Premier visits Woods Harbour

Multi-purpose trail and fire hall officially open

by Carla Allen/The Vanguard
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Article online since October 7th 2008, 10:18

Premier Rodney MacDonald officially opened the new Woods Harbour fire hall using the Jaws of Life. Assisting are fire chief Gordon Ross, Health Minister Chris d'Entremont, and Woods Harbour fire department president, Troy Stoddard. Carla Allen photo

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Premier visits Woods Harbour

Multi-purpose trail and fire hall officially open

Premier Rodney MacDonald celebrated the opening of a new multi-purpose trail as well as a new fire hall in Woods Harbour Monday evening.

The multi-purpose trail, which consists of a .8 kilometer sidewalk section and 1.5 km "rail to trail" section, cost $670,000 to build.

Premier MacDonald and Woods Harbour councillor, George El-Jakl unveiled a plaque for the trail, then the premier walked with residents to the new $400,000 Woods Harbour fire hall where a reception was held. The project was made possible with a $250,000 Emergency Services Provider Fund.

Originally a $5-million investment announced in September 2007, the fund more than doubled over the past year to respond to an overwhelming list of applicants.

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