Search continues for Missing Teen

(Hilary Bonnell, Photo Courtesy from the Rcmp)

The RCMP are continuing their investigation into the disappearance of 16-year old Hilary Bonnell. Bonnell was last seen Sept 5 at approximately 7:30 a.m. walking on Highway 11 in the Burnt Church First Nation.
The award offered by the Chief and Council from the area and donations received from people now stands at over $15,000.00.

Gas Prices

Not much has changed in the price of Gasoline this week. The maximum price for regular self-serve gas is 94.5 --plus a possible two cent delivery charge. That's down from 94.6 last week.
Diesel fuel has gone up just over a penny to land at 98.3, furnace oil has climbed two pennies to 83 cents a litre, and propane has also gone up two cents to rest at 98.8.

Moose Hunting Season

(File Photo)

Those lucky enough to have secured a license will take to wooded areas around the Province for the next three days. Today marks the start of this year's moose hunting season and 3000 people this year are eligible to bag a swamp donkey. Over 50,000 hunters apply for the computerized draw in the summer.
Officials with the Department of Natural Resources remind all hunters to be safe in the woods and respect your fellow hunters. They also remind all that once you bag a moose, you must take the entire animal to a Natural Resources Office or tagging station.

Fire Destroys Home in Canal

Fire has destroyed a home in Canal, just a few kilometres north of St. George earlier this morning. A man and woman escaped the flames with no injuries. Still no word on what sparked the blaze.
The Red Cross tells us so far this year, there have been over 300 significant fires where people have been permanently or temporarily displaced from their houses or apartments throughout Atlantic Canada. 12 people have been killed in house fires so far this year.

Lock Up Your Vehicle

Its been a busy few months for St Stephen Rcmp dealing with items stolen from un-lock vehicles. Corporal Bob Mcknight tells tide news there have been at least fourty to fifty vehicles broke into.

Mcknight says the thief's have been entering the vehicles in the middle of the night and minor items have been stolen. He says the best thing for vehicle owners to do is to lock the doors. If you have any information please contact the local police department.

Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet Comments On The New Certified Eco Label Salmon

(Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet, Photo Submitted by Chuck Brown)

Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet tells tide news this is extremely big for Cooke Aguaculture. He says congradulations to Cooke's and the Fairmont Algonquin now that the two have come together and added a new item to the menu. The resteraunt is now serving Eco Label Salmon. He says it is nice to sea more of the seafood industry become secure in the market place. Cooke Aquaculture is North America’s only producer of Seafood Trust Certified Eco Label salmon.

CEO Of Cooke Aguaculture Introduces Something New

(CEO of Cooke Aquaculture Glenn Cooke , Photo Submitted by Chuck Brown)

There is something new on the menu at the Fairmont Algonquin in St Andrews. Cooke Aguaculture and the restaurant have teamed up and is know serving Certified Eco Label Salmon. CEO Glenn Cooke tells Tide news they are hoping to have there product in as many restaurants in Atlantic Canada.

Cooke says the have been working with with Fairmont Hotels across the country but he says it is nice to start with your home town to kick of the Eco label. The certification was earned for Cooke’s dedication to producing high quality Atlantic salmon in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner.