Postville
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The community of Postville with a population of 240 is situated on the north side of Kaipokok Bay. It sits in the shade of a beautiful hill which is just across from the village. The area around Postville is forested by spruce, fir, birch and juniper. Alder willows, marshes, ponds and brooks also make up the landscape.
Just above Postville is a rapid and islands which lead to the upper bay. There, an abundant supply of trout, char, smelts and rockcods are fished for subsistence and recreation almost year round. Migratory birds also flock to the area in spring and fall. Caribou frequently travel through the community and if your lucky enough to get a license you'll most likely get your moose.
The economy depends largely on seasonal employment with the local sawmill, Torngat Housing Corporation, community council and Torngat Fisheries as the main employers.
Power: Diesel power from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro.
Water: All of the community is served with water and sewer.
Fuel: Gas station is owned by Woodward's Oil Ltd. Stove oil can be purchased there or bought directly from the boat in the fall through the Labrador School Board.
Air:
Air Labrador and Provincial Airlines fly in from Sunday to Friday. Approximate
cost of a return trip from Goose Bay to Postville is $246.00.
Marine: Labrador Coastal Services from July - November.
Passenger & freight boat from Cartwright, both of which travel via Goose Bay.
Local: Car / truck can be used from May to November. Four wheelers can be used during the summer / fall. Ski - doos during the winter.
Telephone:
Aliant Telecom - NewTel Internet, Stemnet access is
available.
Radio / T.V: CBC from Goose Bay; Local radio station, O.K. Society from Nain, cable
television available with approximately 15 channels.
Mail: Local Post Office - Area Code A0P 1N0. Weather permitting we get mail each day from Monday to Friday. Parcel mail comes by freight plane once or twice a week.
Medical: Health Labrador Corporation - 1 nurse, with
visits from the doctor, dentist, optometrist.
Public Health nurse working with the Labrador
Inuit Health Commission in the community.
Religion: Pentecostal
RCMP: No Police Officer located in the community, however, we get visits from
the Makkovik detachment regularly.
Retail Outlets: 1) Sheppard's Variety (groceries, some hardware and house ware items) 2) Food Town (groceries, some hardware and house ware items) Both stores get fresh vegetables, fruits and dairy products weekly.
Accommodations:
Burden's Bed & Breakfast 479-9797/479-9721
Sports, Recreation & Leisure: Community run gym nights
Community Dart League, Community Recreation Hall, outdoor skating rink.
Ski - dooing, ice fishing, walking, camping
LIHC youth groups, Church groups for different ages.
Education: Labrador School Board
K-12 school
Approximately 65 students
7 teachers, 3 student teachers
Teacher Housing: 2 - 3 Bedroom apartment in a duplex that is fully furnished with washer, dryer, fridge, stove, chesterfield, coffee / end tables, table set, beds, dressers and freezer. Heated by wood stove, oil furnace. Rent $425.00 per month plus own utilities.
Banking: No bank in the community - has to go through some other community.
Payroll available through Direct Deposit and interact is available at local
stores and gas station. Food and fuel loan available through the credit
union and N.L.T.A (some restrictions apply).
Daycare available for Children ages 2 to 5 at LIHC.
Household: Bedding, microwave, TV/VCR, stereo, dishes, pots and pans, cutlery,
towels, face cloths, dish towels, dish clothes, hangers, shower curtain.
Groceries: The two local stores carry most of the grocery items. Most teachers have
their groceries shipped in, in September - their meats, dry goods, toiletries,
cleaning supplies, etc...
Clothing: Warm winter clothing is a necessity - coat, ski pants, boots, hats and mitts.
Keith
Jacque Principal of B. L. Morrison - 479-9798(H) or 479-9811 (W).
Carmen Sheppard (Teacher) - 479-9860 (H) or 479-9811 (W).
