“I moved back home to Nfld after being away for 22 years, I chose Portugal Cove St. Philip’s as the place to settle, get married and raise my family. The choice was made after extensive research on community, the councils’ view of the progress we need to make, schooling, outdoors activities and a solid reputation of being a great place to live.

I am the owner of 2 small business and I run a charity and retired from the army after 33 years of service. A few years ago, a chamber of commerce was formed, seeing who was involved and why I immediately joined with memberships of my 2 businesses and my charity. The people involved were known to be good and decent people that were the example of honesty, fair play and a genuine love of our community. Now I find myself part of several committees on tourism and infrastructure and the betterment of our community and the chair of the Heritage Committee. The people and the sincere desire to make our town a better place are amazing takeaways for volunteering and sense of pride in where I live. The Chamber’s support and the various businesses that give their services at no charge and those that help my charity only reinforces the decision in 2000 to settle in this wonderful community.“

- Michael Pretty, CD2, Major Retired

Owner Operator – Pretty SAFE Enterprises and Northern First Aid Ltd.

President – Trail of the Caribou Research Group

Chair Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s Heritage Committee