The attempt to fix [locate] the water main leak continues. Workers dug down, some working over the weekend, to what was thought to be the problem area, a tee in the line. Alas that was not the area of the leak, so now a hole is being dug just a couple meters away from the first, this time to locate a valve on the line, thinking the problem may be there. Process of elimination is the norm with these things, trouble is, in winter the ground being frozen adds time and effort in eliminating.
Man oh man, this is getting lots of air time in Labrador, 3 months after work complete large cracks are found in the runway, 30 million eh? I do believe it was a Quebec firm that had the contract for that job, conspiracy theories any one.
Good to see the Innu having a public meeting on the addictions problems. I do not know how the vote will be carried out at the meeting to prohibit alcohol in the community; hopefully it is by secret ballot. If it is an Innu tradition to do it other wise then that’s fine, if it is an introduced system then it’s a gray area IMO. Any one know more details on that?
Man oh man, this is getting lots of air time in Labrador, 3 months after work complete large cracks are found in the runway, 30 million eh? I do believe it was a Quebec firm that had the contract for that job, conspiracy theories any one.
Good to see the Innu having a public meeting on the addictions problems. I do not know how the vote will be carried out at the meeting to prohibit alcohol in the community; hopefully it is by secret ballot. If it is an Innu tradition to do it other wise then that’s fine, if it is an introduced system then it’s a gray area IMO. Any one know more details on that?
Update on Natuashisch meeting: CBC radio is reporting that Cheif Prote Poker will ask the residents to vote with their feet in tomorrows plebiscite [or whatever]. The Chief will ask those who attend the meeting [being held at the gym] that want some form of Prohibition to stand on one side of the room. Interesting indeed.
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I don't know anything about innu voting traditions, but in many hunting societies, decisions that would affect the group were discussed openly and everyone's position would have been transparent.
Re. Water, it sounds like a pain, but remember how far things have come in just a few decades!
"We had running water in the summer, but had to disconnect and drain the system in October. The pipes, which were of wood, ran from a small dam down to the mission house and apublic fountain from which the villagers drew their water in summer. THe pipes were six foot logs bored with a three foot auger owned by the mission and imported especially for that purpose. It was kept at the home of Amos Voisey, who for years had the delicate job of boring pipes and keeping the system supplied with replacements. In winter, everyone had to haul water by dog sled from the dam, or from the brook which empties into the head of the bay." (Bill Peacock. Reflections from a Snow House: p. 68) There is a good diagram of a houshold water contraption on the next page!
I suppose broken pipes are a major problem in that cold. I know my pipe would be stuffed!
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