dower of Conche
This summer, I had the privilege of meeting Alice and Austin Dower of Conche, NL at their home. I had met Austin before playing music
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Baked Beans and Buttered Bread is a Traditional Scoff
What a delicious traditional meal yesterday’s supper turned out to be with homemade baked beans and a slice of homemade bread. Normally it would be
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Anchor Point and Deep Cove Ski Club Brings Snow West 2014 North
Snow West – A Western Newfoundland Winter Festival is experiencing its share of success and extending activities throughout the whole Western region to include both
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The Mighty Caribou is King Again on the Great Northern Peninsula
Dr. Wilfred Grenfell brought the first team of reindeer to the Great Northern Peninsula, about 300 of them in 1907. Some of these animals carried
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The Straits-White Bay North Newsletter #7 – Winter 2014
As the Member of the House of Assembly for the District of The Straits-White Bay North, I’ve been actively engaged in representing my constituents and
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Add Raleigh to Your Summer Trip Plan
Raleigh Historic Village is a family adventure, where you can experience cultural tourism and live like a fisherman for a day, two or a week.
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Comedy Night in St. Anthony
The Town will be hosting Comedy Night with Amy House on Friday, February 7th, 7pm at the Haven Inn. Tickets are $25 each and available
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Ask Your Garden Questions to our local “Garden Lady”
Rural Newfoundlanders & Labradorians have been growing their own crops for centuries. Many tourist often stop to take photographs of our roadside gardens. My grandmother
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Mummer’s Walk A Big Hit at Green Island Cove
Nearly forty mummers braved a -16 temperature with a wind chill that reached -31 to keep the tradition of mummering alive and well with the
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A Rural Newfoundland Christmas Tree – Salt Cod Drying on the Line
I’ve always loved trimming the Christmas tree. I remember around the 20th or 21st of December going with my father to cut it. He would
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Santa’s Gingerbread House – A New Tradition at the Mitchelmore’s
Traditions become steeped in our culture and are passed on from generation to generation. Sometimes they are long standing, but sometimes they begin and will
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Christopher Mitchelmore, MHA – Christmas Greeting 2013
Christmas Greeting Broadcast Centre Christopher Mitchelmore, MHA The Straits-White Bay North Christmas time has come again and what a pleasure it is to bring greetings
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Rural Roots, including Seal Hunt Proudly on Display at MHA Mitchelmore’s Office
I’m a believer in all things rural, including the seal harvest. I wear my father’s seal skin boots that are more than
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Creative Christmas Floats at St. Anthony & St. Lunaire-Griquet Parades
This past weekend I participated in the annual Christmas parades at St. Anthony and St. Lunaire-Griquet. Last year our float was “The Mummers”. We had
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4th Annual Mummer’s Walk Location and Date Announced
The Mummer’s Walk was initially held in Flower’s Cove on December 29th, 2010. This event was created from dialogue between local Anchor Point native Sabrina
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Scenic Winter Beauty
The Great Northern Peninsula is incredibly scenic, especially after a blanket of snow. We have beautiful forests, mountains in the backdrop and the sea is
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Caribou and the Great Northern Peninsula
Sir Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, who founded the Grenfell Mission more than 100 years ago, was the first to introduce reindeer to the Great Northern Peninsula.
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Underground Salmon Pool – A Natural Wonder
The Underground Salmon Pool is the only known place in the world where Atlantic Salmon swim through underground river caves to get to their spawning
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Skyping with a Viking
L’Anse aux Meadows on the Great Northern Peninsula, Newfoundland & Labrador was the first point of re-discovery by the Europeans to North America more than
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It’s never to early to start planning your Winter vacation on the GNP
The Great Northern Peninsula has one of the longest winter seasons on the Island portion of the province of Newfoundland & Labrador. We are the
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Enhanced 911 Should Be Higher Priority: Mitchelmore
For Immediate Release: November 13, 2013 Enhanced 911 Should Be Higher Priority: Mitchelmore Independent Member Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits-White Bay North) says Government is
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In Honour of Remembrance Day – Recognizing Korean War Vet, Frank Slade
Frank Slade of St. Anthony, served with the Royal Canadian Regiment in the Korean War, followed by two years in Germany. This past Memorial Day he
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Picture Perfect in Norris Point
Norris Point is picture perfect. A beautiful community surrounded by the mountains and pristine waters of Bonne Bay. I spent a lot of time on
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