http://www.theaurora.ca/images/logo/17_Aurora.gifhttp://www.theaurora.ca/List of the latest articles from this category.http://www.theaurora.ca/Thu, 17 May 2012 10:55:19 -0400Thu, 17 May 2012 10:55:19 -0400enhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-15/article-2979910/Canadian-children%26rsquo%3Bs-author-visits-Labrador/1Tue, 15 May 2012 16:28:33 -0400“I’ll be dead tomorrow,” the old women told the casual nurse's aid. Only on the job for six weeks, Alison Lohans was taken aback by Mrs. Keefe’s self-proclaimed prophecy. And as it happened to be her last day at work, she never knew what happened to the old woman. Twenty years later, Mrs. Keefe ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-15/article-2979910/Canadian-children%26rsquo%3Bs-author-visits-Labrador/1editor@theaurora.caEntertainmenthttp://www.theaurora.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-15/article-2979910/Canadian-children%26rsquo%3Bs-author-visits-Labrador/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973346/Road-work-begins-in-Labrador-City/1Tue, 08 May 2012 10:08:18 -0400Road work has begun in Labrador City last week.The work that was not completed last year as resumed, which includes areas of Tamarack Drive, Hudson Drive, and McParland Drive. Totaling $1 million, the work was approved last year but could not be completed because it was too late in the season. ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973346/Road-work-begins-in-Labrador-City/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973346/Road-work-begins-in-Labrador-City/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973334/A-husky-heritage/1Tue, 08 May 2012 09:57:18 -0400A Labrador West student will be travelling to Hopedale to present a heritage project. Grade 8 Menihek High School student Mckaela Campbell won first place for her project called Huskies: A way of life. The idea struck her when she saw just how deep dog sledding ran through her family, she ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973334/A-husky-heritage/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973334/A-husky-heritage/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-08/article-2973326/Continuing-a-Canadian-Legacy/1Tue, 08 May 2012 09:42:38 -0400The rich heritage of Canada driven by the traditional folk music it inspired is well known to fans of Stan Rogers. Three decades after his tragic death his songs are still shared around campfires, kitchen parties, and song circles. His son, Nathan Rogers, will be visiting Labrador for Nathan ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-08/article-2973326/Continuing-a-Canadian-Legacy/1editor@theaurora.caEntertainmenthttp://www.theaurora.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-08/article-2973326/Continuing-a-Canadian-Legacy/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-05-08/article-2973311/CACL-Bowling-Tournament-underway/1Tue, 08 May 2012 09:30:40 -0400For some it’s the sound of birds chirping and the longer daylight hours that shows spring is here. For others, it’s the sound of pins flying, balls rolling, and gutter-balls. The annual CACL Ken Gage Memorial Bowling Tournament is well underway, celebrating its 27th year of raising money for ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-05-08/article-2973311/CACL-Bowling-Tournament-underway/1editor@theaurora.caSportshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-05-08/article-2973311/CACL-Bowling-Tournament-underway/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2967140/Man-sentenced-in-hit-and-run/1Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:37:48 -0400Victim’s family not satisfied http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2967140/Man-sentenced-in-hit-and-run/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2967140/Man-sentenced-in-hit-and-run/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2967134/Rail-Safety-Week/1Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:33:27 -0400Labrador West motorists are encouraged to remind themselves on train safety for this year’s national Railway Safety Week April 30 – May 6. Cst. Stephen Fitzgerald of the Labrador West Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) said there are a number of things motorists need to be mindful of when ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2967134/Rail-Safety-Week/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2967134/Rail-Safety-Week/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Community/2012-04-23/article-2961301/Ski-Patrol-always-looking-for-volunteers/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:43:02 -0400Only a week after completing a first aid course, Phil Poirier was putting his new knowledge to the test. After his aunt took a spill skiing on Smokey Mountain and hurt her knee, Mr. Poirier, 24, was the first on the scene and put his first aid training to use. By the time the ski patroller ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Community/2012-04-23/article-2961301/Ski-Patrol-always-looking-for-volunteers/1editor@theaurora.caCommunityhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Community/2012-04-23/article-2961301/Ski-Patrol-always-looking-for-volunteers/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-22/article-2960961/Wabush-man-sentenced-in-fatal-hit-and-run/1Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:53:49 -0400Labrador City - The man who fatally struck one pedestrian and seriously injured another in a 2010 hit and run in Wabush was sentenced Friday to four years in prison. Jeremy Shannon Reid, 30, changed his plea to guilty to counts of criminal negligence causing death and criminal negligence ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-22/article-2960961/Wabush-man-sentenced-in-fatal-hit-and-run/1editor@theaurora.caLocalhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-22/article-2960961/Wabush-man-sentenced-in-fatal-hit-and-run/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-16/article-2955667/Winter-carnival-fun-heats-up-Labrador-City/1Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:43:05 -0400A warm winter sun made for carnival fun in Labrador City. The annual winter carnival held something for every age, from tobogganing for toddlers to a scavenger hunt for teens, and Wii bowling for seniors. Despite rising temperatures and brief bouts of rain organizers were able to adapt to keep ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-16/article-2955667/Winter-carnival-fun-heats-up-Labrador-City/1editor@theaurora.caSportshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-16/article-2955667/Winter-carnival-fun-heats-up-Labrador-City/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944971/Ski-club-pioneer-to-be-inducted-to-Sports-Hall-of-Fame/1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:33:08 -0400As George LaFeuvre stepped off the train the bitter February air tore through his lungs, a common greeting from the harsh winters in Labrador West. That he would be inducted into the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame 51 years later was likely not on his mind, at least not as much as ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944971/Ski-club-pioneer-to-be-inducted-to-Sports-Hall-of-Fame/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944971/Ski-club-pioneer-to-be-inducted-to-Sports-Hall-of-Fame/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-26/article-2939433/Minor-soccer-set-up-to-net-new-building/1Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:42:51 -0400After three years of planning, the Labrador West Minor Soccer Association (LWMSA) is close to having its own building. Half of the two story building will be used for storage for the town of Labrador City and the remaining half will be used as an office space with a conference room for the ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-26/article-2939433/Minor-soccer-set-up-to-net-new-building/1editor@theaurora.caSportshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-26/article-2939433/Minor-soccer-set-up-to-net-new-building/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2925098/Coats-for-the-coast/1Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:41:21 -0400The coast of Labrador will soon be hit will coats from kids. Over twenty garbage bags full of outer wear was collected by students from JR Smallwood Middle School in Wabush. The fundraiser included donated hats, mittens, scarves, and boots. The clothing will be taken to Happy Valley-Goose Bay, ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2925098/Coats-for-the-coast/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2925098/Coats-for-the-coast/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-05/article-2915928/Fighting-for-Sonia/1Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:20:35 -0500“Screw cancer.” The befitting slogan is seen on more and more pins in Labrador West, a sentiment worn by those who grasp the ugly effects of the disease and wish nothing more than to erase it from existence. Until that can happen the community is turning the bitterness into hope for one mother, ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-05/article-2915928/Fighting-for-Sonia/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-05/article-2915928/Fighting-for-Sonia/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-02-20/article-2900352/All-caught-up/1Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:57:28 -0500Marathon runners reach $13,000 goal in two monthshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-02-20/article-2900352/All-caught-up/1editor@theaurora.caSportshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-02-20/article-2900352/All-caught-up/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-13/article-2894172/Protecting-pets/1Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:54:20 -0500The cat is uneasy about being manhandled. Andora, the office feline, would be content to sleep in her bed and be left alone. As Calvin Rice picks her up and holds her head still, poking and prodding at her gum line. She lets out a cranky moan and squirms in his arms.http://www.theaurora.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-13/article-2894172/Protecting-pets/1editor@theaurora.caLatest newshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-13/article-2894172/Protecting-pets/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-02-06/article-2887203/------Changes-coming-to-affordable-housing/1Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:11:15 -0500New income limits allow more residents to qualify http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-02-06/article-2887203/------Changes-coming-to-affordable-housing/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-02-06/article-2887203/------Changes-coming-to-affordable-housing/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-01-30/article-2879895/Fire-engulfs-garage-in-Harrie-Lake/1Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:50:09 -0500Clouds of smoke and bright yellow flames in Harrie Lake Trailer Park caught the eye of a Labrador City fireman, who immediately called the station for aid Jan 19. Firefighters responded to the call and were at the scene 10 minutes later, and jumped into action to fight a blaze emitting from ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-01-30/article-2879895/Fire-engulfs-garage-in-Harrie-Lake/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-01-30/article-2879895/Fire-engulfs-garage-in-Harrie-Lake/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Community/2012-01-30/article-2879885/New-mascot-to-appear-at-winter-carnival/1Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:44:17 -0500A new face will be making its way through the crowds at this year’s winter carnival, themed Carnival Fun in the Winter Sun. Chill, an abominable snowman introduced at last year’s carnival, will be in full attire to oversee the many activities throughout the week of March 24 to April 1. Members ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Community/2012-01-30/article-2879885/New-mascot-to-appear-at-winter-carnival/1editor@theaurora.caCommunityhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Community/2012-01-30/article-2879885/New-mascot-to-appear-at-winter-carnival/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-01-23/article-2871612/Bigger%2C-harder%2C-tougher/1Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:16:56 -0500This year’s Cain’s Quest will be most challenging yet - organizerhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-01-23/article-2871612/Bigger%2C-harder%2C-tougher/1editor@theaurora.caSportshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-01-23/article-2871612/Bigger%2C-harder%2C-tougher/1