Enbridge Gas New Brunswick celebrates Earth Day with St. George clean up

In honor of Earth Day, Enbridge Gas is organizing a community clean up in the Town of St. George on Thursday, April 22.
Employees from Enbridge Gas New Brunswick are partnering with Environmental Science students from Fundy High School, as well as other members of the community to clean up litter and debris throughout the Town.

The clean up will begin at the Civic Center at 10:30 a.m. and will end at approximately 2:30 p.m.

A rain date has been scheduled for April 29.

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.

Lawn care pesticide ban in effect

Residents around the province are reminded that the sale and use of more than 240 over-the-counter lawn care pesticide products, and the use of all 2,4-D products, on domestic lawns in the province has been banned by the Department of Environment.