| MS.
JONES: |
I rise today to recognize another huge milestone for
Labrador Preserves located in Forteau, Labrador.
Mr. Speaker, Labrador Preserves is owned and operated
by Stelman Flynn, and his products, Pure Labrador, are
produced by converting bakeapples, partridgeberries and
blueberries into gourmet spreads and syrups. Up until
recently, Mr. Flynn’s syrups, jams and jellies have
been enjoyed mostly by locals and tourists passing
through Newfoundland and Labrador, but now it has been
introduced to the rest of the world, and available on
shelves at Sobey’s, Price Chopper and Foodland grocery
stores across Atlantic Canada.
Mr. Speaker, what originated as a small venture in
preserves has developed into a huge enterprise and has
already been a boost to the local economy on a number of
levels. Further expansion is expected with contracts in
western Canada and this would mean a dramatic overhaul
for the small family business. Mr. Flynn has been able
to master the unique Labrador bakeapple taste and
produce a gourmet product that is recognized as a
commodity of excellence across Canada.
Mr. Speaker, I ask members of the House to join with
me in congratulating Mr. Flynn and Labrador Preserves on
the tremendous success his company has achieved by
investing in a distinctive part of Labrador’s culture
and heritage.
Thank you. |
