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Cross Talk

This week, the CBC’s Terry Roberts brought powerful stories your way about the population decline on the Great Northern Peninsula.

What do you think – is there a way to get people to stay in rural Newfoundland and Labrador?

Share your thoughts with Sheila Fitzgerald, the mayor of Roddicton-Bide Arm and also the Small Towns Director with Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador.

You can call 709-722-7111 in the St. John’s area, or toll-free 1-800-563-8255.

At 12:06 p.m. Newfoundland / 11:36 a.m. in most of Labrador.

Tune into CBC radio “Cross Talk” on Thursday (November 10, 2016) at 12-1 pm. Mayor Sheila Fitzgerald will be talking about Harrison Centre Report and future challenges of living on the Northern Peninsula given the rapidly declining population. This is an opportunity to hear more and full explanations on what CBC news just touched on Tuesday night.

As Mayor Fitzgerald stated “It’s really not all doom and gloom – we are not giving up and closing our doors up here on The GREAT Northern Peninsula just yet…. The Harris Centre Report provided some real eye opening information – if anything this is a wonderful opportunity to look at the way we do business and start working together. As small towns across this province we cannot stand alone any more – we need a collaborative effort /approach – it’s time to be reminded of our core values and our roots where everyone helps each other … And it’s one for all – and all for one!”

Don’t miss it … Mayor Sheila Fitzgerald will be talking about Harrison Centre Report and future challenges of living on the Northern Peninsula given the rapidly declining population. Tune into the CBC evening news “Here and Now” today (Tuesday- November 8, 2016) 6-7 pm and CBC radio “Cross Talk” on Thursday (November 10, 2016) at 12-1 pm.

Regular Council Meetings are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month starting Nov 16, 16.

The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm is requesting quotes to replace the lighting over the ice surface in the arena.

The quote should include the following:
1. Removal and disposal of existing (30) 400 watt Metal Halide light fixtures over the ice surface area.
2. Supply and install (30) new LED Light Fixtures in the same locations as the existing lights. Include all necessary wiring, connectors and attachment accessories required to install the new LED Light Fixtures.
3. New LED light Fixtures are to be installed with wire guards.
4. Include all costs to perform work such as scaffolding rentals, materials and labor in quote.
5. Work to be completed this calendar year before the installation of the ice sheet this season.

For a site visit contact the office at 457-2413. Quotes should be faxed to the Town at 457-2413 or emailed to roddickton@nf.aibn.com by 4:30 pm, Nov 4, 2016. The Town Council of the Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm do not commit itself to accept the lowest or any quote received.

A number of items have been taken from the Roddickton-Bide Arm Town Garage/Salt Shed. Among the missing items are a STIHL Chainsaw Model MS170, Red 4200 Watt Portable Gas Generator purchased from Home Hardware and small hydraulic jack. The chainsaw has RBA engraved on both the chainsaw and cover. The serial number is 505795990. If anyone has information on these items they are asked to contact the Town office at 457-2413, local RCMP office at 457-2468 or to remain anonymous you can contact crime stopper at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Thank You