The Our Town - Clarenville Blog by Paul Tilley

2011 Census data for Clarenville (note the date error on this graphic) We feel that Clarenville is growing - now newly released Stats.Canada Census data proves it. We've seen the official population of Clarenville rise by 14.4% in the past 5 years from 5,274 to 6,036! We are now the 13th largest town in NL with the 3rd largest growth in population.

Over 20 people showed up to the pre-budget hearings held in Arnolds Cove last week - not bad - considering.  And Clarenville, the largest and most infrastructure stressed town in the region, was not officially represented.  I always thought that was why we elect a Council and why we pay taxes to the municipality so that they can advocate for us? Thank you to Mr. Ted Drover for taking the time and incurring the expense to speak at the hearings on a subject that should be the Town’s.   I will take your self-advocacy lead.... Attention: Hon. Tom Marshall,  Minister of Finance  for the  Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Dear Mr. Marshall: Clarenville is the town of note for this region of the province.  Despite the fact the Town did not make an official presentation at your pre-budget hearings, please do not take that  omission  as a sign that we the citizens of this community do not clearly see challenges that the Province can help us overcome.  I would like to take this opportun

From The Packet - Jan 12/2011 Many of us are waiting, as patiently as possible, for more snow to fall.  My Ski-Doo is still in the garage - likely yours is as well. There was a time when I use to enjoy the anticipation of the first trip on Ski-Doo, but as of late, the joy of owning a snowmobile and riding it has been sucked out by the constant drum of what I call "The great trail pass debate". Few would argue that the age of the groomed trail has come.  If the sport is to prosper as the demographic of riders get older and more bump adverse, we need to have groomed trails.  The challenge of this luxury however is determining who's going to pay and how its going to be done. The Trail Pass system and the volunteer snowmobile associations were "concocked" to overcome this challenge.  Trail pass revenues were supposed to pay for the grooming and the associations are suppose to gather the manpower to run the groomers.  On both counts it isn't happening. Af

The annual Lion's Santa Claus Parade is a tradition in Clarenville.  Through the dedicated efforts of many volunteers in the Lions Club and participating organizations the parade creates a new set of memories each year.   I've included this year's parade and some notable parades from years past below as well.   Be sure to LIKE us online at www.facebook.com/ourtownclarenville The 2011 Edition The 2010 Edition The 2009 Edition The 2002 Edition The 2001 Edition