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2-minute reads Part 2: Who are the people in our neighbourhood?

St. Lewis announces new town hall

Melissa O'Keefe, left, says her older brother Sean O'Keefe was very caring and practically helped raise her as they grew up in Carbonear. Sean was killed in a workplace accident in 2005.

Carbonear woman shares story of brother's workplace death to raise ...

Nalcor Energy vice-president Gilbert Bennett testifies at the Muskrat Falls Inquiry on Tuesday.

Ed Martin’s position on Muskrat Falls project risk not a last-minute ...

Odelle Pike of the Newfoundland and Labrador Aboriginal Women’s Network performs a smudging ceremony on RCMP Sgt. Maj. Doug Pack during Indigenous Peoples Day events at RCMP headquarters in Pleasantville on Friday.

Smudging ceremony held at RCMP headquarters in St. John's

The stain + sealant gives the wood a nice rich tone while letting the wood grain shine. - Heather Laura Clarke

MY HANDMADE HOME: Getting to the front porch finish line

Dan Villeneuve, CEO and president of Great Northern Port Inc.

Crémaillère Harbour marine port released from further environmental ...

Boyd Cohen, 88, grandson of Simon Cohen, original owner and founder of Cohen’s, speaks at Cohen’s showcase store on Kenmount Road Friday in St. John's at an event marking the company’s 100th anniversary. Listening are Ruth Bell-Steinhauer, current co-owner of Cohen's, and and Randy Bell, chairman of Bell Holdings Limited.

Cohen's marks 100 years in Newfoundland and Labrador

According to McDonald, the landfill - located just a few kilometres away from St. Anthony - has been in operation for at least 30 years. He said there's not enough space for it to continue as a dumping ground for the whole region.

Board considers alternative landfill site for GNP

Noia CEO Charlene Johnson speaks to delegates at the association's conference this week in St. John's. — Noia/via Twitter

Passing of Bill C-69 ‘extremely disappointing’: Noia

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St. Lewis announces new town hall

Published 58 minutes ago

St. Anthony and Hamilton, Ontario youth enjoyed their time together when members of the Hamilton Boys and Girls Club visited St. Anthony this past week. Their visit came after members of the St. Anthony and Area Boys and Girls Club visited Hamilton in March.

Hamilton Boys and Girls Club enjoys St. Anthony visit

Published Jun 13, 2019 at 4:44 p.m.

Kendra graduates from high school this year.

Port Hope Simpson student snags prestigious scholarship

Updated Jun 12, 2019 at 5:40 p.m.

Dwight Russell, a Mary’s Harbour fisherman, believes a separate quota for northern cod in NAFO Division 2J would help the fishery grow in Labrador.

Labrador fleet wants separate quota for northern cod

Published Jun 12, 2019 at 5:38 p.m.

News

Dan Villeneuve, CEO and president of Great Northern Port Inc.

Crémaillère Harbour marine port released from further environmental assessment

Published Jun 21, 2019 at 5:29 p.m.

Latest news

Northern Peninsula man working on fishing vessel drowns

Updated Jun 11, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

The town council of Flower’s Cove placed this sign along Grenfell Avenue, blaming the Liberal government for the condition of the road.

Flower's Cove hoping to see paving this year

Published May 31, 2019 at 2:39 p.m.

A rainbow crosswalk in St. Johns.

St. Anthony group disappointed by town's decision to approve Rainbow bench or picnic table, but not crosswalk

Published May 31, 2019 at 2:03 p.m.

Sports

St. Anthony Polars captain Noah Coish winds up for a slapshot. - Photo contributed by Gene Patey

St. Anthony hosts Midget D Hockey Tournament

Updated May 02, 2019 at 4:25 p.m.

Jenna Diamond of St. Anthony is one of two bantam female hockey players from Newfoundland and Labrador selected to attend the 2019 Global Girls Game in Calgary, Alberta on Feb. 16.

St. Anthony hockey player heading to 2019 Global Girls Game

Published Feb 13, 2019 at 2:23 p.m.

Charlie Russell with his dog racing team in the 2016 Labrador Winter Games.

Mushers considering boycotting Labrador Winter Games

Updated Feb 12, 2019 at 3:27 p.m.

Nikki Rose

St. Anthony’s Nikki Rose aiming to compete at nationals with Western NL women’s softball team

Published Feb 08, 2019 at 5 p.m.

Business

Sam Elliott, executive director of St. Anthony Basin Resources Inc, received the Community Project (under 3000 population) award, on behalf of the organization, at the Economic Development Awards of Excellence 2019 in Deer Lake.

St. Anthony Basin Resources wins economic development award

Published Jun 07, 2019 at 4:36 p.m.

Noia CEO Charlene Johnson speaks to delegates at the association's conference this week in St. John's. — Noia/via Twitter

Passing of Bill C-69 ‘extremely disappointing’: Noia

Published Jun 21, 2019 at 5:02 p.m.

Snow crab.

GUEST COLUMN: Crab pricing commentary a ‘confused and conspiratorial mess’

Updated Jun 21, 2019 at 9:55 a.m.

Joseph R. Smallwood at the Churchill River, circa the 1960s. — Telegram file photo

Quebec Court of Appeal rules in favour of Newfoundland and Labrador

Published Jun 21, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Living

Jesse Bussey, left, of St. Anthony was one of three recipients of the MCPL Jody Mitic Top Shot Trophy this year. He is pictured here with, from left, Jody Mitic, and fellow recipients Private J.L. Windsor and Aviator S. Boisvert

Jesse Bussey one of the first recipients of the MCPL Jody Mitic Top Shot Trophy

Updated May 01, 2019 at 11:14 a.m.

The stain + sealant gives the wood a nice rich tone while letting the wood grain shine. - Heather Laura Clarke

MY HANDMADE HOME: Getting to the front porch finish line

Updated Jun 21, 2019 at 6:45 p.m.

Carl Winter, who passed away on June 8.

Memories pour in for loved Clarenville High teacher, remembered as generous volunteer

Updated Jun 21, 2019 at 11:49 p.m.

Kathy Hay, President & CEO of Kids Help Phone, Stephen Hooper and Jenny Yuen, associate Vice President.

Chance Cove man receives national award from Kids Help Phone

Updated Jun 21, 2019 at 2:10 p.m.

Opinion

Alex Harrold

ALEX HARROLD: A wasted effort

Published Jun 20, 2019 at 2:37 p.m.

PAT CULLEN: The forgotten

Published May 16, 2019 at 2:35 p.m.

If you spoil your ballot or don’t vote, who do you think will be paying attention? Voting is the best way to make your voice heard. —

EDITORIAL: Why your vote counts

Published May 16, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Ask the hard questions and above all vote

Updated May 13, 2019 at 3:46 p.m.

Community

At the start of the Iceberg Festival, on June 7, St. Anthony Mayor Desmond McDonald and St. Barbe-L'Anse Aux Meadows MHA Christopher Mitchelmore were tasked with raising the Iceberg Festival flag at the Grenfell Interpretation Centre.

Northern Peninsula Iceberg Festival trying to get more participation from more communities

Updated Jun 21, 2019 at 5:20 p.m.

Grade 12 student Taylor Groves tries out some ragtime on Labrador Straits Academy’s new Roland LX7 electric piano.

Labrador Straits Academy expanding musical horizons with new instruments

Published May 09, 2019 at 3:34 p.m.

Band members perform their display during RCSCC 280 Zaandam's annual ceremonial review. While the band played the song “Baby Shark,” PO1 Emily Fitzpatrick danced to the music. JAMES CHURCHILL PHOTO

Burin’s RCSCC 280 Zaandam wraps up 38th year with impressive ACR

Updated Jun 21, 2019 at 3:48 p.m.

Farm and Market in Clarenville.

Farm and Market in Clarenville to open for the season

Updated Jun 21, 2019 at 1:55 p.m.

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Latest news

St. Lewis announces new town hall

Melissa O'Keefe, left, says her older brother Sean O'Keefe was very caring and practically helped raise her as they grew up in Carbonear. Sean was killed in a workplace accident in 2005.

Carbonear woman shares story of brother's workplace death to raise awareness for National Safety Month

Nalcor Energy vice-president Gilbert Bennett testifies at the Muskrat Falls Inquiry on Tuesday.

Ed Martin’s position on Muskrat Falls project risk not a last-minute story

Odelle Pike of the Newfoundland and Labrador Aboriginal Women’s Network performs a smudging ceremony on RCMP Sgt. Maj. Doug Pack during Indigenous Peoples Day events at RCMP headquarters in Pleasantville on Friday.

Smudging ceremony held at RCMP headquarters in St. John's

The stain + sealant gives the wood a nice rich tone while letting the wood grain shine. - Heather Laura Clarke

MY HANDMADE HOME: Getting to the front porch finish line

Dan Villeneuve, CEO and president of Great Northern Port Inc.

Crémaillère Harbour marine port released from further environmental assessment

Boyd Cohen, 88, grandson of Simon Cohen, original owner and founder of Cohen’s, speaks at Cohen’s showcase store on Kenmount Road Friday in St. John's at an event marking the company’s 100th anniversary. Listening are Ruth Bell-Steinhauer, current co-owner of Cohen's, and and Randy Bell, chairman of Bell Holdings Limited.

Cohen's marks 100 years in Newfoundland and Labrador

According to McDonald, the landfill - located just a few kilometres away from St. Anthony - has been in operation for at least 30 years. He said there's not enough space for it to continue as a dumping ground for the whole region.

Board considers alternative landfill site for GNP

Noia CEO Charlene Johnson speaks to delegates at the association's conference this week in St. John's. — Noia/via Twitter

Passing of Bill C-69 ‘extremely disappointing’: Noia

At the start of the Iceberg Festival, on June 7, St. Anthony Mayor Desmond McDonald and St. Barbe-L'Anse Aux Meadows MHA Christopher Mitchelmore were tasked with raising the Iceberg Festival flag at the Grenfell Interpretation Centre.

Northern Peninsula Iceberg Festival trying to get more participation from more communities

Dartmouth’s Lindell Wigginton, seen here playing for the Iowa State Cyclones, is said to have been picked up by the Toronto Raptors to play in the NBA summer league. - Iowa State University

Report: Raptors sign Dartmouth's Lindell Wigginton to play in summer league

Band members perform their display during RCSCC 280 Zaandam's annual ceremonial review. While the band played the song “Baby Shark,” PO1 Emily Fitzpatrick danced to the music. JAMES CHURCHILL PHOTO

Burin’s RCSCC 280 Zaandam wraps up 38th year with impressive ACR