by Alex AllanThe Long Lake wildfire complex remains out of control as crews race to make progress before potential shifting winds from Hurricane Erin. The fire’s official size estimate remains at 3,210 hectares, though officials say a more precise measurement is planned for later Saturday. No homes have been...
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by Alex AllanWildfire crews in New Brunswick continue to work on containing multiple fires across the province. The Department of Natural Resources reported 16 active wildfires on Saturday at 9:45 a.m. Ten are being patrolled, four are contained, and two remain out of control. The out-of-control fires...
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by Alex AllanOne person is dead and another seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 105 near Lexington. RCMP say the collision happened between Long Stretch Road and Lake Horton Road on Wednesday, around 1:25 p.m.. A Chevrolet CZT and a Jeep collided, sending both vehicles into a ditch. The...
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by Tim DavidsonFinancial help is being sought for the Armit family of Dryden. Their son, Evan, suffers from an agressive form of cancer called metastatic melanoma. Evan is a player for the Worchester State University Lancers. The 21-year-old also played one year for the Kenora U18 Thistles and the Dryden...
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by Brad PerryThe controversial Spruce Lake Industrial Park expansion in Saint John’s Lorneville community has passed its final hurdle. New Brunswick’s Department of Environment approved the environmental impact assessment for the project earlier this week. The certificate of determination, issued on...
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A homecoming celebration for Mackenzie Smith. The Shelburne native won gold with Canada’s 3-on-3 women’s basketball team at the Pan-Am Games. A parade is being held Saturday night at 6, you’re asked to wear red and white on the route. It will start at the Needs Fast Fuel and end at the Shelburne...
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by Brad PerryThe New Brunswick government has begun public consultations to guide the development of its new long-term education plans. A discussion paper released by the province on Friday said creating a stable and qualified workforce “must be our top priority.” Heidi Ryder, the new president of the New...
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by Evan TaylorWildfire officials say Hurricane Erin has had less effect on Nova Scotia than feared so far, but attention is now turning to the possibility of rain early next week. The storm remained more than 600 kilometres offshore Friday, producing gusts along the coast but no severe conditions inland. “If...
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by Tara ClowThe first-ever comic convention is being held in a New Brunswick First Nation. Activities, including comic book creations, workshops and vendors, will come together in Elsipogtog. Elsi-con is an exciting new convention that was inspired about seven years ago. “Our daughter, who is an Anime...
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by Evan TaylorThe Bridgewater Fire Department is advising residents not to be alarmed if they see emergency crews active on the LaHave River this weekend. A mutual aid training exercise is scheduled for Sunday, beginning around 1 p.m. near Shipyards Landing. Bridgewater Fire will be joined by three other fire...
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