Monday, October 4, 2010

Election Recount today For Saint John Harbour

Today's the day for the recount of ballots in the riding of Saint John Harbour.

Conservative Carl Killen won the seat by just nine votes over Liberal Ed Doherty in last week's provincial election.
 
It's the only recount following the election that gave David Alward's Tories a commanding majority of 42 seats in the 55-seat legislature.

The recount is automatic because the margin of victory was under 25 votes.

Fire Prevention Week

This is Fire Prevention Week. This is also the time of year to service our Heating Appliances.

Whether you use electricity, oil , gas, or wood these appliances all require maintenance to function properly, When servicing these appliances don't forget the chimney. 

Local Fire Chief Jeff Richardson tells some tips to remember to prevents fires is to watch what  you heat. 

He tells Tide News if you plan to deep fry foods always use a CSA or ULC  approved  fryer

Richardson say if you do have a fire, get out and stay out, don't take the chance.

Walk Cause We Care Held Over The Weekend

The 8th Annual Walk Cause We Care has held in three communities in Charlotte Country on Saturday.  The event raised $70,144 and still counting. 

Carol Stewart, one of the organizers of the event says she thanks all the walkers, sponsors and supporters and volunteers from St. Stephen, St. Andrews and St. George. 

Stewart says without everyone's help, they would never be able to generate funding to this extent for Charlotte County Cancer.

Two Fire Calls Over The Weekend

The Musquash Fire Department responded to an accident Friday afternoon after a car rolled over and landed in the median near the Lepreau exit.   One person was taken to hospital.

With the kick of to Fire Prevention week on Saturday  firefighters responded to a vehicle on fire in the Thompson Subdivision in Musquash.

 A van which was parked in the driveway of a home was found heavily involved in fire. Firefighters used foam to knock down the fire. Damage was contained to the van and the cause has been deemed as accidental.

The photo was taken by Firefighter Neil Galbraith. It shows Lt. Grady Curtis and Firefighter Mike Mersereau checking for hot spots after extinguishing the van fire.