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- ↑ "MHA Crocker beats MHA Slade for CBN Liberal nomination | CBC News".
- ↑ Mercer, Nick (September 29, 2021). "Carbonear's Frank Butt, Harbour Grace's Don Coombs re-elected". SaltWire Network . Archived from the original on November 29, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ↑ "Regular Council Meeting, October 12th, 2021" (PDF). Town of Carbonear. October 12, 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 6, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
Councillor Sam Slade was declared as Deputy Mayor Sam Slade for the Town of Carbonear by acclamation.
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