Please note that the Lewisporte Winter Carnival community breakfast slated to take place at the Lewisporte Yacht Club from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13 has been cancelled.

On Jan. 29 at approximately 4:30 P.M. Lewisporte RCMP responded to reports of a snowmobile collision in Norris Arm South.

The 15-year-old female driver and sole rider of the snowmobile, struck a large piece of logging equipment and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victims name is not going to be released at this time. No criminal charges are currently pending as the Lewisporte RCMP continue to investigate the matter.

	Kay Burns is enjoying the transition from city life in Calgary to living in Central Newfoundland, as... »

Feeling the pull of the east, Kay Burns made the move from life out west to "a better life" in Newfoundland.

Ms. Burns has joined The Pilot as a freelance reporter/photographer.

The story that led her to settle down in Lewisporte begins with Ms. Burns and husband Curtis having spent nine summers at their cabin in Little Burnt Bay. Mr. Burns says the beauty, pace and lifestyle of Notre Dame Bay was a siren song, drawing her back each year. The end of summer each year brought with it sadness as she headed back to the "intensity, noise and busyness of Calgary."

	Two Lewisporte Collegiate Lynx players were presented with awards during a January volleyball tourna... »

The Lewisporte Collegiate Lynx girls volleyball team competed in an invitational volleyball tournament on Jan. 9 at Leo Burke Academy in Bishop's Falls.

This was a six team senior girls tournament involving high school teams from New World Island, Botwood, Lewisporte, two teams from Grand Falls-Windsor and host Bishop's Falls.

	Kristen and Laura Peckford pleased the crowd during the Singsation for Haiti on Jan. 24 at the Salva... »

The offerings for Singsation for Haiti, held on Jan. 24 at the Lewisporte Salvation Army, raised $5,221. However, with the Federal Government commitment to match donations dollar for dollar that total will be over $10,000.

On Jan. 12 at 4:53 p.m. the earth began to shake in Haiti and by 4:54 p.m. life, as people in Haiti knew it, would never be the same.

The countdown is on to the beginning of the annual Lewisporte Winter Carnival set for Feb. 8-13.

Town of Lewisporte recreation director Derek Bennett said there are many events scheduled throughout the six-days of the Carnival that will appeal to a variety of people.

"There's an opportunity here for everyone to participate in the Carnival activities," said Mr. Bennett. "We have also strived to keep things at low or no cost and included events (consult Carnival schedule for dates and times) such as free skating, free bowling, a sliding party and community bonfire with treats provided."

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Politics in our country have stooped a new low.

In July 2009 the Minister of National Defense Honourable Peter MacKay promised our troops a fleet of new armoured vehicles, which we all know they desperately need. It proved quite the photo opportunity for the media and the Minister, with over 300 soldiers smiling proudly and confident their return to Afghanistan would be a safer one in the near future.

Having a friend die in Afghanistan because an improvised explosive device (IED) blew apart the poorly constructed armoured vehicle he was riding in, proves that this important equipment is needed, to protect and save the lives of our soldiers while they are posted overseas.

One of the great things about working for a community newspaper is seeing how people demonstrate an unbelievable amount of caring and compassion when it is needed most.

Case in point is the response from schools and individuals who have taken it upon themselves to try and do what they can to help the people of Haiti who have had their lives torn apart by the Jan. 12 earthquake.

Exhibition of Skaters

Feb. 12 - The Notre Dame Skating Club will be hosting an "Exhibition of Skaters" as a part of the Lewisporte Winter Carnival from 5-6 p.m. Admission is free and followed by a free public family skate from 6-7 p.m. There will also be other activities taking place; face painting, flowers, Valentine treat bags and a picture with a two dog sled team. Hope to see you there!

Annual General Meeting

Feb. 15 - The Interfaith Goodwill Annual General meeting will be held at the Pentecostal Church at 7 p.m. Election of officers will take place. All are welcome.