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Check out our August issue!
Full of intriguing articles, exciting news and events. Have you missed an issue? Visit our newsletter page for our archives. Better yet, subscribe and get the link emailed to you ten times a year. p.s. Don't forget to check out the community calendar for upcoming events. |
Community Leader Awards Nominations Sought
Alaina Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal, announced today that she will be awarding twenty (20) Community Leader Awards to constituents that exemplify one or more of the four pillars of the Canadian Identity: Read more... |
7th Annual Royalty Tea to celebrate Prince Philip
After 65 years of public service, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has chosen to retire at the age of 96. In order to commemorate the Duke’s substantial achievements and tireless dedication Read more... |
BACH 3rd Annual Golf Tournament 2017
You know an outdoor event is good when all the participants show on a rainy day. You know the event is great when people have a lot of fun despite rain, cold and mosquitoes. Read more... |
Lunch & Learn ~ Summer Savory & Fricot July 29th Summer savory plays a significant role in the food culture of Atlantic Canada. The herb is associated with holiday food and traditional meals. Read more...
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Albert County Health and Wellness Centre Hours The Albert County Health and Wellness Centre has changed its hours. Please note current hours below. For appointments in Riverside-Albert or Hillsborough, or information about other services, call 882-3100. Read more...
It's Market Day!
It's Market Day! My mind is willing but my body mumbles fifteen more minutes. Okay, ten more minutes and then it's "up 'n at 'em!" Read more... |
Classic Cars in Hillsborough: Gary Steeves Insurance Country Cruise-in 2017
The Gary Steeves Insurance Annual “Country Cruise In” was held on July 6th, 2017. All around the Kiwanis Centre in Hillsborough, NB, shiny cars were parked -- Classics Cars, Street Rods, and Muscle Cars. Read more... |
Pilot French Program at Riverside Consolidated Riverside Consolidated School is excited to announce that they will be offering a pilot French program beginning in September 2017. Read more..
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Memories of Scrub
I remember a summer that seemed to never end. A summer of long, hot, breezy, bug-filled days that seemed to go on forever. Read more... |
Why are our high tides extremely high?
In the last issue of Connecting Albert County, I explained what causes tides. This time, I will explain what causes the tides in the Bay of Fundy to be among the highest in the world. Read more... |
AC Monument to honour Acadian families
A non-profit workgroup for the Monument of Shepody (Chipoudie) welcomes the decision of the Council of the Village of Riverside-Albert to host a monument in honor of the Acadians in their village. Read more... |
Canada without R.B. Bennett?
This year, the Albert County Museum is celebrating the 7th Annual RB Bennett Day in conjunction with our Canada 150 celebrations. Why, though, do we have such a day? Read more... |
Riverside-Albert Daycare Opening Soon
Exciting news for the Village of Riverside-Albert and the historic Consolidated School. East Coast Kids has partnered with The Chipoudy Communities Revitalization Committee, Read more... |
Children and Early Childhood Educators With summer in the air, children’s interests have shifted to endless discussions of what the season has to offer. They question its differences, observe its changes, and view all it has to offer through a lens of wonder and curiosity. Read more...
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Bach 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
You know an outdoor event is good when all the participants show on a rainy day. You know the event is great when people have a lot of fun despite rain, cold and mosquitoes. Read more... |
The Plan: Running Away from Grindstone Island At the tender age of eight years old, I make a heartfelt decision to run away from home. Read more...
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Tele-Drive. . . My, how far we’ve come! Since the first kilometer was traveled in 2013, Tele-Drive Albert County has offered a door-to-door driving service to those who need help getting where they need to go. Read more...
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Gardening the Albert County Way - Building Soil
The number of books available about gardening has grown exponentially since I started growing plants. Then there is what is available on the internet. Phenomenal. Read more.... |
The Workings of the Tides
Well, I guess you cannot live in Albert County without knowing or at least wondering how the tides work. The ebb and flow of the tides can have a profound effect on the rural people of our fair county. Read more... |
It takes a county…community health care
There is an expression that “it takes a village to raise a child.” In our area, it takes a county to keep a person healthy. Health and wellness is a community issue. Read more... |
Meet the New Curator of the Albert County Museum Some of my earliest memories are shaped by the land in Albert County. In my oldest memory, I am sitting on someone’s knee, Read more...
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BACH Golf Tournament 2017
June 17th marks the date of the 3rd Annual Bennett and Albert County Health Care (BACH) Foundation Golf Tournament. Read more... |
Understanding the Role of an Educator
East Coast Kids Child Care and Learning Centre is a buzz with activity as they celebrate their 4th anniversary. For many families, their dream of having a licensed, quality early learning and child care service for children in their rural community is now very much a cherished reality. Read more..... |
Alaina Lockhart Announces Funding for Museum Garden
On May 24th, Alaina Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal, made an important announcement at the Albert County Museum in Hopewell Cape. Read more..... |
Spring Frogs
Wood Frogs are typically the first frogs to emerge here in New Brunswick each year. They can do this because of the "antifreeze" in their body (not actually antifreeze, but sugars) that enable them to freeze solid (!) and to resist temps down to -10C! Read more... |
A Yoga moment
After participating in a relaxing yoga presentation by Jo-Ann Brine (Willow Yoga) during a Writer's Workshop taught by Deborah Carr at Forest Dale Home Inc., I renewed an appreciation for the benefits of this gentle form of exercise. Read more... |
Gardening The Albert County Way
Phyllis Sutherland’s first gardening column is a tribute to Tina & Cam Fenton in recognition of their role in helping Albert County’s gardeners. Following columns will focus on gardening and landscaping techniques, approaches, questions and answers, and more. Read more... |
Albert County Health Care - Services
The Albert County Health & Wellness Centre (ACHWC) is based in Riverside-Albert but its services are available throughout rural Albert County. Read More ...... |
Creative writing sessions create community bonds
For the past six weeks, a group of community members and Forest Dale Home residents have been gathering on Thursday mornings Read more.... |
Sistema: a noteworthy program Keeping elementary students focused on one activity for an hour is a challenge, particularly when they’ve been in classes all morning, yet Sara Liptay succeeds. Read more...
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Tapping into a Treasure There can be no greater harbinger of a New Brunswick spring than the sight of silver buckets affixed to the majestic sugar maple (Acer saccharum). They bring visions of sticky sweet maple taffy, creamy butter, blocks of sugar, or buttermilk pancakes swimming in pure fragrant syrup. Read More...
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BACH Golf Tournament
It is that time of year again! We are starting to plan the Bennett and Albert County Health Care Foundation’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament. Read More.... |
3rd Annual Job Fair
Are you looking for a part-time or a full-time job? Or are you an employer looking for part-time or full-time employees? The following event may be the answer for you. Read more.... |
Hillsborough's Winning Teams
Hillsborough Minor Hockey had another wonderful year thanks to all the players and coaches. The Midget team won the C Division Championship in Cole Harbour, NS. Read More.... |
Horizon Health’s CEO Visits Albert County
On February 10th, 2017, Karen McGrath, Horizon Health Network’s new President and CEO, visited the Albert County Health and Wellness Centre in Riverside-Albert. Read more.... |
Celebrating Canadian Culture in Food & Seeds
Seeds are a connection between the past and the future. When you save seed from one crop, you anticipate planting, growing and harvesting more food in the future. But seeds can be more — they can connect us to our heritage. Read more...... |
Albert County Lives: Writing Workshop Series
Have you stared at a blank sheet of paper, thinking you’d like to write some of your memories and stories, but are simply unsure where or how to begin? Or maybe you have been writing or journaling for awhile, but feel you need some encouragement. Read more....... |
BACH Foundation AGM The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the members of the Bennett and Albert County Health Care Foundation Inc. will be held on Monday, March 27th, 2017 AT 7:00 PM at the Albert County Health and Wellness Centre, in the Community Health Education Room. Read more......
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8k Rocks Multi-Terrain Race
After the success of the inaugural 2015 Multi-terrain race we are back for more in 2017. Read more.... |
Hillsborough Kiwanis Club: Serving the Community
Hillsborough Kiwanis has been serving the youth and seniors of our community since its charter in 1946. Read more.... |
CRHS Varsity Sports Report - February As we rolled into February 2017, the Caledonia tigers were beyond happy. Read more....
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Albert County Community Health Room If you look through the Connecting Albert County calendar, you will often see references to the Community Room or Community Health Room. The room is on the lower level of the Albert County Health and Wellness Centre in Riverside-Albert. Read more....
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The Albert County Museum Appoints New Manager/Curator The Albert County Museum and RB Bennett Commemorative Centre is pleased to announce that Melody Land, MA, CPs. has joined the museum as Manager/Curator. Read more...
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Focus forward
It’s hard getting back into the workforce. You may have left a job years ago because you wanted to raise children, or you had health problems. Read more.... |
Groups save Acadian Forest from Clear-cutting
The Elgin Eco Association and the Nature Trust of New Brunswick have conserved 160 acres of beautiful Acadian forest in Elgin, New Brunswick, by establishing a nature preserve before the historic forest was scheduled to be clear-cut. Read more |
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Thank you!
Thanks to all who helped others or are continuing to do so.... read more here and feel free to add comments to the story! |
Learn what to do with food in your fridge or freezer
What do you deal with food that has thawed in your fridge or freezer? After food has thawed, it becomes more vulnerable to spoilage than food that was never frozen. You can't simply re-freeze food that is thawed. You can, however, cook it again - thoroughly- and then freeze it. Much of the contents of my freezer is going into soup today and I will freeze this in small portions. Learn more by clicking here. |
What the Kids Are Saying About Literacy Express
Albert County’s Literacy Express is now up and running for its fourth year! A preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds, Literacy Express takes place on the second floor of Hillsborough’s Train Museum. Read more... |
Local Hockey Hero Honoured
The Canadian Minor Hockey Association recently honored Ryan Nelson for his time, dedication and lifelong commitment to Hillsborough Minor Hockey. |
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Winter Fun in Albert County
Winter has arrived in Albert County, and we can either complain about it or embrace what it has to offer! If you’re able, many feel the best way to weather these colder months is to get outside with some friends, so we’ve put together a few ideas on how to pack some healthy enjoyment into the coming months. |
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New Fundy Trail Parkway funding announcement!
In a press release today, $45 million in new federal/provincial funding for the completion of the Fundy Trail Parkway was announced. Full press release here. |
Fundy National Park celebrates Canada’s 150th anniversary this winter
As the snow begins to fly, Fundy National Park will be offering a Canada 150 Celebratory Winter Experience to kick off the year 2017: the 150th Anniversary of Confederation! |
Meet the new Hillsborough Librarian!
Hillsborough has a new librarian and CAC had a chat with her. Get to know Victoria and see what's new at the library! |
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Latest Council Meeting minutes:
Riverside Albert Village Council, Sept 12, 2016. Hillsborough Village Council, October 3, 2016 Alma Village Council meeting, Dec. 12, 2016. |
Use Them . . . Or Lose Them
I lived in rural Albert County for twenty-some years—at Hopewell Cape, Weldon and finally in Hillsborough. Full story... |
Tele-Drive to the Rescue
It’s a long walk from our house to the nearest grocery store. It’s even longer for my preschooler’s wee little legs. Plus, I’m pregnant. Read full story here. |
What's Brewing in Alma?
A new business is brewing in Alma. Peter and Jeff Grady brothers from Charlottetown, PEI, are converting the former (decommissioned) St. Stephen's United Church into a Brewery. Read full story here. |
Safe Grad - There is an app for that?
We Made An App!" CRHS students wanted to make REAL difference this year for the annual NB Liquor Safe Graduation contest. They realized that everyone in their grad class had their mobile phone on them 24/7. Read the full story here. |
Our Villages
Discover the Villages of Alma, Riverside-Albert and Hillsborough in rural Albert County, New Brunswick. Learn more about the villages . |
Health Care in Albert County: A Team Approach
Working with a number of community partners and the Albert County Health & Wellness Centre, the Bennett and Albert County Health Care Foundation (BACH) support programs and activities that address health and wellness issues throughout the communities. Sometimes, however, we need services that are not available at the Health Centre. That is why the Bennett and Albert County Health Care (BACH) Foundation contributes to the Friends of the Moncton Hospital, as well as to the Albert County Health and Wellness Centre. Learn more by clicking here. |
Tobacco-Free Habits at High School
Like many rural schools, Caledonia Regional High School (CHRS) had few entertainment options during noon hour. Besides the school library or sports activities in the gym, there was little for students to do. Out of boredom, many of the older students left the school grounds and congregated at local businesses. And this was linked to another problem. “When kids hang out with no purpose, smoking becomes the cool thing to do,” says teacher Benjamin Kelly. Read the full story here. |
The Imagination Library: Bringing Books to Rural Albert County
By Janet Wallace “I like books!” says Owen, piling his favourite books on his bed. The three--year-old eagerly shows me his library. His mother, Robin Stuart, fills in the back story. Owen is enrolled in the Imagination Library. From birth until their fifth birthdays, children receive a book in the mail each month. “A friend of mine told me about the Imagination Library,” says Robin. “She told me you can get a free book each month. It sounded amazing. And it is!” Read the full story here. |
Sugaring
By Jennifer Shelby My daughter is a three year veteran of sugaring. She’s four years old now and knows her role well. She squirms as I strap on her snowshoes and with a squeal of excitement she races to the sugar maple closest to our house. She carefully lifts the lid of the sap bucket and peers inside. “Mummy! The tree gave us LOTS of sap!” Read the rest of the story by clicking here. |
