Let Your Voice be Heard

Whether it's positive or negative, the Graham Government wants your feedback on yesterday's announced proposal between Hydro-Quebec and NB Power. You can call 1-800-533-3086 or visit www.lowerratesnb.ca to get more information and then leave a message on how you feel about the situation.


Premier Graham is also encouraging voters to contact their MLA's and let them know what you think about the proposal. The wording of the proposal has been given to a legislative committee for review and feedback.

H1N1 Vaccine Top Priority List

(St Stephen Elementary School Line Up , Photo by Mark Downey)


Public Health officials are advising that the priority groups for H1N1 vaccination clinics are now restricted to the following, Children 6 months to 5 years, School Children 18 years and under Pregnant women 20 weeks plus, Pregnant women less than 20 weeks with underlying medical conditions, Household contacts for children under 6 months and First Nations (on reservation only)



This restriction is in place to ensure that the highest priority groups are vaccinated immediately until a new shipment of vaccine is received next week.

St. Stephen Town Council to freeze wages

St. Stephen Town Council will freeze wages when the current contract for unionized employees expires.

Wages will also be frozen for non union staff and the Mayor and Council.
Management and St. Stephen Town Council will review this quarterly and if possible wage freezes will be removed. In the meantime wage increases will be honored until the contract expires.

This Province has a wide wage freeze on employees and the Government of New Brunswick is encouraging all Municipalities to do the same.

A Local Resident Receives The Order of New Brunswick

Shirley Downey of St. Stephen received the Order of New Brunswick for her efforts in fostering early childhood development . Downey was instrumental in spearheading the Born to Read Program in New Brunswick , a program which ensures a bag of books is presented to parents along with information on the importance of reading to children from birth .




The Order of New Brunswick is the highest honour that can be conferred on anyone in the Province .

Priority List For H1N1 Vaccines Has Changed

The priority list for those receiving the swine flu vaccination has changed. Pregnant women more then 20 weeks along, school children and pre-school children, kids from 6 months to 18 years of age are on the top of the list. For more information go to the Department of Health website at www.gnb.ca/flu .

Late Bus

Late bus this morning in District Ten Bus number 23 serving St Andrew is running 90 mins late.

School Closures in District 10

High number of students not showing up to class has forced some school closer in district Ten.Fundy High and St. George Elementary are closed today, Monday and Tuesday.


Back Bay school is closed today and Monday.

Black's Harbour and Pennfield Elementary are closed today only.

Reports indicate so many staff are out the district is having trouble finding enough bus drivers and staff.

For a complete list of school closures call the District Ten school cancellation line at 466-7559..