News & Events

Click the following link to listen to the full interview: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-31-labrador-morning/clip/16122149-labradorians-beyond-their-home

📣Have a listen to SLDA's Employment Connections & Development Program Officer, Skye Mitchelmore, and SLDA's Welcoming Communities Initiative Program Manager, Roseann Linstead, with CBC's Labrador Morning as they share about 'Labradorians Beyond Their Home'.

ℹ️ SLDA's Employment Connections and Development Office aims to engage individuals living away from home who are interested in returning to contribute their skills to local job opportunities. We can offer information on business options, succession planning and help with transition.

📣EMPLOYERS in the Labrador Straits
Are you seeking assistance with recruitment and filling your job vacancies❓ SLDA's Employment Connections & Development Office is here to help!

Our office provides a range of services that can assist employers such as:
♦️Promoting the job listing on our social media platforms and the SLDA website
♦️Assisting with the creation of promotional materials or job advertisements, customizing them to draw in more... Read more.

🏠"Labradorians Beyond Their Home"💚💙🤍

📱Scan the QR Code or 🔗click the following link to complete the survey: https://forms.office.com/r/YW3gqyYurk

🏆Refer & Win! Share this survey with family & friends living away from home (Labrador Straits Area) to be entered in for random prize draws.

ℹ️ SLDA's Employment Connections and Development Office aims to engage individuals living away from home who are interested in returning to contribute their skills to local job opportunities. We can offer information on business options, succession planning and help with transition.

Please contact us if you have any questions or suggestions:
📧connect.slda@outlook.com 📞709-931-2055

LINK to Presentation

EXPLORE the presentation to discover more about the SLDA's Welcoming Communities initiative and its latest updates. This initiative was started to tackle labor challenges, promote strong community development, and address demographic shifts. By collaborating, we aim to create a positive impact for the social and economic advancement in the Labrador Straits region.

Labrador Straits Age-Friendly Community Committee presents 'Christmas Carol Sing-Along'!

This event took place on from 2:00-4:00pm on Tuesday, December 17th, and was located at the Town Centre in West St Modeste.

Music provided by the Labrador Straits Ministerial, and refreshments was served.

If you have any questions, you can contact SLDA's Seniors Services Office at:
(709)931-2675 or seniorservices.slda@gmail.com

Check out photos from this event in our 'Gallery': https://www.slda.ca/home/album-16

Starting at 6:30pm, this event will take place at the Lawrence D. O'Brien Town Centre, in L'Anse au Loup.

Join us for the annual tree lighting, followed by an event where we will make ornaments, decorate sugar cookies & have hot chocolate.

This event is in partnership with the Town of L'Anse au Loup, Southern Labrador/Strait of Belle Isle Community Youth Network (CYN), and Association for New Canadians (ANC).

Check out photos from this event, in our 'Gallery': https://www.slda.ca/home/album-15

🟢SLDA's 49th Annual General Meeting🟢

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4th, at 7:00 PM. It will be held at the Lawrence D. O'Brien Town Centre, in L'Anse au Loup.

🔹SLDA Members and Supporters🔹:
We invite and encourage you to attend our AGM. This is your chance to learn more about our Association and engage in discussions on current and future activities.
Your support over the past year has greatly contributed to our work, and we look forward to your continued interest in the social and economic betterment of the Labrador Straits.

We hope to see you there! Please call 📞709-931-2010 or email 📧slda@mylabrador.ca if you plan to attend.

A representative from Key Assets will be coming to the Labrador Straits MUN Community Hub, located at the E.M. Taylor Resource Centre in Forteau, to provide three information sessions on November 20th, 21st & 22nd. Please see the poster for more details.

These sessions will take place on the following dates:
November 20th from 7-8pm
November 21st from 12-1pm
November 22nd from 9-11am

These sessions will offer insights into Family Based Care opportunities and employment opportunities with Key Assets. They will also share information about their organization.

Each session will include swag, door prizes, and refreshments, and everyone is invited to join.

🎁🛒Super Saturday- November 30, 2024!
Special Savings at Local Businesses

All business owners who are interested in participating in this regional Super Saturday event are kindly requested to complete the registration form below and we will be happy to include your special savings in our flyer.

Registration Form:

If you have any questions please contact us at:
connect.slda@outlook.com or 709-931-2055

Join us on a bus ride to beautiful Salmon Bay Farm. Enjoy the scenery along the way and the magic of October at Salmon Bay Farm & Pumpkin Patch Cafe!

The ride is FREE, and you pay for your own lunch. Please click the following link to view the menu: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=581362657576514&set=pcb.581364010909712

Bus Pick-up/Drop-off places:
11:00am- Town Hall in L'Anse Au Loup
11:20am- Seniors Complex Forteau
11:45am- Town Hall L'Anse Au Clair
*Seating is limited*
(Please let us know if you would like assistance to get to a pick-up place)

For more details and to book your seat, please call:
709 931 2055.

This event is made available by the SLDA's Seniors Services Office and Volunteer Age- Friendly Communities Committee