The Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices spokesman, George Murphy is forecasting some fuel reductions for consumers this week.
According to Murphy, at the pumps, gas should see a price drop of just over two cents a litre (2.2), and diesel is predicted to drop by about 2.5 cents.
As for heating and stove oils, they show a drop of about 2.4 cents a litre, as well.
The airport in Nain has been on the federal government’s radar for at least a few years.
The lack of lighting on the runway means a shorter window for planes to land in the small northern community.
Recently its nearness to the water raised concerns as well.
There was a recent study completed and MP Jones said it showed the current infrastructure will not be feasible to use in the future.
Jones said the federal government is working with the Nunatsiavut Government to secure the funding needed to do the next phase of the study.
This phase, which would include such things as wind studies and geotechnical work, could take up to two years to complete and some of the work can’t be started until after winter.
In the meantime, Jones said the current airport will need some upgrades.
Until the federal government gets that report, Jones doesn’t know what those upgrades will be or how much it will cost.
She stressed the current airport is still safe but this is to get ahead of something happening that could deem the airport not useable.
The costs of doing work in the north are substantial, Jones said.
Any work in northern Canada is two to three times the cost of doing it in the south and can take twice as long.
OK Radio will have more information from MP Yvonne Jones on the Airport in Nain once it becomes available.
Rigolet has received funding for the Community Employment Enhancement Program.
Carry Pottle is the Town Clerk with the RICG.
She says the program started at full time on November 8th, 2018.
The activities planned for this program include craft making.
Pottle says the person who was in charge of this program had finished her contract, and is unsure where to get the applications from.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact Carry Pottle at 947 3382.
Nunatsiavut Marine would like to advise their customers that the MV Northern Ranger will no longer take passengers on board.
Gary Latimer is the General Manager with Nunatsiavut Marine.
He says this was the last boat run for passengers to travel on the ranger.
And they will no longer accept freight for the north coast; this was in effect last Friday November 16, 2018.
Once they head back to Black Tickle they will carry on to Lewisporte for the cargo service to help the astron with cargo for another week or two.
With great respects for the staff of the MV Ranger the Nain Brass Band held a small performance last evening.
The performance began at 9:30pm, with three songs played: first song was Jesus Kailaurit mânna the second song was Iniksalik and Takotigilâmminiptinut.
Latimer says this has been a really good turn for the ranger and they enjoyed serving the north coast communities.
Nain Care will be holding an Advent sale Saturday December 1st, 2018.
For those who would like a table for the Advent sale can purchase a table for $10.
There will be a fee to enter as well, which is a dollar entry fee.
The Advent sale will be located at the Jeremiah Sillitt Community Center starting at 12 noon.
All Proceeds will be donated to Nain Care.
Youth Ventures is a well known program that has grown and now has 25 Regional Coordinators across Newfoundland and Labrador who help students start businesses.
Joshua Kaunak is the Youth Ventures Coordinator.
He says this is designed for students who are 12-29 years old.
Kaunak says this Fall/Winter youth ventures will once again pick one to two participants from each community followed by an instructor.
He adds that this time instead of ice cream they are going to make it festive, they will create Christmas ornaments and possible cards that they will sell to make profit.
Most of the crafts will mainly be traditional or land based crafts, like example: a muscle shell ornament, wooden snow men, hand woven snowflake ornaments and much more.
Youth Ventures works with close to 300 students and help start almost 200 businesses each year.
Since 1992 the program has helped over 7000 young people explore entrepreneurship.
To sign up for the Youth Ventures program you can email Joshua at joshua.kaunak@nunatsiavut.com so he can send you the application form or you can apply online on their website at www.youthventures.com/getstarted
The program itself is available to students across the province from May-September every year, however the Provincial Coordinator is available year round for anyone that still needs assistance or has any questions regarding their business.
The Illusuak in Nain is completed but just a few minor things need to be done in the theatre.
Jim Lyall is the Minister of Cultural, Recreation and Tourism and the Ordinary Member for Nain.
He says that it’s going to be at least late February or early March before they have the public opening.
To hear Lyall discuss more about the update on the Illusuak, click HERE.
The Tradition and Transition will continue to hold events to remember and commemorate the 100th year anniversary of the 1918 flu at OkKak.
On Monday, Nov. 19 in Postville, they will be holding their event from 5-7 pm @ the Recreation Hall.
In Rigolet, the event will be held @ the Community Hall from 6-8pm, and as for Goose Bay, their event will also be held @ the Friendship Center from 6-8pm.
And for Makkovik, their event is postponed due to a death in the community.
There will be a supper and a screening of the movie, “The Last Days of OkKak” followed by discussions.
If you have any questions, you can contact Brenda Jararuse at 922 2942.
At the end of this month it will be a year since the apology that was given to the Residential School Survivors from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Jim Igloliorte was contracted by the Federal Government to visit residential school survivors in their towns.
He says that they had community feasts, and now he is doing a digital travelling exhibit that will be shown to the rest of Canada.
Future plans are to ask Minister Honorable Caroline Bennett to come to Goose Bay have her unveil a plaque to honor the Residential School Students.
Igloliorte added that he will also bring plaques to Nain, Makkovik, NWR and Cartwright.
To hear Igloliorte discuss more about the update on his work with the residential school survivors, click HERE.
The Tradition and Transition are still looking for help creating a logo or a visual to be used on all (printed and digital) materials associated with the OkKak 1918 commemoration activities in the coming months.
They will be accepting original artwork from Nunatsiavut beneficiaries in either a painting, sketch, or a photograph.
Any entries will be brought to the OkKak 1918 Commemoration Committee for consideration.
The selected artist will receive $250.
The deadline for the submission is now extended to Nov. 30th, 2018.
We know there are many great artists in Labrador, so please spread the word to your friends who you think should enter a design, and send it to traditionandtransition@mun.ca.