Gas Prices

The price of gasoline has dropped two cents as the Energy and Utilities Board releases its maximum price schedule for the next week. Regular self-serve gas can sell for up to 94.6 cents a litre-- plus a possible two cent delivery charge. Most gas stations in St Stephen are selling fuel for 95.4.
Diesel fuel has gone up per centage points to land at 94.1--plus delivery; while furnace oil is selling for a maximum of 81.2 and propane is about one cent cheaper at 96.6 cents a litre---including the possible two cent delivery charge.

C-A-O

Mayor and council will have to make a decision at Monday nights council meeting who will be the next Chief Administrative Officer for the town of St Stephen. Jed Purcell tells us the two who are being interviewed are very well qualified but who will take the position will only be release next week.

Marijuana On Grand Manan

Over the past two months, RCMP on Grand Manan have found seven outdoor marijuana grow operations and seized over 110 plants. Officers tell us this is enough dope to roll 55,000 joints.
No word on any arrests or charges and RCMP say they uncovered the plants thanks to tips and their on-going surveillance.

News letters sent home to Parents

(St Stephen Elementary Shcool, Courtesy of Department of Education)

The principals in Charlotte County will be sending news letters home to parents to tell them about safety issues at schools. Derek O'Brien principal of St Stephen elementary tells tide news there will be a letter sent home monthly to discuss what they promoting in school:

O'Brien says the first letter sent home is discussing pets in school, no scents and allergies in the schools and washing hands frequently especially during flue season. He says if you have not received the letter it should be on its the way.

Washing Hands Kills Germs say Superintendent

District Ten Superintendent Keith Pierce tells tide news there have been no signs of the H1N1 flu virus in the schools here at home but he strongly encourages students and staff to wash their hands frequently. Pierce says if your sick stay home.

Pierce says the flu season hits this time of year but there are no more students sick then usually at this time for right know.

Protestors in Front of the Delta

Trades workers for the second day in a row staged a protest outside the Courtney Bay Inn in St John. This is to voice their displeasure with workers from Alberta coming in and taking jobs at the CanaPort LNG Terminal while many of them are looking for work. Spokes-person Terry Maceachern tells us, this just doesn't make any sense.

The crowd was loud but well behaved with a strong police presence on hand video taping the demonstration. The workers were hoping to get a word in with Premier Graham as the New England Govenors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Conference continues at the Delta.

Delays at the Reactor at Point Lepreau aren't sitting well with Premier Graham

Delays in the major overhaul of the reactor at Point Lepreau aren't sitting well with Premier Graham -- neither is the fact Atomic Energy of Canada Limited has been dragging its feet in providing answers to questions about the project. Premier Graham says it appears A-E-C-L isn't focused.

Graham says he will be meeting with N-B Power top dog David Hay later this week to discuss the issue -- and -- he plans on bending the Prime Minister's ear to get the crown corporation to provide updated information. The Premier says A-E-C-L is responsible for covering the costs associated with the delays under the contract struck by the former Lord government.

Wellness Camp

Premier Graham says it's going to be difficult -- but -- he will try his best to stay away from the sweets as part of his bid to promote healthier lifestyle choices in the province. Graham made the commitment while taking part in a news conference unveiling a new Atlantic Canadian ad campaign and website promoting healthier lifestyles.

The new campaign was rolled out during a news conference following a meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers in St John yesterday.

Man passed out behind the wheel of his Truck

A 41 year old man is facing charges of impaired driving. Rcmp responded to a call about a truck sitting in the middle of the four lane highway on Sunday. Rcmp say they found a man passed out behind the wheel of a truck. The suspect is due in court at a later date.

Also RCMP are investigating a report of theft of a front end loader and damage to property near Chance Harbour. The front end loader was later located in the ditch with damages done to the windows and headlights. Three vacant buildings as well as a power pole were knocked over by the person driving the loader.

Who will be the next Chief Administrative Officer

Who will be the next Chief Administrative Officer ? Two candidates will be interviewed tomorrow to see who will fill the position available for the new Chief Administrator officer for St Stephen. St Stephen Mayor Jed Purcell tells Tide news the C-A-O will be in charge of Roads , infrastructure , parks and recreation and all the administrative duties. The previous C-A-O , Hendrick Sleigenhorst resigned back in June.

Fire destroys Home

Nobody hurt after a fire destroyed a home Last night at the Milltown trailer park. Rcmp tell us that the fire happen around 2:39am this morning but the owners were out of town at the time of the fire. Police say foul play is ruled out. The fire started by electrical malfunction.

Lake Utopia Paper Mill

Environment Minister Rick Miles has announced the 180-day public participation process to renew the air quality for Lake Utopia Paper near St. George is underway. The process covers air-quality-related issues, including questions or comments about air emissions, pollution-control equipment, conditions proposed in the draft approval, monitoring and reporting requirements, and information on enforcement and compliance. Information on how to get documentation or to submit comments during the public review process is available on the Department of Environment website or at any department office. The current air quality operating approval expires March 12, 2010.

St Stephen Mayor remembers 9/11

St Stephen mayor Jed Purcell says when he first heard the news about the attack on the towers he was speechless. Purcell says he was in Toronto at the time and it was terrible news hearing how many had been hurt and how many had parished. He says they will always be remembered.

Purcell says it has changed the way everyone lives today not only in the United States but also here in Canada. Over 3000 people died and over 6000 were injured in the 9/11 attack.

8th Anniversary of 9/11

Today marks the 8th Anniversary of Sept 11 and many still feel the hurt of so many who died that day. Calais Fire Chief remembers very well the day when the twin towers were attack in New York City. Dan Carlow tells tide news it was heart breaking to hear what had happened.

Carlow says emergency crews all over the Country are like brothers and you feel the pain when you lose a emergency member. He says since the attack emergency service has change on how they provided service to protect themselves and the communities.

A Swim in the St. Criox River

A California woman is locked up after taking a swim in the St. Croix River. The 41-year old was arrested yesterday in St. Stephen by RCMP and border officials after a woman in the United States noticed the woman sliding into the river. The woman had previously been denied entry into this country and still remains in custody of the Canada Border Services Agency.
No word on charges.

Bucket Sit Fundraiser

If your passing by the St Stephen Superstore today around 4:00 pm and wonder why there is a man sitting 50 feet in the air in a bucket truck well here is why. Its the St Stephen Fire Departments annual bucket sit fundraiser. Fire Fighter Merton Lewis will spend 54 hours in the bucket of the bucket truck to raise for specialized equipment for the fire department. You can help support this project by purchasing a rung on Mert's escape latter. For a donation of $50 dollars or more , your name will be placed on the rung and displayed at the event.

US-Obama-Health-Care

U-S President Barack Obama is defending the potential costs of health care reform. In an address to Congress last night, he estimated the changes he wants would cost about 900 (b) billion dollars over a decade. Obama says that's still less than the costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and ``less than the tax cuts for the wealthiest few Americans'' passed during the Bush administration. Health care has become the issue for Obama, just nine months after he took office amid enormous expectations at home and abroad.

Gas Prices

The Energy and Utilities Board has released its weekly price schedule and the maximum price for regular self serve gas has dropped nearly two cents a litre to land at 99.4. Most gas stations in St Stephen are selling gas for 97.3.
Meanwhile, the maximum price for Diesel fuel has fallen more than 3 cents to land at 96.8, while propane has inched up to 97.4 cents a litre.

Road Closed in Harvey

If your travelling to Harvey today heads up that Route 636 between Harvey and Lake George will be closed to traffic from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 this afternoon.
This closure, two kilometres from the Village of Harvey, has been scheduled as Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert in the area.

Update on Two year old hit by Vehicle

A two-year-old boy is being treated at the I-W-K hospital in Halifax after being hit by a vehicle. R-C-M-P say they were called to Harvey on Monday afternoon to find the toddler. His injuries are listed as serious. No word on whether charges will be laid.