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Acclaimed Canadian television fishing program The Dimestore Fishermen attends Newfoundland's northern peninsula and the Town of St. Anthony to obtain quality footage for a future feature episode.
08/15/2007
Fishing program with focus on exposing Canadian destinations travels to Northern Newfoundland.
Calgary, Alberta - August 15, 2007 - Only a week ago the critically acclaimed award winning Canadian documentary program The Dimestore Fishermen finished a near week long attendance in one of Canada's oldest settled areas.
Host/Producer Jim Hoey of The Dimestore Fishermen says, "I think it is fair to say the people here are some of the finest we have ever met in our travels. This area of the northern peninsula of Newfoundland is remarkable. It is incredible to think Vikings had a settlement in this region hundreds of years ago. Jacques Cartier was here in 1534. That is amazing. Most Canadians will really marvel at just how much history is here."
Jim Hoey said that he really enjoyed this attendance. "There is no question that the people here have a special place in my heart. We made life long friends in St. Anthony. I will never forget Smiling John Simmonds and his wife Edna. Sam & John Simms, Barry Budgell and the whole group were all special Canadians. The spirit and kindness we were treated to while we attended was really tremendous. We have a wonderful relationship with one of our favorite broadcasters, NTV (Newfoundland Television) Canada's Superstation. I think our loyal fans and viewers in Newfoundland want to see their home exposed for others to be able to experience how special St. Anthony is. Newfoundlander's have a reputation in our country as being hard working people with real home and family values. After having been here for the first time in my life I want to come back every chance I get. I have told our team that I want to be in Newfoundland every year."
For the week The Dimestore Fishermen was in attendance the crew was exposed to Newfoundland music, fare and hospitality.
"Upon arriving we were given a private concert after the St. Anthony Music Festival by the guys in the Newfoundland Navigators. John Simmonds played guitar for us every night at his Glacier Manor Resort. Being in St. Anthony has been incredible. This community really gave us their best. It is an honor to have had the chance to be here. The fishing was spectacular."
The episode featuring St. Anthony is projected to air in April or May of 2008.
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