New for June17/09
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A 60 year old man was rushed to hospital yesterday after falling into a tub of disinfectant chemicals at a fish farm. The accident happened at 4:30 p.m at Cooke Aquaculture in St. George.
Fire officials say the chemical is called Foam Force and is used to clean the plant. There is no word on the man's condition.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Paving continues on Highway 1
The provincial government is moving ahead with paving the rest of Route 1 approaching the St. Stephen and Calais Border.Transportation Minister Denis Landry tells Tide News, a $1.5 million dollar contract has been awarded for a second seal of asphalt on the new section of highway from Church Street to the Route 3 area.Landry says crews will also pave the shoulder of the road.He says the investment for this stretch totals $11 million when you consider grading work that took place last fall. Two construction companies are involved in the project, which should be completed by mid-July.Landry says his department will be announcing details of other awarded highway contracts for the Charlotte County region in the coming days after the Legislature wraps up its spring session.
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