Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Lieutenant-governor named honorary patron of heritage fairs

A stop in St. Stephen today for Lt - Gove Graydon Nicholas as he has been named honorary patron for heritage fairs in New Brunswick, Wellness, Culture and Sport. Today's Hertiage Fair  will be at the Kirk-McColl United Church Hall.

As honorary patron, Nicholas will be the presiding dignitary at all 15 regional heritage fairs taking place this April and May.
Organized at the provincial and district level by elementary, middle and high schools, the regional heritage fairs provide an innovative learning opportunity for social studies students wishing to study their provincial and national history.

Fifteen students will be selected to attend the provincial showcase taking place at the Village Historique Acadien June 25-27.