Welcome Guide - Greater Goose Bay

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Our region has everything you need ...
...urban living in a rural setting...
...SNAPSHOT...
Here’s what you’ll discover in our region of Labrador
Road connections to Quebec (389) and south to Newfoundland(500/510)
2 municipalities – Happy Valley-Goose Bay and North West River
1 First Nations Reserve – Sheshatshui
1 Village- Mud Lake
3 aboriginal groups
Innu (Innu Nation)
Inuit (Nunatsiavut)
NunatuKavut (Southern Inuit)
Full details about our region are available at
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Cosmopolitan and Multicultural Population of about 10,000 people
Residential Properties and Building lots
Community College, with 1st Year University program
Hospital, Dental Clinics, Chiropractor, Visiting Specialists
Quality Recreational Facilities and Programming
Over 40 Arts, Service and Cultural Organizations
Very Low Crime rate
Short commute to all services
7 Neighbourhood schools
Performing Arts Centre
9 Hole Golf Course
Community Festivals
Playgrounds
Thriving Arts Community
Year round access by road and air
Large selection of retail stores
Government Services
3 Public Libraries
Seasonal Farm Market
Fitness Centres
2 Arenas
11 Religious Denominations
Walking Trail Networks
Veterinarian Services
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We enjoy a high quality of life
...and a low cost of living
compared to other northern regions in Canada
Climate
Central Labrador has a unique micro-climate with long sunshine hours in spring
and summer; great for gardeners. Summer can be hot with temperatures rising
to the mid 30°C. Winters last about 4 months and can be frigid, but the sun
reflection off the snow warms even the coldest days.
Housing
Lot size ¼ acre to ½ acre prices$30 - $60k up
Mini Homes from $150K to Executive Homes $300k up
Cottage Lots available for purchase or rent
Home Sales
REMAX Real Estate
EXIT Realty
And Private Sales
All the services you expect…
Internet
Television
Telephone
Cellular
Bell Aliant, Eastlink
Eastlink Cable, Shaw Satellite
Bell Aliant
Bell Aliant
Newspapers and News Magazines
Radio
CBC English
Big Land Radio
Christian
89.5 FM
97.9 FM
101.9 FM
Employment Services
Career Circuit
Canada Summer Jobs
Human Resources Labour Employment
www.jobsinnl.ca
Labradorian (local weekly newspaper)
Labrador Life (quarterly)
Them Days (quarterly)
Provincial and National Newspapers
Available at various locations
Municipal Services
Happy Valley Goose Bay 896-3321 North West River 497-8533
Quality Water Supply
Sewage Treatment Plant under construction (HVGB)
Weekly Garbage Collection
Spring Property Cleanup
Recreational and Sports Facilities
Special Events
Community Awards and Volunteer Appreciation
Community Economic Development
Multi-purpose Outdoor Court for Basketball and Hockey (NWR)
Outdoor Rink
Groomed Snowmobile Trails
Community Centre (NWR)
Boat Launches and Docks
2011 Residential Tax Information
Water /Sewer Fee
NWR $310.00/unit per year
Property Tax
NWR 9 mils
HVGB $480 per unit
HVGB 8.5 mils
Senior discounts available
and there’s lots to keep you active…
Recreation and Sport
Broomball
Badminton
Swimming Pool
Tennis
Judo
Yoga
Zumba
Judo
Bicycle Trails
Playgrounds
Geocaching
Soccer for all ages
Hockey for all ages
Softball for all ages
Basketball for all ages
Volleyball for all ages
Trapline Running Club
Goose Bay Curling Club
Rotary Skateboard Park
EJ Broomfield Memorial Arena
RecPlex
Walking Trails
Seniors Programs
Pilates
Dance /Ballet/Jazz
Music Lessons
Community Theatre
Lawrence O’Brien Auditorium
Craft Classes
Community Choir
Fitness Classes
Amaruk Golf Club
Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club
Grand River Snowmobile Club
Shallow sandy beach in North West River
More information available from
Municipal Recreation Departments 896-2871 / 497-8533
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Education is important to us…
The College of the North Atlantic, Happy Valley - Goose Bay Campus,
offers a full range of programs for students looking to
pursue an education close to home. It is one of 17
campuses around the province with quality
programs designed to meet industry needs, and is colocated with Labrador Institute of Memorial University.
The campus also provides a variety of Continuing Education programs and Contract Training initiatives with community partners all across Labrador.
Programs:
•Trades such as Construction/Industrial Electrical, Welding,
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Powerline Technician,
and Automotive Service Technician
•Office Administration (Executive Option)
•First Year Engineering Technology
•Northern Natural Resources Technician
•Applied Arts programs such as Community Studies and Early Childhood
•Access programs such as Adult Basic Education (also offered at our North West River
Learning Centre), Aboriginal Bridging, and CAS Transition
•CAS Transfer: College/University allows students to complete their first year of university
closer to home while adjusting to university studies
•Other programs may be offered depending on the demand and industry needs (For example Practical Nursing)
Services:
Child Care Centre
Aboriginal Resource Centre
Modern library
Peer tutoring,
Singles and family residence
Learner Success Centre
Disability services
Counseling support
The Labrador Institute is a unit of Memorial University, with staff in Happy Valley-Goose Bay,
and a new research centre in North West River. Their mandate is to carry out research, education, collaboration and outreach, linking Labrador with the resources of Memorial University.
Current programs include intersession courses, courses in education, Bachelor of Social Work
program, and Lifelong Learning offerings. The staff complement of eight people expands annually with the appointment of two post-doctoral fellows based in Labrador The LI provides assistance to researchers with the appointment of a Professor of Community Health. They have an
extensive library and archive, located along with our offices in the College of the North Atlantic
building. www.mun.ca/labradorinstitute
We have family friendly communities...
Primary/ Elementary /Secondary Schools
Ecole Boreal K – 12
Français
K - 8 Mud Lake School
K - 3 Peacock Primary
(French Immersion Option)
4 - 7 Queen of Peace
(French Immersion Option)
K - 12 Lake Melville
K - 12 Sheshatshui School
8 - 12 Mealy Mountain Collegiate (French Immersion Option)
Schools include modern facilities, sports, arts, music, technology, trades
Registered Day Care Facilities
Pumpkin House
Blue Skies and Butterflies
Cabbage Patch Family Childcare
Lily Pad Childcare
College of the North Atlantic (student ,staff )
Robin’s Nest (Military preference)
Many daycare services have long wait lists—register early!
Check out FACEBOOK for childcare services at
‘Childcare Connections Lake Melville Area’
Worship and Denominations
Roman Catholic - HVGB and Sheshatshui
United - HVGB , NWR and ML
Anglican - HVGB , NWR
Pentecostal - HVGB , NWR
Brethren
Salvation Army
Moravian
Baptist
Jehovah Witness
Baha’i
Mennonite Central Committee
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It’s a safe place to raise a family...
Protective Services
RCMP Royal Canadian Mounted Police
(Labrador Headquarters)
896-3383
Municipal Enforcement Officer
Labrador Correctional Centre
Charles J Andrews Treatment Centre
Youth Group Home
Municipal Fire Departments
896-2222
North West River
497-2222
Sheshatshiu
497-3364
Mokami Status of Women
896-3484
Libra House Crisis Shelter
896-3014
Animal Control
896-3321
Forestry and Wildlife Officers
FAMILY RESOURCES
Ground Search and Rescue
Military Family Resource Centre
Crime Stoppers
Aboriginal Family Resource Centre
MADD
Happy Valley Family Resource Centre
Citizens On Patrol
Kids in Safe Seats
FACEBOOK Groups
Locals use Facebook to buy and sell used
goods on virtual flea markets, and to
promote special events that are
happening in the region. Ask around to
learn about groups and sites that will
help you find the information you will
need.
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...with volunteer opportunities
Service Organizations
Army Cadets
Air Cadets
Boy Scouts
Girl Guides
Special Olympics
SPCA
Beta Sigma Phi
Shriners
Hard of Hearing Association
Rotary Club
Ground Search and Rescue
Knights of Columbus
Masonic Lodge
Canadian Paraplegic Association
Central Labrador Ministerial Association
Lake Melville Community Employment
Labrador North Chamber of Commerce
Royal Canadian Legion
Women’s Centre
Mokami Players
Community Choir
Hospital Auxiliary
Community Youth Network
United Cultures Youth Centre
Kinsmen/Kinettes
Safe Alliance
Labrador Friendship Centre
Melville Public Library
Celebrations and Festivals
Canada Day
Guy Fawkes/Bon Fire Night
SnoBreak Winter Festival
North West River Beach Festival
Labrador Canoe Regatta
Santa Claus Parades
...easy access to great health care...
Labrador-Grenfell Health Regional Authority is an integrated health and community
services board which has its headquarters in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. LabradorGrenfell Health received accreditation status from Accreditation Canada in 2010.
The vision of Labrador-Grenfell Health is of healthy people living in healthy
communities.
The Labrador Health Centre, opened in September 2000, is a fully-accredited facility
located in the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Services include: Acute Care,
Diagnostic and Clinical Support; Community Health and Wellness; Health
Protection; Long-Term Care; Mental Health and Addictions; Therapeutic
Intervention, Family Rehabilitation and other Rehabilitation Services.
25-bed facility
24-hour Emergency Department
Operating Rooms
A smoke-free and scent-free facility
50-bed Long Term Care Facility (13-bed Protective Care Unit)
Inpatient Services
Surgery, anesthesiology and dental surgery offered through day
surgery and inpatient admissions
Family Physicians
Specialists include a General Surgeon, an Anesthetist and an
Obstetrician/ Gynecologist
Maternity care provided by a team which includes an Obstetrician,
Physician Residents, Midwives, and Registered Nurses
A number of visiting specialists provide services at the
Labrador Health Centre on a regular basis.
...modern medical services and supports.
Clinical Support Services
Pharmacy
Registered Dietitian
Chemotherapy
Support Services
Road Ambulance
Air Ambulance
(in collaboration with the
Government of Newfoundland
and Labrador)
Interpretation for
Aboriginal languages
(Inutittut and Innu-aimun)
Diagnostic Services
Laboratory/X-Ray
CT Scanner
Radiology
Mammography
Ultrasonology
Health Protection Services
Environmental Health
Communicable Disease Control
Health Emergency Management
Rehabilitation Services
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Language Pathology
Outpatient Services
Community Health/Home Care
Mental Health and Addictions Services
Well Women Clinics
Satellite Dialysis Unit
Other Community Services
Canadian Cancer Society
Crohn’s and Colitis Support
Optometry Clinic
Dentists
Chiropractic Clinic
Massage Therapy
Physiotherapy
Reiki
Acupuncture
Visiting Orthodontist
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...and a well established Business District.
Financial
BMO
Royal Bank
Scotia Bank
Eagle River Credit Union
Citi Financial
Western Union
Couriers
Canada Post
Purolator
Fed Ex
Altimax
Insurance
Co-operators
Vickers
Anthony
Specialty Shops
Bakeries
Seasonal Farm Market
Gift Shops
Florists
Craft Shops
Hunting and Fishing
Air Transportation
Innu Mikun/Provincial Airlines - Daily Provincial and Quebec Destinations
within Labrador and Charter Service
Air Canada Jazz—Daily flights to Halifax, St. John’s, Gander
Air Labrador—Daily within Labrador, Charter Service
Universal Helicopters
Canadian Helicopters
Automotive Sales and Service
GMC Buick Pontiac Chevrolet
Volkswagon Ford Nissan
Auto body and mechanic Shops
Speedy Auto Glass
Recreational Sales Service
Skidoo
Snowmobiles
Seadoo
ATVs
Arctic Cat
Boats
Yamaha
Motors
There are many independent small businesses in town catering to the
needs and wants of our citizens. You‘ll be surprised at the number of
brand name national and international businesses that are also
operating here like:
Subway, Don Cherry’s, Mary Browns, A&W,
Jungle Jims, Kentucky Fried, Merle Norman
Burger King, Home Hardware, Home Furniture,
Timbermart, Castle Building Supplies,
Tim Hortons, Reitman's, Jeans Expert, TBS,
CO-OP, Northmart, The Source, Bargain Shop,
Carlson Wagonlit, Serco, H&R Block, Ultramar,
U-Haul, Budget, National Car Rental, Canon,…..