Friday, September 11, 2009

Fire destroys Home

Nobody hurt after a fire destroyed a home Last night at the Milltown trailer park. Rcmp tell us that the fire happen around 2:39am this morning but the owners were out of town at the time of the fire. Police say foul play is ruled out. The fire started by electrical malfunction.

Lake Utopia Paper Mill

Environment Minister Rick Miles has announced the 180-day public participation process to renew the air quality for Lake Utopia Paper near St. George is underway. The process covers air-quality-related issues, including questions or comments about air emissions, pollution-control equipment, conditions proposed in the draft approval, monitoring and reporting requirements, and information on enforcement and compliance. Information on how to get documentation or to submit comments during the public review process is available on the Department of Environment website or at any department office. The current air quality operating approval expires March 12, 2010.

St Stephen Mayor remembers 9/11

St Stephen mayor Jed Purcell says when he first heard the news about the attack on the towers he was speechless. Purcell says he was in Toronto at the time and it was terrible news hearing how many had been hurt and how many had parished. He says they will always be remembered.

Purcell says it has changed the way everyone lives today not only in the United States but also here in Canada. Over 3000 people died and over 6000 were injured in the 9/11 attack.

8th Anniversary of 9/11

Today marks the 8th Anniversary of Sept 11 and many still feel the hurt of so many who died that day. Calais Fire Chief remembers very well the day when the twin towers were attack in New York City. Dan Carlow tells tide news it was heart breaking to hear what had happened.

Carlow says emergency crews all over the Country are like brothers and you feel the pain when you lose a emergency member. He says since the attack emergency service has change on how they provided service to protect themselves and the communities.