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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.