On the outside, the Rollingdam Fire Department may not look different, but on the inside there is about 24 inches (two feet) which will create room for a much-needed piece of equipment. A new fire truck purchased by the province was too high for the clearance to be stored inside the building. In April 2025, […]
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John Craig said when amalgamation happened, he knew he needed to spend more time in the newly incorporated areas – making himself accessible to the new constituents of Eastern Charlotte. It has been one of his biggest commitments through 2025. With a new council, and a renewed focus, the issues of the Blacks and Beaver […]
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On Thursday afternoon, just after 4 p.m., St. Stephen fire chief Sean Morton looked up as firefighter Eric Grant was lifted in a bucket truck about 60 feet into the air. The move marked the start of the town’s 21st annual “Bucket Sit,” a fundraising effort that has become a fixture in the community since […]
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The fire department in Eastern Charlotte continues to grapple with a rise in medical calls, prompting calls for support from the municipal council. During the April meeting of the local government, questions were raised about the financial stability of the steep rise in medical calls. Some of those questions came from Coun. Alexa Detorakis. “Is […]
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A group of firefighters in Rollingdam have met with two provincial ministers as they prepare to take on a new, much-needed fire truck. Last week, Local Government Minister Aaron Kennedy and Public Safety Minister Robert Gauvin met with fire chief Ivan Noddin and several members of the fire department to discuss a variety of issues […]
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The fire department in Eastern Charlotte is reporting an increase in the number of medical calls it has received in the past month. During the meeting, Coun. Mike Thompson said the fire department had responded to 52 calls in January 2025, which he described as a significant spike in the number of calls. Of those, […]
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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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RCMP Cpl Jayson Hansen’s mother Beryl Hansen was killed by an impaired driver. It’s something, now 25 years on, he carries with him like his duty belt around Charlotte County to keep people safe. He participated in a ceremony to mark MADD Canada’s Red Ribbon campaign, which runs from Nov. 1 to Jan. 6 – […]
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A local Saint Andrews restaurant sustained heavy damage in a fire on Saturday. The Herring, located on Water Street next to Market Square, saw fire rip through the back area of the restaurant – which is believed to be the kitchen area. On social media, the restaurant posted “all is fine and thanks to everyone […]
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