Chevery News Volume 3

A new community resource of information and learning

The need for a COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER was identified during focus group meetings held by the Netagamiou Community Learning Centre (NCLC) this past winter. This recommendation resulted from the need for more information about events, projects, etc. that affect our community. Members of the community noted that…

“we need to be better informed to be better prepared for the future”

As a result the NCLC has made a commitment to publish a newspaper each two months (Mid May, July, September, November, January, & March). This could easily be a Coast wide publication if there is an interest and need with a Community Journalist in each Municipality. This newspaper welcomes submissions in all languages and from all the communities of the Coast. The name “Chevery News” is temporary, suggestions for a name that reflects the whole Coast are welcome. Since launching an initial inquiry to see if there was an interest in an electronic community newspaper, I have received an overwhelming positive response and number of requests to include submissions. This is why the inaugural issue is 21 pages! The intent of this publication is to compliment the existing ones (Coastar Inc and Coastal Breeze) NOT replace them. Let’s help each other learn what’s going on… and who’s doing what. The Coast is a vibrant, thriving community... the more we share the faster we will grow together!!!

HOW TO GET THE NEWSPAPER?

This environmentally friendly newspaper will be sent by email to whoever wishes to receive it, all you need to do is email or call to register for this FREE newspaper. SO sign up ASAP so your name can be added to the e-mailing list!! A hard copy will be posted in the following community locations for individuals who do not have access to a computer:

• Canada Post office, Depanneur
• Bellecourt, Green Repair, Caisse Populaire DesjardinsSuccursale Chevery
• Municipality office,
• Netagamiou School
• Netagamiou CLC
• Commission Scolaire du Littoral Succursale Chevery
• Misty River Restaurant
• Horizon Products & Services Ltd.
• Chevery Senior Citizens Club
• CLD Basse Côte-Nord
• Chevery Airport.

REGIONAL NEWS

• Community Snapshots p.3
• Chevery News needs a new name p.3
• Brenda Anderson Fond Memories… p.4
• Coasters Association: 18 years ... p.5
• Strengthening partnerships p. 5
• Transportation - Making progress p.6
• Fishery - Team work is vital p.6
• Volunteer Leaders p.7
• Relais Nordik p.7
• 1+ Million for economic development p.8
• Hydro Quebec Romaine Project p.11
• Harrington Harbour Park Project p.11
• Baie Comeau Dioscese includes LNS p.12
• Eau-Naturelle Discover Camp p.26
• Cross River History temporary exhibit p.27

Gros Mecatina

• 75 Year anniversary of Mutton Bay Church p.28
• La Tabatiere wharf reconstrction p.29

Saint Augustine

• N.A.L.N.S. Historical Inuit Metis Community p.30

Bonne Esperance/Blanc Sablon

• An inspiration to everyone p.33

CLASSIFIEDS p.35

• Job postings, for sale, volunteers needed...
• Volunteer & Citizenship Celebrations p.12
• Bob Belvin’s, The Forgotten Labrador p.14
• OCOL community vitality study p.15
• CoastFest 2008 Update p.16
• Jessica Buffitt Where the root lies p.18
• QLF… Fun in the Townships p.20
• Tourism Public Consultations p.21
• YOUTH ZONE JEUNESSE p.22

MUNICIPAL NEWS de la Côte Nord du Golfe St Laurent

• Celebrating 25th Anniversary… p.23
• La Maison Jos Hébert p.24
• Wind energy works on the LNS p.25
• NCLC Video Conference Convenience p.25

• Complete Issue