Jack Irving's Visitation

A large turnout is expected as people pay their respects to the late Jack Irving who died earlier this week. Visitation is from 2 this afternoon until 8 tonight at Trinity Anglican Church on Charlotte Street with the funeral service scheduled tomorrow morning at 11:00.

False Abduction In Memramcook

Police has found out the report of attempted abduction made a 10-year-old girl in Memramcook is false.
After she was being interviewed by RCMP investigators, she admitted she made up the incident.

Police tells us because of the age of the girl no charges are being considered.

Attempted Abduction In Memramcook

RCMP are investigating the attempted abduction of a 10-year-old girl in southeastern part of the Province. They Tell us it happened mid afternoon yesterday in Memramcook.

Police say a man tried to grab the girl from behind but she mananaged to break free and run for help.

The suspect, who was wearing a black hoody, is described as being slim and of medium height.

Gas Prices Today St.Stephen & Calais

Not much of a change with gas prices after the weekly setting. Self Serve Regular has gone up just slightly, under a penny, to 98.9 cents a litre.

 Diesel is also higher at 101.1 a litre. Propane, meantime, is less expensive falling to 99.6 cents.

Meanwhile if you headed to Calias gas will only cot you .76 cents per litre.

Point Lepreu Near Completion

NB Power says the refurbishment of its Point Lepreau nuclear generating station is about 75 per cent complete, although some some leaks were found in the joints of new calandria tubes, they contain pressure tubes that hold the reactor's fuel bundles.

Atomic Energy of Canada has been conducting assessments and tests on a number of potential technical solutions in order to create tighter seal joints that meet operating standards.

B&E At St. Stephen Guardian

Local RCMP responded to an alarm activated at the Guardian drug store in St. Stephen to start the week out.. Upon arrival the police discovered the business had been broken into and the culprit had fled the scene with a quantity of methadone.

Through investigation the RCMP has identified a suspect in the break and enter, the investigation is continuing.

Lake Utopia Land Owners Hold Vote

A motion to form a Lake Utopia Association will be tabled at a charter meeting tonight at The St. Mark's Church in St. George. All landowners on the lake and the lower Magaguadavic River are encouraged to be in attendance.. The lake has been a great summer retreat for locals and property owners from all around the Atlantic Provinces, Ontario, and the States.

Algae bloom in the recent years have raised cause for concern from locals and the health of their lake.

The meeting is set to get underway at 6:30 tonight.

John Ernest (Jack) Irving

John Ernest (Jack) Irving, C.M., D.Litt., LL.D., was born on January 1, 1932 in Saint John, New Brunswick to Kenneth Colin Irving and Harriet Lila “née MacNarin” Irving.

John E. Irving is a Member of the Order of Canada, a Companion of the Order of The Business Hall of Fame, an inaugural member of the New Brunswick Business Hall of Fame, recipient of an Honourary Doctorate of Letters from the University of New Brunswick, recipient of an Honourary Doctorate in Civil Laws from Acadia University and is an Alumnus Honoris Causa of Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration, Boston, MA. He graduated from Rothesay Collegiate School, Rothesay, NB in 1950 and attended Acadia University, Wolfville, NS from 1950 to 1952.

In 1952 at his father’s request he joined his father’s businesses and he worked all his life, along-side his brother Arthur in Irving Oil. In addition, John E. Irving was a Director of all Irving businesses and was responsible for and managed a number of the companies within the varied Irving enterprises.

He is survived by his wife Suzanne Heather Cameron “née Farrer”, his children John Keillor Farrer Irving, Colin Dargarvel Irving, Anne Cameron I. Oxley and six grandchildren.

He died after a short illness on July 21, 2010. Visitation will be held at Trinity Anglican Church, 115 Charlotte Street, Saint John, NB on Friday July 23, 2010, from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The funeral service will be conducted at Trinity Anglican Church at 11:00 am on Saturday July 24, 2010. A private family interment is to take place at a later time.

Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation or the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation.

Online donations and condolences may be made at: www.brenansfh.com.

Jack Irving Has Passed Away

The Irving family is mourning the loss of a member today. John Ernest Jack Irving has passed away following a short illness. Born on January.1st. 1932, Irving was the chairman of the board of Ocean Capital Investments which is the parent company of Acadia and Northwoods broadcasting. Irving has been decorated with many recognitions over his life-time and career including a member of the Order of Canada, a member of the New Brunswick Hall of Fame and held an honourary doctorate in civil laws from Acadia University.

Irving worked all his life with Irving Oil first joining the company in 1952. Vistation will be held at Trinity Anglican Church on Charlotte Street, Friday between two in the afternoon and eight in the evening. The funeral will be held the following day, also at the Trinity Anglican Church at eleven o'clock.

Bell Mobility Scam In St. Stephen

Locals beware of a scam making its rounds in our Bordertown. This time you'll recieve a call from a man or women claiming to with Bell Aliant offering you a promotion. The caller will identify himself or herself as a employee of Bell Mobility and even give you an employee number and a return contact number. The caller will offer you a deal on a LG Rumour phone and all you have to do is give your Social Insurance Number or the last 4 digits of a major Credit Card.

Tide News Spoke Public Affairs Manager with Bell Alliant Allison Queen and she tell us that this is not an Aliant campaign. Queen reminds everyone they will never ask anyone for thier persoal over the phone and if you recieve a call that your not sure about call Bell or your local authorities.

Local RCMP would like to remind the public to be extremely cautious if a caller asks you for personal information over the phone, do not give it. If the caller says act now, they’re doing you a favour, refuse immediately, you are not obligated. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Wood and Wardrobe Fire Update

The Wood and Wardrobe Store will be returning to their former location at 6 king street in St. Stephen. That from Manager Tammy Parks of the St Croix Volunteer Center & Wood and Wardrobe. Cleanup has now begun at the The wood and wardrobe which was gutted by fire back on May 23rd.

The center is still waiting on Insurance although there will not be enough insurance money to complete all repairs. Fundraiser are being planed as well as the Center is in the process of getting their Charitable Status.

Parks tells Tide News they are focusing on the downstairs store front area that will allow them to reopen at their former location

"Go Riding" TV Show Is In Province

The "Go Riding" TV show and magazine are touring ATV trails in the Province starting today in Moncton.

The tour with the Province's A-T-V Federation also includes stop in Sussex this week and in Fredericton.

Jacques Poirier of the A-T-V Federation says in 2005, a national survey found the A-T-V industry in the Province brings in 50 million dollars a year.

Twinning OF The Highway From Waweig to Lepreau

A sod turning event was held this morning for the twinning of the Number one Highway with Transportation Minister Denis Landry, New Brunswick Southwest MP Greg Thompson and and the project manager, for Dexter Construction participated in a groundbreaking ceremony in St. George along with MLA for Charlotte The Isles Rick Doucet

Doucet tells Tide News this has been a long time in the making and this is the single largest highway project that the Province has seen and probably will ever see. It will be great for business and tourism

Doucet say people whom are looking for places to live will find it allot easier from the outside area that may want to move to places along the coast. Estimated time of completion for this project is 41 months to date.

This new infrastructure between Waweig and Lepreau, along with other major upgrades will help create 900 new jobs.

Investment In Skateboard Park

Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet made the announcement that provincial government is investing in the skateboard park in St. George.

Doucet spoke on behalf of Business New Brunswick Minister Victor Boudreau, who is also the minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation.

The provincial government is investing $67,000 in the project.

Maine Lakes Experience Early Problems

Several Maine lakes, from York to Aroostook Counties, are turning green this year according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.

Reports have come in to DEP about problems ranging from gooey thread-like masses of growth near the shore that typically last a few days, to lake-wide pea-green conditions that last weeks or months.

 Biologist Roy Bouchard says the early thaw and warm water temperatures accelerate lake biology that results in the build up in nutrients and sediment and bloom with the right weather conditions.

For more information go to http://www.mainedep.com/

Counterfit Money

Funny money is on the loose in the Port City of Saint John and the police Fraud section wants you to be aware of it. This time fake C-notes are being circulated.
The one-hundred dollar bills have the holographic strip from a ten dollar bill attached to them. The money is from the Canadian Journey Series from 2004. Police say built-in security features should help you indentify which bills are real.

They include the raised surfaces on the money, tilting the bill to look for the changing colours from the holographic strip.

You can also look for the fine-line printing in the portrait and background patterns.

Green Party Deadline

 There is still time for you to be a Green party candidate in the riding of Charlotte-Campobello for the upcoming fall vote.

The deadline to file nomination papers is Friday at midnight.The Province's Greens are holding a nomination meeting for Charlotte–Campobello on Monday.

Janice Harvey of Waweig will be seeking the nomination. Green Party leader Jack MacDougall will be the guest speaker.

Chamber of Commerence Awards Scholarship

The St. Stephen Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce, this year's Scholarship was presented to Aaron Donahue. Aaron is looking forward to attending St. Francis Xavier University at Antigonish, Nova Scotia in September.

Enbridge Gas New Brunswick Supports Summer Musical Concert Series

Today employees from Enbridge Gas New Brunswick will be in St. Stephen supporting the Summer Musical Concert Series with the performance of The Flying Scotsman.


Marketing and Sales Manager for Enbridge Gas Robin Hawkes tells Tide News The St. Stephen Summer Musical Concert Series is a staple to the community that would not be possible without the support from local businesses and the community.

Employees will be at the St. Stephen Town Square, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., volunteering their time and handing out items to concert goers.

Enbridge Gas New Brunswick serves over 10,300 customers inSt. Stephen, St. George, Saint John, Dieppe, Fredericton, Moncton, Oromocto, Riverview and Sackville.

Floor Plans Unveiled For New Dialysis Unit

Area residents had their first look at a planned satellite dialysis unit for the Charlotte County Hospital .

The floor plans were unveiled at the hospital by Health Minister Mary Schryer and officials from the Horizon Health Network.

The unit will feature five hemodialysis stations operating 12 hours per day, three days a week, with a capacity to serve 10 patients. The construction contract was awarded to Avondale Construction Ltd. The unit is expected to be in operation in early 2011.

The Charlotte County Hospital Foundation is thrilled to have assisted with the establishment of a satellite dialysis unit in St. Stephen," said Steven Backman, president, Charlotte County Hospital Foundation. "This new unit is truly terrific news for the hospital and the residents of Charlotte County."