Life and Times of Labrador West's Pioneers - 6

No, I really don't think we will see Labrador City ending up like Gagnon.
Not in the immediate future because of positive reserves and markets of iron ore and further schemes.
I can not see into the future.
A possible scenario if IOCC shuts down, but unlikely in my opinion.
No, I don't think Labrador City will end up like Gagnon.

What impact do you think the completion of Freedom Road in 1985 had on people from Labrador City?

I think it gives you a good feeling just to know you can jump into your vehicle and leave town when you want. It also gives you the opportunity to return whenever you decide to, too.
Given the options of travel which ended remote or isolation status is a good boost to the general psyche.
It is useful.
You would have had to live here when we were totally isolated from the "outside" (except for plane and train travel/transportation) to fully appreciate the enormous impact/improvement the well-named Freedom Road has had on our mental and emotional well-being as well as on our daily lives.
It gives people a sense of freedom since they have a choice between flying or driving.

Our children were involved in minor hockey, downhill skiing, figure skating and Crusaders which kept us involved to a certain extent.
We've been involved in the Canadian Legion, Roman Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Recreation Commission, softball and minor hockey, Scouts, CRRS and a Member of the Town Council.
We were involved in the Legion, Library Board, Integrated School Board and the Hospital Board.
Chamber of Commerce and Winter Carnival Committee (in the early years).
I was a member of the Knights of Columbus.