The Nigivik Centre in Nain is busy once again with their programs and services.

Shelley Dicker is the Community Food Worker here in Nain.

She says drop in is available this afternoon from 1:30 to 3pm for those who would like to make some panitsiat.

Tomorrow, May 14 the menu is changed, they were scheduled to cook shrimp and Alfredo but she will be teaching anyone how to make bread instead.

On Friday, May 17, the Centre will hold another drop in for anyone who would like to make a meal of soup.

Dicker says programs are run at the Nigivik Centre; programs are open to anyone.

If there is interest in learning how to make anything, she is open to add new things to the menu and they are always flexible to do evening programs.

She is looking for anyone who would want to do any programs on weekends on Saturday, can give her a call.

Dicker also adds that she will be partnering with Althaya Solomon on starting a Biggest Loser Challenge for ladies starting this week.

This challenge will be going on for 8 weeks for anyone wanting to join in this challenge.

Solomon will be taking care of the money and Dicker will be keeping track of the weigh in’s and the meetings at the Nigivik.

Dicker says one of the rules for the Biggest Loser Challenge is if there’s a pound gained, they would have to put in a dollar, and the monies put in will be going towards the winner.

She would also like to notify the public that everything in this challenge will be confidential.

So, anyone wanting to participate in the Bread Making tomorrow can drop by the Nigivik Centre.

And anyone interested in the biggest loser challenge can contact Althaya Solomon through Facebook and/or Shelley Dicker at the Nigivik Centre.

And if there’s anything that anyone would want to be changed with the Nigivik programs, for families wanting to do any programs food wise, can contact Shelley at 922-2968.

RCMP in Happy Valley Goose Bay received a call on May 9, 2019 of a knife stabbing.

According to a RCMP media release a 29-year old man showed up at the hospital in Goose Bay.

The man with knife wound was required immediate medical attention.

The man, from Happy Valley Goose Bay, is currently recovering in the hospital.

Officers are currently investigating the incident and are asking anyone who may have been near Hillcrest Road between midnight to 1 a.m.

If you have witnessed anything suspicious please call the RCMP at 709-896-3383.

To remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (TIPS is 8477), by Secure Web Tips at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

The Team Registration for the 2020 Cain’s Quest opened today.

Sarah Halliday is the Marketing/Communications with the Cains Quest.

She says in Labrador City, on April 17th, 2019 Cain’s Quest Inc. has announced several changes to the 2020 registration process.

Halliday says the 2020 registration will take place on an online registration form.

Each team will create an account to register thus streamlining the process on both the registrant side and the administrative side.

The online registration will be through the Cain’s Quest website, which is www.cainsquest.com.

They are pleased to announce that registration spots will increase from 40 to 50 teams.

Continuing with our mandate to host an extreme snowmobile racing adventure with safety first of mind, we have increased our safety measures to accommodate the 25% increase in registration through the addition of a second standby helicopter to be used in case of an emergency.

In addition, we are working to get a trained EMT for race week to have in the air as is needed.

The registration fees will increase slightly to $7000+tax to help offset the additional safety measures.

The Torngat Regional Housing Association now has their housing allocations for this year.

William Lucy is the Coordinator with TRHA.

He says the annual general meeting is scheduled to take place in Rigolet in June.

Click hereto find out more about the allocations from Lucy for each community.

There are 50/50 tickets for sale at the Haynes Store here in Nain.

Herman Webb the Manager of Haynes Store in Nain.

Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and sold during regular store hours.

He says there are a whole bunch of things like; Bingo Markers, Gift Items, Pen Sets, Picture Frames, etc.

All monies collected will be donated to the Bernard and Jeffrey Webb Tournament.

The draw date will be on Friday, May 10 before closing at 5pm, at the Haynes Store.

OKâlaKatiget Radio will be holding a contest today during our Teen Rockers program.

This contest is “name that song”.

To participate in this contest you must have the correct name or title of the song.

Youth are encouraged to call the OK society to have your name put into the draw.

Our phone number here at OKâlaKatiget is 922-2955 and for our audience who are out of town you can call our toll free line at toll free at 1-855-922-2955.

Youth who are out of town must provide their full name and address.

Our radio host will play 30 seconds into the song and our audience will have a chance to guess that song.

You must call in to have your name put into the contest draw.

The contest will close at 3:55 before our program ends.

So tune into today’s Teen Rockers program at 3pm to hear our “name that song” contest.

Your name will be entered into a draw and winner of the “name that song” contest will have the chance to win their very own Saali Keelan CD.

There are 5 positions available with the Nunatsiavut Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism for this upcoming summer.

Jill Larkham is the Director of Tourism with the Nunatsiavut Government.

She says these positions are: a Hebron Ambassador who will be responsible for providing tours to guest visiting Hebron and leading daily operations at Hebron; they must also provide a detailed summary of activities, what visitors were interested in and recommendations for next season.

The other position will be a Hebron Ambassador Assistant and two positions of Carpenters and a Hebron Labourer.

The season will be 9 weeks in total, the positions will run from the beginning of July until the end of August.

The Hebron Ambassador Assistant will be responsible for providing tours to guest visiting Hebron and provide assistance to the Ambassador.

Hebron Carpenter (2 positions) the Hebron Carpenter will be responsible for the restoration work on the Hebron Church and graveyards.

The individuals will also be required to participate in a pre and post briefing with staff on seasonal activities and also provide the Director of Tourism a detailed summary of work completed and recommendations for the upcoming season.

Hebron Labourer will assist the Carpenters on restoration projects.

For more information please contact Jill Larkham at: (709)896-8582.

The Advanced polling stations are now open, May 9, for the MHA for the Torngat Mountains.

But the election voting day to submit votes in will be held on May 16, 2019.

The Polling stations started today in Makkovik and Postville.

Jack Shiwak is the Returning officer for the Torngat Mountains.

The Polling stations in Makkovik will be held at the community center and in Postville the polling station is at the Recreation hall.

The polling stations are open now from 7:30am to 7:30pm in Makkovik and Postville.

Shiwak says the special ballot officers in Nain are Boas Bennett’s which is located at 35 Middle Path Road and in Hopedale it’s located at Harbour Drive in Sarah Jensen’s home.

The special ballot officers in Nain will only open the special ballot at 3pm today until 7pm and Hopedale will be closing at 5:30pm.

There are 2 candidates running for MHA, first candidate running is Randy Edmunds who is running for liberal and Leila Evans from Makkovik who is running for PC.

For more information you can contact Jack Shiwak in Rigolet at (709) 947-3448.

Good luck to the two candidates running.

The OKâlaKatiget Society has a job opening as a Full-time, Permanent Receptionist.

Under the supervision of the Administrative Accountant, the receptionist co-ordinates the front end reception area.

Applicants must require:

• Some knowledge of Microsoft Word Programs
• Willingness to learn features of the Security Cameras and monitor surveillance videos if required
• Fluency in English and Inuktitut is a definite asset

Rate of pay will be starting at $15 per hour with a 35 hour work week.

The deadline for applications is May 15, 2019.

For more information, you can call the OKâlaKatiget Society at 709-922-2955.

Or you can send your application with resume to:

Arlene Ikkusek
OKâlaKatiget Society
PO Box 160
Nain, NL A0P 1L0

Or you can email them to arlene.ikkusek@oksociety.com

This Sunday May 12, is a special day for all Mothers, in honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood and the influence of mothers in society.

We wanted information about the upcoming events planned for activities from the north coast.

Sybella Hunter is the Community Health Worker with DHSD in Hopedale.

Hunter says they will have supper at 5pm, Sunday May 12, at the Nanuk Centre.

They will be having soup, bread roles, and dessert.

She says there will also be a Mother’s Day Flower Bouquet Contest.

We also spoke with Connie Basto, who works at the Hopedale Safe House.

She says there will be Mother’s Day Bingo held tomorrow, Thursday, May 9, 2019.

Cards will be $21 cards and $5 Early Birds, no kids allowed, women only.

The cards will be selling from 6-7 pm and will start at 7:30; Refreshments will be served.

In Rigolet, Lisa Palliser Bennett is the Community Health Worker.

She says the DHSD is planning a Mother Day supper this Monday May 13, at the community Hall.

The supper is for all mothers, and will start at 5:30pm; on the menu they will serve Kabobs with rice and a salad.

They will have games and prize draws, and a Hat contest, hats can be made at home and they will be judged.

They are aiming for 50 mothers to come out and have a fun filled day.

She says to confirm that you will be attending to this Mothers day event please contact the DHSD at (709) 947-3328.