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(CLOSED) FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER POSITION AVAILABLE

Posted 30 July 2018, 11:20 am NDT

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MAINTENANCE WORKER, PUBLIC WORKS

The Town of Fogo Island is seeking a dedicated and qualified individual to join its team and provide professional support and operation of the Town's engineering and public works programs.
This position is responsible for the operation of the Towns street maintenance equipment and work with the Public Works Department. Assigned work may include repairs and standard maintenance procedures to ensure that all water and sewer... Read more.

(CLOSED) Tender Offer

Posted 25 July 2018, 10:36 am NDT

The Town of Fogo Island is currently accepting Tenders for a standing offer on an Excavator, Backhoe, and Dump Truck services on an hourly rate.

  • The successful bidder would be expected to supply the necessary equipment when requested by the Town
  • Standing offer will be for a period of one year only
  • Contractor must provide proof of general liability insurance and be in good standing with worker's compensation
  • If the successful bidder is unavailable at any... Read more.

Public Meeting - Iceberg Arena - July 26th, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Posted 20 July 2018, 9:04 am NDT

Public Meeting
Iceberg Arena - July 26th, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Regarding the Certification of the Fogo Island Airstrip

"As you probably know by now we here on Fogo Island have been very fortunate to have EVAS Air of Gander offering Flights from Fogo Island to Gander since late April.
But we have ran into a serious problem just as EVAS were going to offer seat sales, packages for them scheduled Flights we received a word from Transport Canada that wasn't possible because the Airstrip... Read more.

(lifted as of August 13, 2018) Tilting Residents - Boil Order Notice

Posted 16 July 2018, 9:23 am NDT

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BOIL WATER ADVISORY

RESIDENTS OF TILTING

UPDATE: The boil order has now been lifted as of August 13th, 2018.

The Municipality of Fogo Island has issued a Boil Water Advisory in the community of Tilting as of Monday, July 16, 2018 due to equipment failure with the chlorination pump at the Pump House.

Consumers are advised to bring water that you might ingest to a rigorous boil for one (1) minute. Please boil water being used for the following:
Drinking
Brushing Teeth
Making Ice
Making Juice
Making Infant formula and cereal
Cooking
Washing fruits and vegetables
Making tea/coffee and other hot drinks

For further information about the Boil Water Advisory, please call:

Town of Fogo Island @ 266-1320.
Government Services Centre @ 256-1400

Note: If using a home water treatment, such as a filter, follow the manufacturer's advice.

(CLOSED) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - MAINTENANCE WORKER, PUBLIC WORKS

Posted 11 July 2018, 3:22 pm NDT

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
MAINTENANCE WORKER, PUBLIC WORKS

The Town of Fogo Island is seeking a dedicated and qualified individual to join its team and provide professional support and operation of the Town's engineering and public works programs.
The primary purpose of the position is to facilitate the delivery of public works and water and sewer services to the Town of Fogo Island. The position performs a variety of duties including: water and sewer related duties (troubleshooting,... Read more.

Seniors Garden Party

Posted 5 July 2018, 11:22 am NDT

Seniors Garden Party

At the Fogo Island Health Centre
Weather Permitting
(Iceberg Arena: Alternate site)

Where: The Back Patio- Hospital
When: Wednesday, July 11th, 2018
Time: 1:30 pm

Refreshments and entertainment will be provided.

Special Guests: Majors Lorne and Ella Hiscock

Come join us for an afternoon of music and friends. Please feel free to bring along a lawn chair, a hat and some sunscreen.

Sponsored by: the Fogo Island Health Centre and the Town of Fogo Island.

Residents of Seldom — Emergency Water Turn Off

Posted 26 June 2018, 3:06 pm NDT

NOTICE
Residents of Seldom — Emergency Water Turn Off

The Town of Fogo Island would like to inform residents that later this evening, workers will be doing maintenance at the pump house with the pump system. Water will be turned off at 7:00PM for approximately 1 hour, depending on how the work proceeds.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thank you
Public Works Department
Town of Fogo Island

Rescheduled - Canada Day Bingo!

Posted 22 June 2018, 3:36 pm NDT

Bingo!

Rescheduled to Tuesday, July 3rd at 8 p.m.

Sponsored by the Lions Club

Bingo will be held at the Iceberg Arena. Canteen services are available.

Come by, enjoy the evening and great Bingo games!

Notice to Fogo and Joe Batt's Arm Residents - Sewer Smoke Testing

Posted 21 June 2018, 3:22 pm NDT

Starting on Monday, June 25th to Friday, June 29th BioMaxx Environmental will be performing Sanitary Sewer Smoke Testing on three of our sewer outfalls (one in Fogo and two in Joe Batt's Arm)

The following areas in Fogo will be affected:
  • Blandford's Road
  • Country Road
  • Humphrey's Lane
  • Main Street (from Winnie Fords to Scott Harts)
  • Mercer Memorial Drive

Smoke Testing FAQ
Smoke Testing FAQ (larger version)