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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)

Available for Purchase - Compost Bins

Posted 18 June 2018, 1:29 pm NDT

* Compost Bin may not be exactly as shown.
* Compost Bin may not be exactly as shown.

Backyard composting is a simple way to recycle your organic waste.

Since 30% of our waste is organic, composting is a great way to divert waste from going to our landfill.

Through this program the Town of Fogo Island has compost bins for sale for $25.29 per bin, tax included. Anyone interested in purchasing one of these bins please contact the Town Office.

Canada Summer Jobs (2 Positions)

Posted 15 June 2018, 3:15 pm NDT

The Town of Fogo Island and the Fogo Island Stadium Committee will be hiring 2 students under the Canada
Summer Jobs. There will be 2 positions for a total of 7 weeks each with 35 hours per week.

Duties will include organizing and planning weekly activities for Summer Camp. You will work daily with boys and girls and their families, students will work with other students and staff.

Standard first aid is an asset as well as a valid driver's license. Age requirement is 15-30. Students must be 15 when they apply.

Please drop resumes off to the town office marked "stadium"
or at the stadium office. If you have questions please call Colette at 266-1111.

Student Summer Jobs 2018

Posted 18 May 2018, 9:23 am NDT

The Town of Fogo Island along with its local community partners is offering students summer employment. Positions are available through Young Canada Works, Advanced Education and Skills and Canada Summer Jobs. Please read the entire ad as to not miss any requirements.

Deadline for resumes: May 28th at 3:00pm (Tourism office) or 4:00pm (main office)

To be eligible, students must:
•Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
•Have been registered... Read more.

Student Position

Posted 16 May 2018, 9:14 am NDT

The Town of Fogo Island and the Iceberg Arena will be hiring students to work with a "Food and Fun Camp for kids". (camp will take place at the stadium)
Interested students should drop resumes off to the Town office marked "FOOD CAMP" or at the stadium office. Duties will include planning daily activities, cooking, physical activities and lots of fun. If you have any questions on this program please call the stadium at 266-1111 or email: stadiummanager@townoffogoisland.ca
There will be other programs offered pending approval of student funding. We plan to offer summer camp for 6 weeks at the stadium. This is a separate camp with sports, crafts, hikes, food events and special activities. Please feel free to contact the stadium for updates. 266-1111.