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Monday Dec 14 | Western Star

Time to step up

A version of this letter has been sent to Premier Williams. Premier Danny Williams: In the past several years, the west coast and Bay St.

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Sat Dec 12, 2009

Western Star

Motion preventing construction of house repealed

The repeal of a previous motion of the Stephenville town council to deny a permit to Tony Smith at 71 Hillview Ave.

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Related Topix: Canada

Thu Dec 10, 2009

Times-Transcript

Woman paying 'untold sums' for MS drugs

Before Tammy Strong was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1997, she was on top of the world.

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Related Topix: Canada, North America, World News

Tue Dec 08, 2009

Ocean Resources

Vulcan execs all smiles after gas discovery in Western NL

It's the second discovery for Vulcan south of Stephenville where the company has been carrying out a $15-million exploration program.

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Mon Dec 07, 2009

Telegram

Natural gas discovery on west coast

Does it make you angry that Newfoundland and Labrador is one of only two provinces that doesna t have a PET/CT scanner that can greatly advance cancer diagnosis and early treatment in patients? Yes No No, but concerned view past polls BLOGS CONTESTS Last updated at 11:56 AM on 07/12/09 Natural gas discovery on west coast The Telegram St.

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Sat Dec 05, 2009

Western Star

Santa's coming to town

It's Santa Claus parade weekend in a number of communities in western Newfoundland, with Saturday being a busy day.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Canada,

Thu Dec 03, 2009

CTV.ca

N.L. man shot neighbour in weekend murder-suicide

A deadly weekend double-shooting in Piccadilly, N.L., has been confirmed as a murder-suicide involving two neighbours, police said Wednesday.

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Wed Dec 02, 2009

CBC

Shootings in Piccadilly, N.L., a murder-suicide: police

Two shooting deaths in western Newfoundland last weekend were the result of a murder-suicide, police say.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Canada

Tue Dec 01, 2009

Telegram

'I knew I was safe': Man blames part of troubled life on Father Des McGrath

Second in a two-part series Paul Vivian says his nightmares stopped after Father Des McGrath died this summer.

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Sun Nov 29, 2009

Western Star

Piccadilly shooting leaves two dead

Two men are dead in a double shooting in Piccadilly which occurred in the early morning hours on Sunday.

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Fri Nov 27, 2009

Western Star

Former Lourdes resident wins firefighter challenge in Las Vegas

Dwayne Drover, who grew up in Lourdes, is the individual category world champion of the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge held in Las Vegas last week.

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Wed Nov 25, 2009

Western Star

Alleged poachers have court dates set for Jan. 11

Christopher Reginald Keough, 21, has pleaded guilty to several fisheries related charges after allegedly netting Crabbes River in late August.

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Mon Nov 23, 2009

Western Star

Ramea man gets 15 months for child luring and pornography charges

Alvin Young of Ramea, left, covers his face with his hands while being led from the courtroom in Stephenville.

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Related Topix: Canada, Prison

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Western Star

Pilot peat plant could ignite industry throughout province

Newfoundland is being recognized for its potential within the peat industry to become a national leader in the development of the alternative fuel source.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

Western Star

Vaccine should hold out through weekend clinics:Western Health

The medical officer of health for the western region Dr. Greg Mercer, holds a vial of H1N1 vaccine.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Influenza, Canada,

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Western Star

Stephenville to buy new truck

The Town of Stephenville will be purchasing a new 4x4 crew-cab truck from Dennis GM.

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Related Topix: Canada

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Western Star

Curlers put out welcome mat for new home

Now that a site for a new curling facility has been approved, George Spracklin is hoping the building is designed in a timely fashion and caters to the needs of its members.

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Sun Nov 15, 2009

Western Star

Flu assessment clinic numbers drop; Hospital statistics steady in western H1N1 pandemic

While the numbers of people going to the flu assessment clinics has dropped markedly, Dr.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Canada, Medicine, Influenza

Fri Nov 13, 2009

CBC News

Car crash kills man in western Newfoundland

A man died after a car and a pickup truck collided near Stephenville Crossing, N.L., on Monday.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

Western Star

First western Newfoundland Career Work Centre opens in Stephenville

Susan Sullivan, left, minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment, addresses those in attendance at the grand opening of the provincial governmenta TMs Career Work Centre facility in Stephenville.

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