News Release
For Immediate Release
October 23, 2015
Happy Valley – Goose Bay, NL – The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay has lowered its flags in honour and memory of prominent community leader, the late Mr. Malcom “Max” Winters.
Known for his volunteer spirit, Mr. Winters was inducted into the NL Volunteer Hall of Fame in 2012 and inducted into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2007 in recognition of his leadership role within Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Throughout the years, Mr. Winters made many contributions to the community through organizing, coaching, officiating and leading sports and recreation programs.
The town is grateful for the close working relationship and partnership with Mr. Winters through his involvement in the community. His contributions to major initiatives such as the establishment of the E.J Broomfield Memorial Arena, Labrador Winter Games, chairing of the committee which established the Happy Valley-Goose Bay Ground Search and Rescue, participation on the Melville Hospital In-Service Committee and involvement in the Labrador Inuit Development Corporation to settle a deal that saw the establishment of Nunatsiavut have all made tremendous impacts on the community.
“The town recognizes Mr. Winter’s passing with great sadness and our thoughts are with his family,” said Mayor Jamie Snook. “Mr. Winters was an inspiration for many youth, athletes, residents and fellow community volunteers throughout his lifetime and his legacy will continue to influence volunteerism in our community.”
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For more information, please contact:
Naomi Sharpe
Public Relations & Special Events Manager
Town of Happy Valley – Goose Bay
P: 709-896-3254
publicrelations@hvgb.wpengine.com