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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Residents should always have an emergency preparedness kit on hand so they can be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.
More details on the removal of the MSC Baltic III; a road being built and a camp coming for workers
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On May19th, we will hear details of a report on an electricity deal with Hydro Quebec
Premier Tony Wakeham says given this report touches on significant commercial sensitivity, the report is now undergoing a full technical and legal review before it can be publicly released.
Foundation representing mounties likes the budget with 25 new RCMP and other public safety measures
The RCMP already serves over half of the NL’s population across roughly 80 per cent of its landmass.
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