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Karen Wells
editor@pilotnl.ca
All articles of Karen Wells
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Heart of the community
“It was nice to see the fire department host this open house,” said Campbellton Mayor Maisie Clark. “The community needs to see where the money ... -
Students encouraged to use their WITS
Beginnings Const. Sparkes explained that it was the University of Victoria Rock Solid Foundation that developed this program. They were having ... -
Punt race open to everyone
First chance at registration will still go to rowers from the Islands up until April 30. To prove someone is a resident of one of the Islands the ... -
Meeting the challenge
What is Teen Challenge? Dean Crawford is working to develop Teen Challenge in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is himself a graduate of the ... -
LEWISPORTE TOWN COUNCIL Council supports efforts...
It was noted in the letter that if the Department of Municipal Affairs were to commit to the project, the land owners/developers could ... -
Stars of the Festival
“The kids were excited when they came into school on Monday (and saw the trophy on display),” said music teacher and choir leader Cheryl O’Brien. ... -
New fire truck for a thankful community
The $219,000 truck was funded 90 per cent Provincial Government contribution and 10 per cent Municipal. With a Nov. 28, 2012 deadline for ... -
Words of praise for Lewisporte Fire Rescue
Assessments Mr. Simmons noted that his department has started the process of assessing the 297 fire departments in the province. “I don’t think ... -
Sharing Locks of Love
The Pilot reported in December on the welcome the community held for Brooke who had spent eight months away from her home while undergoing ... -
Banner season for Lynx
The Lynx earned their third banner win this season on Feb. 23 as they hosted the seventh annual Notre Dame Castle Invitational. In addition to ... -
Lynx on the prowl
“We can go to the bench and get the kids in that are going to hold the fort for us.” Hold the fort they did, with the Lynx bringing home the ... -
Doctor could face more charges
Crown attorney Jerred Moore noted in Provincial Court in Gander on Feb. 12 that more charges are anticipated against Dr. Rasheed Kadhem, and ... -
Welcome home in 2013
The Recreation committee (event sponsor) had a Come Home Year noted as one of their priorities in a five-year plan some three years ago. This is ... -
Peace of mind
This week in the Pilot there are two instances of people dealing with unfortunate circumstances. One has to do with Debbie Hillier of Brown’s Arm ... -
Celebration of love
Having attended several such events in Ireland and Scotland over the years, she was drawn to the stories, Celtic music and dancing. Planning ... -
RCMP note increase in break-ins, thefts
RCMP Constable Donald Matthews said Employment Assistance Services and the Family Resource Centre were forcibly entered through the rear of the ... -
Dambusters nationals bound
WO2 Baker is a seasoned biathlon competition in her fifth season with the Dambusters. This will mark her third trip to national competition. “I ... -
When the lights go out
People talked about how everyone in and around St. John’s must be heading to the grocery store and gassing up their vehicles and generators for ... -
Physicians feeling the strain
In spite of the difficult situation, Dr. Wayne Collins and Dr. Brenda Penney are working to keep the doors to the clinic open. The Pilot spoke ... -
“Exam”ining the options
Since arriving at the Pilot almost 10 years ago there has been an ongoing stream of health-related issues to cover including the lobby effort for ... -
One doctor recruited, efforts continue for two more
With Dr. Kadhem having voluntarily resigned due to legal charges he is facing and two other doctors having given resignations, an all out ... -
Physician no longer practicing at Lewisporte Clinic
LEWISPORTE — Patients of Dr. Rasheed Kadhem will have to depend on an on-call doctor for their medical needs for the immediate future. Yesterday ... -
Paving project moving forward
EMBREE — With $70,000 from the federal Gas Tax Fund, Church Road in Embree will be upgraded. The project involved digging culverts and ... -
The right gear makes a big difference
CAMPBELLTON — When the Town of Campbellton and Campbellton Fire Department submitted an application for funding for new bunker suits a ... -
Summer fun and reading go hand-in-hand
LEWISPORTE & AREA — Some kids might reject the idea of working on their literacy skills during the summer months, but if they were ... -
Memories of a Coronation
LEWISPORTE — As a 10-year-old attending Grade 5 at the United Church school in Botwood almost 60 years ago, Cyril Peckford of Lewisporte can ... -
Coyotes 101
While there is speculation by many people that the animal shot by Joe Fleming on the Bonavista Peninsula is not an eastern coyote most common to ... -
Safety first
Chris Vincent, a member of the Central Chapter of Kayak Newfoundland and Labrador (KNL), spoke with The Pilot about the event that will be held ... -
One hundred and counting
The Pilot was invited to share in capturing some of the celebrations family and friends took part in to mark this milestone in Mrs. ... -
Follow the Leader
The Campbellton Mayor is taking on a four-week challenge to improve not only her own health, but to spread the word and she is asking residents ...









