'Don't trade the police force for a building'
Those words spoken by North Ward candidate Arthelin Rossignol were echoed by the majority of the people who attended a public meeting on May 1, organized by the New Brunswick Police Association (NBPA) related to the findings of a public opinion poll. According to the poll conducted by Corporate Research Associates Inc. between April 6 and 13 on behalf of the NBPA, 88% of the respondents stated they were "highly satisfied" with the services provided by the Town Police Force.
Mayor's candidates address Perth-Andover issues
Perth-Andover area businesses are suffering from the forestry industry downturn, cross border shopping and the high Canadian dollar. What can council do to stimulate the economy?
Retired social worker wants to accept new challenges
Retired since February after working as a social worker for more than 37 years, Rino Long feels he is ready to accept new challenges as a member of the Grand Falls Town Council.
Daniel Ouellette takes plunge
A long-held interest in municipal politics finally won out this year when Daniel Ouellette took the plunge and submitted his candidacy for one of the South Ward's four councillor positions in next Monday's municipal elections in Grand Falls.
Hospitals, forest industry, youth all important to Plaster Rock council candidates
The long-term survival of Tobique Valley Hospital and the need to secure the services of more physicians have been an ongoing issue in Plaster Rock. What do you feel village council can do to address this situation?
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PTA seniors squad wins tournament
The Polyvalente-Thomas Albert high school’s senior girls volleyball team took home the honours and the trophy of the John Caldwell School’s Golden Knights Invitational Girls Volleyball Tournament held on April 18 and 19.
Rioux nabs silver at Spring Skate
The nearest artificial ice surface may be in Fredericton or Moncton, but a 13-year-old Grand Falls athlete has a busy spring and summer offigure skating practice and competition.
Minor baseball annual meeting
The Grand Falls Minor Baseball Association would like to advise everyone that its annual meeting will be held in the Stadium hall on Wednesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone interested in being a member of the board of directors, coaches, managers or umpires are asked to be present.
Bellefleur’s overtime goal leads team to NB championship
Grand Falls’ Julien Bellefleur will long keep memories of his participation at the New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association Boys AAA Hockey Championship at the end of March.
River Valley lacrosse teams now practicing
Four age levels of River Valley lacrosse players started practices in late April - as soon as the ice was taken out of the River Valley Civic Centre - and are set to play their first jamboree of the season this weekend when they meet southern New Brunswick teams in Fredericton.
Megan McSheffery enjoying exchange visits to France
Megan McSheffery, a 2007 SVHS graduate, is still in high school, but not because she needs more credits or courses. Since late last August she has been living in France and going to school there as a Rotary Exchange student and is finding it, well, different.
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More NBers are potential organ donors
An additional 20,000 New Brunswickers have consented over the past year to be organ or tissue donors, Health Minister Michael Murphy said at the start of National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week.
Equestrian group wants to expand
The Carleton County-based Equestrian Trails and Shows Association (ETSA) is in its 40th year.
Plaster Rock to host Western Valley games
Plaster Rock will host this year's Western Valley Regional Games and organizers are looking for volunteers. The games will be held from July 16-18 and more than 300 youth are expected to attend.
Brenda DeMerchant tackles the Boston Marathon
This week will see Perth-Andover runner Brenda Demerchant head for the big race, the most famous long-distance run in the world, as she runs in the Boston Marathon.
Soccer NB hires technical directors
The Grand Falls Minor Soccer Association will begin its season with a new asset this summer. Soccer NB has hired five technical directors to fill a need throughout the province. For the first time ever, North-Western New Brunswick will benefit from the knowledge and skills of Younes Bouida who will help train both young players and their coaches.
Young curlers enjoy Little Rocks Funspiel in Grand Falls
A fun day of curling: The Grand Falls Curling Club hosted its Little Rocks Funspiel on Saturday, April 12. More than 30 youngsters took part in the annual event. Main organizer of the event, Kelly Petty, was ably assisted by coaches John Goodine, Laurie Ann Hitchcock, Rick Cuming and Rachel and Prince Michaud, along with local parents.
Six teams to compete in Miramichi Senior A Baseball League
The Miramichi Senior A Baseball League held its annual meeting on Sunday, April 13 in Miramichi.
Goodine, Farquhar, and Liebe top SVHS speakers
At last Wednesday's Southern Victoria High School's Oratorical Contest it was a rich crop of speakers who spelled bad news for judges Bob Collicott, Karen Titus, and Norma Wallace because they were the ones who had to choose the best ones.
New Brunswick Senior Citizen’s Federation is the voice for mature residents
There is strength in numbers and the province's leading support and lobbying group for residents over 50-years-old wants to get more seniors on board this spring.
Take the Financial Fitness Challenge
The New Brunswick Securities Commission (NBSC) is pleased to announce that more New Brunswick youth than ever are interested in becoming financially fit, shown in part through their participation in the Canadian Securities Administrators’ (CSA) nation-wideFinancial Fitness Challenge.
Melissa Briggs attending National Skating Development Camp
Sixteen-year-old Melissa Briggs, coached by Amy Ouellet at the Malobiannah Figure Skating Club in Grand Falls, will participate in the exclusive development camp. This year's camp is moving in a new direction and will focus on sport science as Skate Canada begins to develop a pilot program for a national seminar concept.
WPH inspires street hockey tourney in Saint John
If it works on the ice, why not on the pavement? The success of the World Pond Hockey Championship in Plaster Rock has inspired enthusiasts in Saint John to plan a World 3 on 3 Street Hockey Championship to be played on the waterfront from May 2-4.
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