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The new local ownership team of Humber Valley Resort consists of Katie Watton, left, and Gary Oke, with Graham Watton, right, serving as general counsel. — Star photo by Cory Hurley
The new local ownership team of Humber Valley Resort consists of Katie Watton, left, and Gary Oke, with Graham Watton, right, serving as general counsel. — Star photo by Cory Hurley

Chalet owner Phil Cleary is encouraged by his initial assessment of the new possessors of Humber Valley Resort.

Friday, it was revealed that a consortium of local companies purchased the as...  (more)  View comments3  10:07 AM  

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Rhonda Boyle lives near Nicholsville Road and walks through the area often. She said she notices that traffic has slowed down since the speed limit dropped in December. — Star photo by Katherine Hudson
Rhonda Boyle lives near Nicholsville Road and walks through the area often. She said she notices tha... »
‘Quite a bit of compliance’ for speed limit, says town police View comments1 

It has been a bit more than two months since the speed limits have dropped throughout Deer Lake and drivers have been following the rules, for the most part.

Rhonda Boyle lives off o...  (more)  10:07 AM  

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People arrive at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist in St. John’s Friday for an ecumenical memorial service marking the first anniversary of the Cougar Flight 491 crash of March 12, 2009. — Telegram photo
People arrive at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist in St. John’s Friday for an ecumenical memoria... »
Williams calls offshore chopper crash sad day in province’s history Post a comment 

Premier Danny Williams said Friday was a sad day in the history of Newfoundland and Labrador as people mark the first anniversary of a fatal helicopter crash.

Seventeen people died w...  (more)  10:07 AM  

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All about momentum; Defending champions have it heading into second weekend of final series: Pearcey Post a comment 

Andrew Pearcey believes his team has the momentum after winning Game 2, but he knows there’s a lot of work to be done before a champion is declared in the Bud Light West Coast Senior Hockey L...  (more)  10:07 AM  

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Racers check out their time on one of the two electronic monitors in the Blow Me Down Trails lodge. The board allowed racers the opportunity to check out race results immediately. — Star photos by Geraldine Brophy
Racers check out their time on one of the two electronic monitors in the Blow Me Down Trails lodge. ... »
Hosting the nationals a boon to local ski lodge View comments1 

An electronic notice board inside the lodge at Blow Me Down Trails allowed participants in the 2010 Canadian Masters Cross-Country Ski Championships an opportunity to check out race results immedia...  (more)  10:07 AM  

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It will cost us View comments6 

The bare-knuckle approach inflicted on the staff of Eastern Health in the wake of the latest laboratory foul-ups may solve some immediate deficiencies but the long-term impact may be more subtle.(more)  10:07 AM  

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Crossing the bar - Ed Smith View comments5 

Prepare to cross the Cabot Strait next year by two or three longliners.

After listening to the interview Debbie Cooper with the federal minister of transport last Friday night, the h...  (more)  10:07 AM  

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Help with your feet Post a comment 

Dear Editor: There exists a thousand and one ways for each of us, day in and day out, to contribute to the well-being of others.

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St Kilda: “Bobo” living, Australian style

St Kilda is a symbol for all Australians, an iconic district of Melbourne that epitomizes the atmosphere and art of living in the cultural capital.

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