News Update
Posted 16 December 2024, 11:35 am NST
December 2, 2024
Well Christmas season is upon us, and 2024 is closing in. It's been another productive year and here are the highlights of what is happening and what is coming up in 2025
We plan to have wastewater treatment system in place in 2025. Detailed Information on the system can be found on website by searching BMS Blivet. It's been years of research to conclude what best suits the needs of our community, with the financial means we all can work within.
The Storm Drainage project (ditching and drainage of upper roads) will go to tender again in 2025. With limited contractors and abundance of work in the area, it leaves us at a stand still. The bids received last year were more than twice the tendered price.
We hope to have some progress with the NWRIA (old Dorm) building this year. It has taken lots of time and paperwork doing background work with government departments to get this far. So hopefully some substantial progress in 2025. We will inform residents as we move forward.
The Municipal building is just about completely renovated inside and out.
The Rink will be ready soon. We have the Zamboni from SIFN that was damaged in a fire. The Zamboni has been repaired and working fine. We have an agreement with Sheshatshiu Band Council to house and maintain it, and in return we will clear their outdoor rink when asked.
The Groomer is ready for the season. The program starts January 16, lets see if the weather cooperates!
Thanks to Chief Reg Hutchings and our Volunteer Fire Dept for another good year. All members have been outfitted with new bunker gear. All breathing apparatus's tested and approved. Besides regular meetings, and school visit, some members attended training. They responded to 2 fires, one in NWR and one in Sheshatshiu.
The 2025 Budget has been approved. This is the first time in 20 years that we are debt free. There will be no fees or property tax increases again this year. The 2025 Property Tax bills will be mailed out by mid February and due June 30th. We will continue to work within the financial framework we have, although progress may not be as fast as we would like, however with all else costing more these days, we do not want to place any extra burden on residents. As the turtle says, "slow and steady wins the race".
We would like to remind residents to turn on your bleed lines to avoid water freeze up. A very tiny stream is all that is needed.
We would like to pass on information from a couple of our volunteer organizations.
NWR Volunteer Library Committee – We would like to say, thank you to Wendy Mitchell for her sixteen years of service and commitment to the North West River library. We appreciate the time you dedicated to promoting learning and literacy to all age groups who visited the library. The North West River Volunteer library committee would like to welcome Michael Johansen to our community library. Michael is our new librarian, and we wish him all the best in his new role. We look forward to working with you, Michael. And a Merry Christmas to all!
NWR United Church Food cupboard – Anyone needing help to access enough groceries can call Susan Campbell at 709 897-4380 Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 3:00pm.
50+ Club – It's Turkey Time! Anyone 50+ wanting to put their name in for the annual Turkey Raffle can do so by contacting a committee member. The raffle will be held Saturday Dec 14th.
Thanks to so many of our great volunteer organizations who are the back bone of our community.
This year's Tree Lighting will be Monday, December 9 6:30 pm at the Town Hall.
Best decorated home will be judged December 30th. Further information will be posted around Town.
With chaos happening in many places in our country and around the world, we can feel blessed to be living in North West River, Labrador.
May you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
We look forward to serving you in 2025.
The Council and Staff at the Town of North West River
Mayor Melanie Blake, Deputy Mayor Evan Hillier, Councillors Erin Gear, Frank Phillips, Robin Goodfellow-Baikie, Mary Sillett, Jeff Montague.
Manager Wendy Hillier, Clerk Cardella MacAulay
Public works, Corey Webber and Rocky Rich
Well Christmas season is upon us, and 2024 is closing in. It's been another productive year and here are the highlights of what is happening and what is coming up in 2025
We plan to have wastewater treatment system in place in 2025. Detailed Information on the system can be found on website by searching BMS Blivet. It's been years of research to conclude what best suits the needs of our community, with the financial means we all can work within.
The Storm Drainage project (ditching and drainage of upper roads) will go to tender again in 2025. With limited contractors and abundance of work in the area, it leaves us at a stand still. The bids received last year were more than twice the tendered price.
We hope to have some progress with the NWRIA (old Dorm) building this year. It has taken lots of time and paperwork doing background work with government departments to get this far. So hopefully some substantial progress in 2025. We will inform residents as we move forward.
The Municipal building is just about completely renovated inside and out.
The Rink will be ready soon. We have the Zamboni from SIFN that was damaged in a fire. The Zamboni has been repaired and working fine. We have an agreement with Sheshatshiu Band Council to house and maintain it, and in return we will clear their outdoor rink when asked.
The Groomer is ready for the season. The program starts January 16, lets see if the weather cooperates!
Thanks to Chief Reg Hutchings and our Volunteer Fire Dept for another good year. All members have been outfitted with new bunker gear. All breathing apparatus's tested and approved. Besides regular meetings, and school visit, some members attended training. They responded to 2 fires, one in NWR and one in Sheshatshiu.
The 2025 Budget has been approved. This is the first time in 20 years that we are debt free. There will be no fees or property tax increases again this year. The 2025 Property Tax bills will be mailed out by mid February and due June 30th. We will continue to work within the financial framework we have, although progress may not be as fast as we would like, however with all else costing more these days, we do not want to place any extra burden on residents. As the turtle says, "slow and steady wins the race".
We would like to remind residents to turn on your bleed lines to avoid water freeze up. A very tiny stream is all that is needed.
We would like to pass on information from a couple of our volunteer organizations.
NWR Volunteer Library Committee – We would like to say, thank you to Wendy Mitchell for her sixteen years of service and commitment to the North West River library. We appreciate the time you dedicated to promoting learning and literacy to all age groups who visited the library. The North West River Volunteer library committee would like to welcome Michael Johansen to our community library. Michael is our new librarian, and we wish him all the best in his new role. We look forward to working with you, Michael. And a Merry Christmas to all!
NWR United Church Food cupboard – Anyone needing help to access enough groceries can call Susan Campbell at 709 897-4380 Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 3:00pm.
50+ Club – It's Turkey Time! Anyone 50+ wanting to put their name in for the annual Turkey Raffle can do so by contacting a committee member. The raffle will be held Saturday Dec 14th.
Thanks to so many of our great volunteer organizations who are the back bone of our community.
This year's Tree Lighting will be Monday, December 9 6:30 pm at the Town Hall.
Best decorated home will be judged December 30th. Further information will be posted around Town.
With chaos happening in many places in our country and around the world, we can feel blessed to be living in North West River, Labrador.
May you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
We look forward to serving you in 2025.
The Council and Staff at the Town of North West River
Mayor Melanie Blake, Deputy Mayor Evan Hillier, Councillors Erin Gear, Frank Phillips, Robin Goodfellow-Baikie, Mary Sillett, Jeff Montague.
Manager Wendy Hillier, Clerk Cardella MacAulay
Public works, Corey Webber and Rocky Rich