The Nain DHSD Public Health is looking for local photos to add to a TB banner bug.

The banners will be used during community events such as World TB Day and will also be displayed at the Nain DHSD office.

Photos can include almost anything such as scenery, wildlife, individuals/families participating in outdoor activities.

You may attach photos to the Nain DHSD Facebook post or email them to megan.hudson@nunatsiavut.com.

If you have any questions or would like to send the photos by email, please contact Megan Hudson who is the TB Nurse at the Nain DHSD at 922 2962.

Earlier last week it was brought to Hydro’s attention that a billing issue occurred impacting our residential customers in Labrador’s isolated diesel communities. Some customers’ bills are inaccurate, and we sincerely apologize to customers for this error. We have taken immediate steps to correct the error and we are in the process of issuing corrected bills for impacted customers, which will include a credit for energy which was billed incorrectly.

Our customers in Labrador isolated diesel communities have a rate structure whereby the first block energy rate (1000 kilowatt hours) is charged at a lower rate, with electricity use beyond the first block charged at progressively higher rates.

Unfortunately, delayed meter readings resulted in some electricity bills being estimated too low – when meters were read for February bills and a true-up was completed, the additional energy usage was inappropriately charged in the higher rate blocks – resulting in the higher than normal bills for customers.

We are reviewing our metering practices in an effort to ensure accurate meter readings. Wherever possible, we read meters on a monthly basis. In the event of extreme weather conditions, our meter readers may not be able to get meter readings on a regular basis. In such cases, readings will be estimated based on past usage and, if necessary, bills are adjusted when future readings are taken.

We encourage customers who have any questions regarding the accuracy of their bill to call our customer service team at 1-888-737-1296 and we apologize to our customers for any concerns these inaccurate bills may have caused.

The Makkovik Minor Hockey Committee announced that the Cape Makkovik Ice Hockey Cup Tournament has become two tournaments for the Junior Minor and the Minor.

Chantelle Evans is the Recreation Director for the leading Minor Hockey.

She says the tournament will begin on March 21st, 2020 at 10 am at the Makkovik Arena.

It is free to apply for the junior minor hockey.

This is for ages 5-18 years and it is for the Tykes, Novice, Atom, Peewee, Bantam and Midget.

There will be tickets, 50/50, prizes and the canteen will be open.

For the Minor Hockey, the tournament will be from March 27th to the 29th and the deadline is March 20th with a $250 registration fee.

For the men ages 17 years and older will consist of 9 players minimum and 11 players maximum, and for women ages 14 years and older will consist of 9 players minimum and 11 players maximum.

There will be a loonie stick and ticket draws for the Wolf-pack Merchandise, a pelican sled and a 65” Smart TV.

To submit your teams and/or pay the registration fee, you can email at makkovikminorhockey@gmail.com.

It is just a few more weeks for the 2020 Cains Quest Snowmobile Endurance race to begin in Labrador.

Sarah Hensgens is with the administration for Cain’s quest racing company.

Hensgens says in 20 days teams from across the world will be competing.

She says that some people are on the way to the race but haven’t showed up yet and the local racers are preparing.

Before the race, a “Fan Night” is held where people can meet the racers and have a look at their machines.

After the race, they host closing ceremonies where there will be performances, a banquet and award ceremony.

Les Stroud from the Survivor-man television show will be at the closing ceremony along with the Rebel Band.

Hensgens also adds that the tickets for the dance are ready to be sold and can be purchased on the Cain’s quest website.

For more information, you can visit their website at www.cainsquest.com or call at the base at 709-944-5011.

There will be tournaments held in Nain and Postville in the month of March.

From March 12th to the 15th, will be the Gracie Jararuse-Flowers Ice Hockey Tournament.

The registration fee to apply is $30 for both adults and youth who are not in school and $20 for students.

This tournament will take place at the Husky Centre in Nain.

The teams for the men’s division will consist of the Bantam and Midget 13 to 17 years of age and men’s 18 years and older.

The teams for the women’s division will consist of the 13-18 years old Peewee/Atom and 18 years and older.

Anyone wanting to register, can message William Flowers on Facebook.

On March 20th and 21st will be the Carl Sheppard Memorial Ball Hockey Tournament in Postville.

This will take place at the B.L. Morrison School gym.

The registration fee to apply is $10 a player, you must be 14 years and older, and teams must consist of 4 men, 4 women maximum including the goalie.

The deadline to apply is March 18th, 2020.

You can submit your teams to Jacqueline Harris by calling the community centre during work hours at 479-9775 or you can message her on the Postville Rec on Facebook.

The Nain Inuit Community Government Recreation Department is selling tickets on a Honda 420 Foot Shift and a 2019 Skandic Wide Track 900 Ace.

The tickets for the Honda are selling for $15 each and the draw date is July 1st, 2020.

And for the skidoo, the tickets are $20 each and the draw date is Thursday, February 20th, 2020.

EMT’s can be sent to Lisa Ivany at: recreationnain@nf.aibn.com

You must include your phone number or address.

They are also accepting cash only at the Nain Inuit Community Government office and paying by debit at the Jeremias Sillitt Community Centre.

There will be Camp Attendant training taking place in Nain on Tuesday, February 18th and Wednesday, the 19th, 2020.

Keith Jacque is the Executive Director for the Labrador Aboriginal Training Partnership.

He says they were recently provided 11 day training in Hopedale recently and went really well.

Click here to hear the update with Jacque on LATP.

The Makkovik Recreation will be hosting a Hockey Day at the community’s arena.

Paul Andersen is the Recreation Director for Makkovik.

The event will be this tomorrow, Saturday, February 15th at 10 am.

The entry fee for 6 to 14 years will be $2, for ages 15 years and older, $5, and free for seniors and five years and under.

There will be a schedule to follow for the day and the canteen will be open.

There will be door prizes and tickets for sale for the Makkovik Minor Hockey.

For more information, you can contact Paul Andersen by email paulandersen923@gmail.com or you can message him on Facebook.

The Canadian Ranger Instructor is in Nain to recruit people to join the Rangers.

Sergeant Joseph Stead is the fill-in Instructor with the Candian Rangers

Stead says the official instructor couldn’t make it so he filled in to recruit.

He will be in Nain until tomorrow, February 15th and will be at the Atsanik Inn.

If anyone would like to be part of the rangers, must be 18 years and older.

As a Ranger, you will be able to go out on the land and do some hunting and fishing and more.

Anyone interested in applying, can fill out a form to become part of the Rangers.

The 19th Annual Bernard & Jeffrey Webb Memorial Ice Hockey Tournament will be held on February 21st to the 23rd.

Lisa Ivany is the Nain Recreation Director.

She says the tournament will take place at the Nain Husky Centre.

The registration fee is $30 for adults and youth who are not in school and $20 for youth who are in school.

The teams will consist with a maximum of 13 players for both adults and children teams.

The deadline to apply is changed to Monday, February 17th.

For more information, you can contact Lisa Ivany who is the Recreation Director at 922-2690/2691.