School District 15: Caldwell, Marcoux top winners in English public speaking contest
Twenty-five English students from around School District 15 gathered at Belledune School on April 16 for the Annual Public Speaking Competition.school.
In the kitchen
In the kitchen this week is Monique Doucet, a registered dietitian at Chaleur Regional Hospital.
Public invited to walk for wellness, get informed on National Health Day
National Health Day is next Monday, and some third-year nursing students want everyone to walk for wellness.
New slate named for CWL
The 86th annual Bathurst Diocesan Convention was held at Holy Family Church in Bathurst last month, at which time the new officers for 2008-10 were announced.
St. FX president to address alumni
An informative and pleasant evening is in the works. There will be other representatives from the university bringing messages.
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Legion report: Next Memorial Wall ceremony is on Oct. 5
The Memorial Wall ceremony, held April 6, was well attended with 26 plaques placed on the wall.Oct.
Air cadets assisted at blood donor clinic
On the evening of April 15, three members of the 640 Air Cadet Squadron joined with members of the United Commercial Travelers, Bathurst Council 827, to volunteer their services at a blood donor clinic at the K.C. Irving Regional Centre.C.
Graduates can get cash back on tuition costs
Post-secondary graduates who chose to live and work in New Brunswick will be able to receive up to $10,000 cash back on their tuition costs under the New Brunswick Tuition Rebate.release.
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Low-Income Seniors' Benefit is now available for 2008
Low-income seniors in the Chaleur region and elsewhere in New Brunswick can now apply for the provincial Low-Income Seniors' Benefit for 2008.
In the kitchen: Parkinson Outreach nurse’s crab spread
In the kitchen this week is Sheree Trecartin, a VON Parkinson Outreach nurse who lives in Saint John. She's going to be a guest speaker at an event in Bathurst this Wednesday.
Life & Times in Pictures
Book takes turn for the worse
Escaping from a burning wreckage, frantically swimming to shore from a sunken ship and many other catastrophic tales are featured in the latest work by Bathurst author Ken Smith.
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month
Parkinson’s is a progressive disease that affects coordination of movement in sufferers. The condition results from a loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain. The reason behind the cell death is still unclear. Parkinson’s affects over 8,400 people in the Maritimes, (this number is expected to increase significantly over the next ten years as the population ages).
Dist. 15 holds French speech competition
Forty students from School District 15 gathered at Belledune School on April 9 for School District 15’s Annual French Public Speaking Competition.
Radiothon will help fight breast cancer
The four hospital foundations in this part of Northast New Brunswick are partnering with CKLE 92.9 FM radio to present the 2008 edition of the Roses Radiothon this Friday.
In the kitchen: Breakfast volunteer's cinnamon rolls
In the kitchen this week is Nancy Hodnett, one of the volunteers involved with an upcoming community breakfast in Clifton.
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Knights observe Founder’s Day
To commemorate the 126th anniversary of the founder of the Knights of Columbus, Father Michael J. McGinley, the Knights of Columbus, Council 12215 from Notre Dame du Rosaire, recently organized a banquet. Guest speaker was Mgr. Valery Vienneau, Bishop for the Bathurst diocese and provincial chaplain.
Club Corner
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Business of the Week: Greater Bathurst Chamber of Commerce – Growing and Changing
The needs, demands, and economic opportunities today reflect the ever-changing world. Because of that, it is essential that area business stays on the cutting edge in order to grow and remain strong.
UCT’s Atlantic Grand Counsellor signs guest book
The United Commercial Travelers, Bathurst Council 827, recently took Roderick Henry, their Atlantic Grand Counsellor, to sign the guest book at City Hall. He's shown with Bathurst Mayor Stephen Brunet and Claire Wilt, UCT's Atlantic Grand Executive chairperson. Mr. Henry was also invited to Beresford town hall to meet with Mayor Raoul Charest and sign the town's guest book.
Literacy Award received by local program
A local adult learning program, Apprentissage pour adultes Chaleur Inc., was one of two recipients of a Council of the Federation Literacy Award last week in Fredericton. Shown accepting the award from Premier Shawn Graham (left) on behalf of Apprentissage pour adultes Chaleur Inc. are Lise Godin and Roberto Dallaire.
BHS amps up its energy level to stage ‘High School Musical’
Sound bursts out of the Bathurst High School music room, doubling as a rehearsal hall.
In the kitchen | CWL convener's broccoli salad
In the kitchen this week is Sheila Doucet, communications convener for the Holy Family Council of the Catholic Women’s League. The Holy Family CWL is hosting the Bathurst Diocesan’s 86th annual convention this Saturday and Sunday.
April is Cancer Awareness Month
Bathurst Mayor Stephen Brunet has signed a proclamation officially declaring April as Cancer Awareness Month in the city. Shown with the mayor during the proclamation signing at City Hall are Audrey and George MacGillivray, coordinators of the residential fundraising campaign.
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