The Driftwood Inn caught fire at about 7 a.m. Saturday morning.
Deer Lake RCMP continue to investigate a weekend fire that destroyed a landmark in the town. The Driftwood Inn caught fire at about 7 a.m. Saturday morning. Upon arrival, police were informed that a woman had been treated for minor injuries by paramedics. Out of an abundance of caution due to a large propane tank on site, officers evacuated nearby residences.
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UPDATE: Police have recovered a stolen Dodge Caravan from Deer Lake
The stolen vehicle has a Newfoundland and Labrador licence plate # HWN156.
Appointments now being made for spring cleanup in Corner Brook; call 637-1666 or go to cornerbrook.com
Residents can also drop off bulk household garbage at the Wildcove landfill from May1st-11th and the city will pay the fees.
Qalipu busy with career fairs, a traditional use study, a bird survey and more this month
To find out more or register for events go to the Qalipu First Nation facebook page or qalipu.ca.
Schools to remain closed Friday afternoon due to weather
Schools in the Corner Brook region were also closed Thursday.
Corner Brook MHA Jim Parsons gives first speech in the House of Assembly
He spoke about our world, saying it is not black and white but shades of grey with no silver bullets for the challenges we face.
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