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• Deer Lake becomes Islaview tomorrow, remembering a tiny superhero and raising funds for families in crisis

  Up to last year, the Islaview Foundation has raised $700K.

• Marina Redmond Centre in Corner Brook turns one year old with a free public event on Sunday

  On Bayfm with Lenny Benoit, Mayor Linda Chaisson says this includes free swims from 11 a.m. to 1p.m., and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m, the gym is open free from 10 a.m until 5 p.m., and for one day only half price membership.

• Humber Arm South planning to build a permanent ice rink and eventually an outdoor sports complex

  Councillor Paul Pike says many people have been reaching out to the recreation committee with support and donations for this long term goal, which could end up costing between $1.5 and $2M. 

• A Grade 6 class from Templeton Academy wins the National Agriculture and Food Innovation Challenge

  A news release from Agriculture in the Classroom said “Their submission showcased a deep understanding of what it means to be true agriculture and food problem solvers.” 

• No federal funding to hire students at the Corner Brook Baseball Association

  The president of the Corner Brook Baseball Association, Jason Mosher, says their program is run based on these student grants and they have been getting enough for 7 for as long as he can remember.