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Krysta Colbourne
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All articles of Krysta Colbourne
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The little school that could
Woodland Primary has a new nickname since it beat out thousands of much bigger schools in an international competition. “The Little School That ... -
Seven decades of help
People volunteer for a number of reasons, in various ways, and with countless groups and organization. Some people begin volunteering and enjoy ... -
Hopping for a cause
Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Dante, Joan of Arc, Isaac Newton, Napoleon Bonaparte, Beethoven, Charles Dicken, Vincent Van Gogh, Agatha ... -
Skilled students
Botwood Collegiate will be representing the province at a national skills championship next month – for the third year in a row. The Botwood ... -
Growing with the festival
"Oh I don't wanna grow up, wish I'd never grown up, I could still be little. Oh I don't wanna grow up, wish I'd never grown up, It could ... -
Can you hear me now?
Those people who were in the area during the Exploit Valley Salmon Festival Mega Concert last year may have had problems using their cellular ... -
More than a medal
Grand Falls-Windsor's Yvonne Courtney (Kelly) has fond memories of the many Kiwanis Music Festivals over the years.In particular, the Grand Falls ... -
Making connections
Whether you are looking for a job, or an employer looking for an employee, the place to be is the Mount Peyton Hotel in Grand Falls-Windsor on ... -
Local business honoured
Even though the business is in Grand Falls-Windsor, Bluebird Investments Limited is known throughout the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. ... -
Accused murderer has ties to central
A man who has ties to the central area of this province is set to be in court in Alberta in the next few days. "On Thursday, March 8, just after ... -
47 years of music
The second largest music festival in the province happens this month in Grand Falls-Windsor. The 47th annual Central Newfoundland Kiwanis Music ... -
Taking the title
Grand Falls-Windsor continues to dominate the provincial pageant scene. Emily Bland was crowned Miss Teen Newfoundland and Labrador 2012 Sunday ... -
First of its kind
One hundred years ago tomorrow, the Tritonia docked at the coal wharf in the Port of Botwood.And on March 9, the Botwood Heritage Society plans ... -
Communication through technology
Imagine standing in a line at recess just to reach the server and not be able to tell him/her your order. Or being in a social situation in a ... -
Best in business
Thursday evening proved to be exciting for the business community in the Exploits Valley.The Exploits Regional Chamber of Commerce's 2011 ... -
Small in stature, big in heart
It's amazing what children can do. Last year, seven-year-old Sammie Wasano was looking through a newspaper and came across an ad for the "Hair ... -
Brushing off the winter blues
The Bishop's Falls Lions Club is hoping people will get out and enjoy the many events scheduled for this year's winter carnival. The 28th annual ... -
Win for LBA
"There was so much emotion in this school that day, it was unbelievable." This was secretary of Leo Burke Academy (LBA), Bishop's Falls, ... -
Bring on the blizzard
The Town of Botwood is bringing out community spirit in the middle of the winter with their annual festival. Bayside Blizzard 2012, the forth ... -
Fun Run a no-go
"It's hard to beat Mother Nature," and the Lions Club is learning the hard way. Greg Lake is the treasurer of the Grand Falls-Windsor Lions Club, ... -
Saluting St. Paddy
If you enjoy Irish music, dancing and food, the "Salute to St. Patrick's Day" is a must-see for you.The salute is a Queen Street Dinner Theatre ... -
Something for everyone
From bowling and hockey tournaments, sliding, skating, dances and food, the 20th annual Winterlude in Grand Falls-Windsor is sure to have ... -
Avoiding the bug
You might want to keep a bottle of hand sanitizer nearby. Central Health's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ann Roberts, said there is a case ... -
Bringing back the '80s
"Piano Man" will hit stage at the Gordon Pinsent Centre for the Arts in Grand Falls-Windsor Feb. 2-4. Tickets are on sale at the centre box ... -
Composting encouraged
In a week, waste from the Exploits Valley will be taking a drive out over the highway to Norris Arm North. The closeout of the Exploits Regional ... -
Significant resource
There is more proof that the salmon is an important part of the Exploits Valley. A recent case study shows the Exploits River has been the ... -
Snowy fun for everyone
The snow has arrived in the Exploits Valley - just in time for Winterlude. The 20th annual Winterlude is set for Feb. 10-13, and the Town of ... -
Salmon Festival concert announcement coming soon
Kiss hadn't even left the Exploits Valley before rumours stared to fly around about who would be playing at the 2012 event.Before leaving the ... -
Gold medal performance
The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) encompasses much more than music. It also accredits speech and drama, which is vibrant throughout ... -
Empowering children
After a successful fall, the Youth 2000 Centre (Y2C) is looking forward to carrying it over into 2012.Currently, the Y2C is offering the Homework ...


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