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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