The Youth Center here in Nain is keeping youth busy with the programs they are offering.

Kim Oliver is the Regional Youth Outreach.

She says that the night program is still up and running.

There will be an upcoming church cap making for ages 16-30, they are in the process of organizing and now looking for participants.

She also adds that the ADS will be going around town for those who are interested in the church cap making.

Oliver adds that they have put out an AD for a casual call in.

Click here to hear more from Oliver on the updates with the Nain Youth Center.

COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador as the province moves into what one expert is calling a high-risk season for the province.

As many as one in 100 people in Newfoundland and Labrador are currently infected, by her calculations.

A return to school and in-person work, plus colder weather forcing people indoors, has significantly increased the chances of transmission, she said, urging people over 40 – who are among those least likely to have contracted COVID-19 so far, and who appear to be the group more likely to fall ill now – to get a fourth dose of vaccine as soon as possible.

The latest death, announced in the Health department’s weekly update, was a person in their 70’s in the Eastern Health region. Follows two last week. The province’s total number of deaths since the pandemic hit in March 2020 is now 237. There are two people in hospital – the fewest since Jan. 4 – with no on in critical care.

On behalf of the Nain Volunteer Fire Department, they are looking for new members to join the team.

They meet every first and third Monday every month at the firehall.

They need more volunteers because as of right now, they only have 12 active firefighters, and when a call comes in, they all may not come in.

So, the more members they have, the better chances we have for more firefighters to respond to a fire call.

They welcome any new men or women to join the Nain Volunteer Fire Department.

Their next meeting will be held on October 3rd or October 17th, 2022.

Calling all endurance racers – 5 spots have opened up for Cain’s Quest 2023.

Push yourself to your limit in one of the most extreme snowmobiling races on the planet.

Although expenses increase from race to race for Cain’s Quest, the Board of Directors have opted to keep racer registration the same of 2023 at $3,500 per racer plus tax.

Team registration fees go towards the cost of racer meals and accommodation as they race along the route, racer insurance, racer kit bags, the prize purse, safety, and operational expenses that may not be covered through sponsorship or government support.

Cain’s Quest 2023 will start and finish in Labrador City, NL. The proposed race route will take teams through 18 checkpoints and 13 communities across Labrador.

They are accepting a maximum of 50 teams for 2023 and registration closes September 30, 2022.

Full details on how to register can be found at www.cainsquest.com and on all official Cain’s Quest social media platforms.

On behalf of the Nunatsiavut Government and Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement, President Johannes Lampe yesterday extended his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of respected Makkovik Inuk elder Muriel Andersen, who passed away late Monday evening at the long-term care facility in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, at the age of 105.

Born on Dunn’s Island in 1917, Ms. Andersen left home to attend boarding school some 30 miles away in Makkovik. As a child she worked at splitting fish and cooked for Newfoundland fishing crews. At the age of 21, she married John Edgar Andersen, and the couple moved to Adlavik, just south of Makkovik.

They had six children, two of whom are now members of the Nunatsiavut Assembly – Wilson “Wally” and Anthony “Tony” Andersen. Her husband passed away when Tony was three-years old, leaving her to raise the children on her own. Her grandson, Thomas Evans, is also a member of the Nunatsiavut Assembly, and her granddaughter, Lela Evans, is the legislative member for Torngat Mountains in the House of Assembly.

Mrs. Andersen was well known for her crochet work, and for making sealskin boots and other clothing to support her family.

She also worked for the Moravian Mission, and provided interpretive and translation services for the medical clinic in Makkovik, as well as for the courts.

“Mrs. Andersen was very well respected by those who were fortunate enough to have known her,” says President Lampe. “She endured a great deal in her life, having lived through both the First and Second World Wars, two global pandemics, and residential school. She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered. Her legacy will live on for many generations to come.”

Mrs. Andersen is survived by 21 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 28 great-great grandchildren.

Hurricane Fiona is now a very powerful Category 4 storm as it prepares for an assault on most of Atlantic Canada and even parts of Quebec.

It’s expected to make landfall in Cape Breton or eastern mainland Nova Scotia on Saturday but it’s a very large system 600 to 700 km across. Meteorologist Rodney Barney says the west coast, south and southwest coasts are going to bear the brunt of Fiona beginning Friday.

He says there will be local heavy rain Friday and Saturday but the winds are going to be potentially damaging and storm surge will create high waves in the Port aux Basques area on Saturday.

Virtually the entire island will be impacted by rain and wind while Labrador may also have snow.

The Labrador Friendship Centre remains closed for Clients.

Jennifer Hefler Elson the Executive Director.

She says their programs are still on the go there.

They recently had their Annual General Meeting last week.

Elson adds that there were reports from the President and appointed an Auditor.

Click here to hear Elson give you more information.

A well respected and loved Nunatsiavut Elder has passed away.

Muriel Andersen, the oldest living Nunatsiavut Beneficiary, passed away Monday night, she was 105 years.

Andersen, the matriarch of a long line of Labrador leaders, celebrated her milestone birthday two weeks ago.

Her circle of family includes, 6 children, 21 grandchildren, 37 great grand children and 28 great-great grand children. Included in that are notable politicians, Wally Andersen, Tony Andersen, Lela Evans and Thomas Evans.

Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

Condolences goes out to all the family.

Courtesy VOCM news.

A Northern Affiliation Ceremony between HMCS Margaret Brooke and the Inuit Region of Nunatsiavut will be held in Hopedale, NL.

This event will mark the second Northern Affiliation between an Arctic and Offshore Ship and the Inuit-Nunangat regions.

The vent will include a Kullik lighting ceremony, a cultural performance, remarks by key representative of the Nunatsiavut Government and members of the Royal Canadian Navy serving in HMCS Margaret Brooke.

It will take place tomorrow Wednesday, September 21st, 2022, at 1pm at the Nunatsiavut Assembly Building in Hopedale.

Media who would like more information on this event and additional information on Northern Affiliation between the RCN and Inuit Nunangat regions are invited to contact the Nunatsiavut Government at 709-896-8582 or by email at bert.pomeroy@nunatsiavut.com.

You can also visit the Royal Canadian Navy at www.Canada.ca/en/navy.html.

Four days ago when the storm cleared the Torngat Wildlife, Plants and Fisheries Secretariat and the Lesser Canada geese arrive, the Secretariat is asking people to nor forget to donate their harvested geese samples.

Each sample donation ( head, tail fin and full wing ) will be entered into a draw for a Vortex binoculars. Max four entries per person.

Just get in touch with your local conservation officer and they can help prepare your samples and enter you into the draw.

Here is the list of names in each of the Nunatsiavut communities:

Nain- Simon Kohlmeister or Richard Maggo, Hopedale – Ian Winters, Postville – Samantha Jacque, Makkovik- Errol Andersen, Rigolet- David or Tony Wolfrey.