Motorists should scan both sides of the highway and encourage passengers to watch for caribou.
Motorists on the Northern Peninsula should use extreme caution on the roadway between Flowers Cove and Eddies Cove East and surrounding areas. A large part of the St. Anthony caribou herd is spending the winter in this area and many animals have been seen on the road. The caribou are attracted to road salt and are vulnerable to vehicle collisions. Motorists should scan both sides of the highway and encourage passengers to watch for caribou. Avoid driving at dusk and dawn when caribou are more commonly seen near highways. Reduce speeds when driving at night when caribou are more difficult to see.
Meanwhile, wildlife officials are conducting a caribou study in western and central regions over the coming weeks. This includes the Blow-Me-Down herd which is currently wintering near Stephenville. Some caribou will be marked with highly visible orange or blue paint as part of the survey requirements. This paint does not impact caribou and will remain on the animals until they shed their winter coats in the spring.
Winning lotto ticket sold at Pasadena Irving
Municipal Awareness is next week, celebration at the Civic Centre next Friday
Student Job Fair today at Employment Centres in Corner Brook and Stephenville
No more meetings at the Hughes Brook Community Hall for one church group
