Busy weekend for police in the capital city

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• April 27th is the cut off to book an appointment for curbside pickup during Corner Brook's spring cleanup

  All those who do have a chance to win one of four $100 gas cards. 

• Registration opens tomorrow for the Becoming and Outdoors Woman Workshop

  Courses include introduction to firearms and archery, outdoor cooking, fishing basics, hiking and backpacking, chainsaw safety, and more.

• RCMP has nearly doubled the training allowance to become a police officer

  The cadet recruitment allowance has increased from $525 to $1,000 per week.

• Second day of a murder trial in Corner Brook delayed due to lack of sheriff's officers

  Justice Minister Helen Conway-Ottenheimer says a department official has been in contact with the Office of the High Sheriff and there will be sufficient sheriff's officers in Corner Brook for that trial. 

• Government issues update on the Provincial Court Working Group

  Identified improvements include the recruitment and retention of sheriff’s officers and court officers, potential infrastructure changes, advanced use of technology and better access to justice.