Thursday, August 6, 2009

Algal Bloom Alert

Updated Aug6/09

The Health Department is warning Charlotte County residents who like to take a dip in the lake or other recreational bodies of water to be aware of the potential health risks posed by algal blooms. An algal bloom should be avoided if it appears to have a thick, blue-green or green, paint-like scum. When present in the water, these blooms may cause skin, eye or throat irritation.

Milltown Pool Vandalized

Updated Aug6/09


While kids are enjoying swimming in the pool some are out to destroy it. Someone has damage the Milltown Pool cutting a piece out of the liner. Assistant Director for Recreational and Parks Leah Nixon tells tide news someone crawled under the fence and sliced a rectangle piece out the liner of the pool right along the water line. Nixon says the cost of damage is not none at this time. She says they will have to wait until next summer to see how much water, if any went inside the liner. She says after the winter months that's when they will see if there is more damage to the pool. The pool is repaired.

Energy Demand

Updated Aug6/09

Energy Minister Jack Keir says even though a lot of future energy generated in the province will be sold to the United States, we will feel the benefits at home.

Keir says people living near the nuclear generating station are hopeful plans for a second reactor at Point Lepreau will become a reality. Keir says the province has a strong advantage being next to one of the largest energy demand markets in North America---the New England States.

AC/DC-Concert

Updated Aug6/09

Up to 80-thousand people are expected for the AC/DC concert at Magnetic Hill site tonight. Organizers say it will be the largest show on the Australian band's North American tour. Regional Health Authority B will have an emergency medical building and two secondary tents around Magnetic Hill. There will also be paramedics patrolling the grounds looking for injuries or illness and an ambulance fleet will be available if needed.

Teenager Hit by Train

Updated Aug6/09

A 15 year old teenager was struck by a train on the Main Street overpass in Moncton earlier this morning . A group of teenagers were near the tracks when the collision occurred. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Gas Prices

Updated Aug6/09

The Energy and Utilities Board has set the maximum price schedule for the province this week and the total maximum price for regular self-serve gasoline is a dollar-two. Yesterday is was 99.1 cents a litre. Most station in St Stephen are showing a pump price 99.9.
Diesel fuel is about the same at 98.8 cents a litre and propane hasn't moved an inch still coming in at 93.2 cents.