Haynes General Store in Nain is closing down.
Herman Webb is the Manager.
He says he started working at the age of 15 helping his Uncle Hayward Haynes.
Webb says there are many memories of those years gone by.
Click here to hear Herman Webb talk about Haynes’ Store closing.
Webb will give us more information when he finds out more come next week.
It’s been brought to our attention that there could be a possible interruption of broadcast in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area during the month of June.
We are aware of the problem and are working towards fixing the issue.
Hopefully it can be repaired before any major problems occur.
The OKalaKatiget Society would like to send a big Thank-you to Haynes Store and their staff for the many years of excellent and friendly service.
Most times while shopping in the afternoon, you could hear CKOK radio playing while doing your shopping and when they closed, they donated a big box of CDs and DVDs to our station. We would also like to thank Dorman’s Puff In Snack for his donations as well.
Thank you all so much for remembering us. Your kind and friendly service will surely be missed by many.
NL has reported two new COVID-19 related deaths.
The province’s reporting of COVID numbers have been reduced to once a week on Wednesdays.
There are 5 people in the hospital due to the virus, two of whom are in critical condition.
74 new confirmed cases are being reported today, with 45 yesterday.
In total there has been 472 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province over the last week.
The 2021-2022 school year is quickly coming to an end and a couple of communities have yet to have their proms.
The last day of school will be on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022.
The Amos Comenius Memorial School (ACMS) in Hopedale will be having their prom this Saturday, June 4.
Their prom theme this year is Hawaiian with the colors of purple, black and silver.
The J.C Erhardt Memorial School of Makkovik will be having their prom on Saturday, June 25th.
Their prom for the four graduates this year is “Starry Night”.
Congratulations to all graduates and we trust you have a safe grad.
The Nunatsiavut Government wishes to remind Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement residing in the five Labrador Inuit communities that as of yesterday, May 31st, the COVID-19 Nunatsiavut Emergency Heat Subsidy Program has now ended.
The purpose of program was to provide those most vulnerable and those economically affected by the global pandemic with home heating costs.
All of the organizations in Nain will be starting their summer hours on Monday, June 6, 2022.
The Nunatsiavut Government’s office summer hours will be open from 8:30am to 4pm.
The Department of Health and Social Development’s summer hours will be open from 8:30am to 4pm.
The OKâlaKatiget Society’s TV Department summer hours will be from 9am to 4:30pm, and the Radio Department’s hours will be from 9am to 4pm.
The Nain Inuit Community Government office hours will be from 8:30am to 4pm and the municipal department hours will be from 8am to 5pm, until September 9th.
On September 12, the Nain ICG office will be back to regular hours from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
The municipal department hours will be from 8am to 5pm.
If you have any questions, you can call the Town Council office at 922-2842.
The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra arrived Nain in yesterday and will be visiting the schools and engage in a series of outreach activities.
The “Home in a New World 2022 Tour” features of the NSO Brass Quintet, principal percussionist and support staff, as well as Inuk Soprano, Deantha Edmunds.
Hugh Donnan, Chief Executive Officer, CEO of the Orchestra said they wanted to return to Labrador for many years, and this year it has finally come to a reality.
The touring ensemble is embarking on a school’s tour in Nain, North West River and Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
The Orchestra Team is looking forward to meet with the Nain Choir and Brass Band players at the Nain Moravian Church this evening at 7pm.
The Dalhousie University is working with the Nunatsiavut Government to work on a marine project this summer.
Kate Ortenzi is a PHD student in Marin Biology at Dalhousie University.
As a researcher, Ortenzi is working on modelling of maps to see how the land and the ocean are connected and see how these systems work together.
Click here to find out more of the marine project with Ortenzi.
The Postville Inuit Community Government has declared that yesterday, Monday, May 30 to June 17, 2022 as the spring cleanup weeks.
Residents are encouraged to clean your property and even the surrounding area.
Please put all of your garbage by the side of the road for pick up.
You can call the Postville ICG office during work hours if you need any old vehicle or skidoo bodies towed, free of charge.
The Postville ICG is also having a competition for anyone cleaning up around your own property. All you have to do is take a before and after picture and post on the Postville ICG Facebook page.
Anyone without access to Facebook, can call the office and one of the staff will take a picture for you.
There is to be one submission per household, and every household participating will have their name entered for a drum of gas.
Submissions started yesterday and will be going on until June 17 at 4pm.