Hopedale
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With a population of 671, the community of Hopedale is situated on a peninsula amid surrounding hills that dominate the landscape. The land is comprised of low lying spruce woodland mixed with a tundra cover of lichen and Caribou moss. Its landscape is dominated by a surrounding marine environment that is interspersed with smaller islands inhabited by numerous migratory sea birds. There are many lichen and moss covered rocky areas colored by berries, small plants and bushes.
Life in the community of Inuit, Settler and mixed Inuit/Settler decent revolves around seasonal activities of hunting and fishing. Residents pursue subsistence and recreational activities such as hunting, trapping, boating, ski-dooing, and camping in outlying bays. Economic activity centers around government organizations and private businesses. In a sculptured landscape of winter snow and windswept ocean the inhabitants pursue a livelihood that is still reflective of a traditional Inuit/Settler lifestyle.
Power: Diesel Power
Nfld/Labrador Hydro
Water:
All of the community (including teacher
housing) is serviced with community water and sewer.
Fuel:
Pumping station owned by Wm. Normore Ltd. Teachers may purchase a
year supply of furnace oil through Labrador School Board from oil tanker
in the Fall (paychecks deductible by Christmas).
Air: Air Air Labrador and Provincial Air Lines (Sun - Fri) reservations
recommended. Return air-fare from Goose Bay to Hopedale is
approximately $362.
Marine:
Marine Atlantic coastal boat originating in Cartwright (July-November).
Any personal belongings should be shipped approximately 2 weeks before
arriving in Hopedale. Address C/O ACMS, Hopedale.
Local:
Speedboats, snowmobiles, trucks, four wheelers
Telephone:
Aliant Telecom - NewTel. You can contact them for installation
before arrival (if you know your accommodations.) A hook-up may be
possible via Goose Bay.
Internet:
Community Access Program (CAP) at Amos Comenius Memorial School.
Aliant Telecom provides sympatico internet service throughout the community.
Radio from CBC (HVGB)
& Local Community Radio Station
T.V.
17 cable stations including VOCM Radio broadcast from
St. John's Satellite T.V. (Private), (Star Choice, Express Vu)
Mail:
- Local Post Office - AOP 1G0 (Mon-Fri)
Medical:
Health Labrador Corporation - 2 nurses, Public Health Nurse. Monthly
visits from dentist and doctor. Annual visits from eye doctor. Air-
Ambulance provided for emergencies.
Religion:
Moravian Church & Pentecostal Church
RCMP:
4 Regular members
Retail Outlet:
3 Confectionary stores, 1 store Food Town (groceries/limited hardware/house wares/clothing)
- 1 Take Out (Flower's)
- 1 Restaurant (located in Amaguk Inn)
- video rentals available.
Public Accommodations:
- Amaguk Inn (12 rooms)
Sports,
Recreation & Leisure: - Community run gym nights
- 2 lounge (licensed)
- walking/hiking/ski-dooing/camping.
Education: - Labrador School Board
- K - 12 (enrolment: 215)
- Computer room/Science Laboratory/Library/Gymnasium/Home Ec.
- 20 Teachers - 5 Student Teachers
- Life Skills Program ( 3 local instructors)
- Resource Centers - L.S.B. and ACMS
Teacher Housing:
- ½ - 1 mile from school, churches, post office, store, hospital
- 7 , 2-bedroom Mini Homes
- Fully furnished (freezer/double bed/single bed/automatic washer and
dryer/bureaus/fridge/stove/table set/couch set/living room tables/
window sheers
- wood stove
- Rent: $510.00 Deducted over 10 months (utilities not included)
i.e. $425.00 per month over a one year lease.
Also, a 5
unit apartment complex furnished as above except the woodstove:
three, 1 bedroom apt., $375.00 per month; one,
2 bedroom apt. $5.25 per month; one,
3 bedroom apt. $600. per month.
Banking: - All banking through HVGB. Transfers available within branches of
Scotia Bank and Royal Bank.
Payroll is available through direct deposit or the mail. If direct
deposit is your choice, then it is recommended that it is set up with the
bank and the Labrador School Board before arriving to the coast. Personal cheques are accepted at most outlets for goods and services.
Food and fuel loans
may be available through the N.L.T.A. For more
information contact NLTA at 1-800-563-3277.
Household:
- T.V. (Entertainment center)/radio - broom & mop
- utensils, pots & pans, dishes - small appliances
- bed clothes/pillows - shower curtain
- alarm clock - shovel
- hangers - wall hangings
Groceries:
Most items are available at the local stores. However, many teachers order
meats from outside the area. They also tend to order some dry goods.
Some suggestions include:
- Toilet tissue (toiletries)
- dish detergent
- paper towels
- cleaning supplies
- clothes detergent/fabric softener.
Clothing: - Rubber boots, rain gear
- warm winter hat, mitts, boots, jacket, snow pants, face mask, goggles.
Mr. Dean Coombs, Principal, Amos Comenius School, 933-3815
summer
589 - 3006 or cell # 683 - 722
Ms. Trudy Flowers - 933-3892 (Teacher)
Ms. Faith Shuglo - 933-3836 (Teacher)
Feel free to contact these people with any questions or inquiries regarding accommodations, transportation, holiday schedule, etc.