Northern Pen

Katherine Skanes, stock assessment biologist with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, discusses the latest northern shrimp stock assessment report with members of the media in St. John’s Monday.

Small shrimp biomass increase off Newfoundland's northeast coast

The MV Qajaq W was unable to make a crossing Feb. 9-14 due to inclement weather.

New Strait of Belle Isle ferry experiences nearly week-long delay

L’Anse au Clair Mayor Chad Letto, pictured during an announcement in his hometown last fall, was nominated as chair of the Combined Councils of Labrador at its annual general meeting.

Parks Canada field unit and road to Nain major topics at AGM

A map representing approximate coverage. Blue shows where coverage will be expanded once the installation is finished. Green shows where there is currently coverage. White/Grey shows where coverage is weak or nonexistent. The coverage shown is approximate and actual coverage may vary. Theoretical speeds may vary by area and region. Reception and expected speeds may vary due to topography, environmental conditions, device type and other factors. - Contributed

SABRI says cell towers awaiting Crown lands approval

["Debbie Forward, president of the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland & Labrador, speaks to the media at about the nurses' contract being extended for another year. — Photo by Joe Gibbons/The Telegram"]

St. Anthony hospital staff were told of bed changes, says nurse's ...

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

Mark Pilgrim, board member of the St. Anthony Non-Profit Seniors Housing Complex Committee, checks out the apartments at the recently constructed centre.

St. Anthony accepting applications for seniors housing

The new ferry for the Strait of Belle Isle is named the Qajaq W, pronounced kayak. Some are concerned that the spelling of the name uses a different Inuit dialect than is used in Labrador.

UPDATE: MHA Dempster says first flight across Strait of Belle Isle ...

The Holson Forest Products sawmill and plant in Roddickton-Bide Arm (pictured) has been closed since 2012. The town hopes it will be back up and running with a forestry management deal with Active Energy Group.

LETTER: Forests into wood pellets revisited

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

Mushers considering boycotting Labrador Winter Games

Dean Strangemore of St. Anthony initiated the Save Our Hospital Action Committee, a Facebook group allowing locals to express concerns about and advocate for better services at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital.

Action committee to fight for services at St. Anthony hospital

Updated Feb 20, 2019 at 5:24 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.

The new ferry for the Strait of Belle Isle is named the Qajaq W, pronounced kayak. Some are concerned that the spelling of the name uses a different Inuit dialect than is used in Labrador.

UPDATE: MHA Dempster says first flight across Strait of Belle Isle tentatively scheduled for 5 pm

Updated Feb 13, 2019 at 12:50 p.m.

The Holson Forest Products sawmill and plant in Roddickton-Bide Arm (pictured) has been closed since 2012. The town hopes it will be back up and running with a forestry management deal with Active Energy Group.

LETTER: Forests into wood pellets revisited

Updated Feb 13, 2019 at 10:11 a.m.

News

Dean Strangemore of St. Anthony initiated the Save Our Hospital Action Committee, a Facebook group allowing locals to express concerns about and advocate for better services at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital.

Action committee to fight for services at St. Anthony hospital

Updated Feb 20, 2019 at 5:24 p.m.

Mark Pilgrim, board member of the St. Anthony Non-Profit Seniors Housing Complex Committee, checks out the apartments at the recently constructed centre.

St. Anthony accepting applications for seniors housing

Published Feb 13, 2019 at 12:39 p.m.

Labrador-Grenfell Health CEO says acute care not being turned into long-term care at Charles S Curtis Memorial Hospital

Published Feb 08, 2019 at 4:24 p.m.

Two seals spotted recently near Eastern Brook in Roddickton-Bide Arm. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says it’s monitoring seals in the town and is aware of only two seals in the community.

Seal problem resolved, according to Roddickton-Bide Arm mayor

Published Feb 08, 2019 at 4:13 p.m.

Sports

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.

Millicent Fowler was given the honour of dropping the puck for the opening ceremony of the 30th annual Remembrance Day Hockey Tournament in St. Anthony on Friday, Nov 9. Millicent dropped the puck in memory of her son Glen. The captains of the Nine Inch Males and the Goose Cove Screaming Eagles took the puck drop.

St. Anthony hosts 30th annual Remembrance Day Hockey Tournament

Published Nov 16, 2018 at 12:10 p.m.

The St. Anthony Dolphins Swim Team celebrated their swimming season with their annual banquet Oct. 29.

Another fun year in the pool

Published Nov 07, 2018 at 10:32 a.m.

Coach Jana Sigurdsson works with young goaltenders during practices for the Novice II division of Corner Brook minor hockey

Jana Sigurdsson enjoys helping young goalies learn the ropes

Updated 21 hours ago

Business

The Holson Forest Products sawmill and plant in Roddickton-Bide Arm (pictured) has been closed since 2012. The town hopes it will be back up and running with a forestry management deal with Active Energy Group.

Will Northern Peninsula profit from area sawlogs?

Updated Jan 30, 2019 at 12:54 p.m.

The Holson Forest Products sawmill and plant in Roddickton-Bide Arm (pictured) has been closed since 2012. The town hopes it will be back up and running with a forestry management deal with Active Energy Group.

UPDATE: Fisheries and Land Resource Minister denies timber permits have been issued

Updated Nov 23, 2018 at 12:23 p.m.

Dan Villeneuve, the President and CEO of Great Northern Port, was invited to be the guest speaker at the St. Anthony and Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting at the Haven Inn Nov 7.

Great Northern Port CEO hints at 2019 start on St. Anthony project

Updated Nov 14, 2018 at 12:05 p.m.

A jar of Active Energy Group’s CoalSwitch product was passed around during the presentation.

Active Energy meets with community leaders on forestry plans

Updated Nov 05, 2018 at 3:23 p.m.

Living

Jim Jones of Mary’s Harbour is collecting old photos of Battle Harbour to preserve the history of the old fishing station.

Battle Harbour NL history documented in Jim Jones’ photo collection

Published Feb 08, 2019 at 10:51 a.m.

An exhibit of nativity scenes from around the world is at the Basilica Museum, right next door to the Basilica. This exhibit is ongoing Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day until Dec. 23. Admission is free, but gifts for children in need can be placed under our tree. All are welcome.

Christmas story: A Donkey’s Tale

Published Dec 24, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Thom Barker hosted a reading of his book 'Lady Macbeth Afraid of the Stairs' with children at White Hills Academy on Thursday, Dec. 13.

Children's author holds reading for elementary students

Updated Dec 21, 2018 at 2:24 p.m.

Randy Cull, who circumnavigated the island of Newfoundland in his sailboat "Sea Barrel" this past summer reminisces about his bucket-list trip over maps in his dining room in St. Anthony.

St. Anthony retiree sails around the island

Published Dec 05, 2018 at 4:36 p.m.

Opinion

Elaine Balsome is the executive director of the Single Parent Association of Newfoundland.

PAT CULLEN: Single Parent Association NL needs more money

Published 8 hours ago

Letter to the editor

OPINION: Our historic and ambitious infrastructure plan for Canadians

Updated Feb 21, 2019 at 10:53 a.m.

Some large corporations are raking in billions and enjoying tax breaks, too. —

EDITORIAL: Battle for the bottom

Updated Feb 21, 2019 at 10:48 a.m.

Hoarfrost on wire fence, Avalon Barrens. —

RUSSELL WANGERSKY: The winter nights

Updated Feb 21, 2019 at 10:54 a.m.

Community

St. Anthony Come Home Year committee member Marilyn Walker says there will be plenty of surprises for 2019’s Come Home Year, with expectations to more than double the town’s population. The event is planned for July 20-26, 2019.

Slow registration threatens St. Anthony Come Home Year

Published Jan 31, 2019 at 12:32 p.m.

With a “Ho ho ho” and a Merry Christmas, Santa Claus makes a grand appearance on his sleigh during the Christmas parade in St. Lunaire-Griquet.

St. Lunaire-Griquet holds its Christmas parade

Updated Dec 13, 2018 at 4:07 p.m.

There's always something on the go. Check out The Western Star's community calendar to find it

What's happening with The Northern Pen Community Calendar

Published Dec 12, 2018 at 10:49 p.m.

The Pack the Back Food and Toy Drive in Forteau raised a lot for those in need. From left, Shawn Flynn, Truman Buckle, Jeinean Barney, Darren Buckle, Hailey Piccott, Barry James Buckle, Vernon Buckle, Kay Buckle, Dexter Flynn, Sarah Ward, Scott Saulter and Geoffrey Hancock.

Pack the Back event helps families in southern Labrador

Updated Dec 13, 2018 at 4:12 p.m.

Recent Stories

27-year-old Andrew Parsons is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery on Friday night in Conception Bay South. - Submitted photo

RNC search for wanted man after armed robbery in CBS

Elaine Balsome is the executive director of the Single Parent Association of Newfoundland.

PAT CULLEN: Single Parent Association NL needs more money

The Muskrat Falls construction site in August 2017.

RUSSELL WANGERSKY: No feasible layaway plan for Muskrat Falls

Jim Vibert

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Cindy Day had the pleasure of speaking to the New Brunswick Soil and Crop Improvement Association in Sussex, N.B., Jan. 21.

CINDY DAY: Climate change fodder for farmers

From left, Lt. Dave Lambert, Craig Smith, president IAFF Local 1075, Keith Gosse, Jim 0’Toole, secretary IAFF Local 1075, and member-at-large Sheldon Greene.

Firefighters present award to Telegram photographer

The stars of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" are a triple threat: dancing, singing and acting in this Gonzaga High School production.

The kids are alright: Gonzaga High School students onstage at LSPU Hall

Ontario-based DJ Trapment inspired a packed dance floor of partiers at the Marble Mountain Lodge during the ninth annual Jibfest, held Feb. 15-17 on Newfoundland's west coast.

Gettin' jibby with it at Jibfest 9

Muskrat Falls Inquiry associate co-counsel Kirsten Morry prior to the start of proceedings at the Lawrence O’Brien Arts Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay Friday.

Witnesses at Muskrat Falls Inquiry explain reasons for on-site protests

Firefighters were called to a fire at the College of the North Atlantic campus in St. John's Friday night. Keith Gosse/The Telegram

Classroom damaged by fire at College of the North Atlantic's St. John's campus Friday night

Const. Joe Smyth awaits the start of provincial court in St. John’s Friday.

Const. Joe Smyth found guilty of obstruction of justice

Allan Potter, 55, makes a Vikings Motorcycle Club salute as he awaits the judge at the start of his murder trial in St. John’s Friday morning. Potter is expected to testify on Tuesday.

Crown wraps its case against Allan Potter