NLIS 1
June 3, 2005
(Tourism, Culture and Recreation)
Chair of Board announced for 2006
Labrador Winter Games
Paul Shelley, Minister of Tourism, Culture and
Recreation and Minister responsible for Labrador Affairs, today announced the
appointment of Dusty Miller as the chair of the 2006 Labrador Winter Games
Committee. The 2006 Labrador Winter Games will take place in Happy Valley-Goose
Bay in March. Government committed $500,000 in Budget 2005 to support the
Labrador Winter Games.
"I am pleased today to announce the appointment of Dusty Miller as the chair of
the Labrador Winter Games Committee. I am confident that he will lead a dynamic
group of individuals on the committee who will work to ensure that the games are
a great success," said Minister Shelley. "Government is committed to the
Labrador Winter Games, and we recognize the games as an important event that
both encourages the further development of sport and recreation in the region,
while celebrating the unique culture of Labrador."
Dusty Miller, a resident of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, has volunteered at the
community level for a number of years. From 1999 to 2004 he served in various
capacities in the Lake Melville Minor Hockey Association, and for the last two
years he has served on the executive of the Grand River Snowmobile Club. He also
served for two years on the board of directors for the Goose Bay Airport
Corporation. Mr. Miller is trained as an air traffic controller and served with
the Canadian Forces for nine years until retiring in 1990 to work for Transport
Canada. Having joined the Serco Goose Bay team in 1998 as standards and training
officer, in March 2004 he was appointed as site manager.
John Hickey, MHA for the Lake Melville District, said: "Mr. Miller�s involvement
with sports at the community level, his management experience at 5 Wing Goose
Bay, and his connection with the people of Labrador, will help him lead the
committee to prepare for the Labrador Winter Games."
Held every three years, the Labrador Winter Games began in 1983 as a way to
promote the development of sport and recreation programs throughout the
communities of Labrador; encourage, promote and enhance cooperation and
understanding among all peoples of the region; and revive and encourage the
development of sports and activities associated with the traditional lifestyles
of the region.
Organized by the Labrador Winter Games Association and hosted by the Town of
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, the 2006 Labrador Winter Games will bring together
approximately 450 athletes and involve approximately 1,000 volunteers from all
communities of Labrador during a week-long competition. Many of the events,
including snowshoeing, rifle shooting, dog sled racing and the seal crawl, are
part of the Labrador culture. Government recognizes the unique opportunity
presented by the games to mobilize Labrador as a community and to enhance the
pride and culture of Labrador.
Media contact: Tansy Mundon, Communications, (709) 729-0928, 685-1741
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