SLDA News

The SLDA is pleased to launch its Welcoming Communities Strategy. This project is headed by Program Manager Roseann Linstead.

Read more about the project.

SLDA is seeking trail workers for phase 2 of the Labrador Pioneer Footpath project.

More information: Job Ad - Pioneer Footpath Project

SLDA is seeking workers for construction and improvements to the regional community garden project.

More information: Job Ad - Regional Community Garden Project

The SLDA has released the following Request for Quote for work pertaining to the Regional Community Garden:

Request for Quote (PDF).

The SLDA-MUN Community Hub has just recently opened and we are seeking input... Read more.

SLDA has received funding under the Department of Children, Senior's and Social Development:

• Seniors Social Inclusion Program $3000.
• Age Friendly Community Program $11 300.

This funding will be used to aid in continuing the work of the Senior's Services Office and the Age Friendly Community Committee.

Funding in the amount of $57 600 for expansion and improvement of the Regional Community Garden has been approved by ACOA under the Canada Community Revitalization Program.

The 42nd Annual General Meeting of the SLDA will be held October 13, 2022 at 5:00 PM.

Venue is the Florian Hotel at Forteau. Guest speakers include MP Yvonne Jones and Jamie Pye of the Department of IET, Government of NL. Complimentary dinner included. Open to all SLDA members... new memberships available at $10/year.

Space is limited. Call or email to register: 931-2010 or slda@mylabrador.ca

The Labrador Fishermen's Union Shrimp Company Limited is the 2022 winner of a prestigious award from the province's marine industry.

The Industry Leadership and Excellence Award is presented annually by Turning the Tide, Marine Industry Awards.

The Shrimp Company is a long-time supporter of the SLDA. General Manager Gilbert Linstead serves on the SLDA Board of Directors.

Congratulation to the Company, and thank you Gilbert for all that you do.