RCMP members on Grand Manan Island were called to Castalia after a someone found skeletal human remains along the shoreline.
The discovery was made within two kilometres of the site of skeletal remains discovered last month.
It is unknown at this time whether the remains are from the same person.
The Coroner's office has been contacted and ongoing forensic examination and DNA testing is being conducted to help establish identity.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Saint Andrews Fire Department Reminds Us To Change Battery's In Smoke Detectors
The Saint Andrews Fire Department has a message for residents and that is "Remember Change you Clock, Change your batteries.
This as Daylight Savings time ends and we prepare to set our clocks back an hour on Sunday, Nov. 7, meanwhile The Provincial fire Marshal Benoit Laroche tells us most deaths due to house fires happen at night, while people are sleeping. He says it's a good idea to place smoke alarms outside every sleeping area and on every level of the home.
If you sleep with the bedroom door closed, install a smoke alarm inside the bedroom, test your smoke alarms while the family is sleeping and make sure they are clean.
This as Daylight Savings time ends and we prepare to set our clocks back an hour on Sunday, Nov. 7, meanwhile The Provincial fire Marshal Benoit Laroche tells us most deaths due to house fires happen at night, while people are sleeping. He says it's a good idea to place smoke alarms outside every sleeping area and on every level of the home.
If you sleep with the bedroom door closed, install a smoke alarm inside the bedroom, test your smoke alarms while the family is sleeping and make sure they are clean.
Town Of St. Stephen Fall Clean Up
Residents of the Town of St. Stephen are advised that a Fall pick-up of bagged leaves and brush only will take place the week of November 8.
Town Officials tell us residents should have their brush and leaves out by the roadside by Monday.
Officials once again remind us to have your leaves preferably in clear and biodegradable bags and securely tied in order for Town pick-up.
Town Officials tell us residents should have their brush and leaves out by the roadside by Monday.
Officials once again remind us to have your leaves preferably in clear and biodegradable bags and securely tied in order for Town pick-up.
Change Smoke Detector Batteries
As Daylight Savings time ends and we prepare to set our clocks back an hour on Sunday, Nov. 7, the Office of the Fire Marshal reminds residents to change the batteries in their smoke detectors.
The Provincial fire Marshal Benoit Laroche tells us most deaths due to house fires happen at night, while people are sleeping. He says it's a good idea to place smoke alarms outside every sleeping area and on every level of the home.
If you sleep with the bedroom door closed, install a smoke alarm inside the bedroom, test your smoke alarms while the family is sleeping and make sure they are clean. Department of Public Safety: www.gnb.ca/publicsafety.
The Provincial fire Marshal Benoit Laroche tells us most deaths due to house fires happen at night, while people are sleeping. He says it's a good idea to place smoke alarms outside every sleeping area and on every level of the home.
If you sleep with the bedroom door closed, install a smoke alarm inside the bedroom, test your smoke alarms while the family is sleeping and make sure they are clean. Department of Public Safety: www.gnb.ca/publicsafety.
Amy Cummings Named State Library Employee of the Year
A well-organized and dedicated women takes the title State Library Employee of the year. Amy Cummings has been named the 2010 employee of the year for the Maine State Library.
Each year, state agencies may nominate a single employee who exhibits an outstanding work ethic and attitude and provides a valuable service to his or her agency.
She single-handedly loans and borrows over 22,000 items annually for individuals and libraries on behalf of the State Library.
Each year, state agencies may nominate a single employee who exhibits an outstanding work ethic and attitude and provides a valuable service to his or her agency.
She single-handedly loans and borrows over 22,000 items annually for individuals and libraries on behalf of the State Library.
RCMP Search For Missing Man
RCMP are looking for 31-year-old Fred Prosser last seen by friends early Monday morning at his home in Shenstone, outside of Salisbury.He was reported missing on Monday night after he didn't show up at work.
He has not been in touch with friends or family and is not answering his cell phone.
Prosser is believed to be driving a 2004 Chevrolet pickup, grey in colour, with a New Brunswick License plate reading COT 348.
He is about 5 foot 10 weighing about 200 pounds with brown eyes and hair.
If you have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
He has not been in touch with friends or family and is not answering his cell phone.
Prosser is believed to be driving a 2004 Chevrolet pickup, grey in colour, with a New Brunswick License plate reading COT 348.
He is about 5 foot 10 weighing about 200 pounds with brown eyes and hair.
If you have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
St. Stephen Elementary School Looks for Donations
It's that time of year again when the kids head out during school hours for some good old fashion skating. The St.Stephen Elementary school makes this possible each and every year with their trips to the arena and are now looking for your help in providing some of those kids with some skates and helmets.
This year is the first year that The St.Stephen Elementary School has shared their skates and helmets with the kids at The Milltown School and now are finding themselves in more need of skates and helmets.
If you can help donations of all sizes of skates and helmets are needed and you can drop them off at the St. Stephen Elementary School or call 466-7303 for more information.
This year is the first year that The St.Stephen Elementary School has shared their skates and helmets with the kids at The Milltown School and now are finding themselves in more need of skates and helmets.
If you can help donations of all sizes of skates and helmets are needed and you can drop them off at the St. Stephen Elementary School or call 466-7303 for more information.
Citizens On Patrol Recruit For New Members
A public meeting will be held to recruit new members for the group Citizens On Patrol. Maybe you you want to join or simply just get the info.
The group works with the RCMP to provide an extra set of eyes to help make the community safer and alert Police of any suspicious activity.
Citizens on Patrol have been working in the community with the Police since April of 2006.
The meeting gets underway at 7 in the Library of The Stephen High School this Thursday.
The group works with the RCMP to provide an extra set of eyes to help make the community safer and alert Police of any suspicious activity.
Citizens on Patrol have been working in the community with the Police since April of 2006.
The meeting gets underway at 7 in the Library of The Stephen High School this Thursday.
RCMP Seek Public Assistant In Stolen Vehicle
RCMP are on the look out for a stolen van that was taken from the Pennfield area late last month.It's a 1998 Navy Blue Ford Windstar with paint patches and NB plates BWD 820
Police are asking the public for information that could help them and if you can call District 1 RCMP at 755-1132 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) to remain anonymous.
Police are asking the public for information that could help them and if you can call District 1 RCMP at 755-1132 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) to remain anonymous.
Monday, November 1, 2010
SPCA Raise Funds with Crafts
Crafters and Animals.. It may sound like an odd combination but The Charlotte County Animal Shelter don't think so. The group is hosting a craft fair to raise fund for the Shelter.
It's s currently looking for donations of Christmas crafts and baked goods to sell at our annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, November 27th.
The Craft Fair will be held at the St. Stephen Legion with all profits will go towards the care of the animals at the shelter.Donations can be dropped off at the shelter anytime! For more info, please call 465-7657 or see www.cc-spca.petfinder.com.
It's s currently looking for donations of Christmas crafts and baked goods to sell at our annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, November 27th.
The Craft Fair will be held at the St. Stephen Legion with all profits will go towards the care of the animals at the shelter.Donations can be dropped off at the shelter anytime! For more info, please call 465-7657 or see www.cc-spca.petfinder.com.
Man Faces Charges After Cocaine Seizure
Police say they've taken about two thousand dollars worth of crack cocaine off the street following a raid on a Princess Street home in Saint John late last week -- they came armed with a search warrant and seized just over 10-grams of crack as well as scales and packaging material.
A 22-year old man was arrested and has been spending time at the Regional Correctional Centre. He's due in court today to answer to charges of trafficking.
A 22-year old man was arrested and has been spending time at the Regional Correctional Centre. He's due in court today to answer to charges of trafficking.
15 Year Old Murder Case Opens In Moncton Court Today
A man in his sixty will appear in a Moncton court today for a preliminary hearing.
Raymond Joseph is accused of killing a woman and her son 15 years ago.He faces two counts of first-degree murder.
He's accused of killing 37-year-old Mary Lou Barnes and 12-year-old Larry Mills Jr.
Their bodies were found in their Sackville home in November 1995.
Police say they had been strangled.
Raymond Joseph is accused of killing a woman and her son 15 years ago.He faces two counts of first-degree murder.
He's accused of killing 37-year-old Mary Lou Barnes and 12-year-old Larry Mills Jr.
Their bodies were found in their Sackville home in November 1995.
Police say they had been strangled.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Phone Scam making It's Rounds
This is all to familiar but another phone scam is making the rounds in the area. This time a caller will call and identify himself as a relative that has gotten himself or herself into trouble and need cash.
Then then ask you to wire the money to them. Police have been informed about this scam making the rounds and remind the public never to give out your personal information over the phone.
If you receive a call like this phone the police and report the information to Phone Busters.
Then then ask you to wire the money to them. Police have been informed about this scam making the rounds and remind the public never to give out your personal information over the phone.
If you receive a call like this phone the police and report the information to Phone Busters.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Blacks Harbour Water Interruption
You may notice you have little or no water tomorrow if you live south of the Blacks Harbour Supermarket as the Public Works Department will be upgrading the water service.
Water Crews will be working in the area between 8 to 4.
Water Crews will be working in the area between 8 to 4.
Civic Center Project Update
With a cost of just over 19 Million dollars the Civic Center slated for St. Stephen is in it's final stages.
The Environmental Assessment has been completed by the Town Of St. Stephen and is awaiting Federal approval.
Chief Administrative Officer John Ferguson tells Tide News they are near the end and a construction start date has been sent to Infrastructure Canada for mid November for the demolition part of the project.
The Environmental Assessment has been completed by the Town Of St. Stephen and is awaiting Federal approval.
Chief Administrative Officer John Ferguson tells Tide News they are near the end and a construction start date has been sent to Infrastructure Canada for mid November for the demolition part of the project.
St. Croix Vocational Center Closed Friday
The St. Croix vocational center will be closed on tomorrow to show their respect to the Purcell family in the loss of Jim Purcell.
Purcell sat as a valued Board member of The Vocational Center for many year.
Purcell sat as a valued Board member of The Vocational Center for many year.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Local Artists Set To Emerge Into the Limelight
They are said to be he roots of a new generation of music here at home. All four of them are just starting their musical careers, releasing their debut recordings and all four of them are certainly creating a big buzz provincially and nationally.
Andy Brown’s contemporary folk rock style, Babette Hayward’s voice and folk sensibilities, Lisa LeBlanc’s Acadian blend of roots, folk and rock and Owen Steel’s blues-tinged groove oriented roots music will come together for a series of incredible concerts. The first one is tonight in Saint Andrews at The W.C. O'Neil Areana.
Owen Steel is quite possibly the most recognizable, yet unheard young musician on the east coast.
The Concert gets underway at 8.
Andy Brown’s contemporary folk rock style, Babette Hayward’s voice and folk sensibilities, Lisa LeBlanc’s Acadian blend of roots, folk and rock and Owen Steel’s blues-tinged groove oriented roots music will come together for a series of incredible concerts. The first one is tonight in Saint Andrews at The W.C. O'Neil Areana.
Owen Steel is quite possibly the most recognizable, yet unheard young musician on the east coast.
The Concert gets underway at 8.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Missing Person
Saint John City police are looking for your help in finding a man who has been among the missing since earlier this month. He's 24 year old Donovan Campbell-Bentley who was reported missing October 15th from his apartment in the north end.
He's believed to be wearing a brown leather bomber style jacket, light beige cargo pants and brown shoes. If you can help locate him, give police a call at 648-3333 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-tips.
He's believed to be wearing a brown leather bomber style jacket, light beige cargo pants and brown shoes. If you can help locate him, give police a call at 648-3333 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-tips.
Dexter Construction Reminds Hunter's Of Safety
With Hunting season now upon us Dexter Construction is reminding hunter's that they are carrying out construction activities along the new Route 1 Gateway Highway from Waweig to Lepreau.
Officials tell Tide News the area is their work place and in the interest of their worker's safety they want Hunter's to respect the legal distance for the discharge of firearms near the construction site.
Last year, just over 5000 of the animals were shot and killed and officials with the Department of Natural Resources expect close to 6000 will be harvested over the next month.
Officials tell Tide News the area is their work place and in the interest of their worker's safety they want Hunter's to respect the legal distance for the discharge of firearms near the construction site.
Last year, just over 5000 of the animals were shot and killed and officials with the Department of Natural Resources expect close to 6000 will be harvested over the next month.
Death Of A Saint Andrews Man
Fredericton City Police say foul play is not suspected in the death of a 21 year old Saint Andrew's man.
Andrew Bartlett was found dead in a south side apartment over the weekend.
Constable Rick Mooney says they got a call around 5 am on Sunday and upon arrival found the deceased, Andrew Jason Bartlett, who was attending St. Thomas University.
The Funeral service will be held on Thursday in Saint Andrews at The All Saints Anglican Church at 3:30 pm.
Andrew Bartlett was found dead in a south side apartment over the weekend.
Constable Rick Mooney says they got a call around 5 am on Sunday and upon arrival found the deceased, Andrew Jason Bartlett, who was attending St. Thomas University.
The Funeral service will be held on Thursday in Saint Andrews at The All Saints Anglican Church at 3:30 pm.
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