A van was destroyed by fire at the corner of Mark and Union street earlier today.
Fire Crews, RCMP and Paramedics were called to the scene. RCMP are investigating.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Van Destroyed By Fire
Fire Crews, RCMP and Paramedics were called to the scene. RCMP are investigating.
Gas Prices down after weekly setting
Another decline in the price of gas after the weekly setting. The price of self serve regular around town has gone down to stand at 99.3. Diesel is also lower at 102.1 a litre. Heating oil is listed at 89 cents a litre and propane is at 103.7.
If your Travelling to Calais gas is .80 cents per litre Canadain.
If your Travelling to Calais gas is .80 cents per litre Canadain.
Fundy North Award
The Fundy North Fishermen's Association has been awarded the 'Gulf of Maine Industry Award' by the Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment for their efforts in ghost lobster trap recovery in Saint John Harbour.
Members John McDade, David Thompson and Roger Hunter accepted the hardware earlier this year in Maces Bay.
The high volume of ship traffic in the harbour accounts for lost lobster gear each year in the area.
The fishermen designed the study to clean-up the seafloor and to learn more about the effects of ghost fishing on both the environment and the fishery.
Members John McDade, David Thompson and Roger Hunter accepted the hardware earlier this year in Maces Bay.
The high volume of ship traffic in the harbour accounts for lost lobster gear each year in the area.
The fishermen designed the study to clean-up the seafloor and to learn more about the effects of ghost fishing on both the environment and the fishery.
An investment of $480,000 will be made in the establishment of a senior’s housing project.
Premier Shawn Graham made the announcement this week with Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet, and chair of the board of Atlantic Baptist Senior Citizens’ Homes Inc., and Steven Campbell, executive director of Atlantic Baptist Senior Citizens’ Homes Inc.
Funding provided through the Regional Development Corporation will be used to defray the costs of constructing a three-level, 28-unit senior’s apartment building.
Funding provided through the Regional Development Corporation will be used to defray the costs of constructing a three-level, 28-unit senior’s apartment building.
The Provincial Government is investing in Sound Proofing for the SSES GYM
Premier Shawn Graham was at the Elementary School this week to make the announcement that The provincial government will be investing $75,000 in Sound proofing the School's Gym for sound proofing to address the issue of the sound from the gym going throughout the rest of the school.
Graham participated in gym class with the kids.
Graham participated in gym class with the kids.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Manslaughter among charges laid in death of child who ingested methadone
A Havelock man has been charged in connection with the death of his daughter in January. Charges were laid in Moncton Provincial Court today.
Back in January RCMP were called to a home where a baby had ingested methadone. She was taken to the IWK hospital where she passed away.
Anthony Linfield has been charged with manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessaries of life. His next court appearance is the 25th of this month.
Back in January RCMP were called to a home where a baby had ingested methadone. She was taken to the IWK hospital where she passed away.
Anthony Linfield has been charged with manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessaries of life. His next court appearance is the 25th of this month.
New Brunswick becomes Canada's leader in providing high-speed Internet access
Premier Shawn Graham has announced New Brunswick has become the fisrt for high speed Internet access in all of Canada. The announcement was made earlier today at Loon Bay Lodge.
The company Xplornet is offering access to high-speed Internet through a network of 161 towers throughout the province and by satellite in some of the most difficult to reach areas.
The government's investment means that new customers pay $99 for installation, regardless of where they live or the type of technology offered. Customers then pay $44.99 a month for fixed wireless service or $49.99 for satellite access to the Internet for the basic package.
The company Xplornet is offering access to high-speed Internet through a network of 161 towers throughout the province and by satellite in some of the most difficult to reach areas.
The government's investment means that new customers pay $99 for installation, regardless of where they live or the type of technology offered. Customers then pay $44.99 a month for fixed wireless service or $49.99 for satellite access to the Internet for the basic package.
Province renews Partnership with Bell Alliant.
The provincial government recently renewed its partnership with Bell Aliant to provide broadband network in cities throughout the province.
Bell Aliant is developing a Fibre-To-The-Home (FTTH) network to Saint John, Fredericton, Bathurst, Miramichi and Greater Moncton, making it the first telecommunications company in Canada to offer citywide coverage with FTTH technology.
New Brunswick will be honoured for its investments in the broadband economy on Friday, May 21, when Graham accepts an award for Visionary of the Year from the Intelligent Communities Forum in New York City.
Bell Aliant is developing a Fibre-To-The-Home (FTTH) network to Saint John, Fredericton, Bathurst, Miramichi and Greater Moncton, making it the first telecommunications company in Canada to offer citywide coverage with FTTH technology.
New Brunswick will be honoured for its investments in the broadband economy on Friday, May 21, when Graham accepts an award for Visionary of the Year from the Intelligent Communities Forum in New York City.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
New transit operations centre to be built in Fredericton
Ground was broken in Fredericton today for the city of Frederiction's new transit operations centre.
The Transit operates eight bus routes throughout the municipality. The transit centre will provide a storage and service facility for the fleet of 28 transit buses and three para-transit buses and allow for future growth of services.
The total cost for this project is $6.1 million with a federal contribution of $5.7 million from the 2006 Public Transit Capital Trust and $423,000 from the City of Fredericton.
The Transit operates eight bus routes throughout the municipality. The transit centre will provide a storage and service facility for the fleet of 28 transit buses and three para-transit buses and allow for future growth of services.
The total cost for this project is $6.1 million with a federal contribution of $5.7 million from the 2006 Public Transit Capital Trust and $423,000 from the City of Fredericton.
Calais Regional Hospital Named a Top Performer
Calais Regional Hospital has been recognized with four awards for healthcare service quality for 2009 by Avatar International. The Hospital was one of 18 hospitals to receive the Overall Best Performer award, which represents the top 5% in Avatar's National Database.
Representing CRH staff in receipt of the Avatar International Overall Best Performer Award are some staff from various departments of the hospital. Front, l to r: Mary-Jo Burgess, Terry Brownlee, Brenda Prout; seated, l to r, Debbie Kinney, Carmela Diffin-Dewitt, Sonja Carter; standing, l to r, Beth Maxwell, Luann Reppert, John Stanley, Karen Childs, Fran Holst, Jan Sullivan, Peter Yates, Bonnie Sprague.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Moose License
You have until June.11th to fill and send in your application. The number of licences is increasing this year as well, going up by close to 150. There is a three pool structure for the moose license draw, based on the number of times people have applied unsuccessfully. Pool A consists of hunters who have applied unsuccessfully at least 12 times since 1994 or since they were last drawn.
Pool B is hunters who have applied between five and 11 times without being drawn and Pool C consists of new hunters, infrequent applicants and hunters who have applied one to four times since they were last drawn. The three-day moose season begins on Sept. 23rd and finishes up on the 25th. 3,554 licences for people living in the Province are up for grabs and 100 for people who don't call New Brunswick home.
Pool B is hunters who have applied between five and 11 times without being drawn and Pool C consists of new hunters, infrequent applicants and hunters who have applied one to four times since they were last drawn. The three-day moose season begins on Sept. 23rd and finishes up on the 25th. 3,554 licences for people living in the Province are up for grabs and 100 for people who don't call New Brunswick home.
Projects supported by Environmental Trust Fund
An investment of $54,200 from the Environmental Trust Fund will be made in 5 environment friendly projects in Charlotte County.
Maxwell Crossing Wellfield will recieve $5000.00 for Improvements. South West Solid Waste Commission Public Outreach is getting $14,200.
St. Croix International Waterway Commission, Implementing Classification in the St. Croix Watershed will get $15,000.
Quoddy Futures, Youth Experiential Education, is on the receiving end of $20,000 and Quoddy Futures Charlotte County Vernal Pool Inventory and Field Assessment will get $10,000.
Each year, the ETF provides support to community-based initiatives to restore, improve, preserve and protect air, land and water resources in New Brunswick
Maxwell Crossing Wellfield will recieve $5000.00 for Improvements. South West Solid Waste Commission Public Outreach is getting $14,200.
St. Croix International Waterway Commission, Implementing Classification in the St. Croix Watershed will get $15,000.
Quoddy Futures, Youth Experiential Education, is on the receiving end of $20,000 and Quoddy Futures Charlotte County Vernal Pool Inventory and Field Assessment will get $10,000.
Each year, the ETF provides support to community-based initiatives to restore, improve, preserve and protect air, land and water resources in New Brunswick
Training Interrupted by Accident Call
Firefighters training in Lepreau got hands on experience this past weekend as they responsed to an accident that left one women trapped in the vechile after it left the road and flipped upside down.
Firefighters who were participating in a Boat Rescue training session being instructed by the Musquash Fire Department as part of the training day. The women was takeing to hospital.
Photo compliments of Capt. Andrew A. Sanojca
Firefighters who were participating in a Boat Rescue training session being instructed by the Musquash Fire Department as part of the training day. The women was takeing to hospital.
Photo compliments of Capt. Andrew A. Sanojca
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Gas Prices Lower
Self serve regular is now going for 100.1 cents a litre. Diesel is also lower at 103.7 a litre, which is a reduction of about 4 cents a litre. Heating oil is listed at 90.5 cents and propane is at 103.8 a litre.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Truck Found - RCMP still looking for Maguire
RCMP located the truck believed to be driven by Stephen Patrick Maguire. The vehicle was found concealed area in Quispamsis. A search warrent was executed on the home but no sign of Maguire.
The 44-year-old remains a person of interest in the suspicious death investigation of a 45-year-old Moncton woman. Mr. Maguire is shown in this photo however he now has a shaved head. He is described as being of average height, has green eyes and has a freckled complexion.
RCMP is asking the public to contact police immediately if they see Stephen Patrick Maguire and not to approach him. Police believe he may possibly be a danger to himself or others.
Anyone having information on Stephen Patrick Maguire’s whereabouts is asked to contact the RCMP at 857-2400 or your local police immediately.
The 44-year-old remains a person of interest in the suspicious death investigation of a 45-year-old Moncton woman. Mr. Maguire is shown in this photo however he now has a shaved head. He is described as being of average height, has green eyes and has a freckled complexion.
Anyone having information on Stephen Patrick Maguire’s whereabouts is asked to contact the RCMP at 857-2400 or your local police immediately.
RCMP looking for missing women
Hampton RCMP is looking for a 28-year old woman. They received a call yesterday from a person in Lakeside that Sarah Leger has not been in touch with her family since April.27th. Officers believe she may be in Saint John.
Leger is five eight, 124 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. If you have seen her, your asked to call Hampton RCMP at 832-5566.
Leger is five eight, 124 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. If you have seen her, your asked to call Hampton RCMP at 832-5566.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
ATV Accident
The Musquash Fire Department responded to a report of an all terrain vehicle accident on the Seven Mile Lake Road yeaterday.
Firefighters arrived on scene at the same time as the ambulance, and assisted paramedics with one male patient. The man was transported to hospital by ambulance.
Firefighters arrived on scene at the same time as the ambulance, and assisted paramedics with one male patient. The man was transported to hospital by ambulance.
Robbery at Riverside Grocery
Riverside Grocery was robbed last night just around 10:30. Rcmp tell us a male wearing a disguise, entered the Store armed with a knife. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken.
The suspect is of slim build, less than 6 ft tall, wearing dark clothing and his face covered with a mask.
Any person with information on this crime are asked to call District 1 RCMP - St Stephen Post at (506) 466-7030 or Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-8477.
The suspect is of slim build, less than 6 ft tall, wearing dark clothing and his face covered with a mask.
Any person with information on this crime are asked to call District 1 RCMP - St Stephen Post at (506) 466-7030 or Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-8477.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Local Fishermen Win Environmental Award
The Gulf of Maine Industry Award has been handed to the Fundy North Fisherman's Association for their efforts in ghost lobster trap recovery in Saint John Harbour.
The award was presented by Department of Fisheries Development Officer Tom McEachreon to Fundy North members Roger Hunter, John McDade and David Thompson.
This project was funded by Canaport LNG through Department of Fisheries and Ocean's Harmful Alteration and Disruption or Destruction (HADD) program, as compensation for the damage to the seafloor with the construction of the LNG pier in Mispec.
The award was the first of its kind to be granted by the council which is comprised of five Gulf of Maine jurisdictions, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
The award was presented by Department of Fisheries Development Officer Tom McEachreon to Fundy North members Roger Hunter, John McDade and David Thompson.
This project was funded by Canaport LNG through Department of Fisheries and Ocean's Harmful Alteration and Disruption or Destruction (HADD) program, as compensation for the damage to the seafloor with the construction of the LNG pier in Mispec.
The award was the first of its kind to be granted by the council which is comprised of five Gulf of Maine jurisdictions, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Saint Andrews Town Wide Yard Sale
As the old saying goes one man's trash is another man's treasure... Locals will puting that phrase to good use today as they take part in the Annual Saint Andrews Town Wide Yard Sale.
After the sale, a perfect way to relax and get back to nature would be to attend the Huntsman Marine Science Centre’s bird walk.
Director of Education Tracey Dean, who runs a successful bird-banding project at the Huntsman, will be leading the walk again this year
The meeting point for the walk will be on the Salt Marsh Road in St. Andrews, at the walking trail. Those attending are asked to meet at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge for the event.
For more information on the walk, call 529-1200 or email huntsman@huntsmanmarine.ca.
After the sale, a perfect way to relax and get back to nature would be to attend the Huntsman Marine Science Centre’s bird walk.
Director of Education Tracey Dean, who runs a successful bird-banding project at the Huntsman, will be leading the walk again this year
The meeting point for the walk will be on the Salt Marsh Road in St. Andrews, at the walking trail. Those attending are asked to meet at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge for the event.
For more information on the walk, call 529-1200 or email huntsman@huntsmanmarine.ca.
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