ST. LAWRENCE, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

'St. Lawrence' is located on the Burin Peninsula in Newfoundland.

Contents
History
U.S.S Pollux and U.S.S Truxtun
Sport
Links

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.

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.

The Sinking of the U.S.S Pollux and U.S.S Truxton

The Lanier Phillips Story

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.

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

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