North West River is located in central Labrador 33kms away from Happy Valley Goose Bay, with a population of 553. It was founded in 1743 when Louis Fornel established a year round trading post in present day North West. The Hudson Bay Company established a trading post there in 1836, which brought in another movement of European settlers. North West River hosts an annual Beach Fest, located at Lester Burry Memorial Park also known as the Waterfront, where you will find the Trappers Monument, an outdoor stage and the board walk. The North West River Beach is another popular attraction just a few minute walk from Lester Burry Memorial Park, come and enjoy the beautiful beach and warm shallow waters.
Community Coordinator
Gabriel Flowers has recently accepted a position with the Nunatsiavut Government as the Imappivut Community Coordinator for Upper Lake Melville and Rigolet. She is originally from Rigolet Nunatsiavut, and graduated from Northern Lights academy in 2007. After graduating, she moved to Goose Bay to pursue her Post-Secondary education. Gabriel has completed multiple training programs, with the most recent one being the Fish and Wildlife Technician Diploma program in 2014. Since then she’s worked positions within and outside of her field. Her most recent occupation was in Voisey’s Bay in 2018 as an Environmental Monitor for the Nunatsiavut Government. Gabriel is very grateful to have this position as Imappivut Community Coordinator and looks forward to her employment experience over the next 6 months.
Community Coordinator
Gabriel Flowers has recently accepted a position with the Nunatsiavut Government as the Imappivut Community Coordinator for Upper Lake Melville and Rigolet. She is originally from Rigolet Nunatsiavut, and graduated from Northern Lights academy in 2007. After graduating, she moved to Goose Bay to pursue her Post-Secondary education. Gabriel has completed multiple training programs, with the most recent one being the Fish and Wildlife Technician Diploma program in 2014. Since then she’s worked positions within and outside of her field. Her most recent occupation was in Voisey’s Bay in 2018 as an Environmental Monitor for the Nunatsiavut Government. Gabriel is very grateful to have this position as Imappivut Community Coordinator and looks forward to her employment experience over the next 6 months.