Today, Monday, August 16, Newfoundland and Labrador has three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the last public advisory.

The first new confirmed case is a male in the Eastern Health region under 20 years of age. The case is related to international travel.

The second new confirmed case is a male in the Eastern Health region between 40-49 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.

The third new confirmed case is a female in the Eastern Health region between 20-39 years of age. The case is a close contact of a previous known case.

Contact tracing by Public Health is underway and anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.

There has been one new recovery in the Eastern Health region and 1,427 people have recovered.

There is one person in hospital due to COVID-19; the individual is a crewmember from the ship that was off the coast of Bay Bulls.

There are currently nine active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and the regional breakdown of the active cases are as follows:

• Eastern Health – 7
– 1 related to ship previously in Bay Bulls
• Central Health – 0
• Labrador-Grenfell Health – 1
• Western Health – 0

To date, 265,908 tests have been administered.

The Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada is working on their 2022 wall calendar on the theme of wildlife and sustainable use from the Inuit perspective.

They are seeking photos of Inuit out on the land, hunting and fishing in all seasons, gathering berries in the summer, and preparing food.

Some technical specs:

Large month photo needs to be at least 4 Meg
Small photo needs to be at least 2 Meg
They will pay $250 per large photo, and $150 per small photo published in the calendar.

The deadline is September 3rd, 2021.

If you would like to submit a photo, you can contact them at: icc@inuitcircumpolar.com

The 3rd Annual Tom C Jararuse Memorial Dart Tournament is still going ahead in Hopedale.

The dates are set for August 27th and 28th, 2021 and will take place at the Nanuk Center.

The prize for 1st place will be $2000, 2nd prize $1000, and the 3rd prize $500, along with hoodies, t-shirts and long sleeve shirts and a trophy

Teams must consist of four players: two male and two female with a registration fee of 25 dollars for each player.

There are 14 teams registered so far.

If you are interested in registering your team, you can contact Mary Flowers, Hannah Jararuse-Winters, (Hannah 933-3476) Billy Jararuse, and Maggie Jararuse and Tabea Jararuse

They are just about set to play in the tournament but they will be fundraising with food sales and also be holding a radio bingo.

The Hopedale Moravian Church will be holding a Mini Flea Market on Monday, August 30th, 2021, starting from 6 PM until 8 PM.

They will be selling some new and used items, crafts and some baked goods and they’ll also be a clothing giveaway along with the sales.

They are asking for any donations of baked goods, household items or clothing.

The Parks NL Campsite Reservation Service will open remaining campsites in all 13 provincial park campgrounds for reservations on Wednesday, August 18th at 1:30 p.m. (NDT). A total of 142 campsites will be added for reservations.

Campsites can be reserved by visiting www.nlcamping.ca or calling toll-free 1-877-214-CAMP (2267).

While masks are no longer required in most indoor public spaces, masks are still recommended, especially when physical distancing is not possible.

Additional information on Provincial Parks can be found at www.parksnl.ca.

The 250th Moravian Church Anniversary celebrations was a huge success this past weekend.

It started off with the Opening Ceremony by the Illusuak Cultural Centre.

There were a few guest speakers; President Johannes Lampe, Kristie Maggo and MHA Lela Evans.

There were some hymns sang by the Nain Moravian Church Choir and a few tunes played by the Nain Brass Band.

Stay tuned to AtjiKangitut today to hear more of the Opening Ceremony in Nain.

We would also like to apologize in advance as the audio will be quite difficult to listen to.

Today Friday, August 13, Newfoundland and Labrador has four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the last public advisory. Contact tracing by Public Health is underway and anyone considered a close contact has been advised to quarantine.

The first new confirmed case is a female in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region between 60-69 years of age. The case is related to travel within Canada.

The second new confirmed case is a male in the Eastern Health region under 20 years of age. The case is related to international travel.

The third new confirmed case is a female in the Eastern Health region under 20 years of age. The case is related to international travel.

The fourth new confirmed case is a female in the Eastern Health region between 20-39 years of age. The case is related to international travel.

There have been two new recoveries, one in the Central Health region and one in the Eastern Health region, and 1,426 people have recovered. There is one person in hospital due to COVID-19. The individual is a crewmember from the ship that was off the coast of Bay Bulls.

There are currently seven active cases of COVID-19 in the province. The regional breakdown of the active cases is as follows:

• Eastern Health – 5
– 1 related to ship previously in Bay Bulls
• Central Health – 0
• Labrador-Grenfell Health – 1
• Western Health – 0

To date, 265,419 tests have been administered.

It’s going to be a hot, muggy weekend in many parts of the province with warm temperatures in the daytime and balmy overnight lows. That combination doesn’t allow enough “cooling off” time, so it will feel quite a bit warmer than the temperature reading.

Rodney Barney, a meteorologist with the Gander Weather Office, says humidex values will be in the thirties for many areas and, in some cases, in the high thirties.
Barney says heat warnings are currently in effect for the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area and a portion of the Labrador coast from Hopedale to Cartwright.

Heat warnings are also in effect on the island from Corner Brook across to Grand Falls-Windsor. Barney says those warnings could expand further to Gander and the northeast coast later this weekend.

Daytime temperatures in areas under heat warnings will be between 26 and 30 degrees this weekend.

The land base outing in Hopedale for youth participants that have been randomly selected.

Here are the selected youth from Nain:

Serenity Ivany
Faye Leo
John Dicker
Michael Earl Jr.

In Hopedale:

Elizabeth Nochasak
Albert Tuglavina
Isaac Abel
Jonathan Boas

Crystal Allen-Webb is the Youth Outreach Worker.

She says the youth from Nain will be traveling to Hopedale on Monday, August 16, 2021 by speedboat with William Ikkusek chartering.

OK Radio contacted the Manager for the Northwest Company here in Nain.

Max Gillingham is Nain’s Northern Store Manager.

He says the Quick stop now has a new manager and has arrived Nain.

Right now, the convenient store is currently open from 5 to 10 pm.

Gillingham says starting Monday August 16, 2021 Quick Stop will only be open from 2 pm until 10 pm and will only be open for time being as of right now.

He added that all clerk positions have been filled.

OK Radio will have another update of the hours if there is a change.