The by-election will be held March 6th.
Twelve people have been nominated for an election to fill 3 councillor vacancies in the town of Stephenville. This after nearly half the council resigned recently for various reasons. Names on the ballot will include Darren Roberts, Darrell Shelley, Gerard Pomeroy, Geoff Benoit, Ken Penton, Maurice Hynes, Patrick Mercer, Paul Green, Paul Grenier, Ray Tompkins, Tom O’Brien and Trevor Murphy. The by-election will be held March 6th.
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Major power outage affecting west coast
Newfoundland Power says the issue is under investigation.
Three youth charged after breaking into a Deer Lake home and assaulting the residents
The suspects were known to the victims, and three youths matching the descriptions and surveillance images provided by victims and witnesses were located nearby.
Alberta man charged with armed robbery after an incident in Roddickton
RCMP Cpl Jesse O’ Donaghey says they were called to the scene near a business on Major Street around 5 o’clock Friday evening after a man, armed with a knife, threatened the victim and demanded cash.
Government looks for someone with an interest in the idle power plant in Buchans
The expression of interest will invite interested parties to outline potential uses for the facility, anticipated economic benefits and plans for its long-term operation and development.
Traffic stop in Deer Lake last week leads to seizure of cocaine, cash and weapons
Bert Gosney, 44, and 38-year-old Krystal Lee White, both of Deer Lake, were later released from custody with conditions.
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