Rural Communities are in dire need of revitalization. It may come in the form of many activities that once fueled the local economy and enabled
Revitalizing Rural Communities by Being Reasonable
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Category: Community Economic Development
Needing Grandma’s Green Thumb to Grow Tomatoes
My grandparents have always maintained two large gardens between our house and theirs. At this time of year as a little boy, I was quite
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5th Annual Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival Officially Opens Today
To be in Norris Point today, would be one filled with a fury of activities, marking the start of the 5th Annual Trails, Tales
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Escalating Gas Prices Continue to Leave Local Consumers Poorer, especially in Rural Regions
The Newfoundland & Labrador Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities, released the maximum Petroleum Prices on April 14, 2011. For my region, self-service gasoline reached
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Volunteers – Stars in Our Community
“Those who can, do. Those who do more, volunteer” Volunteers built Rural Communities and continue to deliver many of the services and programs today. We would
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Community Control of Resources Leads to Greater Success in Rural Newfoundland
Mr. Sam Elliott, Executive Director of St. Anthony Basin Resources Inc. (SABRI) spoke to an audience of more than 100 at the National Conference Rural
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“Old Sayings”…
“There’s no back doors about him” – He is outspoken. “You got’er scald” – You have things just like you want them. How’s yer boots? – (How
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Experiencing Rural NL
Dear all readers, I am currently on stay-cation, experiencing rural Newfoundland. While on holidays there will be no blog posts. Please check back on July
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Hello world!
Hello world! Blogging is a new concept for me. I am looking forward to the adventure as I share with you a life of rural
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