Central Training Academy

Central Training Academy features late model state-of-the-art heavy equipment for you to train on. The national accredited training will teach you how to efficiently perform construction related processes with the bulldozer, excavator, front-end loader, Grader, Backhoe, and Tandem Truck....

Judy (Day) Ricketts

Judy (Day) Ricketts was fourteen years old at the time of the International Woodworkers of America (IWA) Strike of 1959. A native of Badger, she, along with other schoolchildren, watched from the roadside as loggers and local authorities came...

The Badger Drive

Badger’s most important role in logging was that it was from there that the “Badger Drive” was conducted.  This log drive took place on the Exploits River between Badger and Grand Falls and was carried on between 1908-1991.  The...

Constable William Moss

Constable William Moss was tragically killed on March 12, 1959 during the International Woodworkers of America strike at Badger that eventually became known as the “Badger Riot”. Constable Moss of the RNC was struck on the head with a...

Playground Facilities

The Town of Badger operates playground, the Ronald MacDonald Playground on Maple Street. The playgrounds contain variety equipment intended to provide fun and safe activity for young children. Note: These playgrounds are not supervised.  

Walking Trail

The Town of Badger has recently constructed a 5 km walking trail that follows the beautiful Little Red Indian River, scenic Exploits River and the Badger River. During your walk in this natural setting, birds, animals, moose, caribou and...