ACOA Funding Boosts Labrador Community Groups and Tourism Sector as Summer Season Gets Underway
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June 28, 2023 · Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
The Government of Canada invests more than $1,895,000 in Labrador to stimulate the local economy, create jobs, support the tourism sector, and improve the quality of life of Canadians. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador invested $347,335 in three of the projects (as noted in the chart below).
| Client Name | Project | Total | Media Contact |
| Southern Labrador Development Association | Enhance the Labrador Pioneer Footpath destination trail. | $274,056 ($95,193 contributed by Government of NL) |
Russell Hancock 709-931-2010 slda@mylabrador.ca |
| Labrador Hunting and Fishing Association | Undertake the second phase of a multi-phase initiative that will result in the construction of a marina in central Labrador. | $176,600 ($225,680 contributed by Government of NL) |
Tony Chubbs 709-899-3449 |
| Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club Inc. | Develop and enhance the Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club's Programs and Services. | $86,011 ($26,462 contributed by Government of NL) |
Alison Keats General Manager 709-899-3189 manager@birchbrook.ca |
| Battle Harbour Historic Trust Inc. | Implement facility infrastructure enhancements. | $18,106 non-repayable |
Charlene Penney |
| Penney's Pitstop Ltd. Penney's Suites | Enhance the product offering of an existing accommodations property. | $100,000 non-repayable |
Brad Letto |
| Atlantic Rivers Outfitting Company Inc. | Enhance the product offering of an existing outfitting operation. | $72,500 non-repayable |
Chris Daley |
| Labrador Straits Regional Recreation Board Inc. | Replace the reefer system at the Labrador Straits Arena to improve energy efficiencies. | $212,850 non-repayable |
Mitch Roberts 709-927-5361 mitchroberts15@gmail.com |
| Rigolet Inuit Community Government | Renovated an outdoor rink to provide more opportunities for residents to participate in recreational activities by installing a new concrete playing surface and sidewall boards. | $165,000 non-repayable |
Paula Flower |
| Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Limited | Improve the Bowdoin Canyon hiking trail. | $93,750 non-repayable |
Steve Power |
| Forteau Fishermen's Committee Inc. | Exterior renovations made to a multi-purpose community building. | $75,000 non-repayable |
Andrew Saulter 709-931-2084 andrewsaulter@hotmail.com |
| Southern Labrador Development Association | Expand and improve access to a regional community garden in the Labrador Straits. | $57,600 non-repayable |
Russell Hancock 709-931-2010 slda@mylabrador.ca |
| Makkovik Inuit Community Government | Developed an accessible community park with picnic tables and a gazebo to revitalize the community and provide an outdoor space. | $12,150 non-repayable |
Doreen Winters 709-923-2221 townclerk@makkovik.ca |
| NunatuKavut Community Council | Marketed and hosted a variety of events from Cartwright to the Labrador Straits. | $200,000 non-repayable | Kelly Broomfield |
| Labrador North Chamber of Commerce Inc. | Developed self-guided tourism experiences in Central Labrador. | $105,525 non-repayable |
Julianne Griffin |
| Southern Labrador Development Association | Developed community craft and farmers markets in the Labrador Straits. | $52,000 non-repayable |
Russell Hancock 709-931-2010 slda@mylabrador.ca |
| Labrador Straits Historical Development Corporation | Marketed and hosted events to amplify local artisans, performers, and craft producers. | $40,595 non-repayable |
Doug Robbins709-931-2103 |
| Destination Labrador Inc. | Promoted and scaled-up the annual Trapline Marathon event in Central Labrador. | $30,000 non-repayable |
Randy Letto |
| Labrador Heritage Society | Enhanced the downtown area of North West River to support come home year activities. | $25,000 non-repayable |
Ernest McLean |
| Total | $1,896,743 |
Contacts
Catherine Mounier-Desrochers
Director of Communications
Office of the Ministre of Official Languages and responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
343-576-0289
Catherine.mounier-desrochers@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Julie Afonso
Manager, Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Lesley Clarke
Industry, Energy and Technology
709-729-5777, 709-699-2910
Alison Keats
General Manager, Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club
(709) 899-3189
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