Podcasts about Deer Lake

Labrador feels ignored in the new interprovincial air travel loop between St. John's, Gander and Deer Lake announced earlier last week, and now they're demanding answers. We spoke with the CEO of the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce for more insight. (Krissy Holmes with Julianne Griffin)

Willa Hammitt Brown first had her picture taken with Paul Bunyan when she was four years old in Akeley, Minnesota, and she grew up spending summers on Deer Lake in Itasca County in the heart of the Northwoods Vacationland. She is a writer and historian specializing in American cultural, gender, and environmental history and holds…

Willa Hammitt Brown first had her picture taken with Paul Bunyan when she was four years old in Akeley, Minnesota, and she grew up spending summers on Deer Lake in Itasca County in the heart of the Northwoods Vacationland. She is a writer and historian specializing in American cultural, gender, and environmental history and holds…

Most of us don't think a whole lot about the running of an airport, as we fly in or out. But the folks in charge of those massive properties put a lot of thought and planning into it. On Tuesday night, Deer Lake Regional Airport set course for the next five years as the airport authority launched its new strategic plan. Tammy Priddle is president and CEO of the Airport Authority.

Last week, we learned that the Bank of Montreal is closing its branch in Port au Choix this July, after over 50 years of operation. That will leave the town with only a credit union in the area to provide banking services. Customers who hope to stay with BMO will need to travel two hours to reach the nearest branch in Rocky Harbour, or two and a half hours to the branch in Deer Lake. We spoke with Port au Choix Mayor Donald Spence, pharmacist Dwanna Dobbin, and Shirley Spence, the owner of the Sea Echo Motel and Restaurant.

In 1975, the Deer Lake Library opened its doors to the public for the very first time. Turn the pages to 50 years later, and the library is celebrating the remarkable milestone of a half-century. A lot has changed , but the library is still a community cornerstone. The CBC's Amy Feehan attended the anniversary celebration this week.

A Deer Lake woman has reached a milestone very few people ever do in their jobs. Worneta Cramm has been working with the Deer Lake public library since November 1974, 50 years ago.

Premier Andrew Furey says changes are being made as a result of the tragic fire at the Driftwood Inn in Deer Lake. The Justice Department has said its investigation into the fire hasn't been completed yet; But the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador says his government is taking steps now to improve fire safety. Furey says he's directed several government departments to take some interim measures. The Premier says the changes came about after he met with volleyball teams and parents who were staying at the Driftwood Inn at the time of the fire.

On Thursday, we spoke with Tammy Priddle, president and CEO of Deer Lake Regional Airport. Flair Airlines had announced it was pulling service from both Deer Lake and St. John's airports in 2025. The ultra-low-cost carrier only began service to this province back in May of this year. Flair isn't the only low-cost carrier to have a short layover on the Island. Lynx and Swoop, for example, began service only to pull it a short time later. There's no question that there is a need for flight options - especially affordable ones - in and out of this province. So why don't these ultra-low-cost options last? Nadia MacDonald is the Executive Director of the Atlantic Canada Airports Association.

If you're planning a summer getaway and hoping to book your flight with Flair Airlines, you'll need another plan. The airline has announced its 2025 season will no longer include Newfoundland, as it drops Deer Lake and St. John's from its schedule. Tammy Priddle is president and CEO of Deer Lake Regional Airport.

An old building is no excuse for a lack of fire safety. That's what two moms are saying after a stay at the Driftwood Inn with their daughters' volleyball team became terrifying and traumatic. The hotel in Deer Lake was destroyed by fire in October. Newfoundland Morning's Bernice Hillier spoke with Dena Ellis and Katie Conway.

When fire destroyed The Driftwood Inn in Deer Lake on October 19, the loss was huge for the community. But even more tragically, the fire claimed the life of Eugene Spoon, a hunter from the United States. Deer Lake mayor Mike Goosney joined us to talk about how the events have affected people, and what steps have been taken since they happened.

Fire destroyed The Driftwood Inn in Deer Lake on Saturday morning. Then yesterday, the RCMP confirmed that a man died in the fire. 77-year-old Eugene Earl Spoon was a hunter from the United States. The CBC's Sanuda Ranawake spoke with RCMP Corporal Jolene Garland.

He loved life... and he got his moose. We remember Eugene Spoon - the American tourist who lost his life in the Driftwood Inn fire in Deer Lake last weekend - when we speak with his daughter in California. (On The Go's Jo-Ann Dooley with Christy Rozo)

A fire destroyed the popular hotel and restaurant The Driftwood Inn in Deer Lake on Saturday. Firefighters received the call around 7 a.m. and arrived quickly at the burning building. The CBC's Colleen Connors spoke with Stephen Rowsell, the chief of the Deer Lake fire department.

Away for the weekend for a volleyball game... that's a typical story for young people in this province. But the "typical" quickly turned "terrifying" for guests at the Driftwood Inn in Deer Lake this past weekend. Melinda Sharpe woke up Saturday morning to the sound of a neighbour yelling that the building was on fire. Sharpe said she didn't hear any alarms, and jumped into action to get the volleyball team and other guests out. Sharpe banged on so many doors, she thinks her wrist is broken. The CBC's Sanuda Ranawake spoke with her, as well as Ellen Barnes and Gloria Bender, grandparents of some of the volleyball players,

A guest who was staying at the Driftwood Inn in Deer Lake is missing... and some fear the worst after the building was destroyed by a blaze this weekend. To discuss some of the disturbing questions this fire is raising regarding fire safety and protocols in guest establishments, we speak with the PC opposition Fire and Emergency Services shadow minister. (Krissy Holmes with Chris Tibbs)

Feeding the cows, operating the tractors and harvesting the crops require lots of energy, know-how and money. Young farmers will get training and advice from experts and leaders at a conference this weekend in Deer Lake. Lisa Davis and Mark Hoffe are with NL Young Farmers, and they've organized the event.

A planned Family Care team for the Humber Valley-White Bay area will soon have its own space to call home. The 32-thousand-square-foot facility will include offices and clinical space for an assortment of family physicians, registered nurses, and other heatlh care professionals. An announcement yesterday in Deer Lake by Premier Andew Furey outlined plans for the centre. The CBC's Amy Feehan spoke with Teara Freake, the Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, Western Zone, for NL Health Services, and with Deer Lake Mayor Mike Goosney.

You've probably heard about how tough it can be to find child care. Maybe you've faced that challenge yourself. The Town of Deer Lake is getting involved to try to get more people into the business of child care, and it's bringing together experts to explain how to go about it. Gloria Field is economic development officer with the Town of Deer Lake, and Lisa Vercillo is an insurance broker who specializes in child care.

People living in Deer Lake say they can barely use their cell phones anymore, because service is poor, and calls are dropping all the time. Worried community leaders want answers. The CBC's Colleen Connors spoke with Deer Lake Mayor Mike Goosney; the Town's Fire Chief, Stephen Rowsell, and provincial,Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, Andrew Parsons.

On Sunday, people got to hear lots of "moos," "b-a-a-a-hs" and "clucks, " as farms throughout the province opened their gates and let members of their communities in. Atlantic Open Farm Day shows people first-hand where their food comes from. CBC's Amy Feehan stopped by Robbins Family Farm in Deer Lake and spoke with co-owner Terri-Lynn Robbins.

Golf enthusiasts in Deer Lake commemorated three decades at The Humber River Golf Club this summer. The establishment opened its doors in 1994 on land leased by the Deer Lake Airport Authority and has been a hub for golfing activities and community engagement. CBC's Alex Kennedy visited the greens to delve into the club's history and explore its aspirations for the future.

Going to the beach is an essential part of summer, but not all kids have access to fun beach toys. That's why The Town of Deer Lake has set up their free toy-lending library. It lets all kids - big and small - come to the beach and grab any toy they like. The CBC's Amy Feehan went to Deer Lake Beach and spoke with Mayor Mike Goosney.

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People in this province in a supported employment program are still not sure what the future holds. The program helps people with intellectual disabilities to get a job and gain work experience, but groups were told this spring that their funding from federal sources is being cut. The provincial Department of Immigration, Skills and Labour intervened to make up the difference, but only until this fall. Sarah is one of the people who's in a supported employment program through an agency in Deer Lake called SEDLER. Sarah, her mother Amanda Williams, and Skills and Labour Minister Gerry Byrne spoke about their concerns.

Many of us watched on TV when Newfoundland and Labrador's Unknown Soldier was laid to rest at the National War Memorial in St. John's on July 1. But for a group of young students from this province, the sacrifices of men who died more than a hundred years ago are personal. They're among a group following the Trail of the Caribou this week. Jo Anne Broders is an English and social studies teacher at Smallwood Academy in Gambo. Griffin Neal is a Grade Eight student from that school., and Joelle Moss is in Grade Eight at Xavier Junior high in Deer Lake. We reached them by phone from Belgium.

The people of Churchill Falls who had stayed behind were being safely evacuated from the area last night, as the wildfire crept closer to the community. As fires across the province flare up, the island of Newfoundland is still under an outdoor fire ban. So what should all of us keep in mind right now? Scott Bungay is a member of Deer Lake Fire Rescue.

A trio of hitchhiking visitors to the province has been getting a fair bit of attention over the past week. Maybe you've seen them, or their social media posts. The three men from Ontario have travelled from St. John's to Western Newfoundland, and today, they were to fly out of Deer Lake.

Words of wisdom for women wanting to work in farming: A free online session Wednesday evening offered by the NL Federation of Agriculture. One of the hosts for the session is the co-owner of Robbins Family Farm in Deer Lake. (Krissy Holmes with Terri Lynn Robbins)

It's been a busy few weeks at Deer Lake Regional Airport. The airport welcomed back two airlines who are offering service in and out of Deer Lake. WestJet is one of those airlines, which is returning after dropping Deer Lake from its schedule last year. Tammy Priddle is president and CEO of Deer Lake Regional Airport.

The aviation industry in Canada took a big hit during the pandemic. With everyone in isolation, smaller airports such as those in NL saw flights grounded and routes cancelled. But the president of the Canadian Airports Council says things are getting back to normal. Monette Pasher gave a presentation in Deer Lake on Wednesday about the state of aviation in Canada.

This was recorded on a spring day in the forest near White Deer Lake, a seasonal lake in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The lake is large and shallow when full, but only lasts a couple months in spring before drying up entirely. It's surrounded by coniferous forest of Ponderosa Pine, Lodgepole Pine, and White Fir. At the time I made this recording there were only a few small pools of water left. I arrived late in the morning and the sky was blue and sunny above, but clouds were beginning to build all around. I set up the microphone in the forest not far from the lake under a dense bunch of young White Fir trees which provided shelter from rain and wind when the storms eventually passed overhead. The clouds continued to build until the first rumbles of thunder were heard in the distance. The chirping calls of Mountain Chickadees and Dark-eyed Juncos are heard along with other birds, and frogs can be heard in the distance in the remaining pools of the fast drying lake. As the storms moved closer, gentle rain began to fall and a light breeze blew through the trees above. The thunder became increasingly loud and powerful until it passed directly overhead. Recording by Kelly Rafuse

The Deer Lake Red Wings are on a winning streak this hockey season. The team came out on top of the Central-West Senior Hockey League with a 6-5 win against the Grand Falls-Windsor Cataracts on Friday night. The win sends the Wings to their second straight Herder Memorial final series, where they'll face the St. John's Caps for provincial senior hockey glory. Darren Langdon is their coach.

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ICYMI: As the rain continued to pour and wind speeds reached up to 140 kilometres an hour in some parts of the province on Wednesday, travelling became hazardous. For truck drivers like Stanley Reid, risky road conditions are a part of his day-to-day considerations. He joined us enroute, from Deer Lake, to give us some insight into tricky weather and driving conditions.

We often hear about big clean-up efforts in the spring after the snow is gone. But some members of a volunteer organization pitched in this past weekend, just ahead of our first snowfall. The focus of their efforts was the lookout near the Trans Canada at Birchy Lake. What they found in a small area is a bit shocking. Bruce Armstrong is with the Pasadena Lions Club. He had help from Lions Club members from Pasadena, Baie Verte and Springdale, along with some other people who pitched in.

Historian invites fans of Muhammed Ali to share memories at Deer Lake. Also, Penn State student charged in jogger's death out on $3 million bail.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A company on Newfoundland's West Coast hopes to expand its coffee business to other parts of the country. Gros Morne Coffee Roasters started out with one small roaster, in a cabin near Bonne Bay Pond. Since then, it's moved to a commercial building in Deer Lake with a big, state-of-the-art roaster. But it's not done growing yet. Last week, the company received a provincial grant worth more than $41,000, to help get its products in stores outside the province. David Mosher is one of the owners of Gros Morne Coffee Roasters.

An idyllic afternoon kayaking on the Lower Humber River interrupted by an unexpected visitor last week. Hear the story about the seal that almost made his way to Deer Lake. Janet Weldon speaks with CBC's Hillary Johnson.

The Madcaps discuss their favorite beach state parks along the Pandhandle/ Emerald Coast/ 30A region. Parks incluide:  Camp Helen, Topsail Hill, Grayton Beach, and Deer Lake State Park.  Activities include: snorkeling, swimming, camping, hiking, paddle boarding, and kayaking.  Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcapsQuestions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.comRyan can be found on Instagram at: the_fl_excursionistChris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

Strawberries are ripe for picking on the West Coast, and that can only mean one thing in Deer Lake. Hear from one of the organizers of the annual Deer Lake Strawberry Festival. This year is particularly special. It's their 40th anniversary. Christa Jones is on the committee that's making it all happen.

This was recorded early on a clear spring morning in the forest near White Deer Lake in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Siskiyou County, California. The recording starts about an hour before sunrise as the birds were just beginning to sing, and the frogs were winding down their nighttime chorus. You'll hear many different birds on this recording including Great Horned Owl, American Robin, Hammond's Flycatcher, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Mountain Chickadee, Cassin's Vireo, Western Tanager, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Hermit Warbler, Red-breasted Nuthatch and more. One sound I was particularly happy to capture is the booming wing sound of the Common Nighthawk, which is made by males as they dive at females during courtship. Help this podcast get made by making a donation, becoming a Patreon supporter, or becoming a monthly supporter through Spotify Podcasting. You can do so by visiting the following links- https://soundbynaturepodcast.com/donations/ https://www.patreon.com/soundbynaturepodcast You can become a monthly supporter at Spotify Podcasting by clicking the link at the end of this podcast description. Thank you to my current and past monthly supporters, those of you that have made one-time donations, and my three supporters on Patreon. Every bit of your contributions go directly to the production of this podcast. I truly appreciate your help! You can see pictures of the area this was recorded, as well as pictures from other locations I have gathered recordings, by visiting the Instagram and Facebook pages for the podcast. You can find them by searching @soundbynaturepodcast. Questions or comments? Send me a message on Facebook or Instagram, or email me at soundbynaturepodcast@gmail.com I really hope you enjoy this recording. Thank you very much for listening. Stay healthy, stay safe, stay sound. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundbynature/support

This was recorded on a spring afternoon at White Deer Lake in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Siskiyou County, California. The thunder began in the distance with a light breeze blowing through the Ponderosa Pines and White Firs towering above, then clouds rapidly gathered overhead and built into active thunderheads which produced abundant lightning and loud thunder. As the storm slowly moved directly overhead, it began to rain and the thunder became frighteningly loud. Help this podcast get made by making a donation, becoming a Patreon supporter, or becoming a monthly supporter through Spotify Podcasting. You can do so by visiting the following links- https://soundbynaturepodcast.com/donations/ https://www.patreon.com/soundbynaturepodcast You can become a monthly supporter at Spotify Podcasting by clicking the link at the end of this podcast description. Thank you to my current and past monthly supporters, those of you that have made one-time donations, and my three supporters on Patreon. Every bit of your contributions go directly to the production of this podcast. I truly appreciate your help! You can see pictures of the area this was recorded, as well as pictures from other locations I have gathered recordings, by visiting the Instagram and Facebook pages for the podcast. You can find them by searching @soundbynaturepodcast. Questions or comments? Send me a message on Facebook or Instagram, or email me at soundbynaturepodcast@gmail.com Please do something today that will help preserve and protect nature and our environment, our children count on it. Thank you very much for listening. Stay healthy, stay safe, stay sound. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundbynature/support

In a recent survey, Minnesota's Deer Lake was named one of the country's top ten cleanest lakes.  What metrics are used to decide whether a certain body of water can be deemed clean?  Jearlyn asks this, and other questions, of Clean Lake Alliance deputy director Paul Dearlove.

An elderly man in Deer Lake says he wants his money back. 93-year-old Charles Samms gave his neighbour $100,000 in 2020. Samms says it was a loan, but Jason Lush says it was a gift. Lush was an RCMP officer at the time. The CBC's Ariana Kelland went to Deer Lake for the story.

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Veteran trainer Aaron Snowell has worked with many Don King fighters over the years. But he is not just a King lieutenant. He grew up in Pottsville, just down the road from Muhammad Ali's Deer Lake training camp and he was around The Greatest for the best part of a decade. As a coach, who was in the corner the night Mike Tyson was stunned by Buster Dougles, and when Frankie Randall shocked Julio Cesar Chavez. He also worked with the likes of Julian Jackson, Tim Austin and Tim Witherspoon. Snowball's story is an important one on many levels, not least because he presents a very different side of Mike Tyson in the late 1980s and early 1990s from the one were are accustomed to seeing.  

Gene Kilroy was a friend, advisor and confidant to Muhammad Ali. He spent a huge part of his life as Ali's business manager and is universally seen as the last surviving member of Ali's inner circle. Here, he talks about his time with The Greatest, the incredible moments he experienced and the celebrities they encountered and he details Ali's relationship with other heavyweight legends. He discusses Zaire, Manila, Deer Lake and much more besides in a phenomenal look back over a phenomenal time.