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• RCMP still investigating theft from a Deer Lake gas station, a local woman has been charged

  RCMP Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says police were flagged down about the incident at the store on Upper Nicholsville Road and hey reported the woman who was known to staff had left without paying for merchandise.

• Driver ticketed in Roddickton and police pull uninsured and unregistered vehicle off the road

  The driver, a 69-year-old man, was also operating without a valid driver’s licence and the vehicle was towed to the impound.

• Diabetes and drinking alcohol doesn't always mix well

  Alcohol should be limited to 2 standard drinks/ day or less than 10 drinks/ week for women, and limited to 3 standard drinks/ day or less than 15 drinks/ week for men. 

• RCMP NL reporting "encouraging" weekend, no impaired driving charges laid and hundreds checked

  Only one person had to do a roadside test, which was passed.

• New chapter starting at Marble Mountain set to open next weekend

  General Manager Richard Cormier says they’re still making snow, when it’s cold enough at least minus 5 but best at minus 10.