WabushThe Town of Wabush was incorporated in 1967 and currently has a population of 1,894. Wabush is home to Wabush Mines, J.R. Smallwood Collegiate and is 2 km from the Wabush Airport. Wabush is a great destination for year round tourism.
Town Council as of October 2008
Mayor, Jim FarrellDeputy Mayor, Lorraine Mitchell Councillor, Terry Curran Councillor, Ron Barron Councillor, Curtis Hatch Councillor, Cheryl Hardy Councillor, Wade Coombs Town Manager, Florence Harnett Town Clerk/Treasurer, Martina Gale Facility Manager, Darrell Munn Public Works Supervisor, Ron Parsons Fire Chief, Todd Canning Council Updates
For regular updates from Town Council please visit our web page at www.labradorwest.com
Wabush Recreation Dept.
Our recreation facilities include:
-Recreation Centre -Indoor Swimming Pool and Sauna -Bowling Alleys -Gymnasium -Fitness Studio -Ice Arena -Weight Room -Softball Fields -Boating -Jean Lake Recreation Area -Walking Trail Some of the programs we offer: - Summer Program (July 2 - August 30) - Bowling (October to April each season) - Arena Public Skating (October to April each season) - Swim Schedule - email your request to recreation@wabush.ca for an updated copy or visit our web page at www.labradorwest.com Climate
Climatic conditions in Waush are healthy and comfortable. Winter has abundant snow for activities, summer, although short, is often hot and sunny. Mean summer temperatures are 21 - 22 C; winter days are an exhilarating -30 C. The average annual snowfall is 366 cm (12 feet)
Wabush Industrial Park
The Wabush Industrial Park is owned and operated by the Town of Wabush and is located on a three mile stretch of highway connecting Labrador City and Wabush.A main rail line and airport are adjacent to the park. The Trans-Labrador Highway is nearby. The park is zoned for light, medium and heavy industry and is the headquarters for a number of contracting and supply distribution companies. |
Contact Information:
Town of Wabush
P.O. Box 190 Wabush, NL AOR 1B0 Phone 709-282-5696 Fax# 709-282-5142 e-mail townclerk@wabush.ca Announcements:
There are currently no announcements.
Events:
March 1, 2009:
Wabush Winter Fun Week (March , 2009)
Held mid March of each year, starting on Wednesday with the Wabush Volunteer Fire Dept. serving hot dogs and hot chocolate at the opening bon fire and ending on Sunday with sliding and bonfire/weiner roast on Water Tower Hill. In between there will be lots of family fun, so dress up warm, get out and enjoy yourself.
Links:
For more indept information on Labrador West please visit this site.
For accomodations in Wabush, visit this web site.
For heritage and tourism information please visit this site.
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