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Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs
July 30, 2010

Media Advisory: Minister to Provide Remarks at 27th Annual Labrador Canoe Regatta

The Honourable John Hickey, Minister of Labrador Affairs, will provide remarks at the opening ceremonies of the 27th Annual Labrador Canoe Regatta. Opening ceremonies are scheduled to commence at 4:00 p.m, Saturday, July 31, at Gosling Lake.

The Labrador Canoe Regatta is an annual canoe racing competition that takes place over three days. Competitors paddle classic voyageur-style canoes, similar to those used by trappers traversing the wilderness of Labrador.

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Media contact:

Val Oliver
Public Relations Specialist
Department of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs
709-896-1780, 897-4787
valoliver@gov.nl.ca

2010 07 30                                                    11:40 a.m.

 


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