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August 2026 Edition
Stay tuned for the Audio Edit of this month's publication coming soon!
CAC is proud to partner with the Albert County Royal Canadian Legion in this edition of CAC! Local writer and official CAC Storyteller Jennifer Shelby attended the Legion's Canada Day Festivities, and gathered some special stories in month's featured story.
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This month's edition also features some special reflections on the magic of living on the shores of the Bay of Fundy, a humorous reflection on a road with two names, and very special heritage events at the Albert County Museum. This and more - dig in!
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Featured Podcasts
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Connecting Albert County thanks our presenting sponsor of CAC: In Conversation, the Bennett & Albert County Healthcare Foundation.
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Join us as we s we continue to get to know the people behind the organizations, businesses, and community groups that serve our region! Take a moment to get to know the Village of Fundy Albert's Chief Administrative Officer, Sean Wallace. Sean has had a long personal and professional journey from his military service to now, that has brought him back to his Albert County roots.
Please note, this was recorded before the municipal elections. The Village of Fundy Albert is an integral partner to Connecting Albert County and many other non-profit and community service-based organizations in our region. The have been a long-time advertising partner to CAC, and we are happy to partner with them in creating and sharing their community newsletter with residents monthly as part of our publication. CAC thanks the Village of Fundy Albert for the partnership as they continue to prove they are, indeed, "friendly by nature." |
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July 2026 Edition
Stay tuned for the Audio Edit of this month's publication coming soon!
CAC is proud to sponsor the Albert County Museum and the launch of their new exhibit: The Hillsborough Mastodon! Learn about their opening night, as well as so many other interesting things about your community! There is also lots of new skills and information shared from the experts around you. Check it out!
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Did you know June marked 100 years since the Alma Fire? That the Molly Kool Centre has artists in residence? Or the amazing work the Shepody Food Bank Does? How would you start dabbling in herbalism? Being a leader when grief strikes in your business or organization? And what do you need to know about keeping your puppers safe for summer? All this and more in this month's edition of CAC!
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June 2026 Edition
In this edition of Connecting Albert County, we take you outside and hit the trails, we get active and move our bodies, we embrace community artists, kick off a youth ambassador program, celebrate our nature, culture, and community spaces, and learn about nature, training our pets, and our mental health. Resources abound in your community with CAC!
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May 2026 Regular Edition
Stay tuned for the Audio Edit of this month's publication coming soon!
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Just because we are a few days late getting out May's edition of CAC (the election edition took a minute! phewf!), doesn't mean things have slowed down in the county! Check it out!
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April 2026
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Spring is in the air but will Mother Nature follow through? The jury is out, but what isn't in question is how much is happening in Albert County! In this edition we have a variety of stories - spring events, community concerns, environmental initiatives, business celebrations, important social services, a beautiful reflection from a young resident, and so much more!
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March 2026
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March is here and Spring is around the corner. There are special events happening this month and you'll read about some great news and interesting stories from our communities!
This edition also includes local job advertisements. If you are a business or organization in rural Albert County and want to advertise your job opportunities with us, you can do so for free by submitting them here.
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February 2026
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Welcome to February, Albert County! We've officially turned the tide on winter, days are becoming longer, and now is the time to experience all rural Albert County has to offer! What a great time to take advantage of the many goings-on in our region - check out all of the events happening
Also in this edition, we celebrate with local winners (community members and organizations!), learn more about our health and healthcare, start building momentum for spring, and so much more! |
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January 2026
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Happy New Year from all of us at Connecting Albert County! It's a full publication with lots of information for you to peruse, as we wrap up one year and move into the next. Enjoy!
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December 2025
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December is a month where festivities and lights abound and there is lots to see and do in Albert County. A shopper's paradise, learn about the incredible weekend festivities surrounding Christmas in the Country, keep track of all of the holiday events, and consider how to stay healthy in winter so you don't have a "blue Christmas". All that and more in this month's edition!
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November 2025
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November is Albert County is always special. In this edition of CAC, we take time to commemorate Remembrance Day and encourage you to take time to read the experience of new honorary Albert County girl Jennifer McDougall, who had the opportunity to learn about and honour Private Beck of Elgin during her tour of the Vimy Ridge Memorial. Also in this edition, we learn more about sustainable, eco-conscious farming from Foods of the Fundy Valley series, celebrate with Harvey Hall on a great season, and (speaking of celebrating), Jim Blewett is turning 80 and having a party you won't want to miss! All this and more, don't miss it!
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October 2025
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The October issue of Connecting Albert County is ready for your Fall reading pleasure! There are so many events happening this month, make sure to check, recheck, and then check again our community calendar so you don't miss any!
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September 2025
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The September issue of Connecting Albert County is here! This month features a conversation with the BACH Foundation, updates from the Village of Fundy Albert, community letters and more.
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Welcome to the August issue of Connecting Albert County! Check out tips on staying safe in the heat, a conversation on the Bennett and Albert County Health Care (BACH) Foundation, and so much more. Happy summer!
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Happy beginnings to the dog days of summer! Before you have to go get your snowsuit again, check out the plethora of summer activities ranging from the Hillsborough homecoming days to Canada day celebrations! Moreover, in this special July issue, check out our amazing students and recent graduates! Lastly, don't forget sunscreen and bug spray while reading this issue while out in this beautiful weather!
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Welcome to the July issue of Connecting Albert County! Check out the Hillsborough homecoming days and so much more in this summer issue!
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It is a full edition of Connecting Albert County, with a plethora of articles for your reading pleasure. This month marks the wrap-up of the series on Rural Healthcare and Chillers from Albert County, and offers many stories on a variety of topics - health, wellness, updates on events, reports from local community groups, fundraisers, and recipes for summer drinks and treats, and everything in between! Sit in the sun (if the rain ever stops!) and take a read through the June Edition!
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The June Issue is bursting with articles!!!
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May is turning into a beautiful season. The sun is shining just a little bit more, those April showers are indeed yielding May flowers, and we are all emerging from our winter's nests to busy ourselves in one of Albert County's industrious times of year. All work and no play is never the right balance though, so check out all of the fun community events, activities, and initiatives happening in your own backyard.
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The May issue of Connecting Albert County is yours to discover! Enjoy the news and stories from the people and organizations in Albert County!
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This edition of CAC brings a wide range of information from Fundy Curling Club news, to Girl Guide trips, a variety of community and personal heath care information, to the much anticipated continuation of Chillers from Albert County, there is something for everyone. Make sure to check out everything you need to know about the Municipal Elections, in our Special Edition and important dates and resources on our Federal Election happening on April 28th.
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April showers bring May flowers.... and Elections! Check out our special edition for the Fundy Albert Municipal Elections.
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Spring is in the air and that means the people of Albert County are in full swing with celebrations, activities, events, and plans that is making March a busy and exciting time! Don't miss anything that is happening, read through this month's edition, update your calendar, and hit the road to enjoy your community. Time is about to spring ahead an hour, so don't waste a minute!
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This issue is packed with articles covering most topics. Be sure to peruse our website's "Stories" sub-headings or use the quick links below:
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Winter has graced us with chilly temperatures, wind and snow. It has also brought a busy and full month of community activities and events and lots of interesting stories in CAC! Have a seat, ideally by a window with a warm beverage, and settle in for a read of all the happenings in your beautiful (albeit freezing) and beloved Albert County. Enjoy this month's edition!
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A full line up of reading in this months issue!
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Welcome to 2025! As we embark on the 10th year of our publication, we invite you to join us celebrating 10 Years of Bringing People Together.
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A New Year begins and with it folks may begin with New Year's Resolutions. Let one of those resolutions be to read the Connecting Albert County Newsletter. The January issue is yours to discover!
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Special Issues:
A Special Collaboration for our First Annual Winter's Edition! The Albert County Community Health Centre, Connecting Albert County, Chipoudy Communities Revitalization Committee, Fundy Tourism/ACTA, and the Hillsborough Public Library have come together to provide you with information about our organizations, local resources, and events, and things to keep in mind over the winter months. Read through for volunteer opportunities, membership opportunities, local shopping, health services and advice, and a list of things to see and do!
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It may be chilly out there, but this special edition of CAC will keep you moving over the winter months. Check out all of the great articles and resources to make your winter connected and community-driven.
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Connecting Albert County’s February 2022 issue featured our Community Directory for Rural Albert County. Check it out to find out about health services, community centres, environmental groups, sports facilities, educational programs, social organizations and so much more!
Click this link for the pdf or click here to find the online Community Directory for Rural Albert County. |
Connecting Albert County: Exploring Our Trails is made possible with the generous support of Friends of Fundy; the Fundy ULTRA Community Trail Micro-Grant; NB Tourism, Heritage and Culture-Sports; and our loyal advertisers and supporters, particularly the Bennett and Albert County Health Care (BACH) Foundation.
Connecting Albert County acknowledges that the land on which we operate is the traditional unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Wabanaki People and is covered by the Covenant Chain of Sacred Peace and Friendship Treaties signed between 1725 and 1779. These treaties have been affirmed and are protected by Section 35 of the Canada Constitution. We honour the spirit of our ancestors’ Treaties of Peace and Friendship and extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live, work, gather, write about, document, and honour their territory.