On his tombstone, American poet Raymond Carver asks: “And did you get what you wanted from this life, even so? I did. And what did you want? To call myself beloved, to feel myself beloved on the earth.” These words, which Carver wrote shortly before dying of cancer at age 50 in 1988, encapsulate the […]
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St. Stephen council is again defending itself as it works to improve its financial operations. In September 2024, Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Renaud was appointed acting treasurer following the retirement of long-serving treasurer Tim Tozer. The position is not permanent, Renaud confirmed. He also confirmed he has received no extra compensation for the position. Municipalities […]
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The long-awaited ladder fire truck has arrived in Saint Andrews. The municipal council in Saint Andrews viewed the truck, which extends about 100 feet, as a significant priority. Crews, mainly volunteers, have spent three days training on the truck, which cost the municipality around $1.5 million in total. “It means we can reach very tall […]
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The U20 Curling Championship for 2025 has begun at the Heath Curling Club in Saint Andrews. It brings together the province’s top young curlers and determines who represents New Brunswick at the national level. It’s the second such tournament the club has hosted in a month – holding the New Brunswick Women’s Curling Championship in […]
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Mounties say they no longer believe there is a risk to the public after issuing an emergency alert for two armed individuals. The alert, issued through the national Alert Ready system, went out across the province around 7:30 a.m. Thursday. RCMP said the suspects were reported to be carrying a firearm “with dangerous intent” in […]
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An error in a major development on Water Street in Saint Andrews drew significant debate from the council. The Argyll Residences are luxury condos being built in the downtown core of Saint Andrews, with retail space along the bottom. Developer John Rocca has asked the council for an encroachment agreement – which essentially means the […]
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By The Courier A new housing development in Saint Andrews is providing much-needed relief to individuals and families struggling to find affordable housing. The Compass, a 42-unit complex on Mowat Drive developed by Compass Housing, officially opened following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 25, 2025 attended by town officials, developers, and new residents. Mayor Brad […]
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One person was taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on Route 1 near Bartletts Mills. It happened in the eastbound lanes just past Exit 25 to Saint Andrews and Lawrence Station around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Chief Sean Morton of the St. Stephen Fire Department told our newsroom that a car collided with a […]
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St. Stephen council has voted to pay $4,480 to conduct a community safety survey through the Canadian Centres for Safer Communities. It was a key deliverable in the municipal plan, according to Mayor Allan MacEachern. The community has faced challenges including increased crime and a growing number of people experiencing homelessness. It also has been […]
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Premier Holt speaks to journalists as U.S. tariffs set to take effect Tuesday. In response, N.B. liquor stores have begun pulling U.S. products from shelves.
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