This story will serve as a reminder that no matter where you live or whether your home, it never hurts to keep your doors locked. A 72-year old woman in Hampton got quite a scare yesterday when she walked into her living room and found two men standing there.
They told her they were there to ask about a vehicle she had for sale in her yard. They didn't wait for an answer, jumped into the green half ton pick-up they were driving and took off toward Norton. One man is described as 60-years old and wearing a plaid shirt and a black ball cap. The other man is 40-years old and was wearing an orange and white t-shirt.
Monday, April 12, 2010
7Wonders Director Visits Bay
The Director of the New7Wonders Foundation will visit the Hopewell Rocks on Wednesday afternoon. This as the Bay of Fundy continues it's campaign to lock up the number one spot. He will meet with regional and national tourism representatives to discuss strategies and identify opportunities in this international campaign.
This is the first time the Organization has been to Canada since the Bay of Fundy was announced as a global finalist in the New7Wonders of Nature Campaign. The winner will be announced on November.11th.
This is the first time the Organization has been to Canada since the Bay of Fundy was announced as a global finalist in the New7Wonders of Nature Campaign. The winner will be announced on November.11th.
Portage Alantic hosts breakfast to share info for Drug Addiction youth ....
Officials from Portage Alantic held a community breakfast this morning in Saint Andrews to offer information for their Services ..Portage is a residential treatment center for youth between the Ages of 14 to 21 with serious substance abuse problems. Portage officials say that more funding is needed to help this program. Currently there are thirty six beds allotted for New Brunswick youth but as reps point out that's not nearly enough... Most young people have to be put on a waiting list. .. Portage is a non profit group but it takes about 140 per day per youth for this program.Tambrea Hicks the former Director of The St. Stephen Charlotte County Boys and girls club now omission coordinator for Portage says this program provides help and hope for the youth of the future. Portage Teaches adolescents understand their problems and teach them the skills they need for community living rather than escape thru drugs. The program runs about six months. For More Information http://www.portage.ca/
Friday, April 9, 2010
Earth Day Bar Road Saint Andrews
Following the success of last year’s Earth Day beach clean up at Indian Point, the Huntsman Marine Science Centre will once again be coordinating the clean up of a local beach in honour of Earth Day.
As Earth Day, which is April 22, falls on a Thursday this year, the event will take place on Saturday, April 17, at the Bar Road in St. Andrews.
The clean up will start at 9 a.m. and Huntsman will be providing the garbage bags and gloves.
Last year, around 50 people, from pre-schoolers to seniors, came out and collected a pick-up truck full of garbage from the beach.
For more information on this event, the first of 2010 at the Huntsman, please call 529-1200, or visit http://www.huntsmanmarine.ca/
As Earth Day, which is April 22, falls on a Thursday this year, the event will take place on Saturday, April 17, at the Bar Road in St. Andrews.
The clean up will start at 9 a.m. and Huntsman will be providing the garbage bags and gloves.
Last year, around 50 people, from pre-schoolers to seniors, came out and collected a pick-up truck full of garbage from the beach.
For more information on this event, the first of 2010 at the Huntsman, please call 529-1200, or visit http://www.huntsmanmarine.ca/
RCMP seek Public's help in St.Stephen
Local RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding out who spray painted random vehicles in St. Stephen on the evening of March 24th.
Targeted vehicles were parked on School, Queen and King Streets.
Anyone with information are asked to contact the St. Stephen RCMP Detachment at (506) 466-7030, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Targeted vehicles were parked on School, Queen and King Streets.
Anyone with information are asked to contact the St. Stephen RCMP Detachment at (506) 466-7030, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
$52,000 to support volunteer firefighter training
The provincial government has invested $52,000 in grants to the New Brunswick Association of Fire Chiefs.
This money will support training for volunteer firefighters across the Province.
The enhanced training program can provide basic firefighter Level 1 training for up to 400 volunteer firefighters each year at no cost to local fire departments.
This money will support training for volunteer firefighters across the Province.
The enhanced training program can provide basic firefighter Level 1 training for up to 400 volunteer firefighters each year at no cost to local fire departments.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Route 1 Gateway Official Signing and Construction Awarded
The official signing of agreements for the construction of the Route 1 Gateway Project from St. Stephen to River Glade was held this Morning.
Premier Shawn Graham and Transportation Minister Denis Landry along with Charlotte The Isles MLA Rick Doucett was on hand with Dexter Construction officials.
The Premier tells Tide News this will create over 900 hundred job for the area for the next 41 month.
The deal worth 580 million dollars will see the MacKay Highway expanded to six lanes, and construction of the final 55 kilometres of four-lane highway on Route 1 from Waweig to St. George and between Pennfield and Lepreau.
The Route 1 Gateway Project also includes major upgrades at the Digdeguash River, Magaguadavic River, Letang River, Pocologan River, New River and Lepreau River crossings along with the installation of new guardrails on a number of bridges and overpasses along the Route 1 corridor.
Premier Shawn Graham and Transportation Minister Denis Landry along with Charlotte The Isles MLA Rick Doucett was on hand with Dexter Construction officials.
The Premier tells Tide News this will create over 900 hundred job for the area for the next 41 month.
The deal worth 580 million dollars will see the MacKay Highway expanded to six lanes, and construction of the final 55 kilometres of four-lane highway on Route 1 from Waweig to St. George and between Pennfield and Lepreau.
The Route 1 Gateway Project also includes major upgrades at the Digdeguash River, Magaguadavic River, Letang River, Pocologan River, New River and Lepreau River crossings along with the installation of new guardrails on a number of bridges and overpasses along the Route 1 corridor.
Cooke Aquaculture Inc 50 Best for 5 straight years
Michael Cooke, centre, co-owner of Blacks Harbour-based Cooke Aquaculture Inc., accepts the company’s 2009 Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies award at the Westin Nova Scotian in Halifax on Wednesday, April 7. Joining him are members of the Cooke Aquaculture team. From left are Matthew Miller, Rodney O’Neil, Cooke, Jeff Nickerson, John Garland and Mike McGlone. Cooke has been recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for the past five years. Program sponsors are Deloitte, CIBC Commercial Banking, National Post and Queen's School of Business. For further information, http://www.canadas50best.com/
Flights-Restrictions
Starting today, Canadians flying to the U.S. can take two carry-on bags and personal items with them on a plane.
Restrictions on carry-ons were imposed after a botched Christmas Day terror attack on a flight to Detroit from Amsterdam.
Those new security measures include full body scanners at airports and a strengthening of explosive trace detection.
Passengers are asked to check with the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (http://www.catsa.gc.ca/) or their airline for items that are allowed in carry-on luggage.
(The Canadian Press)
Restrictions on carry-ons were imposed after a botched Christmas Day terror attack on a flight to Detroit from Amsterdam.
Those new security measures include full body scanners at airports and a strengthening of explosive trace detection.
Passengers are asked to check with the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (http://www.catsa.gc.ca/) or their airline for items that are allowed in carry-on luggage.
(The Canadian Press)
Gas Prices on the Rise
It might have been a good idea to fill up yesterday before the weekly setting. There has been a significant rise in the price of self serve regular of more than 3 cents a litre. The maximum that can be charged is 106.7. Diesel also increased to 104.8 a litre. Furnace oil is also costing you more at 92.4 but there has been another yet another decline in the price of propane which is now listed at 103.2.
April is Records and Information Management Month
April has been proclaimed Records and Information Management Month in New Brunswick by Premier Shawn Graham.
The declaration recognizes the work of the Atlantic Chapter of ARMA International.
ARMA International has 150 chapters which represent more than 10,000 members worldwid.
The members work in a wide variety of industries, including government, legal, healthcare, financial services and the oil and gas sector.
The declaration recognizes the work of the Atlantic Chapter of ARMA International.
ARMA International has 150 chapters which represent more than 10,000 members worldwid.
The members work in a wide variety of industries, including government, legal, healthcare, financial services and the oil and gas sector.
Literacy, essential skills project for First Nations
The federal and provincial governments are investing about $1.2 million in a project to help Aboriginal adults with low literacy skills.
The announcement was made by Human Resources Minister Rick Brewer, who is also the minister responsible for the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat; and Keith Ashfield, minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
The provincial government is contributing close to $300,000 through the Training and Skills Development program.
The Joint Economic Development Initiative will receive $936,300 for its New Brunswick Aboriginal WES project through the Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program.
The announcement was made by Human Resources Minister Rick Brewer, who is also the minister responsible for the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat; and Keith Ashfield, minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
The provincial government is contributing close to $300,000 through the Training and Skills Development program.
The Joint Economic Development Initiative will receive $936,300 for its New Brunswick Aboriginal WES project through the Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program.
Construction contracts awarded in Greater Fredericton
The provincial government has awarded five construction contracts in Greater Fredericton as part of the $439.3 million capital budget of the Department of Transportation for 2010-11.
A $2.2-million contract was awarded to HBH Paving Ltd. of Island View, $2.1-million contract was awarded to Springhill Construction Ltd. of Fredericton,$2.74-million contract was awarded to Springhill Construction Ltd., $723,000-contract was awarded to L & S Boudreau Excavation ltee of Tracadie-Sheila and $250,000-contract was awarded to Redem Construction Ltd.
Graham noted that the provincial government has awarded 23 other clearing and construction contracts. These are in addition to the $77.3 million announced for Phase 2 of the Princess Margaret Bridge rehabilitation project.
The premier also noted that $30 million is budgeted to continue the Route 8 Marysville-Nashwaak bypass project: the funding is for two bridges that are under construction.
A $2.2-million contract was awarded to HBH Paving Ltd. of Island View, $2.1-million contract was awarded to Springhill Construction Ltd. of Fredericton,$2.74-million contract was awarded to Springhill Construction Ltd., $723,000-contract was awarded to L & S Boudreau Excavation ltee of Tracadie-Sheila and $250,000-contract was awarded to Redem Construction Ltd.
Graham noted that the provincial government has awarded 23 other clearing and construction contracts. These are in addition to the $77.3 million announced for Phase 2 of the Princess Margaret Bridge rehabilitation project.
The premier also noted that $30 million is budgeted to continue the Route 8 Marysville-Nashwaak bypass project: the funding is for two bridges that are under construction.
Saint Andrerws Town Clean Up
The Town will be picking up leaves and garden brush on a continuous basis until Monday, May 31st, after this date the Town will not pick up leaves or garden brush and it will be the responsibility of the property owner to place all waste at the curbside for the regular Thursday collection. Leaves in clear bags will be composted. Bags are available at the Town Office at $2.00 per 10.
Brush and tree branches are to be tied in bundles not exceeding 3 feet in length, 2 feet in diameter and 50 pounds in weight.
Loose brush and tree branches not tied and bundled may be brought to the Town Public Works Yard and placed in the designated chipping area.
The collection and disposal of the following items shall be the responsibility of the property owners: discarded building materials such as lumber and construction materials used for erection, alteration, demolition or repair of buildings or structures, residue from trees such as roots, stumps, trunks and branches larger than 3 inches in diameter, discarded metals, piping, fencing, tools, swimming pools, automobiles, snowmobiles, motorcycles, bicycles or related parts, stones, rocks, sand, gravel, manure, the remains or carcasses of any dead animals, or any other discarded material other than garbage, petroleum products, radio-active or any other hazardous wastes.”
Brush and tree branches are to be tied in bundles not exceeding 3 feet in length, 2 feet in diameter and 50 pounds in weight.
Loose brush and tree branches not tied and bundled may be brought to the Town Public Works Yard and placed in the designated chipping area.
The collection and disposal of the following items shall be the responsibility of the property owners: discarded building materials such as lumber and construction materials used for erection, alteration, demolition or repair of buildings or structures, residue from trees such as roots, stumps, trunks and branches larger than 3 inches in diameter, discarded metals, piping, fencing, tools, swimming pools, automobiles, snowmobiles, motorcycles, bicycles or related parts, stones, rocks, sand, gravel, manure, the remains or carcasses of any dead animals, or any other discarded material other than garbage, petroleum products, radio-active or any other hazardous wastes.”
Route 1 Gateway Signing and Construction Update
The official signing of agreements and a construction update for the Route 1 Gateway Project from St. Stephen to River Glade will be held today at 10:30 in Maguagadavic Place. Premier Shawn Graham and Transportation Minister Denis Landry will participate with Dexter Construction Co. Ltd officials.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
43-year-old missing man found
The 43-year-old man from Pointe de Bute, near Sackville who was reported missing by his family was safely located in Moncton.
Grand Manan Rink Donation
Residents of Grand Manan island hope to be skating and playing hockey on home ice next winter now that the community has raised more than $100,000 toward a $1.2 million indoor rink.
Cooke Aquaculture has contributed $50,000 to wards the new indoor rink on Grand Manan
The community had raised $60,000 toward its $110,000 goal and the Cooke donation has put the fundraising campaign over the top.”
It will take about $1.2 million to finish the rink, including an ice-making plant. The province has committed $400,000 and the village council is expected to approve a $300,000 contribution.
Charlotte-The Isles MLA and provincial Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet was on hand
The Grand Manan rink campaign started Feb. 2 with a $15,000 contribution from the Grand Manan Rotary Club. Admiral Fish Farms Ltd. on Grand Manan contributed $10,000, the first corporate donation to the project.
Pete Sesplankis, Executive Director of the Grand Manan Boys and Girls Club, said hundreds of islanders have been using the community centre and he said when the arena opens he expects the facility will be the hub of island life.
From left: Randy Brownlee, president of the Grand Manan arena committee, Mayor Dennis Greene, MLA and Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet, Pete Sesplankis, Executive Director of the Grand Manan Boys and Girls Club and Michael Cooke, co-owner of Cooke Aquaculture, celebrate the presentation of a $50,000 cheque from Cooke to the Grand Manan arena project.
Cooke Aquaculture has contributed $50,000 to wards the new indoor rink on Grand Manan
The community had raised $60,000 toward its $110,000 goal and the Cooke donation has put the fundraising campaign over the top.”
It will take about $1.2 million to finish the rink, including an ice-making plant. The province has committed $400,000 and the village council is expected to approve a $300,000 contribution.
Charlotte-The Isles MLA and provincial Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet was on hand
The Grand Manan rink campaign started Feb. 2 with a $15,000 contribution from the Grand Manan Rotary Club. Admiral Fish Farms Ltd. on Grand Manan contributed $10,000, the first corporate donation to the project.
Pete Sesplankis, Executive Director of the Grand Manan Boys and Girls Club, said hundreds of islanders have been using the community centre and he said when the arena opens he expects the facility will be the hub of island life.
From left: Randy Brownlee, president of the Grand Manan arena committee, Mayor Dennis Greene, MLA and Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet, Pete Sesplankis, Executive Director of the Grand Manan Boys and Girls Club and Michael Cooke, co-owner of Cooke Aquaculture, celebrate the presentation of a $50,000 cheque from Cooke to the Grand Manan arena project.
Missing Man
RCMP in Sackville are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 43-year-old man.
Robert Bruce Porter is believed to be driving a red Chevrolet Tracker and was last seen at a motel in Moncton on March 30.
Porter is five-foot-10, weighs about 200 pounds, has greying hair, a goatee and wears glasses.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the District 4 RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Robert Bruce Porter is believed to be driving a red Chevrolet Tracker and was last seen at a motel in Moncton on March 30.
Porter is five-foot-10, weighs about 200 pounds, has greying hair, a goatee and wears glasses.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the District 4 RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
The Maine Fishing Guide a New Online Tool for Planning Fishing Trips
Designed by the Fisheries Division of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, “The Maine Fishing Guide” is an online tool to assist anglers with locating Maine’s sportfish locations, and to give them ideas to plan their next outdoor fishing adventure.
This tool is unique among the states and makes Maine a leader in providing information to anglers in a unique, useable format.
The Maine Fishing Guide is configured on GoogleEarth software, which users may download onto their computer from the guide’s home page.
The Maine Fishing Guide can be found by selecting the link at http://www.mefishwildlife.com/ or go directly to http://www.maine.gov/ifw/fishing/fishingGuide.html.
This tool is unique among the states and makes Maine a leader in providing information to anglers in a unique, useable format.
The Maine Fishing Guide is configured on GoogleEarth software, which users may download onto their computer from the guide’s home page.
The Maine Fishing Guide can be found by selecting the link at http://www.mefishwildlife.com/ or go directly to http://www.maine.gov/ifw/fishing/fishingGuide.html.
Governor Signs Legislation to Improve Air Quality in Maine
Governor John E. Baldacci held a State House ceremony to celebrate the signing of An Act to Improve Maine’s Air Quality and Reduce Regional Haze at Acadia National Park and Other Federally Designated Class Areas.
The legislation establishes incremental reductions in the sulfur content of all fuel oils sold in the State of Maine beginning in 2016. Final reductions will take place in 2018.
Regional health impact studies have suggested that Maine can save nearly $150 million in avoided health costs associated with the implementation of this program.
In addition, future visitors to Maine’s pristine federal parks and wilderness areas. Acadia National Park, Campobello International Park, and Moosehorn National Wildlife Wilderness Area - will be able to see improvements when visiting these areas.
The legislation establishes incremental reductions in the sulfur content of all fuel oils sold in the State of Maine beginning in 2016. Final reductions will take place in 2018.
Regional health impact studies have suggested that Maine can save nearly $150 million in avoided health costs associated with the implementation of this program.
In addition, future visitors to Maine’s pristine federal parks and wilderness areas. Acadia National Park, Campobello International Park, and Moosehorn National Wildlife Wilderness Area - will be able to see improvements when visiting these areas.
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