War Memorials rededicated

Prior to 1997 the First World War Memorial was near the Anglican Church, and the Second World War Memorial was near the United Church – the only known location in NL that the Memorials were in different locations. In 1995, Town Council, with the support of the...

Expansion of golf course to 18 holes

Twin Rivers Golf Course was expanded from 9 to 18 holes in 1991. The second 9 holes were designed by Doug Carrick. This 6546 yard, Par 71 award winning course has hosted numerous Provincial and National competitions.  This seaside course that criss-crosses two salmon...

Citizen of the Year program launched

In 1988, Wallace Webber was Port Blandford’s first Citizen of the Year. This program recognized the special efforts of many of Port Blandford’s citizens in making the community stronger. Due to the difficulty of choosing one volunteer from many, the...

Newfoundland railroad comes to an end

On September 1, 1988, the last train in Newfoundland made its trip. The closure of the railroad was a major blow for Port Blandford, as the railroad had played a major role in the community’s development throughout the 20th century, and was a significant...