St. Lawrence, Newfoundland and Labrador
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St. Lawrence is located on the Burin Peninsula in Newfoundland.
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[edit] History
St. Lawrence's economy was primarily based on fishing until the recent collapse of North American cod stock. The government of Canada has implemented a morotorium on cod fishing. A Fluorspar mine in St. Lawrence was once a major employer in the community until 1978, when Alcan closed the mine. A recent wind project has been announced by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for St. Lawrence. The project will result in the installation of 14, 1.8MW turbines.
[edit] U.S.S Pollux and U.S.S Truxtun
On February 18, 1942, more than two hundred American sailors died when the U.S.S. Pollux and U.S.S Truxton ran aground in Chamber Cove.
[edit] Sport
Known as the 'Soccer Capital of Canada', the St. Lawrence Laurentians have provided some very competitive teams which have represented Newfoundland in many national championship tournaments.
[edit] Links
- Town of St. Lawrence
- History of the St. Lawrence Fluorspar Mines
- St. Lawrence Miners Memorial Museum
- Wind Project to be located near St. Lawrence
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Wind Power Announcement for St. Lawrence
- St. Lawrence Laurentians
- St. Lawrence Academy
- Eastern School District
