by Adam RileyThe latest victim in downsizing and labour shortages is the Town of Ignace, more specifically the town’s Alterna Credit Union, which has announced it will be closing its doors in the community on September 15th. The closure according to the banking institution is as a result of it being unable...
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by Joe ThomsonA couple recent acts of vandalism have led some in Port Hawkesbury, including the mayor, to call for more security cameras in the community. Meanwhile, that’s exactly what they’re doing in New Glasgow. New Glasgow Regional Police have launched the NG safe Watch program aimed at enhancing public...
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by Tara ClowRCMP is looking for help to locate a man last seen on Amirault Street in Dieppe this week. Fifty-year-old Donald “Donny” Gallant, has been missing since August 15th. He is described as around 5’5 and weighs about 185 pounds. He has light brown eyes and brown hair. Anyone with information on...
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by Tara ClowUpgrades to the Aberdeen Cultural Centre and L’Odysee School in Moncton, thanks to joint funding from the federal and provincial governments. The Centre will receive $355,000 from the federal government and $55,000 from the provincial level through the Regional Development Corporation. For the...
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by Caitlin SnowFlood recovery efforts continue in the province nearly one month later, with a lot of work left to do. The city says around 1350 roadways still need work, impacting over 400 roads and two bridges. The majority are in Bedford, Sackville, Hammonds Plains and Fall River. The city says given the...
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by Brad PerryParlee Beach has been added to the list of provincial parks with no-swimming advisories in place. Public Health issued the advisory on Wednesday due to high levels of fecal bacteria in the water. Testing on Tuesday showed the average number of enterococcus bacteria was 2.5 times above the...
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by Brad PerryUNI Financial Cooperation has replaced its president and CEO after a tumultuous few weeks for the credit union. Former New Brunswick premier Camille Thériault will take over the role that had been held by Robert Moreau. The change comes as customers continue to face technical issues with UNI’s...
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by Brad PerryA St. Stephen man is facing charges after allegedly threatening to burn a house down. Mounties and the Moores Mills Fire Department responded to a home back on Saturday. Police were told that an individual had poured gasoline onto their neighbour’s property and threatened to burn their house...
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by Randy ThomsThe final setup of the Emo Fall Fair is taking place today. Entries for the Exhibition Hall will be accepted later this afternoon. President of the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society, Sherri Hay, says they are looking for another strong turnout. “Last year was super exciting. We had record...
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by Randy ThomsEnvironment Canada has issued a tornado warning for the Atikokan, Shebandowan and Quetico Park areas. Meteorologists are tracking a weather system they say has the potential of producing a possible tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. At the same...
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