Are you a Winner?

Here are the numbers from last nights Lotto Max Lottery.
05 06 26 29 34 36 43
bonus: 49

The whopping $95 million Lotto Max prize once again went unclaimed.

This marks the third week in a row the jackpot went without a winner. But not everyone was empty handed. 30 $1 million Maxmillion prizes were won, 16 of them in Ontario.

Sales for Friday’s draw increased nearly 40 per cent nationwide. They’re sure to jump again next week, with the OLG announcing another $50 million dollar jackpot for next Friday’s draw, with an additional $55 in Maxmillion prizes.

The odds of winning the $50-million jackpot are estimated at 1 in 28 million; however, the odds are slightly better for the 45 Maxmillion prizes at 1 in 623,000.

RCMP Enforce Zero tolerance this weekend

Once again RCMP will be enforcing their zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol this weekend and next as many will be celebrating graduation.

Open liquor will be seized, and those found in possession of open liquor will be subject to fines of $172.50. Bob MacKnight with the RCMP tells Tide News providing liquor to a minor will land you a fine of $292.50

Macknight tells us they are aware of the organized events, as well as a number of planned parties being held elsewhere. and says their priority will be to prevent anyone from causing harm to themselves or others.

Officers will, in particular be focused upon identifying and arresting those drivers who have been drinking and/ who are driving in an aggressive manner.

Civic Centre organizers seek public input

The Charlotte County Civic Centre Project will hold a series of meetings this month to offer brief updates and to glean public input.
Contractors interested in the project are scheduled for June 22 and the following day one is set up for donor service providers . Both meetings will begin at 7 p.m. at the Superstore Community Room. Two public workshops are slated for June 24 and 29 at 7 p.m. at the St. Stephen Legion. Many people have been wondering what's next for this project leaving some to think it's hit a dead end....Members of The Civic Center project tell Tide News it's still moving foward.

Grade 8 Graduation SSMS

It was a packed house last night as 160 students received their diploma's at The St. Stephen Middle School for grade 8 graduation . The ceremony lasted about an hour and a half as the Principal and teaching staff handed off the diploma's and said their fare wells to the students as they make their way to the high school in the fall . Students ended the night dressed to kill in the Gym with a special Graduation dance in their honour hosted by Tempo Light.

Construction Contnures on the Route 1 Gateway Project...

An open house will take place tonight in St. George at The Magaguadavic Place for those wanting more information about the Route One Gateway Project. The Route 1 Gateway project focuses on the corridor that carries traffic from the St. Stephen/Calais International border to the Trans-Canada Highway in River Glade. The project includes the construction of 55 kilometres of new four-lane highway, selected upgrades to improve existing sections of Route 1 in New Brunswick and installation of 104 linear kilometres of wildlife fencing. Construction work as part of the project is to be finished by no later than July 31, 2013. The open house gets under way at 5 with presentations at 6:30... Those looking for work can drop in a speak to representing Dexture Construction on hand.

Facebook Threat

A Lunenburg County man has been sentenced to 18-months probation for using Facebook to threaten his mother's ex-boyfriend.  Jonathan James Dagley of Italy Cross was in provincial court yesterday after pleading "guilty" to threatening to harm Allan Vernon Brown of Branch LaHave in March.

In addition to being placed on probation, Dagley was ordered to have no contact with Brown and to take mental health and anger management counselling as ordered by his probation officer.

Dagley received six-months "probation" in 2004 for "uttering threats" and a further 12-months probation in 2007 for the same crime.

Vincent Massey Teams up with Support our Troops...

In an effort to curve bullying The Vincent Massey Elemantary School in Saint Andrews have teamed up with the recently formed group called Support Our Troops....Group Member Shelley McIntyre tells us the will be marching behing the RCMP and the vetrens this year and the kids have joing in call themselves Vincent Massey The peacefull School... Participants are encourged to show their support by marching in this years Canada Day Celebrations... If you would like to joing this group call Shelly McIntyre @ 529-8771 .

Death of a student at SSHS

A funeral service is being held today for the victim of an ATV mishap over the weekend. Matthew Haley was the passenger on an all terrain vehicle which plunged down an embankment along Highway One . The driver was sent to hospital to be treated for injuries. No word yet if any charges will be laid .... Haley was set to graduate this year from St. Stephen High School and principal Jamie Waycott tells us final planning for their various events has not been completed although he says he is sure they will find a balance between celebrating the accomplishment of the graduating class and acknowledging the loss of one of their classmates.

Toll Free Number Set Up To Report Animal Abuse

The Society for the Prevention of Animal Cruelty in the Province now has a tollfree number.

Executive Director Mike Murphy says this number will give everyone the opportunity to prevent animals from being hurt or neglected. The number is 1-877-722-1522.

Matthew Haley Funeral

A funeral service will be held today for Matthew Haley of Pomeroy Ridge.
Haley was killed this past weekend when the ATV he was on went over a cliff in St. Stephen.

Resting at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd. 23 Main Street, St Stephen N.B. from where the funeral service will be held today (June 17) at 2PM.

For those who wish , donations may be made to the Matthew Haley Scholarship Fund. Contact the School District 10 Office or St Stephen High School

Missing Girl Found

A 16-year old girl missing from the St. Stephen area has been found safe sound.
Heather Dawn Daye of McAdam was reported missing on Sunday after she was dropped off at her grandmother's residence on Friday in Honeydale and never returned from a walk.

RCMP tell us Daye was located outside the province after a routine vehicle stop.

16-year-old girl reported missing St. Stephen

RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating a 16-year old girl who was reported missing.

Heather Dawn Daye of McAdam was last seen on Friday, June 11 when she was dropped off at her grandmother’s residence in Honeydale, she told her grandmother she was going for a walk and has not been seen since.

Her family believes she may be accompanied by a 26-year-old man she knows who drives a 2001, two-door black Chevrolet Cavalier, NB license plate GJC 577 and that they may be heading towards British Columbia.

Heather Dawn Daye is described as 5'5" tall, 110-115lbs, with dark brown hair past her shoulders and blue eyes. She also has a piercing in her nose.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP at 1-888-506-RCMP(7267).

Support a Troop Saint Andrews 2010 Canada Day Parade

Members of the community will be taking part in this year’s Canada Day parade in Saint Andrews to show their support for Canadian troops. Shelley McIntyre, whose husband Dave is in Afghanistan with the RCMP tells Tide News Supporting the Troops entry will be walking in the parade behind the RCMP and the veterans.

McIntyre tells us people can bring picture of loved ones, ribbons or even dress the entire.

Those interested in joining the group can contact McIntyre at 529-8771. The Saint Andrews Canada Day Parade starts @ 1 from NBCC.

RCMP release Video of Suspect in suspicious fire

RCMP are investigating a suspicious fire at Northern Construction in Dundee which occurred this week. Three buildings were involved in the fire. One of the buildings was completely destroyed. Damage is estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Anyone with any information on the identity of the suspect or information about the fire is asked to contact the District 9 RCMP at 506-789-6000 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Man deceased in ATV collision St. Stephen Correction

The 18-year-old from Pomeroy Ridge who was killed was the passenger on the ATV not the driver. The 17-year-old driver from Scotch Ridge remains in Saint John Hospital with undetermined injuries. The statement  released over the weekend by the RCMP was incorrect.

Saint John Law Firms Are Merging

Two of the largest law firms in Greater Saint John are finalizing a merger.  As of July.1st, Clark Drummie will join McInnes Cooper, which currently has more than 200 lawyers.

Details on where any new office space will be has not yet been released

Energy and Utilities Board Taking It All In Stride

The EUB is welcoming the proposal saying it is all about public consultation and welcomes the views of others.

Chair Ray Gorman says at the end of the day, this is a government decision but welcomes the views of others.

Gorman doesn't believe this proposal will put more pressure on his group to meet the needs of many different organizations when it comes to electricity rates.

Bay of Fundy makes the list

The Bay of Fundy is now one of 28 finalists in the new 7 Wonders of Nature Contest. It is the only entry from Canada that is still in the Competition, and it's up against Wonders like the Matterhorn, the Black Forest and the Grand Canyon.

Premier Shawn Graham says the publicity will attract more tourists and visitors from around the world to the province.

Drowning in East Saint John

A police investigation is underway into the drowning early yesterday morning of a 51 year old man whose canoe capsized on Douglas Lake behind Morrison Road in East Saint John. People who live in the neighbourhood heard a man screaming for help and they ploughed into the lake trying to save the victim who was found at the bottom. He was brought to shore and C-P-R was performed on him but to no avail. Both the fire department and Lifesaving Society are warning boaters to wear a life jacket.

A short time later, the fire department was called to a blaze at 70 Mountain Road. The cause is considered suspicious and the Major Crime Unit is investigating. No one was at home when the fire began. Damage to the home is severe.

Man deceased in atv collision

On June 12, 2010 at approximately 10:40 am the District 1 RCMP responded to a collision involving an all terrain vehicle near the Dennis stream bridge off Highway 1 in St. Stephen.

It appears the atv was driving on the side of the westbound lane when they drove off the cliff. The 18-year-old driver from Pomeroy Ridge died at the scene as a result of his injuries. A 17-year-old passenger from Scotch Ridge was rushed to Saint John Regional Hospital with undetermined injuries.

An RCMP re-constructionist attended the scene to investigate the collision. The name of the deceased is not being released. The investigation is ongoing.