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RCMP Major Crime Unit concludes investigation In an updated news release issued Wednesday, Aug. 19, the Western Valley Region RCMP said their investigation into two elderly men’s deaths had been concluded. “The investigation has determined that one of the men’s deaths was the result of a homicide, and that the other’s was the result of […]
Charitable organization in need of volunteer directors By Jesse Grass The Friends of Carleton County (FOCC) are looking for someone to fill a vacant seat in their board of directors. FOCC is a charity organization dedicated to assisting with fundraising for capital projects across Carleton County. Formerly Friends of Hartland, the organization recently issued a […]
Event’s debut brings neighbours together for fishing, food, parade; many call it a summer highlight On Saturday, Aug. 15, residents at First Eel River Lake participated in the first-ever annual fishing derby and boat parade. Brent and Karla Saunders are the organizers of the event. The idea came to her last year after noticing how […]
Rain doesn’t spoil celebration Rain gently poured and dripped as the sounds of fiddling and singing filled the air. This scene was one of many that embodied the 11th annual Covered Bridge Festival that ended with the market and other events on Monday, Aug. 3. The event was an important one for the town, as […]
Hartland’s covered bridge became the centre of a community celebration marking the 125th anniversary of the town’s best-known landmark during the New Brunswick Day weekend. Residents and visitors gathered for meals, music, sports, a parade and other activities from Friday through Monday. Mayor Tracey DeMerchant and members of Hartland council joined local leaders, musicians and […]
Guns seized at River De Chute A Clearview man appeared in provincial court on Aug. 18 to answer six charges related to the alleged smuggling of guns and ammunition at River de Chute. Gaylon Ross Smith, 57, was charged under the Customs Act by the Canada Border Services Agency with four counts of smuggling semi-automatic […]
With a vintage flair and genre‑shifting songwriting, the Anderson sisters continue shaping their distinct musical identity Debec-born sisters and musical act Tracy and Amy Anderson, also known as Tin Pan Darlings, have been releasing music professionally for eight years. They debuted with their album Inside a Melody, a nine-song record released on March 16, 2018. […]
Writer, environmentalist, feminist, friend leaves lasting legacy in Western New Brunswick On Aug. 6, George Peabody, 79, died at his home in Lower Woodstock with his wife, Debrah Westerburg, and friends and family by his side, with the support of MAID. Peabody was a historian, author, and environmentalist, among other things. He spent a good […]
Acting president brings plight and plea to council meeting During Woodstock’s Town Council meeting on July 28, Joanne Reid, the acting president of the Carleton County Animal Shelter (CCAS), briefed council on the shelter’s operation. “Over the past 31 years, we have provided temporary care and shelter for well over 3,000 cats and dogs from […]
Federal prison sentence for Jacksonville man A Jacksonville man was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison, minus time served, after appearing in provincial court via video in custody on Aug. 13. Timothy Brian Wheelan, 39, of Jacksonville, will have 28 months left to serve once his 414 days of remand time is applied to […]
