Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Village of Mcadam Spring Cleanup

McAdam Village Council announced the annual Spring Clean Up Day will commence on Monday May 3rd beginning at 8:00 AM. This special curb side collection day will be held that residents can dispose of items normally not accepted at the curb on regular collection day.

All small products as well as garbage, etc., in sealed plastic garbage bags at the roadside. All other products may be placed at the roadside in their existing shape and size.

Items that will not be excepted for disposal are Vechile& Vechile parts, Papaer& fibre products, leaves, brush, trees, bricks or concrete blocks, concrete pieces, asphalt, rocks , sand, gravel and construction debris.

RCMP release name of woman discovered on Sunday in Moncton

The woman's body found on Sunday has been identified as Shirley Suzanne Bland of Moncton. On March 28 shortly after 2:30 pm her body was discovered in the snow by a man who was walking his dog in the marsh behind Superstore Market on Main Street in Moncton. The autopsy revealed no physical injuries on the woman and foul play is not suspected. Further testing will take place to determine the cause of death but that may take several months.The investigation is ongoing.

Town of St. Stephen Spring Cleanup

Bagged leaves and bundled or bagged twigs only residents of the Town of St. Stephen are advised that due to an early spring, the town will be conducting two pickups of bagged leaves and bundled or bagged twigs only week of Tuesday, April 6 and the week of Tuesday, May 25.

Please have your bagged leaves and bundled or bagged twigs out at curbside by April 6 and May 25. Please note that all leaves must be in plastic bags preferably clear and biodegradeable and securely tied in order for Town pickup.

End Of An Era for The Old Saint Andrews Aquarium

Past the point of no return! The aquarium, built in 1972, is no more. Demolition of the old building took place Wednesday, March 10, to make way for the new discovery centre.

The creatures from the old aquarium have all been relocated to other parts of the Huntsman campus, and will be on display again in May when a temporary aquarium opens .

Photo's compliments of Jim Cornall.



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Nominations for Canada Post Community Literacy Awards now open.

Canada Post announced that nominations for the 18th annual Canada Post Community Literacy Awards are now open. These awards recognize the achievements of Canadians who made important contributions to literacy in this country.
“An estimated 9 million Canadians between the ages of 16 and 65 are still struggling with literacy,” says Anthony Wilson-Smith, vice-president, Communications. “

Nominations can be submitted in two categories:

Individual Achievements for those who have overcome literacy challenges ($300 prize)

Education Award for educators who have demonstrated a commitment to adult literacy in their community ($500 prize).

Canada Post must receive all nominations by May 21, 2010.

The company will announce finalists in late July and will notify winners in August. Those interested can download nomination forms at canadapost.ca/literacyawards or they can send a request by mail to Canada Post at the following address: 2010 CANADA POST LITERACY AWARDS, 2701 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, SUITE N1081 OTTAWA ON K1A 0B1.

Police seeking Public Assistanceon a Hit and Run St. George

 St. George RCMP are seeking the assistance of the public with regards to a hit and run motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian which occurred on March 18, 2010 between 11:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. in Beaver Harbour, NB.

A 26 year old male was walking along Highway 778 near civic address 800 in Beaver Harbour when a vehicle traveling north from Blacks Harbour struck him causing minor injuries.

The vehicle failed to stop and the victim was unable to provide a description of the vehicle.

If you have any information with regards to this accident, please contact the St. George RCMP at (506)755-1130 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Police seeking Public Assistance, St. George

St. George RCMP are seeking the assistance of the public with regards to a very disturbing incident involving cruelty to an animal that occurred between March 20, 2010 and March 23, 2010 near the Old St. Andrews Road, St. George.

On March 23, 2010, RCMP were made aware that a dog had been tied to a tree out in a blueberry field and left for wild animals.

The dog is described as black in color, white chest and feet, approximately 60 lbs and it appears to be of Collie/Lab breed. When this information was made known to the Police an immediate patrol to the area was made but unfortunately the Dog was deceased.

If you have any information as to the ownership of this dog or any information on this incident please contact the St. George RCMP at (506)755-1130 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

TeleCare access improved with launch of 811 service

The provincial government is launching 811 TeleCare service to make it easier for New Brunswick residents to get non-urgent health information. Effective today, residents can get toll-free access to the information by dialing 811.
TeleCare provides a range of health-related information, including advice and assistance on how best to get health-care services for specific needs. Services are provided through trained registered nurses and customer contact agents, depending on the type of information and assistance being sought.

This 24-hour, bilingual service improves access to primary health-care services, often outside regular office hours, by directing individuals to the right care at the right place

During the next several months the Department of Health will promote the use of the new 811 line through a variety of mediums, including the Internet, print, and electronic advertising. The existing 1-800 TeleCare line will remain active during this transition period.

New Brunswick joins Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Quebec and the Yukon as provinces which have made the switch to 811 for non-urgent health information.