The County Moose are staying in St. Stephen for at least the next three seasons. It has signed a contract with the municipality to continue the bringing junior hockey to the community at the Garcelon Civic Centre. “This agreement marks an exciting milestone for the organization and reinforces a shared commitment to hockey, community engagement, […]
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The Local Governance Commission of New Brunswick (LGC) has issued an advisory telling local governments code of conduct and conflict of interest complaints cannot be dealt with in closed session. Giselle Gougen, the commission’s chair, said the organization became aware many councils were holding these discussions and votes in closed session and classifying elected officials […]
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The Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) is asking residents to prepare for a potential boil-water order due to infrastructure repairs within the system. On Monday, the municipality issued the advisory through its Alertable App. “Due to required infrastructure maintenance to the municipal water system, an increase in turbidity levels may result in a system […]
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In the midst of a destructive fire that destroyed the St. George & Area Food Bank and its inventory, there is hope. On Saturday, Hillary’s Hope for Hunger held a food drive inside the St. George Mesonic Hall on 2 Carleton Street. It is the temporary location of the food bank until it can find […]
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A vacant building on Milltown Boulevard in St. Stephen has been destroyed by fire. Firefighters in St. Stephen were called to 449½ Milltown Blvd. at 4 a.m. following a report of a structure fire, according to Fire Chief Sean Morton. Upon arrival, he explained, the structure was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters from Calais, Maine […]
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The Liberal government in New Brunswick has launched a three-year strategy and action plan for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The plan looks to reduce risk, improve early diagnosis and ensure co-ordinated, compassionate care for New Brunswickers, especially for those living with dementia and the individuals who care for them. “This plan is about making sure […]
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The provincial government said it is investing $10 million to make home care support for seniors and people with disabilities more affordable. Minister responsible for seniors Lyne Chantal Boudreau said the government feels this is “the right thing to do.” “Those who wish to age in place and remain in their homes as long as […]
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The new location for the St. Stephen collaborative care clinic has been announced on King Street, a little more than a month after funding was allocated. A team of physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), registered nurses (RNs), and other allied health professionals will run the St. Stephen Family Health Team from 210 King Street — the […]
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A week-long boil-water order in St. Stephen is expected to remain in effect until at least Jan. 7, according to the municipality. The order was initially issued on Dec. 27, advising residents that all water used for cooking food, consumption, baby formula, or for brushing their teeth should be brought to a rolling boil for […]
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At least 22 people, two non-profits and two businesses are displaced from a seniors apartment complex following a fire on Sunday. Eastern Charlotte Fire Department responded to a fire on Main Street around 8 a.m. Residents were evacuated, according to Eastern Charlotte Chief Administrative Officer Jason Gaudet. Fire Chief Justin Johnson told The Courier firefighters who […]
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