Two car collision in Lepreau

The Musquash Fire Department was dispatched to a two car collision on Highway 1 in Lepreau at the intersection of Lepreau Village Road on Wednesday evening (May 23, 2012) shortly after 6 p.m.

Firefighters assisted Paramedics with the removal of one of the people from the cars and assisted the RCMP with traffic control.

One person was transported to Saint John Regional Hospital for treatment. Eastbound traffic was diverted thru the village of Lepreau while the scene was cleaned up. Thirteen firefighters responded with two engines, a heavy rescue unit and a utility unit and were on scene for about 90 minutes.

Mayor Purcell Reflects On Last Council Meeting

It was Bittersweet.


Last night was the last regular session of the current St. Stephen Town Council.

Mayor Jed Purcell tells Tide News, "It's a little sad, but I enjoyed it, I'm glad I did it." He says he didn't realize what it would take to do this job (Mayor), but he learned a lot, and he thinks the council brought St. Stephen forward.

After congratulating the new council, Purcell told new members who were present, "You're all very capable, but you have no idea what you're up against."

At the end of the meeting, Mayor Purcell joked, "I was going to sing a couple verses of  'My Way' but I think I'll adjourn."

The new St. Stephen Town Council will be sworn in next Wednesday, May 30th.

(Picture: from left - Current Mayor Jed Purcell, CAO John Ferguson, and new council member Michael Booth. )

RCMP Seek Help On Stolen Bikes

 Two expensive bikes in St. Stephen -- just got hotter.


Crimestoppers and local police in St. George are asking for your help in finding those responsible for stealing two bicycles.

Sometime during the past 2 weeks, the Cannondale Road bikes were taken from a locked shed in St. George.

District 1 RCMP say the bikes are worth over $3000.

If you have any knowledge of the crime, please contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Crimestoppers will pay up to $2000 for information leading to an arrest.