by Chloe HannanThe Dryden Fall Fair returns this week as one of Dryden’s longest running events. This year marks the 117th annual fair. Director of Dryden and District Agricultural Society, Lisa Koshel, says this year’s theme is ‘Bring a Chair and Enjoy the Fair’. “We’re hoping to be sold out and that the...
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by Brad PerryThere are growing calls for the federal government to intervene in a potential rail stoppage at CN and CPKC. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Chamber of Commerce have issued a joint statement. “A stoppage of rail service will be devastating to Canadian businesses and families and impose...
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by Jacob MooreThe Lower Sackville Arena will get a total of $75,000 for the upcoming year. The city council voted in favour of the funding yesterday for the Lake District Recreation Association, a not-for-profit that manages the arena. The rink recently caused a lot of anxiety in the community when they...
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by Jacob MooreThe search has been called off for a 26-year-old woman who went missing at Long Lake after 3 days of searching. The Halifax Regional Police say they searched the area but did not find Jashandeep Kaur. They continue to investigate the case as a missing person, according to a news release. Kaur...
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by Tara ClowA step forward for two 17-storey towers on the riverfront in downtown Moncton.. A first reading for zoning by-law amendments for the Gateway Towers was passed at Moncton City Council. City Director of Planning and Development Bill Budd says this site represents a small part of Riverfront Park,...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says there are now 32 wildfires burning in the northwest region. Four more were reported yesterday. Two in the Sioux Lookout District and two in the Red Lake District. Of the active forest fires, just one is listed as out of control. One fire is...
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Even after recent rainy weather, you still need to mind your water use in St. Peter’s, Samsonville and area. Earlier this month, customers were asked to voluntarily restrict water use. The local water utility said there was no conservation order, but that there was higher demand and low wells...
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by Tara ClowIf you are heading to YQM Country Fest in Dieppe, be sure you have a place to park or a drive pre-arranged. The City says there will be traffic control measures in municipally owned parking lots. If vehicles are parked in prohibited areas, they could be towed. RCMP Superintendent Benoit Jolette...
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by Brad PerryGet ready for more construction headaches if you are travelling in uptown Saint John. Phase two of the Charlotte Street reconstruction project is set to begin on Monday. The street will be closed between Union and King streets for approximately 10 weeks. Officials said the closure is necessary...
READ MORE by Newsby Bruce Braun “Golf is the only game I know of that actually gets harder the longer you play it.” Bobby Jones. Another beautiful and warm day with a slight breeze out of the south. 59 members and 5 guests did their best. This week’s scramble was on the back nine leaving the front nine for...
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