Everyone is welcome.
The Dragonfly Centre is located at 36 Milltown Blvd in St. Stephen.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Dragonfly Centre For Autism To Open This Weekend
Everyone is welcome.
The Dragonfly Centre is located at 36 Milltown Blvd in St. Stephen.
Civic Centre Office Now Open
The Grand opening of the Garcelon Civic Centre office taking place today.
The Town of St. Stephen inviting everyone to check out the office at 103 Milltown Blvd, filled with plans and information about the project.
Deputy Mayor Jim Maxwell says the office will stay open during the construction process as an information centre.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Family Of 6 Burned Out
The Canadian Red Cross has stepped in, providing temporary accommodations and food for the couple and their four children.
The kids range in age between 2 and 13.
No word yet on the cause of the fire.
No Support From Town At Elm Street Park Meeting
Wilf Torunski, President of the Society tells Tide News the resurrection of the park has not drawn the interest of the town council.
He says they are trying to re-open the southern section of Elm Park, which is mostly wooded areas, at little or no cost to the town.
Torunski says the society has received a $1000 grant from the provincial government to get started on the park.
With exception to Mayor Jed Purcell being out of town, all town officials were invited to the meeting, however, not a single one showed up.
St. Stephen Town Manager John Ferguson was unable to be reached for comment.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Endangered Species Only Home In Charlotte County
Program Manager of the NCC, Paula Noel, tells Tide News of a delicate plant with purple bell shaped flowers, called Van Brunt's Jacob's Ladder.
She says there were records of the plant being seen in New Brunswick in the 1880's, but there had been no record of it since then, so everyone assumed it was extinct.
Jacob's Ladder was re-discovered in 2005 by Dwayne Sabine and Stephen Clayden in Dipper Harbour.
The plant has also been found in Utopia.
The NCC is asking anyone to report their sightings of Jacob's ladder.
You can email them at atlantic@natureconservancy.ca or by phone at 1-877-231-4400.
Photo by Stephen Clayden.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Elm Park for Public Use Again?
A public meeting will be held tomorrow at Humphrey's Funeral Home by the Elm Street Park Society.
The purpose is to try and re-establish the park in town for public use.
The meeting gets underway at 7pm.
For more information call Wilf at 465-6422.
Send A Valentine To Your Favorite Crustacean
The Fundy Discovery Aquarium in St. Andrews inviting children to write Valentine's Day cards for the animals.
The cards will be dropped into special boxes near the animals, such as Loki and Snorkel the harbour seals, and Big Dee-Dee the Lobster.
Genny Simard will be making a presentation on lobsters and lobster love at 2:30pm.
The celebration is this Saturday, from 10-5.
Impaired Driver Hits Police Car in St. Andrews
That's what happened to a 20-year-old man last Friday, just shortly after 2am in St. Andrews.
The man from Saint John failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Parr and Sophia Street, colliding with a police cruiser head on.
The officer was sent to hospital with minor injuries and was released.
No other injuries, but both vehicles were significantly damaged.
The man was found to be impaired, and will appear in court to face charges at a later date.
St. Stephen urged to conserve water.
Residents may be experiencing little or no pressure due the breakdown.
St. Stephen Water Department say parts to fix the problem will be trucked in from Saint John.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Loan Gives St. Stephen 13 New Jobs
Premier David Alward making the announcement today at Superior Tanks.
Alward says the government and Invest NB are empowering businesses to create jobs, grow their communities, and rebuild a stronger economy.
Superior Tanks co-owner Sylvain Villeneuve says the support has allowed them to nearly triple their workforce.
Invest NB is providing a $100 thousand forgivable loan.
Canadian Country in China
Kevin Chase of the Kingston Peninsula and Melanie Morgan of Cap Pele are a tour with 5 stops, ending in Shanghai.
The purpose of the trip is to create awareness of their brand of Canadian Country in China.
They leave next month.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Questions Raised About Nuclear Spill in Lepreau
David Coon of the Conservation Council says the regulator, then called the Atomic Energy Control Board should have followed-up on similar incidents back in 1995.
The earlier incidents came to light in a report from NB Power.
The report, obtained by The Canadian Press, says heavy water entered a gas monitor three times during a shutdown in 1995, but the design was never changed.
Will Marriot Parent The Algonquin?
The Crown-owned Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews could soon carry the Marriott banner, if a deal can be finalized.
Tourism Minister Trevor Holder says the provincial government is in final negotiations with a consortium.
New Castle Hotels and Southwest Properties are interested in buying the resort, or becoming a partner with the province.
The minister says the parties now have 60 days to conduct their due diligence.
The province launched the search for a new operator last February .
Last year, the government said the century-old resort needed repairs and upgrades worth 20 to 25 million dollars.
Something For Every Biker
Canadian Chair Bob Hamel tells Tide News about a new ride added this year, called a dual-sport ride, for specialized bikes that go on and off road.
Hamel says they have a few dual-sport rides scheduled, leading the bikers through wooded areas, and giving them a chance to utilize the bike they own.
There will also be a "Blueberry-Chocolate" ride that includes blueberry tasting at Granite Farms in St. George and a tour of the Chocolate Museum in St. Stephen.
The Rally is set for July 1st to the 8th.
They are currently looking for volunteers, if you would like to participate, contact Bob Hamel at 467-7101 or through Facebook.
Cooke's To Be Awarded For Heroic Efforts
Cooke's Aquaculture in St. George will be given an Industry Achievement Award during the Fish Canada/Workboat Canada Trade Show this weekend, for their selfless acts in the Flood of 2010.
When Charlotte County went under water last winter, an excess of 60 employees of Cooke's utilized boats to rescue people, as well as deliver food and supplies.
Cooke's also joined with JD Irving, in efforts to get those hit hardest into a new subdivision.
Glenn Cooke, CEO of Cooke's Aquaculture says "the flood happened in our town and to our people, there was no question of us getting involved."
The award will be presented at the Moncton Coliseum tomorrow night at 6.
SJDA Wins Technology Package
Congratulations goes out to the Sir James Dunn Acadamy in St. Andrews.
They are one of the winners from the MindShare Learning 21st Century Digital Classroom Challenge. Sir James Dunn Adadamy is one of three regional winner’s from Canada that will receive technology packages worth over $15,000.
Teacher Seth Richardson says “At SJDA technology education is at the forefront of our 21st century learning initiative. He says they are committed to inspiring future leaders to question, innovate and collaborate, using the skills necessary to succeed".
They are one of the winners from the MindShare Learning 21st Century Digital Classroom Challenge. Sir James Dunn Adadamy is one of three regional winner’s from Canada that will receive technology packages worth over $15,000.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Business Participation Wanted For Bikers
A public meeting was held last night at the Calais Motor Inn to organize the ground work behind the scenes of the event planned for this summer.
Canadian Chair Bob Hamel says the major thing they need now is for the business community to step up.
Hamel says this is an opportunity for businesses within the community to bring in an influx of financial support for themselves, by finding a special niche to provide for the folks coming into town during the Rally.
He adds they are also looking for any non-profit groups who would like to participate.
The entire event will be non-profit, with all proceeds going to Veterans Organizations, and they are allowing non-profit groups to "piggy-back" by holding fundraisers and events of their own.
If you would like to participate, contact Chair Bob Hamel at 467-7101, or on Facebook at Rally in the St. Croix Valley.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Bay Of Fundy Island Now Protected
Connors Brothers donating Southern Wolf Island to the trust.
Renata Woodward tells Tide News it will not be used for tourism, as it has at-risk species and a high ecological value.
She says they will probably promote scientific research, and outreach and education in terms of science and environment.
Woodward says this came about through the Nature Trust's "Campaign for Coastal Lands".
Threat to Fredericton Hospital
Const. Rick Mooney declined to elaborate, saying only the threat to the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital was of a general nature.
Mooney says the threat was phoned in at around 10:30 a.m. and officers are stationed at all of the hospital's entrances.
He says people are only being allowed in through the hospital's main entrance and officers are searching all men entering the building.
Monday, January 30, 2012
The Tide's Marathon Food Drive a Success!
The Tide's 10th Annual Marathon Food Drive was a success, despite Friday's portion being cancelled due to bad weather.
Between 3 food drives being held in St. Andrews, St. George, and St. Stephen, we raised $933 dollars in cash, and almost 16 hundred pounds of food for our local food banks.
Blood Found At Home Of Missing Toddler
Police say blood was found in Ayla Reynold's home in Waterville.
Department of Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland says some of the samples tested had come from the toddler, but there is still more testing to be done.
Police told the family that the amount of blood is "more than what a small cut would produce".
Ayla Reynolds was 20 months old when she was reported missing 6 weeks ago (Dec 17) from her crib in her father's home.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Third Bridge Not Reaching Full Potential
Many residents of St. Stephen expected the Milltown Border crossing to close down, once the new Third Bridge was opened.
But, statistics from the CBSA based on 2011, saw the Milltown bridge far exceeds the amount of travelers, with just short of 460 thousand.
The Third Bridge processed barely more than 245 thousand travellers for 2011.
Worries in Grand Manan on Lobster Licenses
Concerns have been raised by the Grand Manan Fisherman's Association to local MLA Rick Doucet about the potential loss of lobster licenses.
A temporary freeze on interprovincial license transfers between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia has been lifted.
The GMFA has sent a letter to Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield asking for the freeze to give time to address concerns.
Doucet supports it.
He says "the island's economy is heavily dependent on this industry, this is their livelihood."
Food Drive For Tomorrow!
98.1 has decided to cancel tonight's portion of the Tide's Marathon Food Drive, but we will continue as planned tomorrow morning.
We will be filling shopping carts at the St. Stephen Superstore, the St. Andrews Save-Easy, and the St. George Save-Easy to donate to our local food banks.
The drive kicks off at 10am, running until 2pm.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
New Speed Limit On Porter Street
Concerns were raised by residents whom witness speeders daily who take the side street to avoid waiting for a red light.
St. Stephen Town Council approved the lower speed limit to 30 kms per hour, effective as soon as signs are in place.
RCMP Retires His Badge
Constable John MacCready retires from the District 1 RCMP, after serving more than 38 years with the force.
His final years he spent as the town's Court Liaison Officer.
Best wishes John!
(Picture - St. Stephen Mayor Jed Purcell with Cons. John MacCready)
Lacey Pleads For No Tax Increases
This from Atlantic Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Kevin Lacey when confronting Finance Minister Blaine Higgs on the 2012-2013 provincial budget.
Lacey says New Brunswickers' salaries are not going up, but all the fees we pay like food, health, gasoline, and CPP are.
He adds, to raise taxes now would not give the revenue that is needed, nor will it benefit any New Brunswicker that is forced to pay all the prices that are on the rise.
Lacey and Finance Minister Blaine Higgs were at the St. Stephen Legion Tuesday, hosting a pre-budget consultation to get New Brunswickers' input.
Healthcare Cut To The Bone?
Finance Minister Blaine Higgs says it's not about cutting services that are needed.
Concerns were raised in the border town, as to why the province is cutting hours down in health clinics.
Higgs asked, if it made sense to have a facility open for hours and hours, if there is nothing happening there.
Higgs was in St. Stephen for 1 of 10 pre-budget consultations, getting New Brunswickers' input before the budget is announced.
(Picture - Finance Minister Blaine Higgs seated with Campobello-Charlotte MLA Curtis Malloch)
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
What is Next For The Garcelon?
Town Manager John Ferguson tells Tide News some activity will include stockpiling fill, approximately 7 metres high, designed to weigh down a specific area of property, compacting the land, to support the future pool.
He adds, that stockpile mimics years and years of compaction, and the process will take around 2 months to complete.
Project Manager Announced for Civic Center
Last night, St. Stephen Town Council approved E.A. Farren Limited from Saint John as the Project Management for the Garcelon Civic Center, for a price just over $439 thousand dollars.
Town Manager John Ferguson says there were 6 companies who applied for the position.
He says E.A. Farren had the lowest price with no potential for cost overruns.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Finance Minister In St. Stephen
Higgs is making the rounds in the province, holding public meetings in 10 communities, gathering the public opinion first, before the 2012-2013 budget comes out.
Everyone is allowed to participate, even thought the meeting is labeled for stakeholders.
The meeting goes from 10am until 12 noon at the St. Stephen Legion, located at 43 Queen Street.
Scammer In Charlotte County!
One of our listeners in Pennfield tells Tide News, during a call this morning, she was asked to give her credit card number over the phone, so an unknown person could de-bug and clean her computer so it ran better.
Our listener says she doesn't have a computer, and when she asked who was calling, they hung up.
A spokesman for the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says they've had over 4000 complaints since early December for the same scam.
He warns they are targeting our directory, hitting on areas from St. Stephen to Grand Manan Island.
If you think you have been scammed, call the Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Friday, January 20, 2012
1 Week Until The Marathon Begins!
1 week from today, The Tide is hosting The 10th Annual Marathon Food Drive, and it's getting bigger!
This year, a separate food drive will take place at the St. Stephen Superstore, the St. Andrews Save-Easy, as well as the St. George Save-Easy, filling the shelves of food banks in each community.
Food Drive times are Friday, from 5-9pm, and Saturday, from 10am-2pm.
Photos Released Of Snowmobile Armed Robbers
The RCMP have released photos and descriptions of two suspects in the armed robbery of Zealand Convenience, on Route 104.A shot was fired but no one was hit.
The store owner was assaulted and taken to hospital where he was treated and later released.
An undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes was stolen.
There was an earlier armed holdup at Estey's General store on Route 104 in Millville, where a shot was fired with cash and cigarettes being stolen.
Witnesses say after each robbery, the suspects escaped on snowmobiles.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Grand Manan Opens Community Centre Tomorrow
The ceremony gets underway at 1:30, at 1021, Route 776.
NB South-West MP John Williamson will be attending, alongside Wellness, Culture and Sport Minister Trevor Holder and Grand Manan Mayor Dennis Greene.
Health Advocate Digging on Ambulance NB in St. Andrews
Last June, a town resident suffering from an allergic reaction waited for an ambulance to be dispatched from Lepreau.
Fraser says, on the surface, ANB’s response rates look very good, they claim they’re meeting both urban and rural response targets in ninety percent of cases.
But what’s not often revealed is that there are exemptions that allow for missed response times to not be factored in.
This comes as Cupe Local 4848, which represents paramedics raises concerns over ambulance response times and proper coverage.
It claims the number of ambulances in the province is down 40 percent during the night and current health care cuts could lead to lengthier response times.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Red Cross Stepping In For Fire Victims
Janice Babineau of the Canadian Red Cross says the families were given blankets, clothing, hygiene products, and teddy bears for the kids.
Sgt. Bob MacKnight with the District 1 RCMP says the blaze was caused by a mattress that caught fire in one of the apartments at 17 Pleasant Street in Milltown.
He says there were no fatalities, but two people were treated for smoke inhalation.
SJ Airport Down In Passengers
He touched base on the airport's finances, budget, and goals.
LeBlanc says Saint John is down about 14 thousand passengers in 2011, as compared to 2010.
He hopes to improve those numbers by expanding customer offerings, enhancing facilities, and to get more involved with the community.
LeBlanc says their biggest problem is a lack of population.
(Picture: VP of Chamber of Commerce Terry Jordan with CEO of SJ Airport Bernie LeBlanc)
Murder In Saint John?
It gets underway on May 2nd with two days set aside for testimony.
The body of 70 year old Robert Ryan was discovered by firefighters after they were called to 374 Mount Pleasant Avenue North.
Police have not said how he died but determined it was a homicide.
School Canceled From Lack of Heat
Kathy Lawrence of the Calais School Department confirmed the Calais Elementary School canceled classes for today, due to no heat in the building.
No word yet if classes will continue tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Fire In Milltown Leaves 9 Homeless
EMS and Fire Services from St. Stephen and Calais responding to the blaze around 6pm at 17 Pleasant Street in Milltown.
Sgt. Bob MacKnight of the District 1 RCMP says a mattress in one of the apartments was the cause of the fire.
He says tenants tried to remove the mattress but were overcome by smoke inhalation.
Two people suffered minor injuries from the smoke and were treated.
In total, nine people were left homeless and have been arranged temporary accomodations.
MacKnight says foul play is not suspected.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Attention! Point Lepreau Emergency Test Thursday
The test is being conducted by the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization in partnership with the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating System.
When residents receive the test message, they should listen to the message and then follow instructions to confirm they have received it. The results will allow the Provincial EMO to assess the efficiency of the system.
An emergency notification system has been in place since Point Lepreau opened and an improved system has been in place since 2009 where residents can get the alerts in their home, work or cell hone through e-mail, text message or fax.
If your contact info has changed or you moved, you are asked to contact the Provincial EMO.
Emergency Measures Organization (1-800-561-4034) or the Musquash Fire Department (506-672-2702 or 506-659-2907).
Volunteers Needed For Rally in St. Croix Valley
The "Rally in the St. Croix Valley" is making progress as a biker festival in St. Stephen and Calais for this summer.
Canadian Chairman Bob Hamel says they are looking for creative individuals to volunteer, and help with a number of things such as lodging, entertainment, traffic control, vendors, sales during the event, ride escorts, and fundraising.
There will be a public meeting held at the Calais Motor Inn, Jan 31st, starting at 7pm, 6pm US time.
The Rally is scheduled for July 1-8, 2012.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
CEO of Canadian Blood Services Says Province Made The Right Move
He says by staying with a national system, patients and the medical community in the province can be assured of a safe and secure blood supply.
The province has announced it will be forming a watchdog group with various medical and advisory groups to ensure that safety will not be compromised.
CFIB Wants Government to Cut Through Red Tape
Sitting on the phone for hours at a time, getting two answers to the same question, mounds of unnecessary paperwork, and lengthy questionnaires are a burden on business owner's time, which could be better spent doing things that would help their businesses.
She says that because most businesses in New Brunswick are so small, it's generally one person that's left to jump through all the unnecessary hoops.
The CFIB is getting to word out about the negative effects on red tape on business in the province with a new video series on their website starting Monday.
You an check out the red tape video diaries at www.cfib.ca
Thursday, January 12, 2012
New Road to St. Andrews Aquarium
A new road has been constructed leading directly to the Highway 127.
Brandy Cove Road, which brought traffic from the town to the Aquarium, via the Algonquin Golf Course, is now closed.
The new road is nameless for the time being.
A contest on the new name is being held by the Town of St. Andrews, Sir James Dunn Academy, and Vincent Massey Elementary.
What is The Future of School District 10?
District 10 holding an Education Council meeting last night in St. Stephen, after hearing word the provincial government is cutting the 14 school districts in New Brunswick to 7, with 75 to 100 job losses.
Districts 6, 8,and 10 will be combined, from St. Stephen to Sussex, including Saint John.
District 6 Chair Roger Nesbitt isn't worried about the change, and says it won't affect the quality of education for students.
However, mixed emotions in St. Stephen.
District 10 Chair Joni Donahue says nothing is etched in stone until the province starts moving, and it will be very hard on district staff.
Vice Chair Wayne Spires says we need to be ready when the changes come.
SSHS In Canada's Spotlight
In November we reported St. Stephen High School conducting a "Student Health Report Card", testing students on issues like nutrition, blood pressure, cholesterol and self-esteem.
The Initiative is now reaching nation-wide attention, as they are the first to compare to affects of Body Mass Index or BMI in regards to the students' grades.
Nurse Practitioner Yvonne Bartlett says it's not a strong statistic, but they found the higher the BMI -- the lower the students' grades.
SSHS Guidance Counsellor Don Walker says "We're under the gun. Canada is watching."
Walker says SSHS has been flooded with emails and calls from schools across Canada, and health officials wanting to learn more about the project.
He says they are now in the intervention stage, helping students who discovered risk factors for heart disease and obesity improve their health.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Dive Teams to Search For Missing Child
The Maine Department of Public Safety says the State Police and Warden Service will be sending dive teams to search several bodies of water today in Waterville.
20-month-old Ayla Reynolds was reported missing from her crib in her father's Waterville home on Dec 17th.
There is a $30,000 reward being offered for information on her whereabouts.
Anyone with information is asked to call Waterville Police at 207-680-4700, or the Maine State Police in Augusta at 207-624-7076.
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