March Against Violence in St. Stephen

Women are kicking violence, by hitting the pavement.

Marching tomorrow night from the border crossing to Town Square, the Abuse Prevention Network and residents of St. Stephen, are doing a first for Charlotte County.

"Take Back the Night" is a national event, that raises awareness of violence, specifically against women.

The march begins at the Ferry Point Bridge at 7pm.

Big Bike cycles through St. Stephen

30 people riding one bike is a sight to see!

The Heart and Stroke Foundation Big Bike Ride cycled in St. Stephen yesterday afternoon.

Various businesses took their turns to raise money for Heart and Stroke.

Many people could be heard honking their horns in support for the happily waving teams.

McAdam Park to receive grant

The McAdam Detachment of the District 2 RCMP and the community of McAdam have been chosen to receive a $2,500 RCMP Foundation grant for their P.L.A.Y. (Promoting Leadership Action for Youth) project.

The initiative has involved local youth, community groups, clergy members, the McAdam Lions Club, McAdam High School, municipal and elected officials, as well as members of the District 2 RCMP.

The skateboard park was built earlier this year. The funds from the RCMP Foundation will go towards the addition of lighting, benches, signs and other equipment.

A cheque presentation was made on September 14, 2011, at the skate park, adjacent to the McAdam High School.

The RCMP Foundation was created in 1994 to support community initiatives in which local RCMP members are involved. The members volunteer their time, expertise, and energy to help make a difference in their community and the lives of youth. To date, the foundation has provided nearly $3 million to more than 500 community initiatives in support of youth at risk.

Red Cross looking for volunteers

The Canadian Red Cross is recruiting new volunteers in St. George and St. Stephen to join its local disaster response team.
The Red Cross will be holding public information sessions at the Family Worship Centre in St. George on Thursday, September 22 at 7 p.m. and at the Sobeys community room in St. Stephen on Monday, September 26 at 7 p.m.
Or contact the Red Cross at redcross.ca.

No Free Flu Shot

The New Brunswick government is considering the elimination of free flu shots for certain high risk groups as part of ongoing departmental cutbacks.
The Health Department says the groups include people with chronic illness, pregnant women, close contacts of those individuals and parents with children under the age of six.
The province also wants to eliminate payment for non-surgical treatment of skin lesions.
A spokeswoman says delisting the two items could save the province about one (m) million dollars a year.

Gas Prices drop a bit

A slight change with gas prices around town after the weekly setting......Self serve regular declining by just over a cent a litre to 127.3.
Diesel remains virtually unchanged at 130.3 a litre while propane and heating oil are still over 114 a litre.