Grand Falls-Windsor

Grand Falls-Winds

Ph: 709-489-0442 NEWCOMER Email: [email protected] PACKAGE

www.ancnl.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 2 NEWCOMER PACKAGE

The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor (GFW) in partnership with Municipali- ties Newfoundland and Labrador has created a Welcome NL initiative to ensure newcomers to the area are being greeted with a welcoming community that provides the necessary programs and services to give newcomers a better quality of life when they arrive. This package includes contact information for direct communication with businesses, organizations, and government services any newcomer may need to avail of. Also, we have a Welcome NL Project Coordinator situated in the Town Hall who would love the chance to help any newcomer in any way. Contact information is provided at the end.

The inclusive list of necessary contacts in GFW for newcomers has been comprised using the 17 characteristics of a welcoming community as stated in a scholarly study called “Welcoming Communities Initiative.”

Welcome NL and the Town of GFW would like to graciously welcome you to our beautiful town and hope you enjoy everything we have to offer.

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 3 The 17 characteristics of a welcoming community are stated as:

1. Employment opportunities

2. Fostering social capital

3. Affordable and suitable housing

4. Positive attitudes towards immigrants

5. Presence of newcomer support services

6. Connections between main players

7. Features and services sensitive to newcomers

8. Educational opportunities

9. Accessible and suitable healthcare

10. Public transit

11. Presence of diverse religious organizations

12. Social engagement opportunities

13. Political engagement opportunities

14. Positive relationships

15. Safety

16. Opportunities for use of public space and recreation

17. Favourable media coverage

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A MESSAGE FROM

Mayor Barry Manuel

Grand Falls-Windsor

A MESSAGE FROM A MESSAGE FROM MayorMayor Barry Barry Manuel Manuel

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www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 5 1. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Employment Services – Advanced Education, Skills, & Labour The Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour (AESL) provides a variety of services and supports to assist individuals with reaching their employment goals. Address: P.O. Box 559, 42 Hardy Ave., Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, A2A 2J9 Phone: 800.563.6600 Email: [email protected]

• Employment Options Employment Options is committed to providing you with a full range of relevant, quality employment services. Address: 62 Hardy Ave., Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, A2A 2P8

• Exploits Community Employment Corporation Exploits Community Employment Corporation is a non-profit agency that provides Supported Employment Services to persons with developmental disabilities. Email: [email protected] Address: 7 High St. (Town Square Mall) Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1C3 Phone: 709.489.5643

• Job Sites: www.nljobcentre.ca www.jobbank.gc.ca www.indeed.ca

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2. FOSTERING SOCIAL CAPITAL

• Connector NL Connector NL helps new residents and recent post-secondary graduates grow their professional network and connect with career opportunities in Newfoundland. Address:Suite 603 Bayley Business Centre 4A Bayley St. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2T5 Phone: 709.572.2345 Email: [email protected]

• Exploits Chamber of Commerce Exploits Regional Chamber of Commerce serves the business communities of Central & the South Coast of Newfoundland. Address: P.O. Box 272 2B Mill Rd. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, A2A 2J7 Phone: 709.489.7512 Email: [email protected]

3. AFFORDABLE & SUITABLE HOUSING

HOUSING:

• Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation NLHC addresses affordable housing for residents of NL for low to moderate income households. Address:5 Hardy Ave. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, A2A 2P8 Phone: 709.292.1000 Website: www.nlhc.nl.ca

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 7 CHILDCARE AND DAYCARE:

• Creative Learning Child Care Center 1 Hardy Ave. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL 709.489.1919

• Toy Box Preschool & Childcare Services 190 Main St. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL 709.489.3535

• Exploits Valley YMCA After School Care 18 St. Catherine St. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL 709.489.4472

• YMCA Children’s Learning Center 13 Price’s Ave., Grand Falls-Windsor, NL 709.489.7413

• Tiny Hands Child Care Center 4 King St., Grand Falls-Windsor, NL 709.489.6535

• Care-A-Lot Family Child Care Grand Falls-Windsor, NL 709.489.3593

• Tiny Treasures Family Child Care Grand Falls-Windsor, NL 709.489.1520

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 8 CHILDCARE SUBSIDY:

• Child Care Services Program - Government of NL The Child Care Services Subsidy Program helps eligible parents or guardians pay for child care in a licensed child care centre or a regulated family child care home. Address: Provincial Building, 2nd Floor 3 Cromer Ave. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, A2A 1W9 Phone:709.292.6283 Email:[email protected]

4. POSITIVE ATTITUDES TOWARDS IMMIGRANTS

• WelcomeNL – Town of Grand Falls-Windsor WelcomeNL is a provincial initiative whose purpose is to create welcoming communities for newcomers. Contact:Randy Edison Address: 5 High St. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1N1 Phone: 709.489.0442 Email: [email protected]

5. PRESENCE OF NEWCOMER SUPPORT SERVICES

• Medical Care Plan (MCP) The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Care Plan (MCP) is a comprehensive plan of medical care insurance designed to cover the cost of physician services for residents of the province. Phone:1.888.859.3535 (toll free) Phone: 709.292.4027 Email:[email protected]

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 9 • Prescription Drug Program This plan provides prescription drug coverage for low income families and/or single individuals. Phone:1.888.859.3535 Email: [email protected]

• Social Insurance Number (SIN) The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number that you need to work in Canada or to have access to government programs and benefits. Address: 4A Bayley St. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2T5 Phone: 1.800.622.6232

• Government Services Services include, marriage/death/birth certificates, driver’s license, and vehicle registration and ticket information. Address: 3 Cromer Ave. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1W9 Phone: 709.292.4206 / 709.292.4259

• Vehicle Insurance All vehicles must be insured by an insurance company. Companies in GFW are:

Steers Insurance Johnson Insurance Address: 44 High St. Address: 5A Harris Ave. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2J8 Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 0C5 Phone: 709.489.4303 Phone: 709.489.1031

Anthony Insurance The Co-Operators Address: 12 Pinsent Dr. Address: 4 Hardy Ave. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2R6 Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2P9 Phone: 709.489.2893 Phone: 709.489.9797

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 10 • Banks

BMO (Bank of Montreal) Scotiabank Address:3 High St. Address: 26 Cromer Ave. Phone: 709.489.2268 709.489.1700

CIBC NL Credit Union Address: 1 Church Rd. Address: 1 Pinsent Dr. Phone: 709.489.0812 Phone: 709.489.1842

RBC (Royal Bank) Address: 19 Cromer Ave. Phone: 709.489.8750

6. CONNECTIONS BETWEEN MAIN PLAYERS

• Connector NL Phone:708.572.2345 Email: [email protected]

7. FEATURES AND SERVICES SENSITIVE TO NEWCOMERS

• Association for New Canadians The Association for New Canadians (ANC) is a non-profit, community-based organization delivering settlement and integration services to immigrants and refugees in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Address: 28 Hardy Ave. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2P8 Phone:709.489.0235 Email: [email protected]

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 11 8. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

GRADE SCHOOL (KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12)

• Woodland Primary (Kindergarten to Grade 3) Address:18 St Catherine St. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1V8 Phone: 709.489.4373

• Forest Park Primary (Kindergarten to Grade 3) Address: 28 Prices Ave. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2B 1C9 Phone: 709.489.2171

• Sprucewood Academy (Grade 4-6) Address: 26 Prices Ave. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2B 1C9 Phone: 709.489.2127

• Exploits Valley Intermediate (Grade 7-9) Address: 19 Greenwood Ave. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1S6 Phone: 709.489.5608

• Exploits Valley High (Grade 10-12) Address: 392 Grenfell Heights Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2J2 Phone: 709.489.4374

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

• College of the North Atlantic Address: 5 Cromer Ave. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1X3 Phone: 709.292.5600

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 12 • Keyin College Address: 60 Hardy Ave. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2P8 Phone: 709.489.8560

• Corona College Address: 32 Queensway, Excite Centre Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2B 1J3 Phone: 709.489.7825

9. ACCESSIBLE AND SUITABLE HEALTHCARE

HEALTH CLINICS

• Killick Health Services • Medical Center Address:129 Lincoln Rd. Address: 7 Pinsent Dr. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1P3 Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2S8 Phone: 709.292.8400 Phone: 709.489.1200

• Killick Martin Greenland Building • Family Practice Clinic Address: 54 Union St. Address: 84 Memorial Ave. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1R9 A2A 2E2 Phone: 709.489.6687 Phone: 709.292.3000 • Cartwright Medical Clinic • Grand Falls Medical Clinic Address: 11 Cartwright St. Address: 164 Goodyear Ave. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1L7 Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1M4 Phone: 709.489.5566 Phone: 709.489.7851 • Windsor Clinic • Emergency Walk-in Address: 32 Bond St. Central Newfoundland Regional Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2B 1J4 Health Center Phone: 709.489.3141 Address: 50 Union St. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2E1 Phone: 709.292.2500

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 13 DENTAL CLINICS • Grand Falls-Windsor Family • Exploits Valley Dental Offic Dental Clinic Address: 4 Pinsent Dr. Address: 52 Union St. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2R6 Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2E2 Phone: 709.489.3660 Phone: 709.489.8833

• Grand Falls Dental Clinic • Central Dental Group Address: 60 Carmelite Rd. Address: 119 Lincoln Rd. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1Y8 Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2C9 Phone: 709.489.2186 Phone: 709.489.9484

• Family Dental Offic • Exploits Denture Center Address: 22 St Catherine St. Address: 5 columbus Dr. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1V8 Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1N1 Phone: 709.489.7165 Phone: 709.489.9800

EYE CLINICS

• Vogue Optical Address:14 Pinsent Dr. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2R6 Phone: 709.489.9531

• First Choice Vision Center Address: 9 Pinsent Dr. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2S8 Phone: 709.489.4525

• Howlett Optical Address: 47 Union St. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2C9 Phone: 709.489.2020

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 14 MENTAL HEALTH

• Canadian Mental Health Association Address:16 Pinsent Dr. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2R6 Phone: 709.489.3302

• Womens Health Network Address: 54 Union St. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1P3 Phone: 709.489.5312

• Doorways – Mental Health Walk-in Clinic A single session, walk-in counselling service available without an appointment or referral. A health care professional will meet with you and discuss your concerns on a first-come, first-serve basis. Time:Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 1 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. (last registration at 3:00 p.m.) Address: 36 Queensway - Community Health Building Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2E1 Phone: 709.489.8841

10. PUBLIC TRANSIT

TAXI SERVICE

• ASAP Cabs - Phone: 709.489.7777

• Diamond Taxi - Phone: 709.489.7171

• OTW Cabs - Phone: 709.489.6262

• Blagdon’s Taxi - Phone: 709.489.6661

• Bluebird Taxi - Phone: 709.489.5757

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 15 11. PRESENCE OF DIVERSE RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

CHURCHES IN GFW (CHRISTIAN RELIGION)

• St. Matthews Presbyterian Church • Cathedral of Immaculate Address: 15 Church Rd. Conception Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1Z8 Address: 8A Church Rd. Phone: 709.489.6088 Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1Z1 Phone: 709.489.2778 (Church) • Windsor Pentecostal Church Phone: 709.489.6587 (Office Address: 97 King St. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2B 1H2 • Salvation Army Grand Falls Citadel Phone: 709.489.6635 Address: 33 Circular Rd. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1G3 • St. Alban’s Anglican Phone: 709.489.2887 Address: 13 Masters Ave. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2B 1J1 • Salvation Army Park Street Citadel Phone: 709.489.9452 Address: 27 Park St. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2B 1C7 • Holy Trinity Anglican Church Phone: 709.489.4432 Address: 29 Beaumont Ave. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1Z8 •Evangel Pentecoastal Church Phone: 709.489.3002 Address: 131 Grenfell Heights Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2R9 • Saint Joseph Catholic Church Phone: 709.489.6604 Address: 5 Station Rd. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1M5 •Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness Phone: 709.489.2626 Address: 275-279 Grenfell Heights

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2A1 • Memorial United Church Manse Phone: 709.489.4951 Address: 13 Hill Rd. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1G9 Phone: 709.489.2156

• United Church of Canada Address: 13 Church Rd. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1Z4 Phone: 709.489.4390

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GYM & FITNESS

• Fundamentals Address: 12 High St., Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2B 1A2 Phone: 709.489.5080

• GainZ Fitness Inc. Address: 31 High St., Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1C7 Phone: 709.489.2244

• Exploits Valley YMCA Address:13 Prices Ave., Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2B 1C9 Phone: 709.489.9622

ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES

• Classic Theatre Address: 10 High St., Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1C4 Phone: 709.489.0841

• Salmonid Interpretation Centre Address: 100 Taylor Dr., Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2P7 Phone: 709.489.7350

• Gorge Park Address: 17 Scott Ave., Grand Falls-Windsor, NL • Splash Pad Address: Sutherland Dr., Grand Falls-Windsor, NL

• AdventureLand Family Entertainment Center Address:136 Main St., Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2B 1J8 Phone: 709.393.3900

• Off Leash Dog Park -Phone: 709.489.0450

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• Harmsworth Public Library • Corduroy Brook Nature Address: 1 Cromer Ave. Center & Nature Trail Grand Falls-Windsor, NL Address: 2 Conservation Pl. A2A 1W9 Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, A2B 0B7 Phone: 709.489.2303 Phone: 709.489.3900

• River Rafting-River Front Chalets • Sanger Memorial RV Park Phone :709.486.0892 Address: 15 Scott Ave. Email: [email protected] Grand Falls-Windsor, NL Phone: 709.489.7350 • Mary March Provincial Museum Address: 24 St Catherine St. • Grand Falls Golf Club Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1X3 Address: 200 TCH Phone: 709.292.4522 Phone: 709.489.7631 Email: [email protected]

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 18 13. POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 2019 – LIBERAL GOVERNMENT LED BY JUSTIN TRUDEAU AS PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA

• Member of Parliament for Coast of Bays - Central NL - Notre Dame Scott Simms (Liberal affiliation Address: 70B Hardy Ave., Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, A2A 2M4 Phone: 709.489.8470 Email: [email protected] • Website: ssimms.liberal.ca

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT 2019 - LIBERAL GOVERNMENT LED BY DWIGHT BALL PREMIER OF NL

• Member of the House of Assembly for Grand Falls-Windsor – Buchans Chris Tibbs MHA (Progressive Conservative affiliation Address: 3 Cromer Ave., Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1W9 Phone: 709.489.3409 or 1.866.610.4440

• Member of the House of Assembly for Exploits Pleaman Forsey MHA (Progressive Conservative) Address: 6 Dominic St., Bishop’s Falls, NL A0H 1C0 Phone: 709.258.2519 Phone: 709.729.3391

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 19 14. POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS

Relationships are an important aspect of building a welcoming community and we believe creating events that are inclusive and fun is a way to bring the people of the community together and foster a positive community environment.

WelcomeNL will be hosting events throughout the year, please stay tuned to hear when the events will be taking place.

• Welcome NL Project Coordinator - Randy Edison Address: 5 High St. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, A2A 2J8 Phone: 709.489.0442 Email: [email protected]

15. SAFETY

• Dispatch Offie Eegny Srie (4 Hours Phone: 911 - Will dispatch for fire, ambulance and Police

• Royal Canadian Mounted Police Department (RCMP) For any criminal activity/questions/concerns call the local RCMP Department. Address:100 Trans-Canada Hwy Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2J8 Phone: 709.489.2121

• Grand Falls-Windsor Fire Department Address:1 Bayley St., Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2Y3 Phone: 709.489.2222

• GFW Municipal Police For municipal issues/questions/concerns please call the local municipal police. Address:1 Bayley St., Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2Y3 Phone: 709.489.0411

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 20 • Animal Control Office Phone: 709.489.0411 Email: [email protected]

• Town of Grand Falls-Windsor Dispatch Offie (4 Hours Call for municipal infrastructure concerns Phone: 709.489.0430

• Ambulance Service Phone: 709.292.2111

16. OPPORTUNITIES FOR USE OF PUBLIC SPACE AND RECREATION

RECREATION FACILITIES IN GFW

CENTENNIAL FIELD COMPLEX Features 2 regulation size asphalt basketball courts, complete with court lines, benches, and lighting for nighttime play. The Basketball Pad is enclosed with a 4ft. chain linked fence.

Outdoor Beach Volleyball Courts The Outdoor Beach Volleyball Courts feature 2 regulation size sand volleyball courts. The court is lit for nighttime play.

Concert Stage The Centennial Field Concert Stage is 40ft. x120ft., and is covered. It features an 800 amp electrical service. It is also the site of the Exploits Valley Salmon Festival Concert which has featured bands like, Tom Cochrane, Bryan Adams, Nelly Furtado, Great Big Sea, Bon Jovi, KISS and Aerosmith. The field has space to accommodate up to 30,000 spectators.

Outdoor Skating Rink The Outdoor Skating Rink is a seasonal rink that is typically available from January to March (depending on weather). It is lit for nighttime use, and is available to the general public at no charge at all times.

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 21 Soccer Field This is a regulation size Soccer Field that features a clubhouse complete with washrooms and a meeting room. The field has covered benches for the teams, and can accommodate up to 100 people in the stands.

Tennis The Tennis area features 6 regulation size asphalt tennis courts complete with a tennis clubhouse and practice area.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

Exploits Valley Cross Country Ski Club Located south of Scott Avenue, the trail consists of 5 loops (0.5 Km, 1.5 Km, 2.5 Km, 5.5 Km, and 7.5 Km). There are 2 parking lots and a Ski Hut that is heated daily. All skiers and snowshoers are welcome. Address: 35 Scott Ave. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A0H 1C0 Phone: 709.489.9562

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 22 SOFTBALL & BASEBALL FACILITIES

• Goodyear Avenue Baseball Fields feature 3 regulation size slo-pitch fields with covered dugouts, a 20ft. backstop, 6ft. chain linked fence in the outfield and 4 ft. chain linked fence on the baselines. Goodyear Avenue Fields can accommodate up to 100 spectators per field and feature a clubhouse equipped with a canteen, washrooms, a meeting room, and a refreshment area. This field also features a batting cage. Goodyear “A” Field is 275 ft. (all fields). Goodyear “B” Field is 240ft. (LF), 260 ft. (CR) and 240 ft. (RF). Good- year “C” Field is 300 ft. (all fields).

• Main Street Softball Fields features 2 regulation size slo-pitch fields with covered dugouts, a 20ft. backstop, 6ft. chain linked fence in the outfield and 4ft. chain linked fence on the baselines. Main Street Softball Fields can accommodate up to 100 spectators per field and feature a clubhouse equipped with a canteen, washrooms and a meeting room. Main Street “A” Field is 275ft. (all fields). Main Street “B” Field is 275ft. (all fields).

SKATING FACILITIES

• The Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium is located on Jones Street, adjacent to High Street in the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor and is used to host Trade Shows, Conferences, Sporting Events and Special Events. Events include (but not limited to) public skating, adult group rentals, adult tournaments, birthday party rentals, and general rentals. Address: 5 Jones St Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2B6 Phone: 709.489.0449

• Windsor Stadium is utilized for winter activities and Summer Hockey School and Summer Figure Skating School, as well as numerous Tournaments, Special Events and Summer Sports and a Day Camp Program. Address: Prices Ave., Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2B 1C9 Phone: 709.489.0455

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Please note: Contact numbers for organizations tend to change - please contact the Town’s Recreation Department (489.4540) for the most current information.

• Inclusion Programs

Autism Society (Grand Falls-Windsor) 709.489.4190

Autism Swim Lessons (YMCA) 709.489.9622

CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Grand Falls-Windsor Chapter) 709.489.6515

Special Olympics (Grand Falls-Windsor) 709.293.1444 [email protected]

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 24 • Child Activities:

Pre-School Story Time ��709.489.2303 The Discovery Centre ��709.489.0811 Tumblebugs (YMCA) ��709.489.9622 Indoor Playground (YMCA) ��709.489-9622 Lil’ Dipper (Swimming) ��709.489.9622 Pre-School Skate ��709.489.0450 YMCA Little Cheer ��709.489.9622

• Archery

Exploits Archery Club ��709.489.4918

• Baseball

Minor Baseball Association ��709.486.0102 Grand Falls-Windsor Oldtimer Baseball ��709.489.2443

• Basketball

Grand Falls-Windsor Youth Basketball ��709.489.9256 GFW’S Donnini’s Men’s Basketball League ��709.489.9256

• Bowling

Exploits Lanes ��709.489.2717

• Cheerleading

Exploits Extreme Cheerleading Squad ��709.489-9031 ��or 709.489.2717

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 25 • Curling

Junior Curling ��709.489.0410 Exploits Regional Curling Club �� 709.489.0410

• Darts Various leagues play at local lounges

• Dancing

Lesley Oake School of Dance ��709.572.0400 Shimoves Bellydance Studio ��709.486.5081

• Equestrian

Adventure Stables �� 709.489.6166/486.6166 email [email protected].

• Figure skating

Sparkling Blades �� [email protected]

• Golf

Grand Falls-Windsor Golf Club ��709.489-7631

• Gymnastics

Perfectly Centred Gymnastics ��709.489.5487

• Ice Hockey

Minor Hockey ��709.486.2353 Women’s Hockey �� [email protected] Labatt Recreation Hockey League ��709.489.3864 Cataracts Senior Hockey �� [email protected]

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 26 • Running

Exploits Road Runners ��709.489.3891 G.I.R.L Run Program �� [email protected]

• Self Defense/Martial Arts

Taekwondo �� 709.486.9132 Exploits Traditional Karate Club ��709.486.2453

• Skiing

Exploits Nordic Ski Club ��709.489.9562

• Soccer

Minor Soccer Association �� 709.489.2825

• Softball

Men’s Softball League ��709.489.4436 Mixed Softball League (Ages 16+) ��709.489.4728

• Swimming

YMCA ��709.489.9622 Grand Falls-Windsor Gators Swim Team ��709.489.7005 Senior Aqua Fit (YMCA) ��709.489.9622

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 27 • Youth Leadership Development Programs

Army Cadets ��709.489.0022 Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts ��709.486.0103 ��[email protected] Girl Guides of Canada ��709.293.2505 Royal Canadian Air Cadets ��709.489.4323 Royal Canadian Sea Cadets ��709.489.6465 Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts ��709.489.6112 Youth 2000 Centre ��709.489.7600

• Other Activities

Exploits Jazz Band �� 709.489.5730 Gardening Club ��709.489.6009 Gordon Pinsent Centre for the Arts ��709.292.4518 Grand Falls-Windsor Concert Band ��709.489.5730 Central NL Visual Arts Society (CNVAS) �� 709.489.7552 Yoga ��709.486.2453 Zumba ��709.486.8737 Computer Class ��709.489.2141 Exploits Valley 50+ Club: �� 709.489.1470 Exploits Valley 50+ Club: Chair Aerobics �� 709.489.1470 Exploits Valley 50+ Club: Public Bridge �� 709.489.6882 Exploits Valley 50+ Club: Line Dancing ��709.489.6470 Exploits Valley 50+ Club: Darts ��709.489.4521 ��709.489-6565 Exploits Valley 50+ Club: Carpet Bowling �� 709.489.9830 Exploits Valley 50+ Club: Cards ��709.486.3883 Exploits Valley 50+ Club: Bingo �� 709.489.3818 Exploits Valley 50+ Club: Bowling �� 709.489.6565 Friendly 50+ Club �� 709.489.4326 Moving for Health ��709.489.2141

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Northcliffe Drama Club ��709.572.9527 ...... [email protected] or [email protected] Rug Hooking ��709.489.6039 Walk Fit (YMCA) ��709.489.9622 Yoga (YMCA) ��709.489-9622

www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 29 Geography and Climate

Newfoundland and Labrador was the tenth province to join Canada. It is made up of the island of Newfoundland and the mainland portion of Labrador, which is located across the Strait of Belle Isle on the mainland of North America. The entire province was known as Newfoundland when it became part of Canada in 1949. In 2001, the province became officially known as "Newfoundland and Labrador."

The island of Newfoundland has a marine climate, which means the surrounding ocean influences it. St. John’s harbour from Signal Hill. Temperatures range from an average of 15 degrees Celsius (°C) in July to -5°C in January. Rainfall Corner Brook is located on the West Coast. It is the ranges from 30 inches in the northwest to 60 inches government, medical and educational centre for the on the south coast. The whole island is covered by western region. Gander, located in the centre of the NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR snow during the winter, with the largest snowfall in island, has an international airport and is also the the Northeastern part. There is fog on the east and administrative and medical centre for the area. southeast coasts, especially in the spring and early summer. Labrador has two major towns – Happy Valley/ Goose Bay and Labrador City. Happy Valley/Goose Labrador is between 10 to 15 degrees colder during Bay is the administrative, medical and educational the winter. The average temperature is -7°C, but it centre for Labrador. There is also a military airbase is colder at night. The summer is usually short and in Goose Bay. cool. The temperatures range from an average of 10°C in July to 15°C further inland. People

Although Canada is officially bilingual (English and French), 95% of the people in this province speak English as a first language. French speaking communities include the Port-au-Port Peninsula on the West coast of the island, among others.

Many people regard Newfoundland English as the most distinctive dialect of the English language in North America. Some Newfoundland dialects are similar to those of southeast Ireland. Others are similar to those of the West Country in England. It gets cold during the winter in Some are a combination of both. Newfoundland and Labrador, so Most Newfoundlanders are of English or Irish REMEMBER TO DRESS WARMLY! descent. In Labrador there are indigenous groups of Inuit, Innu (Montagnais-Naskapi) and Metis. The island of Newfoundland has many cities and The Mi”kmaq First Nation live in Conne River, towns. The majority of the population lives on the in a number of other areas in the island’s Central island's Avalon Peninsula, on the east coast of the Region, and on the West Coast. island, and includes the capital city, St. John’s.

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History The Economy

John Cabot was the first European since the Vikings Many people are employed in industries such as NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR to discover Newfoundland when he landed at government services, education, retail and support Bonavista in 1497. In 1583, Sir Humphrey Gilbert services for the manufacturing, mining and fishing claimed the province as England’s first overseas sectors. The processing of fish and the manufacture colony. of wood products are important industries. There are large pulp and paper mills at Grand Falls and Newfoundland received a colonial assembly in Corner Brook. Since the mid-1990’s, tourism has 1832. The new government was unstable. It was become a large part of the economy. divided along religious lines between the Catholics and Protestants. After 1848, a movement for Labrador is rich in mineral resources (iron, copper, Responsible (Elected) Government began. gold, oil, natural gas, nickel, and cobalt), timber, and waterpower. Mining of the large iron reserves In 1854, Newfoundland was granted Responsible in the southwest began in the 1950s. The province Government by the British government, but legally provides about half of Canada's iron ore. There remained a colony until it became a self-governing is a large hydroelectric project at Churchill Falls. Dominion in 1907. In 1934, the Oil fields, discovered off the Newfoundland coast, Dominion encountered great financial difficulties began production in 1997. due to the Great Depression, and debts from the First World War and the construction of a provincial railway. The Dominion gave up its self-governing status and the Commission of Government (Directed Rule) was established.

After a referendum in June 1948 was inconclusive, a second referendum was held in July of 1948. At that time, 51% voted for Confederation with Canada Newfoundland became Canada’s 10th province on March 31st, 1949. The rich nickel deposits at Voisey’s Bay, Labrador were discovered in the 1990s and are being mined by INCO.

Public Holidays

There are three holidays in this province that have their roots in the Irish and English origin of the original European settlers. They are St. Patrick’s Day, St. George’s Day and Orangeman’s Day.

There are five other public holidays in this province. These public holidays are Easter Sunday, Victoria Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day and Boxing Day. There are also five Statutory Holidays: Map of Canada showing the location of Newfoundland and Christmas Day, Good Friday, New Year’s Day, Labrador in orange on the right. Memorial/ Canada Day and Labour Day. The Shop Closing Act applies on those days. That means most stores have to be closed. The exceptions to the law are some pharmacies (drugstores), convenience stores, gas stations, and restaurants.

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Traffic and Road Signs

All traffic signs are designed to help the motorist follow safe driving practices. The meanings of the signs do not change. Watch for them in several different places. They may be overhead, mounted on signs above the highway, on poles next to the roadway, or painted on the pavement itself.

Some Typical Regulatory Signs CARS & DRIVING

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www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com Currency: Banks, Trust Companies and PAGECredit 32 Currency:Canada has money in the following UnionsBanks, Trust Companies and Credit Canadadenominations: has money in the following Unions denominations:• 1 cent = penny It is safer to keep money in a bank, trust company, • 1 cent = penny Itor iscredit safer unionto keep than money to carryin a bank,it or leavetrust company,it in your orhouse credit or unionapartment. than Manyto carry employers it or leave require it in youryou • 5 cents = nickel houseto have or a apartment.bank account Many in order employers to directly require deposit you • 5 cents = nickel toyour have pay. a bankAsk for account help in in setting order toup directlyan account. deposit Be yoursure topay. take Ask two for pieces help inof settingidentification up an account. with you. Be • 10 cents = dime sure to take two pieces of identification with you. • 10 cents = dime

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www.ANCNL.ca www.grandfallswindsor.com PAGE 33 Important Documents Photo Identification Card (ID Card)

This section of the Guide provides information A photo identity card is necessary if you do not have on getting the documents that you need in order a Driver’s License. The Motor Registration Division to work, to travel, to buy things, to volunteer, is responsible for issuing photo identification cards. to receive medical care, and to go to school. The card is accepted when identification is needed Documents such as identification cards, Social by law, such as to buy liquor, cigarettes and other Insurance Number card, and your Medical Care restricted or regulated products. The card is good Plan card are important. In order to get these cards for a 5-year period. One must be a resident of this you will need primary and secondary documents. province to qualify for a photo identification card. The type of documentation that must be shown If any of these documents are lost or stolen, report is the same as for getting a Driver’s License. (See this immediately to the government agency that Chapter 7) issued the document. If you are not sure how to do this, talk to a counsellor at the ANC or to a trusted Social Insurance Number (SIN) friend who knows what to do in such a situation. The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit Primary Documents include: number used in various Canadian government • Birth Certificate programs. • Passport • Photo Driver's Licence You will need to have a SIN card to work in

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS IMPORTANT from another jurisdiction Canada or to receive government benefits. • Citizenship, Immigration, It is one of the most important pieces of Naturalization, or identification in Canada. Canadian Permanent Resident papers Canadian Passport

Secondary Documents include: • Baptismal Certificate, with church seal Social Insurance Card • Marriage Certificate • Social Insurance Card When you apply for a Social Insurance Number • Credit Card card, you must provide a primary document. • School Identification Card (photograph: You must also have a supporting document if the Newfoundland and Labrador schools only) name you are now using is different than the name • Government Identification Card (Newfoundland appearing on your primary document. and Labrador) • MCP Card To apply for, or to amend, a Social Insurance Number, you must complete an application form. It is important that primary documents are You can get an application from your local Service originals and that they are in English or French. If Canada office or print it from the government they are not, contact the ANC about getting proper website (www.servicecanada.gc.ca). translations. It is also important that you get Social Insurance Numbers for your children. Remember that if you are a parent or legal guardian signing an application for a Social Insurance Number for a minor, you must also provide your own proof-of-identity documents.

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