did you know about Labrador city....... 1980 - IOCC production slowed and in that summer the company held a five week shut down. In April, Labrador City officially became a town. 1981 - Town of Labrador City elects first council with Karl Hiscock elected as mayor. Alec Snow was elected deputy mayor. Also elected were Leonard Leyte, Stanley Robinson, Kevin Campbell, Darrell Brenton, Ron Brown, Stephen Michelin and Stanislaus Jackowski. The first layoffs at IOCC in response to a slumping world demand for iron. Labrador City celebrated its twentieth anniversary! 1982 - The storm of January 82 brought blowing snow and severe wind chill factors. Loss of power resulted in all of the residents of the Harrie Lake sub-division being evacuated from their homes. With all of the snow from the storm, Labrador City went on to host the World Cup Cross Country Skiing Races. 1983 - The Hospital added a mental health unit, special care unit and a newly renovated gift shop Labrador City played host to World Cup Final Cross Country ski races and The Aurora celebrated fifteen years of publication. 1984 - Royal Newfoundland Constabulary building opened. 1985 - For the second time in two years the Menihek Nordic Ski Club hosted the World Cup Cross Country ski races. The provincial Curling Championships were held in Labrador City and the Sue Ann Bartlett rink captured their ninth title while representing the carol Curling Club. Also, the Labrador Fishing and hunting Camps Ltd was incorporated. 1986 - Freedom Road, the gravel road to Baie Comeau, Quebed (595 km) was completed, alleviating the feeling of isolation for residents of western Labrador. Churchill Falls was accessible by putting your vehicle on the train to Esker and then driving 158 km on a gravel road built by CFLCo in the 1960s, and known as The Brinco Road. The Arts and Culture Centre opens, home to the theatre troupe the Carol Players which has represented the province nationally and internationally. 1987 - Sue Ann Bartlett was inducted into the National Curling hall of fame and the Baie Comeau road was officially opened. From February 2nd to 7th, Labrador City held its first annual Heritage Week. this event was designed to give residents of the area a better understanding and appreciation of their Labrador culture and heritage. 1988- On July 14th, Labrador became its own Federal Riding. 1989 - On February 29th, IOCC reached another milestone. The billionth ton of material consisting of 757,500,000 tons of ore was mined at the Carol Project. In April, the Arts and Culture Center hosted the provincial Drama Festival and Labrador Citys own Carol Players received five awards. 1990 - Ambulance service now offered at Hospital. 1991 - According to the 1991 census, 9,061 people were living in Labrador City. Labrador 400 dog team race was initiated.
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