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Craft Producers on Great Northern Peninsula Share Experiences

July 31, 2015 Live Rural NL

The Great Northern Peninsula has a number of craft producers that are hobbyists, part-time or engaged in the business earning a living full-time. There is

Christmas Parades on Great Northern Peninsula Exude Community Spirit

January 5, 2015 Live Rural NL

The month of December marks a number of community events from Christmas concerts, annual award nights, church functions, tree lighting, breakfast/brunch, socials, appreciation dinners, Santa

For the Love of Jannying – Mummer Memorabilia for the Holidays!

January 4, 2015 Live Rural NL

Most readers know by now I have an exquisite love and passion for the tradition of mummering or as we always called it growing up

Annual Straits Mummer’s Walk Celebrated 5 Years in Sandy Cove

January 3, 2015 Live Rural NL

The Straits Mummer’s Walk started in 2010, when my friend Sabrina and I talked about how much we loved mummering and how the tradition was

Fabulous Fall of 2014: September to December – Happy New Year (Part III)

January 2, 2015 Live Rural NL

I continue to scan back through a collection of thousands and thousands of photos I took throughout 2014 and realize it was a very full

My Christmas Tree Tells Many Stories…

December 23, 2014 Live Rural NL

I put up my Christmas tree the last weekend of November. It is certainly a different process than my childhood, as we would have a

Christmas Card Art Submissions from the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula

December 23, 2014 Live Rural NL

160 entries from Kindergarten to Grade 6 students from The Straits-White Bay North were submitted for the annual Christmas Card contest. There is amazing artwork

MHA announces Christmas Card Winners for 2014

December 2, 2014 Live Rural NL

Christopher Mitchelmore (The Straits-White Bay North, MHA) announced today the winners of his 2014 Christmas card contest. “I was very encouraged that more than 150 students participated in

Any Mummers ‘lowed In? and 5th Annual Mummer’s Walk Announced!

October 26, 2014 Live Rural NL

Newfoundland and Labrador folklorist Dale Jarvis has produced a book documenting a tradition that is very near and dear to my heart with his launch

Mummer’s Walk A Big Hit at Green Island Cove

December 29, 2013 Live Rural NL

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

A Rural Newfoundland Christmas Tree – Salt Cod Drying on the Line

December 23, 2013 Live Rural NL

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

Christopher Mitchelmore, MHA – Christmas Greeting 2013

December 20, 2013 Live Rural NL

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

Creative Christmas Floats at St. Anthony & St. Lunaire-Griquet Parades

December 18, 2013 Live Rural NL

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

4th Annual Mummer’s Walk Location and Date Announced

December 10, 2013 Live Rural NL

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

MHA Reveals Design of 2013 Christmas Cards

October 30, 2013 Live Rural NL

Independent Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits-White Bay North) announced at noon today the winners of his 2013 Christmas card contest at White Hills Academy (Elementary)

BUY LOCAL – GNP Seal skin craft shop has new product

June 29, 2013 Live Rural NL

Sealing has been a necessity on the Great Northern Peninsula. It is still practiced today and with it continues traditional seal skin boot making. The

My father, Clyde Mitchelmore Jr.

June 16, 2013 Live Rural NL

My father, Clyde Mitchelmore Jr., left this world on September 17, 1999, he was just 38 years old. It is approaching 14 years since this

Family Time – Remember when the capelin rolled in…..

January 10, 2013 Live Rural NL

I remember the excitement in Green Island Cove when the capelin rolled in the beach one summer around 1991. It was the year my father

Mummer’s Dance & Old Christmas Day Party

January 8, 2013 Live Rural NL

The Mummer’s Dance at the Flower’s Cove Lion’s Centre kicked off on Saturday – the eve of Old Christmas Day. We decided to dress up

A Scoff at the Cabin…

January 8, 2013 Live Rural NL

I woke up at 5 AM today, the wind was howling and the weather temperature rang in at -20 degrees. The windchill made it feel

The Jannies were here…

January 5, 2013 Live Rural NL

Growing up we always referred to concept of mummering as jannying. I am not sure how it came about that we adopted the term “Mummer”.

My Newfoundland & Labrador themed Christmas Tree

January 3, 2013 Live Rural NL

Every decorated Christmas tree is like a snowflake in design, as each one is truly unique. I like to add a flavour of Newfoundland &

Giving the Gift of something Handmade cannot be Beat

December 30, 2012 Live Rural NL

As we celebrate the season of giving, I still believe the best presents are not the ones that can be bought on-line or at some

3rd Annual Mummer’s Walk Continues to Break Local Record

December 28, 2012 Live Rural NL

The 3rd Annual Mummer’s Walk was the most successful to date, seeing increasing numbers across all age ranges from the two walks held in Flower’s Cove and

Rabbit with Sunday’s Dinner

December 2, 2012 Live Rural NL

Newfoundland & Labrador has a traditional Sunday’s Dinner with some form of meat, potatoes, turnip, carrot, cabbage (greens when available), peas pudding, salt meat, puddings

A Cod Jigger Coat Hook

November 30, 2012 Live Rural NL

A couple of weekends ago I visited the St. John’s Arts & Culture Centre as the Craft Council had hosted their annual Christmas Fair. There

Bring Rural NL to Life on MHA’s 2012 Christmas Card

October 14, 2012 Live Rural NL

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

MHA visits GNP Crafts – Purchases Seal Skin Products

January 24, 2012 Live Rural NL

My father was a sealer. He would prepare the seal skins over a several week process, soak them in chopped pieces of bark and ensure

A Resemblance of Shamus from Family Guy on Bell Island, NL

January 15, 2012 Live Rural NL

I have always had an appreciation for those who had taken the time to be creative and produce a form of Folk Art. It seems

Second Annual Mummer’s Walk & Food Drive Draws More Participants!

January 14, 2012 Live Rural NL

Sabrina Gaulton, NDP District Association President for the Straits-White Bay North organized the 2nd Annual Mummer’s Walk and Food Drive in the Straits. Despite the

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