A 39 year-old woman has been arrested in Nain after RCMP say she struck a child while driving an ATV.
Police say Sunday afternoon Frances Jararuse was operating an atv at a high speed when she struck a child on a bicycle in a residential area. RCMP say thankfully, the child was not injured.
RCMP say Jararuse was prohibited from driving and fled the scene before police arrived. She was picked up a short time later by police and provided a false name. RCMP say her breath samples were 3 times the legal limit. She’s facing a list of charges including impaired operation of a motor vehicle, driving while prohibited, failing to stop at a collision, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and obstructing a peace officer.
No buildings or equipment damaged during an overnight fire at Wildcove and a water bomber is on the scene
Fire ban in effect in Corner Brook until further notice
RNC handing out tickets and adding enforcement in a construction zone near Steady Brook
“March for Atlantic Salmon” at the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook on Sunday
Crews continue to work on hot spots after an overnight fire at Wildcove and air quality advisories have been issued
