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Four people escaped with minor injuries after a helicopter crashed just after takeoff Wednesday morning in Gold River. “Reports indicate that the helicopter was attempting to take off from a local helicopter air base when it suffered possible mechanical issues. The helicopter crashed a short time after take off, suffering a hard landing on a nearby parking lot,” said Const. Peter Koutougos of Nootka Sound RCMP in a news release. The chopper, owned by Black Tusk Helicopters, took off around 7:30 a.m. when the accident occurred. On board were three fallers who were being taken to a logging operation. The trio, plus the pilot were taken to hospital for further examination and treatment. Transport Canada is investigating the crash.
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Running a dial-a-dope operation was old-school compared to what James Fowler was doing. The 26-year-old former city resident sold magic mushrooms through the Internet and delivered them through the post office until someone tipped off Campbell River Crime Stoppers. “It’s gone one step further from the dial-a-dope (operations) and brought drugs into any aspect of the community using the Canadian government’s Canada Post resources in order to deliver these drugs. At least that appears to be the suggestion in his text messaging,” said federal Crown prosecutor Paul Corbett during the first part of Fowler’s sentencing hearing in February. Last Friday, in Campbell River provincial court, Fowler received a one-year jail sentence and was fined $1,500 after pleading guilty to drug and weapons charges. He was facing 26 charges following an intense police investigation that began two years ago. In May 2012, Crime Stoppers received an anonymous tip that Fowler was selling drugs, weapons Continued on Pg. 3
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Jennifer Harris and hubby Mike Gower are looking splendid as they get ready for a fabulous evening at last Saturday’s Masquerade Gala for Cameryn’s Cause. See photos and story on Page 3.
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