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C-W-T Ace still in play, $130,000 jackpot estimated
CENTERVILLE-WAREHAM-TRINITY, NL – Poor weather conditions postponed the Chase the Ace in Centerville-Wareham-Trinity earlier this week. However, another draw is scheduled for Feb. 1. The C-W-T Recreation and Indian Bay ATV Association Chase ...
Keeping runways clear at Gander Airport
GANDER, NL – The maintenance crew at Gander International Airport springs into action as fresh snow falls on the tarmac. The crew plays a critical role to ensure runways and surrounding areas are clear of snow for airplanes to safely ...
Eastport celebrates Robbie Burns Day
EASTPORT, NL — With every ticket sold and a waiting list that couldn’t be filled, Eastport’s 10th annual Robbie Burns Night has far outgrown its humble beginnings in George and Joan Innes’ home. The Scottish dinner and show ...
Lewisporte Mason recognized for 50 years of commitment
LEWISPORTE, NL - At the regular meeting of Lewisporte Masonic Lodge #14 on Jan. 22, Brother Roy Woolfrey was presented with his 50-year pin. It was exactly 50 years to the day that he joined the Lodge. ...
One more race to go: Jeannie Pardy from Appleton prepares for Tokyo marathon
APPLETON, NL – Marathon runner Jeannie Pardy is preparing for a race that will mark a significant milestone in her career. The Appleton resident is preparing to leave for the Tokyo Marathon on Feb. 25; when she completes it, she will be the ...
Ascension Collegiate student named one of 30 EF Canadian Youth Ambassadors
BAY ROBERTS, NL — One lucky student at Ascension Collegiate has quite an eventful year coming up. Laura Keefe, a 16-year-old student at Ascension Collegiate, was recently named one of 30 Education First (EF) Canadian Youth Ambassadors in ...
Minister Dempster impressed with Springdale as an age-friendly community
SPRINGDALE, NL — Lisa Dempster says everyone – including local businesses and community leaders – has a role to play in creating age-friendly communities. That’s what she told members of the Springdale and Area Chamber of ...
Creating the Traytown Rink
TRAYTOWN, NL – Like many towns in Newfoundland and Labrador, Traytown has the infrastructure for an outdoor skating rink. When it comes to making the rink, however, it’s not so much about having the structure, and more about ...
Musgravetown’s Alex Cull named Junior Firefighter
Earlier this month, Anthony Paddon Elementary Kindergartener Alex Cull had, as described by his mom Lisa, “a major phobia” of his house catching fire. ...
Embree honours their volunteer firefighters
A banquet dinner was hosted for members of the Embree Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, Jan. 20. ...