Fundy Bike Fest
3 days of bike related events for you and your family to enjoy. Sept. 30 - Oct. 1. For full write up, see here. |
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 here. |
Albert County in October
To find out what's happening in rural Albert County in October, check out the newsletter by visiting our newsletter page or opening the pdf by clicking here. |
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Riverside - Albert Benefit Jamboree
The Riverside-Albert Fire Department will be hosting their 10th Annual Benefit Jamboree at 7pm on Saturday October 1st from the Fundy Curling Club. Full story |
Grindstone Night
An Evening of History, Tales, and Photography -September 28 Have you ever wondered about that little Island in the Shepody Bay? Join the Friends of Grindstone Island for an evening of history, tales, and photography. Full Story |
Albert County in September ~ Check out our September newsletter to learn about the Albert County Exhibition, upcoming events, Tele-Drive and more.
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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. |
Pokemon App in Albert County
If you haven't heard, the gaming app Pokemon Go has exploded in popularity since its Canadian release on July 17th and is now found in Albert County.... PokeStops include the Riverview Town hall and the old Hillsborough Baptist Church building. Pokemon Gyms can be found at the Albert County Museum in Hopewell Cape and the Railway Museum in Hillsborough. Learn more here. |
Albert County Exhibition
After 103 years, one might think that there is nothing new at the Albert County Exhibition – but you would be wrong! The twenty directors of the ACE work hard to come up with things to delight people of all ages. Read full story here. |
Former American Kiteflier champion bringing talents to Hopewell Cape
HOPEWELL CAPE – Fans of kites will be in for a treat when three American kitefliers bring their skills to Hopewell Cape for a kite building and flying workshop at the Albert County Museum. Read full story here. |
Discover what's going on in rural Albert County in August.
Check out our August 2016 newsletter. Better yet, subscribe here and you will get a link to our newsletters by email. Check our calendar often to learn about upcoming events. |
New Brunswick's Mi'gmaq Culture
Experience the Sights, Sounds and Tastes of Mi’gmaq Culture during the Annual Fundy Mawew on New Brunswick Day Weekend Fundy National Park event features traditional drumming, legends, powwow dancers and artwork. Read full story here |
The Steeves Family: A Brief History of Growth
When Johann Heinrich Stieff (Steeves) was born in 1718 in a German village, there was nothing that hinted he would father a family whose legacy includes hundreds of thousands of descendants, located around the World. Read full story here. |
Forest Dale Home Partnering with the Community
Community Partnership is evident at Forest Dale Home in the community of Riverside-Albert with the non-profit organizations Foods of the Fundy Valley and Shepody Food Bank! Read full story here. |
Two New Nautical and Animal-Themed Playgrounds at Chignecto Campground in Fundy National Park
The construction of two new playgrounds at the Chignecto campground in Fundy National Park are now completed. Read full story here |
The Shoe Tree
It stands alone in the field, just beyond a pasture gate…a solitary question mark on the landscape. All manner of shoes, boots, sneakers hang from its grey limbs. A crooked signboard, nailed to its lifeless trunk bears the only clue to its purpose: Walk for Hope. 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. |
Hillsborough celebrates being Canadian
All ages came out on Friday to play, eat, socialize and help Hillsborough celebrate the Canada Day weekend. Story and photos by Deborah Carr Read full story here |
An Artisan's Village in Hillsborough
Hillsborough welcomes artisans and tourists to the village with the addition of six colourful buildings next to the Visitors Information Centre. Read full story here. |
A brief history of the Steeves family name
Heinrich and Regina Stief left their homeland Germany in 1749 and settled in Pennsylvania. From there, in 1766, they and a small group of fellow settlers migrated to the rough terrain around New Brunswick's Petitcodiac River. Read the full story here. |
New Salt & Fir Centre Fundy Park
Starting on Friday, May 20th, Fundy National Park will welcome visitors for the 2016 season. This year, Parks Canada is continuing to improve its visitor offer with even more innovative and educational events and activities as well as new investments in visitor facilities. Read the full story here. |
Reaching out and making Friends.
This past winter, a team made up of folks from your local communities, got together to furnish an apartment for a Syrian family seeking a new life in Canada. We have completed the task. The beds are made, closets have the basics, kitchen cupboards are full and bikes are ready to roll! Read the full story here. |
Lieutenant Governor presents Regional Heritage Fair Awards.
The Albert County Museum was bustling with activity and excitement on Wednesday, May 11 with Anglophone East students participating in the 2016 Regional Heritage Fair. This year, the Honourable Jocelyne Roy Vienneau, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, and His Honour, Mr. Ronald Vienneau were present to view the heritage projects and then participate in the Awards Ceremony, making this an extraordinary experience for all in attendance. 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 and find important news such as community newsletters by clicking here. |
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. |
People's Alliance Meeting in Hillsborough
The People's Alliance held a town hall in Hillsborough on June 9th, 2016. Despite the wet weather over forty people were in attendance. Party Leader Kris Austin spoke on a wide range of issues. Read the full story 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. |
Fallen Giant at Hopewell Rocks
By Kevin Snair When I ask the good folks of Albert County what the Hopewell Rocks means to them, the answers can be as varied as the people themselves. For some it’s just the photo on their Medicare card but for many, it’s a whole lot more. Read the full story here. |
Free Rides to the Grocery Store
Need groceries but don’t like winter driving? No problem! Residents of rural Albert County can get free rides to and from the grocery store in Hillsborough. This amazing door-to-door service is being provided by a partnership between Tele-Drive Albert County, Forest Dale Home (which supplies the van), and Hillsborough Fresh Mart. Anyone from Alma to Hillsborough can be picked up at their home, taken to the store and brought back home again. Click here for details. |
Bikes in the Classrooms
The Four R's - Reading, Writing, Arithmetic ... and Riding Artwork on the walls, students sitting in desks while a teacher reads aloud, it looks like a regular elementary classroom. At one side of the classroom, however, a student is furiously pedalling on a stationary bike. A bike may seem out of place in the classroom, but not for elementary students in Albert County. Read more. |
