News Update
Posted 14 May 2020, 2:07 pm NDT
May 14, 2020
We hope everyone is staying healthy and safe as we move into Level 4 of COVID-19.
What does Level 4 mean?
Level 4 does not change Municipal operations. The office will remain open to the public by appointment only. We are working with Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador seeking further clarification of the role of Municipalities in reopening, and what it means for municipal operations. As of today, we are still under the following provincial directive:
"All municipal offices and public facilities should be closed to the public. Where and when possible, office staff should be working from home. If staff cannot work from home, advised social distancing guidelines and hygiene practices should be maintained in the office. Public works and outside staff should follow social distancing and hygiene practices and should work from home on an on-call basis, when possible."
Organized ball teams will not be permitted to start up. Our annual Beach Festival will not take place this year. We thank everyone for their support over the years. Stay safe, and next year we will plan for a great 35th year.
It is unknown at the time if spring cleanup will be on schedule, but we will keep you updated. We will maintain the current garbage schedule and trucks will continue be available for excess household garbage. We are in constant contact with our Municipal and Provincial partners, as well as industry, to ensure our concerns are answered, and information is provided to us as it becomes available.
Committees of Council have been continuing to meet remotely during this past 2 months. We will be having a Council Meeting on Thursday May 21st at 7:00 pm. This will be conducted by conference call. Any member of the public who may wish to listen to the proceedings, are asked to email or call the office for further direction on how they can remotely attend. There will be no guests or delegations attending this meeting, if anyone has a concern, please contact the office prior to the meeting so your concern can be addressed.
The Illiget Community Partnerships Inc. Annual General Meeting is postponed due to COVID-19. Approved funds will be mailed. The following funds will be issued to our community organizations:
Seniors Van committee $4,127.00
Labrador Heritage Society $3,500.00
Community Center $2,000.00
United Church $6,400.00
50+ Group $2,410.00
Recreation committee $6,000.00
Lake Melville school $15,000.00.
NDHSD total $4,175.00
NWR Volunteer Library $16,000.00
NWR Sluggers $700.00
Sivunivut Inuit CC $8,000.00
NWR Volunteer Fire Dept. $8,299.60
Cemetery Committee $3,000.00
Beach Festival $9,000.00
Team 78 (Cain's Quest) $2,000.00
TOTAL FUNDS DISBURSED $91,011.60
We thank Iliget Community Partnerships Inc. and its members for the financial contribution to our community, and to all those residents who volunteer their time keeping our organizations running… ;. Priceless!
As of June 1st, no open fires or brush burning will be permitted. The brush pit is now open for brush and short wood only (no nails). Backyard closed pit and screened fires are permitted, unless otherwise determined as high risk by the Provincial Department of Forestry.
With summer coming our way (we hope), we want to remind everyone that NO motorized vehicles are permitted on the beach. ATV users, always maintain a low speed, do not use Town roads unless necessary, always wear a helmet, and follow the Provincial ATV Regulations. We will be mailing out those regulations in the coming weeks.
Finally, we would like to give special thanks to those residents who are using their creativity during this time, whether painting rocks, baking muffins, or leaving happy notes on the garbage bags… it is all so much appreciated! Pictures will be posted on our website.
Please stay safe, follow the daily Provincial reports regarding COVID-19, or visit sites listed below. We can always be reached by email: manager@townofnwr.ca or
phone 497-8533 or 899-3334.
For more information on COVID-19, please visit the Provincial Department of Health and Community Services website at: https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/.
For updates pertaining to Labrador-Grenfell Health's ongoing services, please visit www.lghealth.ca/covid-19
Take Care,
Council and Staff
Town of North West River
We hope everyone is staying healthy and safe as we move into Level 4 of COVID-19.
What does Level 4 mean?
Level 4 does not change Municipal operations. The office will remain open to the public by appointment only. We are working with Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador seeking further clarification of the role of Municipalities in reopening, and what it means for municipal operations. As of today, we are still under the following provincial directive:
"All municipal offices and public facilities should be closed to the public. Where and when possible, office staff should be working from home. If staff cannot work from home, advised social distancing guidelines and hygiene practices should be maintained in the office. Public works and outside staff should follow social distancing and hygiene practices and should work from home on an on-call basis, when possible."
Organized ball teams will not be permitted to start up. Our annual Beach Festival will not take place this year. We thank everyone for their support over the years. Stay safe, and next year we will plan for a great 35th year.
It is unknown at the time if spring cleanup will be on schedule, but we will keep you updated. We will maintain the current garbage schedule and trucks will continue be available for excess household garbage. We are in constant contact with our Municipal and Provincial partners, as well as industry, to ensure our concerns are answered, and information is provided to us as it becomes available.
Committees of Council have been continuing to meet remotely during this past 2 months. We will be having a Council Meeting on Thursday May 21st at 7:00 pm. This will be conducted by conference call. Any member of the public who may wish to listen to the proceedings, are asked to email or call the office for further direction on how they can remotely attend. There will be no guests or delegations attending this meeting, if anyone has a concern, please contact the office prior to the meeting so your concern can be addressed.
The Illiget Community Partnerships Inc. Annual General Meeting is postponed due to COVID-19. Approved funds will be mailed. The following funds will be issued to our community organizations:
Seniors Van committee $4,127.00
Labrador Heritage Society $3,500.00
Community Center $2,000.00
United Church $6,400.00
50+ Group $2,410.00
Recreation committee $6,000.00
Lake Melville school $15,000.00.
NDHSD total $4,175.00
NWR Volunteer Library $16,000.00
NWR Sluggers $700.00
Sivunivut Inuit CC $8,000.00
NWR Volunteer Fire Dept. $8,299.60
Cemetery Committee $3,000.00
Beach Festival $9,000.00
Team 78 (Cain's Quest) $2,000.00
TOTAL FUNDS DISBURSED $91,011.60
We thank Iliget Community Partnerships Inc. and its members for the financial contribution to our community, and to all those residents who volunteer their time keeping our organizations running… ;. Priceless!
As of June 1st, no open fires or brush burning will be permitted. The brush pit is now open for brush and short wood only (no nails). Backyard closed pit and screened fires are permitted, unless otherwise determined as high risk by the Provincial Department of Forestry.
With summer coming our way (we hope), we want to remind everyone that NO motorized vehicles are permitted on the beach. ATV users, always maintain a low speed, do not use Town roads unless necessary, always wear a helmet, and follow the Provincial ATV Regulations. We will be mailing out those regulations in the coming weeks.
Finally, we would like to give special thanks to those residents who are using their creativity during this time, whether painting rocks, baking muffins, or leaving happy notes on the garbage bags… it is all so much appreciated! Pictures will be posted on our website.
Please stay safe, follow the daily Provincial reports regarding COVID-19, or visit sites listed below. We can always be reached by email: manager@townofnwr.ca or
phone 497-8533 or 899-3334.
For more information on COVID-19, please visit the Provincial Department of Health and Community Services website at: https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/.
For updates pertaining to Labrador-Grenfell Health's ongoing services, please visit www.lghealth.ca/covid-19
Take Care,
Council and Staff
Town of North West River