The province has unveiled several Fire Boss aircraft it purchased to help combat wildfires in New Brunswick. “Amphibious aircraft were invaluable in helping us fight wildfires last summer, especially in some areas that were difficult to reach by land,” John Herron, the Natural Resources Minister, said in a release. “As the risk of wildfires continues […]
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A three-person tribunal has dismissed an appeal by a Saint Andrews resident that dates back nearly two years. Daniel Leger, Giselle Price and David Hildebrand sat through two hours of evidence and submissions by the appellant, Guy Groulx, and the respondent, the Town of Saint Andrews. The appeal before the Assessment and Planning Appeal Tribunal […]
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The council for the Town of Saint Andrews has approved roughly $928,000 in capital projects – including a water main renewal and a new parking lot — amid a restriction on its power under the Local Governance Act. A tender was awarded to MiDi Construction for roughly $627,000 plus tax. The council budgeted $890,000 for […]
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Nominations for five byelections have opened including for Ward 3 in Saint Andrews. The election for Ward 3 was cancelled by Elections New Brunswick due the death of former acting mayor Kate Akagi. Both Annette Harland and Darrell Weare were acclaimed to their seats in Bayside and Chamcook. However, the election for mayor went ahead […]
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Secretary of State Wayne Long said he would go to bat for the Town of Saint Andrews to resubmit an application for wharf funding amid its delayed refurbishment project. Long was in Grand Manan last week to announce $958.7 million for small craft harbours, including construction and repairs to the North Head and Ingalls Head […]
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Home Support Services Inc. and the board of trustees for Lonicera Hall have signed a letter of intent to work toward a proposal that would allow the facility to continue offering senior living and care in a manner that honours the vision of Maria F. Ganong. In April, Lonicera Hall, which is an independent seniors […]
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St. Stephen RCMP say it has seized drugs and a firearm as part of a drug trafficking investigation in the community. On May 6, several detachments, including St. Stephen, McAdam, St. George and St. Andrews, executed a search warrant of a property on Princess Street. “As a result of the search, police seized quantities of […]
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Students across New Brunswick also voted in mock elections as part of an initiative to engage youth in the local election process. In Charlotte County, schools in the Municipal District of St. Stephen, Eastern Charlotte, Saint Andrews, Grand Manan and Fundy Shores cast ballots. Sir James Dunn Academy teacher Joseph Lee said the program, created […]
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Steve Backman will become St. Stephen’s next mayor in a landslide victory. The Courier has called the election for Backman with 2,132 votes. Three candidates campaigned for the position, including Mark Groleau with 356 votes and Joyce Wright with 313 votes. It was one of several elections in Charlotte County that saw no incumbent mayors […]
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Saint Andrews will see Steve Neil elected mayor. The Courier has called the election for the former councillor with 1,071 votes. Saint Andrews saw about 62 per cent voter turnout, well above the provincial turnout. Three candidates, including Neil, campaigned for the position, Guy Groulx came in second with 213 votes and Charles Creaser, third, […]
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