A soggy mess
Many will long remember the flood of 2008. Despite the fact that winter ice ran out of the Upper St. John River valley without any fanfare in mid-April, the river had an unpleasant surprise for valley residents. Heavy rain and warmer temperatures early last week spiked the river to flood levels that, without the aid of ice jams to block the river have not been seen in decades.
Survey says GF residents want to keep town police
The approval numbers are a politician's dream come true. A public opinion survey of Grand Falls residents indicated that 85 per cent were satisfied with the town's 16- member municipal police force, and only 30 per cent of the survey respondents want to replace the municipal force with the RCMP.
'Don't vote for me' - Pelletier
Despite the fact that his name is on the municipal elections ballot for Grand Falls, Mario Pelletier is asking voters in the South Ward NOT to vote for him on May 12.
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Appearing in Grand Falls provincial court on April 29, David Godreau, 46, pleaded not guilty to a charge of committing an assault on Tina Ouellette on Dec. 26, 2007 in Arthurette. His trial will be held on Sept. 11.
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Blood donations before a long weekend are vitally important. With no collections for three days during the Victoria Day weekend, the inventory needs to be built up in advance and that's where residents of the Grand Falls and area come in.
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Overturned truck closes stretch of TCH
A single-vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer closed off a section of the Trans Canada Highway north of Grand Falls on Sunday, April 27. The truck, owned by G.M. Rioux and Son Ltd. of Grand Falls, was transporting potatoes when its driver lost control of the vehicle which left the roadway and struck the guardrail.
Plaster Rock can help reduce environmental impact
What can a village do to lessen its impact on the environment? Members of the recently formed Tobique Environmental Action Group attended the April 21 meeting of Plaster Rock village council to talk about their goals and how the municipality can help.
Health committee wants new surgeon for Grand Falls
Members of the Grand Falls Community Health Committee are demanding that the necessary steps required to hire a full-time surgeon and an anesthetist for the General Hospital be undertaken immediately by the Department of Health.
Seven Plaster Rock residents running for council seats
There won't be an election for the mayor's seat in the village of Plaster Rock as Judy St. Peter was the sole contender ,but there will be a contest for the four posts as councilors in the May municipal election. Seven residents will seek to be elected including Suzanne Mullin, Marcia Cathcart, Carolyn Crawford, Terry Harding, Steven Pangburn, Janet Sharkey and Gary Sullivan.
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Live burn exercise
Members of the St. André, Drummond, St. André and McCain Foods fire departments took part in an air pack practice followed by a live burn exercise last Saturday, April 26 in St. André.
John Caldwell school parents want to keep early immersion
Calling the decision to eliminate early French immersion "a step backwards", members of John Caldwell School Parent School Support Committee are requesting an "intimate sit-down" with Premier Shawn Graham and Kelly Lamrock, the education minister.
Brunswick Valley books a hit with Plaster Rock students
When Robert Rayner was just a young boy, his parents patiently listened to the stories he had written. Today, the St. George resident has a much larger audience but he is still filled with excitement when his books resonate with the young people turning the pages.
Susan Murchison wants to apply her experience to mayor's job
A veteran Perth-Andover councillor said her decades of experience on village council will serve her well in her bid to be the community's next mayor.
Teen sentenced in wake of Miramichi incident
A Tobique First Nation teenager was sentenced to five months’ probation in Grand Falls youth court recently pertaining to charges laid against him following an incident at the Miramichi Correctional Youth Centre on August 29, 2007.
Dance the Night Away at Perth-Andover relay
Since the theme for the 2008 Perth-Andover and region "Relay for Life" is "Dance the Night Away", you could be doing any of these dances to help people on their journey with cancer - Macarena; Limbo; Jitterbug; Hip Hop; Breakdance; Line dance; Square dance; Jig; Folk dance; Disco; Walk like an Egyptian; Polka; Waltz; Tango; Bossa Nova; Duck dance; Loco-motion; Twist; Mashed Potato; or the Go-Go dance.
Honoured for service
Gary Harding, Plaster Rock's public works foreman, was honored for his 25 years of service to the village at a reception on April 21 at the Tobique-Plex. Left to right are Harding, Plaster Rock Mayor Judy St. Peter, Coun. Laura Reynolds and Coun. Suzanne Mullin.
Beaulieu wants Perth-Andover to be a magnet for business
Perth-Andover residents need more job opportunities within the community and Perth-Andover businesses need a vibrant municipality to grow and prosper, a candidate in the mayor's race told the Victoria Star.
PA councillors bid farewell
With municipal elections scheduled for May 12, it was time for some familiar faces around the Perth-Andover village council table to say goodbye at the April 14 council meeting. The village will have a new mayor and two new village councillors when the next municipal council is sworn in for a four-year term.
Eroding river ice erases flood worries
The perfect recipe of warmer days and cooler nights with no significant rainfall has eased flooding concerns through the Upper St. John River Valley. With ice packs moving into deeper water at Beechwood and Mactaquac head ponds, there are no further worries about disastrous ice jam flooding.
It's official! Engineers break igloo world record
It took 70 volunteers, 2,000 blocks of ice and 50 hours to build, but the efforts were worth it.
Public service, public sacrifice
Veteran Perth-Andover Coun. Jim Baird could have accepted a rejection from Perth-Andover voters if they refused to support him on May 12 when he sought a fifth term. But he was upset and frustrated when his long-term employer, the Government of Canada, told him he had to leave his job at the Canada Border Services Agency if he wanted to return as municipal councillor.
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