Russell Verdict Handed down in St. Stephen Court

Sara Russell, 19 at the time she gave birth to her son at home in Moores Mills in January has been sentenced to 26 months in federal prison for her role in the death of her son today in St. Stephen court. Prosecution Lawyer Jim McAvity says the judge in this particular case was forced to show thru his sentence society imporance to this particular crime and had no other option but to sign Russell to a term of imprisonment. McAvity say the sentence was in the range the Crown suggested to the court that was between 2 and 5 years... Rodney Miller was charged with first degree murder and is currently serving a sentence of 25 years..

Groundhog-Day-Canada

Canada's most famous weather prognosticating rodent has disappointing news for those who've had enough of winter.

Wiarton Willie is predicting six more weeks of winter, having seen his shadow when roused from his slumber today.

Folklore has it that if a groundhog sees his shadow on Groundhog Day he'll flee to his burrow, heralding six more weeks of winter _ if he doesn't, it means an early spring.

The origins of the tradition aren't clear, but it's likely related to the fact that Groundhog Day falls midway between the start of winter and the beginning of spring.

Earlier today, both Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam and Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania also saw their shadows, heralding six more weeks of winter.

David Ganong to release NB Power Report

The St. Stephen Development Board and the St. Stephen Area Chamber of Commerce is co-hosting the Advisory Panel Special Briefing this evenging at the St. Stephen Legion at 5.

David Ganong will be presenting his Panel’s report on the sale of NB Powers assests to Hydro Quebcec in a private session for members and guests.

Mr. Ganong will provide context to the report and engage in a dialogue as to the background of their recommendations.

Grand Manan Ferry to be Named

A news conference is scheduled for today that will give us an update and a name for the new Grand Manan ferry. $65 million dollars was set aside for the new vessel back in the spring of last year by a boat building firm in Florida. The new ferry will have a capacity for 82 vehicles and will replace the current 25 vehicle ferry.  The 60 vehicle vessel will remain on the water with the new ferry to be finished by next year. The news conference gets started at ten o'clock with Premier Graham, Transportation Minister Denis Landry and Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet taking part.