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Connecting Albert County

Building connections and fostering pride of place and culture
​in rural Albert County by publishing in print and online

Community Calendar
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We look forward to sharing with you the different things that have been happening in our area  and what is coming as we prepare for spring. Check out the March Edition here.  
​Here we are at March already and Spring is just around the corner. Lots is happening in our area and we hope you take the chance to read all about it in this month's newsletter. Have a look at what is happening in our area.
  • Library Events at Hillsborough Public Library
  • Community Member of the Month - Kathy Tower
  • Urban / Rural Rides Expands
  • Albert County Historical Society Presentation
  • Albert County Chamber of Commerce Awards
  • NB Senior Citizens Foundation
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Have a look in what's happening in February in Albert County. We have the February Frolic that has a little something for everyone in the new Fundy Albert to enjoy. There is always something exciting to enjoy. Have a look at the February Edition.
We've made it to February and what has become the coldest month of the year for us. With the winter months comes the winter activities and we hope that you are able to enjoy some of what is offered in our area. Have a look at what is happening and read about some of our history.
  • Community Member & Business of the Month Nominations
  • Harvey School at the Harvey Community Hall
  • Shepody Food Bank Highlights from 2022
  • February Frolic events
  • Volunteer Drivers Are Needed to Help Seniors Get to Medical Appointments!
  • Colouring Contest

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With the New Year comes our latest edition of the Connecting Albert County Newsletter. In this edition we welcome a New Year and with that a new Municipality of Fundy Albert, a pantry challenge, and many wonderful activities in our community! Get all the details here in our January edition.
With December behind us and a new year to look forward to, January 2023 has a lot to offer. Connecting Albert County wishes you all a safe and prosperous new year. We hope you are able to enjoy some of what our wonderful area has to offer in the New Year.
  • Community Member of the Month
  • Albert County Community Health Center
  • The Founding Mayor and Council of Fundy Albert
  • Survey on Mental Health and Addiction Support Available for NB Seniors
  • New Year's Greeting from Albert County Historical Society
  • Friends of Fundy Hosting Community Events
  • January Pantry Challenge
  • Urban/Rural Rides Appreciates their Volunteer Drivers
  • Christmas Bird Count in Fundy National Park​
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Its finally December!!!! Here comes the Christmas markets, the parades, the parties and the gatherings. Whatever you do, and however you spend your month, thank you for including Connecting Albert County. Have a look at the December Issue.
While we are still enjoying some mild weather during the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations, there are many wonderful and merry things happening in our community. From markets to parades to reviving old building. We thank you for including Connecting Albert County in this busy time of year.
  • Whenever Its December Poem
  • Business of the Month - Alma Fleet Launch
  • Person of the Month - In Memory of the late Lois Snider
  • Christmas Parade in Honour of Lois Snider
  • Fundy Curling Club Early Season News 
  • Election of Fundy Albert 
  • Excellence in Aging Award 
  • Welcome Back Harvey Hall
  • Christmas Greetings from ACHS President
  • Youth Writing Column - Broken Villains
  • NB Senior Citizens' Federation
  • Christmas Market Season
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What beautiful weather we are having here in November. With the upcoming Inaugural election of Fundy Albert this month's newsletter contains lots of great information about the candidates running in the upcoming election.  Not to mention that it is Christmas Market Season!!! Have a look at the November issue.
We are enjoying some beautiful late fall weather in our area. How lucky are we to live where we do? It is also time to get ready for the upcoming municipal election of the new Fundy Albert as well as the start of Christmas Market season. Some wonderful things are happening in our area to recognize Remembrance Day and those who served in the forces.
  • Person of the Month - Linda Geldart
  • Veterans Memorial Banners
  • Harvey Hall Haulers
  • Busting Nutrition Myths
  • Inclusion NB
  • Memories on the Bounty
  • The Coming Election
  • Election Coverage
  • Open Letter: Elected Officials Advisory Committee
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The weather is getting cooler, the leaves are changing colors, and it is a wonderful time to check out the amazing things that are happening in Albert County. This month's newsletter includes a recap of some ACE Fair festivities, our first Community Member of the Month, information on Fire Safety week and some upcoming renos to the Harvey Hall. Take a look at the October Edition
With the leaves changing it is a beautiful time of year to participate is some local activities in Albert County.  Take a look at the October edition to find out what is happening in our area. 
  • Fleet Launch in Alma
  • Community Member of the Month
  • ACE Royalty Crowned
  • Fire Hall Open House for Fire Safety Week
  • Celebrating 200 Years of Hillsborough Baptist Church
  • Harvey Hall Restoration Project
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Summer may be over, but there is still a lot of activities in Albert County.  Whether it is the Open Farm Day, the ACE'22 fair, gardening or reading about Amalgamation or Rte 114 road conditions, there is this and more in the Sept edition.
Fall is upon us here in Albert County, but still lots of activities to keep you busy!!  Read the September edition for idea's and the latest news.
  • The Fair is Coming to Town
  • ​Community Member & Business of the Month Nominations
  • The Dreadful Route 114
  • Amalgamation is Coming
  • Puzzle Page
  • "They Make Me Feel Like I Matter"
  • Open Farm Day
  • History of Riverside Consolidated School
  • Moving into the Green: Gardening, Mental Health & Emotional Resiliency
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A jam-packed edition for you to read while escaping the summer heat!!!  Festival Information, Volunteer work, church programs to planning your Holiday Season, this newsletter has that and more!!!
Summer is half over, but still lots happening in our community.  Check out the August edition for these articles and more:
  • Nominations Please - New Columns Coming Soon
  • ​Cleanup at Greys Island Cemetery
  • A Book Walk by the Pond
  • Rising Tide, Trails and Tunes Festival
  • Welcome to Maison Albert House!
  • Albert County Chamber of Commerce Update
  • Take a Guided Tour to a Local Waterfall
  • 200th Anniversary Hillsborough Baptist Church
  • Jerusalem Marketplace
  • Planning for the Holiday Season
  • Coastal All-Access Passes
  • Chance to Win a Set of New Tires
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In this issue we have Canada day Celebrations, information on the importance of iron in your diet and even carpooling tips. Not to mention the summer reading program!!
Summer has arrived and with that comes the July edition to let you know what is happening out and about:
  • ​Canada Day Celebrations
  • Iron in Your Diet
  • Summer Reading Program
  • Can Carpooling Work For You?
  • Friends of Fundy Updates
  • R.B. Bennett Exhibit
  • BACH AGM
  • Support Care Assistant Program
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This month's edition has ParticiPACTION, reading club, gardening tips, achievements and more to read all about !!!
Summer is fast approaching, here is the June edition to help set the mood.
  • ParticiPACTION Month
  • Volunteer to Drive
  • Gardening with Kris
  • And the Award Goes To…
  • Kiwanis is Active in our Communtities
  • Alma Gets Loud for a Cause
  • Albert County Museum Open for Season
  • 2022 Summer Reading Club!
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In this issue we have information about the many upcoming events in our area. The Farmers Market in Hillsborough getting ready to begin their season, a Community Garden you can be a part of, the need for volunteers with the Rural Rides Program, a new Events Center and the many other great initiatives. ​
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​In this issue you can read about a ParticipACTION Challenge, a CAC survey, the new season for the Garden of Salem, a Unique Mobile Exhibit and more!!!

May's Edition is here to bring you information about all the wonderful initiatives happening in our area!
  • Farmers Market Season
  • Garden of Salem Community Garden
  • The Struggle to Keep Up - We Need You!
  • Mount Pleasant Events Centre
  • Shepody Food Bank Celebrates 15 years
  • Healthy Eating on a Budget
  • Riverside-Albert Playground Project
  • Remembrance Day Banners in Riverside-Albert
  • Platinum Jubilee at Albert County Museum
  • ACCOC Business Excellence Awards
  • Friends of Fundy Destination Development
  • Friends of Fundy Updates - Love Your Trails!
In this April 2022 edition we invite you to complete our feedback survey about the newsletter as well as various articles about things occurring in Rural Albert County.
  • CAC Survey
  • ​ParticipACTION Makes Community Better Challenge 2022
  • Garden of Salem
  • Amazing History of Albert County - Unique Mobile Exhibit
  • Urban/Rural Rides needs you!!!

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In this issue we cover a variety of topics from an Albert County Song and Video, to a farm recycling project, nutrition month, planning an event and the return of Farmers Markets.

Spring is getting closer so let this March 2022 edition get you thinking warmer thoughts!!!
  • Albert County Home Sweet Home
  • New Coordinator / Editor for Connecting Albert County
  • Literacy Express Funding
  • Farm Plastic Recycling Project
  • Museum Celebrating Diamond Jubilee 
  • Rural Destination Development Survey
  • Urban/Rural Rides Thank Volunteers
  • Looking for Work? Looking for Workers?
  • Nutrition Month 2022 
  • Foods of the Fundy Valley Coming Events  
  • How far ahead should you start to plan your event?
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Welcome to Connecting Albert County’s February 2022 issue featuring 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!
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Click this link for the pdf or  click here to find the online Community Directory for Rural Albert County. ​
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Happy New Year!

Connecting Albert County would like to wish you a healthy, happy and peaceful new year.
Start the New Year by reading the January 2022 issue:
  • Frontline Workers: Beverly Stevens & Anne Terris
  • Changes at CAC
  • Letter: Albert County Chamber of Commerce
  • COVID Boosters
  • Anniversary of the Albert County Museum
  • Coming Soon: Community Directory for Rural Albert County
  • Grass Roots CEDC
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Connecting Albert County Guide to Healthy Eating:
  • Hillsborough Supports Local Food Entrepreneurs
  • Healthy Habits for a Happy New Year
  • Take the Challenge! The January Pantry Challenge
  • Recipe: Cheesed Off Eggs & Toast

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Check out the December issue of Connecting Albert County. We cover a whole range of topics from the story of a frontline worker, to news about upcoming Christmas markets, to tips to help your online business, an explanation of why leaves change colour, tips and recipes for delicious, low-cost meals, and more.
Enjoy the December 2021 issue of topics:
  • How Can a Lead Magnet Help Your Business
  • ​Frontline Workers: Lindsay Butland, Crooked Creek Convenience
  • Managing the Holidays
  • Changing Lives One Ride at a Time
  • Ten Years of Crooked Creek Convenience
  • Riverview Arts Centre
  • Why the Leaves Change Colour 
  • The Old Church Farmers’ Christmas Market
  • Deck the Hopewell Cape Community Hall
  • Message from ACHS

Connecting Albert County Guide to Healthy Eating:
  • Zero-Waste Broth from Food Scraps
  • Cooking Dry Beans, Another Money Saver
  • Recipe: Baked Beans
  • Recipe: Fast Fish Soup
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Cooler days and nights are leading us towards winter.  Time to curl up and read this month's articles!!
November's issue for your reading pleasure:
  • Grampie’s Lighthouse
  • ​Thanking Our Frontline Workers
  • Golf Tournament for Healthcare
  • News from Albert County Historical Society (ACHS)
  • Last Wishes Drive 
  • How to Manage a Project Successfully
  • Self-Employment Benefit Program (SEB)
  • Finding Reliable Nutrition Information on the Internet
  •  Tis the season to shop local
  • To Help You, We Have to Find You
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October in Albert County...  Awarded The Order of New Brunswick, Designing a Tartan, Flu Shots, Newcomers to our County, Lobster season and more in this month's issue.

Fall is here, time to read our October Issue:
  • David Christie Awarded the Order of New Brunswick
  • 2021 Flu Shot Campaign
  • Amalgamating Volunteer Drive Programs
  • Newcomers to our Community: Judy & Don Bryant; Kathryn Opyc
  • ​The Rising Tide Trails & Tunes Thanks Supporters
  • Harvey Hall Tartan
  • Volunteer Opportunity on the Forest Dale Home Board
  • ​Back in the Day: Looking for Submissions
  • Honouring Albert County Activists

Connecting Albert County Guide to Healthy Eating:
  • It’s Lobster Season in Albert County!

    ​Recipes:


    • ​Classic Broiled Lobster Tails 
    • Creamy Lemon Pasta with Poached Lobster  
    • ​No Mayo Lobster Potato Salad 
    • Squash Flowers with Peanut Sauce

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Check out our September issue for the latest news on COVID testing, election coverage, seasonal and Indian recipes and much more!
Variety abounds in our September Issue:
  • Federal Election Coverage 2021
  • Covid-19 Testing
  • Harvey Hall quilt raffle
  • Who, What, Where: Services in Albert County
  • The Beginnings of Hearth & Hive
  • Love Your Coveraged Bridge Day at Sawmill Creek Bridge
  • OPINION ~ Our Forests: No Harm Done, Loss and Love
  • Welcoming the New Community Developer
  • What are your favourite ways to cook liver?
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Connecting Albert County Guide to Healthy Eating:
  • Diversity in the Kitchen: India
  • September Harvests
  • Recipes:​
    • Fast Liver
    • Garlic Coconut Soup
    • Carrot Salsa
    • Easy Baingan Bhartha (Oven-roasted Eggplant Curry)
    • Shak Handvo (Baked Vegetable Cake)
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Connecting Albert County in  August 2021
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August in Albert County. The gardens are full of delicious vegetables ripe for picking. The beaches, rivers and trails are just waiting to be explored. The community is welcoming new faces and re-uniting with people not seen since the start of COVID. On top of that, the Rising Tide, Trails and Tune Festival is happening.

Check out our August issue and find: 
  • Love Your Covered Bridge Day
  • Who, What, Where: Requesting Contributions to the CAC Guide to Services in Albert County
  • CCRC Welcome Committee and Collage of New Faces
  • Experience Fundy Tides: Exploring Albert County
  • Shepody River Paddle Routes
  • HURRR!! at Harvey Hall
  • Fundy Tourism Plan
  • Rising Tide, Trails & Tunes  Program

Connecting Albert County Guide to Healthy Eating:
  • Tips to Reduce Food Waste
  • Recipe: Tuna Fishcakes
  • Recipe: Chickpea Salad
  • Recipe: Granola
  • Recipe: Tomato Salad 
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It's the start of summer in Albert County and what a great place to be! The many beaches provide beautiful places to stroll and appreciate the cooling offshore breezes. Gardeners are enjoying the "salad days of summer" while looking forward to the bounty to come.  And, we're anticipating a loosening of COVID-19 restrictions. All is good!

Check out our 
July issue of Connecting Albert County and discover the following:
  • the opportunity to "invest local" through the Grass Roots CEDC
  • ​Youth Drug Intervention program running in rural Albert County the new opportunity to recycle glass bottles
  • the cuisine of the Philippines 
  • ​recipes for chicken adobo, seaweed salad and camp toast the joy of reading
  • a growing food forest in Hillsborough
  • the CAC Youth Writing Contest: What's your favourite vegetable? The winner of the elementary student contest and announcement of our next contest
  • news from the Albert County Museum, The Old Church Farmers' Market,  Hillsborough Public Library, Hillsborough Kiwanis, CCRC, Riverside-Albert Playground Committee and more!
Check out our July issue of Connecting Albert County and discover the following:
  • ​​Welcome Newcomers
  • Grass Roots CEDC
  • The Joy of Reading
  • Kiwanis Book Sales
  • Summer Reading Club
  • Hillsborough Library Hours
  • CCRC Volunteers
  • The Old Church Farmers' Market
  • Celebrate Canada and RB Bennett Days with the Albert County Historical Society
  • Albert County Museum Calendar of Events
  • Youth Drug Intervention
  • Glass Recycling
  • What's Your Favourite Vegetable? Contest Winner
  • Kids Writing Contest
  • Albert County Food Forest

Connecting Albert County Guide to Healthy Eating:
  • Diversity in the Kitchen Philippines
  • Recipe: Chicken adobo
  • Recipe: Seaweed salad
  • Recipe: Camp toast
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As the days grow longer, the trees leaf out and the gardens are getting planted, it's time to celebrate June in Albert County.​

Check out our June 2021 issue featuring:
  • A Warm Welcome to Newcomers
  • Municipal Election Results
  • Bees Please: A profile of local beekeeper Donnie Porter and tips to help our bees
  • Recognizing Forest Dale Home Volunteers
  • Announcing a Kids Writing Contest: What's Your Favourite Vegetable?
  • CAC Guide to Healthy Eating: Diversity in the Kitchen with Recipes for Hakka Yong Tau Fu, Pasta with Asparagus, Carrot and Beet Salad, and an Adventure in Steam Frying
  • Updates from the Albert County Museum, Curryville Community Center, The Old Church Farmers' Market, Grass Roots Community Economic Development Co-operative,  Harvey Hall, Hillsborough Public Library, the Hillsborough Kiwanis Club, Riverside-Albert Playground Committee and CCRC
A lot to read in this June edition of the CAC newsletter:
  • Welcome Newcomers!
  • Letter: Crooked Creek Rd
  • Kiwanis Book Sales
  • ​Riverside-Albert Playground
  • CCRC Volunteers
  • Kids Writing Contest: What's Your Favourite Vegetable?
  • Bees Please
  • Harvey Hall Update
  • Municipal Election Results
  • Volunteers at Forest Dale Home 
  • The 2021 Summer Reading Club
  • Youth Drug Intervention Program
  • Albert County Museum 2021
  • Farmers’ Market Open for the Season!
  • Music Night: Gareth Pearson!

Connecting Albert County Guide to Healthy Eating:
  • Diversity in the Kitchen: Hakka Yong Tau Fu (客家釀豆腐)
  • Pasta with Asparagus
  • Carrot and Beet Salad
  • An Adventure in Steam Frying
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Check out the May 2021 issue of Connecting Albert County!

An exciting issue if you are following the Municipal Elections!  Read the responses from the candidates to two questions from CAC subscribers.  May 10th is the date to make your wishes known; get informed now on key topics!

This issue also features tips on how to Control knotweed without chemicals, and infographics on the new Grass Roots Community Economic Development Cooperative.

Also included in this months issue is an update from ABConnect Travel & Tourism Services and the Village of Hillsborough partnership, CCRC Calendar Photo submissions, Music at Fundy Royal Manor and an ode to "That Tree," plus so much more!

For the food enthusiast, we have added more recipes for the CAC Guide to Healthy Eating.

An exciting May 2021 issue awaits your reading pleasure!!!
  • Municipal Elections: Candidates for Mayor of Hillsborough
  • Municipal Elections: Candidates for Hillsborough Councillors
  • Municipal Elections: Candidates for Alma Councillors
  • Outdoor Camera Enthusiasts
  • Letter to the Editor: Hillsborough and ABConnect
  • Alma Knotweed Eradication Project
  • Grass Roots Community Economic Development Cooperative
  • Local governance reform
  • Barn Quilt Trail
  • That Tree
  • Music at Fundy Royal Manor

Connecting Albert County Guide to Healthy Eating:
  • Shades of Spring
  • Recipes
    • Baked Eggs and Spinach
    • Green Onion Vinaigrette
    • Carrot Turnip Maple Soup
    • Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto



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Spring has arrived and with it a publication full of articles for everyone!!!

​From Municipal Elections, Healthy Eating, COVID-19 Vaccines, Fundraisers and more.  There is sure to be something to perk your interest.
Open this month's April 2021 issue featuring articles on:
  • Municipal Elections: Meet the Candidates Part 1
  • The COVID-19 Vaccines are Here! What Should You Do?
  • ​Forest Dale Home Vaccinations
  • Spring into Wellness
  • Letter to the Editor: A Bumpy Road
  • Major Repairs to Sawmill Creek Covered Bridge
  • Older Adults’ Wellness During COVID-19
  • Horizon’s Albert County Community Health Centre & Hillsborough Satellite Office
  • News from Tansy Lane
  • Survey on Cancer Screening Programs
  • Mothers Day Pottery Throwdown and Sale
  • Fundraiser after Fire
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Connecting Albert County Guide to Healthy Eating:
  • Fruit and Vegetable Best Buys
  • Recipes:
    • Michelle’s Maple Caramelized Onions
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
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In our March issue, you'll find the latest news about the Restoration of Harvey Hall and you can enjoy learning more about NB's Provincial Bird: the Black-capped Chickadee.

Readers, including the Hon. Mike Holland, share their views on Shepody Mountain, salt marsh carbon, the link between the Stieffs and Barack Obama, and more.

In our CAC Guide to Healthy Eating, you can read about "Salad, Outside the Box" with Recipes.

This March 2021 issue has many exciting articles... Jump in and check them out!!!
  • Historic Harvey Hall To Be Restored
  • Profile of the Black-capped Chickadee
  • Letter: Help Solve a Hillsborough Mystery
  • Letters to the Editor​
    • ​Hon. Mike Holland re. Protection of Shepody Mountain
    • Response to Shepody Mountain Article
    • Response to Salt Marsh Sequestration Article
  • Hillsborough Public Library - New Hours 

Connecting Albert County Guide to Healthy Eating:
  • Salad, Outside the Box
  • Recipes
    • Go-to Winter Salad with Easy Raspberry Vinaigrette
    • Balsamic Vinaigrette
    • Roasted Veggie Winter Salad 
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An exciting issue this month with topics on environment, exercise and healthy eating!!!
Articles to encourage exercise, recipes for healthy eating and more in this Feb 2021 edition: 

  • Protecting Our Wild Areas 
  • An Open Letter to Hon. Mike Holland
  • Seedy Saturday
  • Timber Harvest on Shepody Mountain
  • Go Nuts: Growing Exotic Crops in Albert County
  • Fundy Biosphere's Winter Activity Checklist
  • Tips on Preventing Falls During Winter Hikes
  • Hillsborough Public Library - Curbside Pickup
And the start of our Connecting Albert County Guide to Healthy Eating: 
  • The Joy of Food
  • And the Beet Goes On
  • Recipe: Beet Falafels
  • Recipe: Dilly Beet Soup
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In our first issue of 2021, we welcome the new year with articles on how to enjoy the month of January.
Topics for everybody in this Jan 2021 issue:

  • Women of the Wilderness (WOW)
  • Youth Drug Intervention Program
  • Pantry Challenge with Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe
  • Winter Tourism Challenges
  • New Year's Social Media Clean-up
  • Tele-Drive Volunteers
  • Zoomers On the Go Fitness
  • Talk to Your Kids About Money
  • Letters from the Forest Dale Foundation, Albert County Chamber of Commerce, The Old Church Farmers Market
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Winter is coming soon and people across Albert County are preparing for the holidays. 
Open our Dec 2020 issue to read about: ​
  • Christmas in the Country 2020. It's Happening!
  • ​Annual Hillsborough Christmas Market
  • Albert County Winter Carnival Donation
  • Foods of the Fundy Valley Food Forest
  • Blue carbon: the climate change solution you’ve probably never heard of
  • WOW Calendars
  • Best Practices to make your live stream event a success
  • Albert County Historical Society presents Lifetime Membership to Beulah Morrissey
  • ​Updates from The Old Church Farmers' Market, Hillsborough Christmas Market, Foods of the Fundy Valley and the Hillsborough Public Library
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Fall is upon us, winter is quickly approaching.  Check out our articles for info on health, community, history and more...
Check out our November 2020 issue, which features articles on the following:
  • Captains Galore: Captain Catherine Lacombe, Commanding Officer of CCGS Captain Molly Kool Visits the Albert County Museum
  • Albert County Gardening on Facebook
  • The Search for Lewis Steeves
  • How to Support your Health Through Nutrition
  • Gaming Masks in the COVID-19 Era
  • Reasons to Talk to a Social Worker
  • How to Build Community with Buy Nothing Canada
  • Nature Corner and
  • Updates from Forest Dale Home, The Old Church Farmers' Market, Hillsborough Christmas Market and the Hillsborough Public Library
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It’s Autumn!   The harvest is in (or almost!), the days are shorter and we’re putting our gardens to bed for the winter. Many of us now have time to enjoy the fall colours, and to think about our health and well-being. 


In the October 2020 issue of Connecting Albert County,  you will find articles on:
  • Myths of Self Care
  • Update on Flu Shots
  • Help for Victims of Domestic Violence
  • Autumn Dragonflies
  • A Trip on the Wilfred C in 1905
  • Walking for Wellness
  • Potatoes- History and Recipes
  • News from Albert County 175, the Hillsborough Public Library (now offering curbside delivery!) and The Old Church Farmers' Market
  • Rural Albert County's Community Calendar


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As we approach the end of summer, we have stories and recipes to share with you.
Featuring:
  • Recipes for pickles and relish (check for them under Food, Farming & Fishing)
  • News about the fossil discovery at Cape Enrage
  • A profile of Oliver Hofer and his bakery in Hillsborough
  • 15th Anniversary of Riverside Consolidated School
  • Ten years of Foods of the Fundy Valley
  • From spudnik to sticky bun - the story behind Alma's Sticky Buns
  • Updates from the Old Church Farmers' Market in Hillsborough, Teledrive, the Albert County Community Health Centre, Albert County 175 and the Hillsborough Public Library
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We have a treat for you in the August issue of Connecting Albert County: three issues in one!

Check out our:
~ short and sweet August 2020 news and events
~ 4 pages on the upcoming Rising Tides, Trails and Tunes - August 8th-16th
~ Exploring Our Trails - a slightly revised version of our trail issue released in June
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Summer is here! As we approach Canada Day, we have much to celebrate, albeit in small groups with lots of physical distancing! We live in a beautiful, safe place full of gorgeous wide open spaces where it's relatively easy and comfortable for most of us to weather the COVID-19 restrictions.
Check out our latest issue to find out about how life is returning to normal and how people in Albert County are helping their neighbours at this time.
Open our July 2020 issue to read about: 
  • The Elgin Country Kitchen and General Store - an exciting new venture in the beautiful community of Elgin;
  • The magical moths you might spot on our long summer evenings (with gorgeous photos!);
  • An update from the Albert County Community Health Centre;
  • A new program to bring prepared meals to seniors who can't cook for themselves;
  • An introduction to The Old Church Farmers' Market in Hillsborough;
  • The winners of the Albert County Chamber of Commerce Awards;
  • A letter from several businesses of Alma welcoming visitors to the village;
  • Updates from Albert County 175, the Albert County Museum, the Hillsborough Public Library, the annual quilt show (cancelled, sadly), Fundy National Park and more.

Did you miss an issue?  Check our archives for all our past issues and sign up for future issues.
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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.

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We share ideas of what to do during this challenging time of lockdown and quarantine... from search for Lady Beetles in your garden to playing a Viking board game to spending time in the kitchen with recipes both new and old.
Check out our May 2020 issue of Connecting Albert County. 
Read about the following:

~What we love about rural Albert County
~History of Alma
~Pantry re-organization
~Mindfulness            
~A Viking board game
~Recipes for Bulgogi, spring onion salad, jiffy rolls and oatmeal brown bread    
~A past pandemic
~Online courses & concerts     
~Searching for spring Lady Beetles
~Nominees for ACCoC Business Excellence Awards
~News from Curryville Outreach Centre and the Hillsborough Farmers Market and a request for history of Hillsborough Public Library


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 Click here for the April 2020 issue:
Featuring:

Albert County Community Health Centre services during the pandemic;
a spring poem;
tips on supporting mental
health;
news about protected forests;
how to talk to
kids about money;
the Holmstrom's return home;

Tele-Drive trips and CCRC calendar project;
recollections
of community radios and covered bridges.

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Check out the March issue of Connecting Albert County.
  • Discover how creating art can provide peace, solace and healing.
  • Appreciate the wonders of Albert County in the winter by snowshoe, fatbike, skis or foot.
  • Journey into the past with stories of growing up in Goshen and building rinks the old-fashioned way.
  • Find ideas for healthy eating and news about upcoming maple adventures.
  • Learn the many benefits of volunteering with Urban/Rural Rides.
  • Get the latest news about the Fundy Curling Club, Albert Career Development Centre, Caledonia Activity Place, "Tracks to Trail," Albert County 175, the Hillsborough Public Library and more. 
  • Check out what's happening in rural Albert County by visiting our calendar.​​
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It's February 2020 in rural Albert County! Check out our latest issue for the following stories:
  • Protecting Shepody Mountain: Success!
  • Highlights of Albert County 175
  • Joining the Farmers’ Market
  • Upcoming Seedy Saturday & Garden Expo
  • Hopewell Rocks in Pictures
  • History of the Turtle Creek Trestle
  • Winter Survival Tips from Animal Experts
  • STEM Award for Caledonia High
  • News from Friends of Fundy, Fundy Curling Club, Sistema Hillsborough, Hillsborough Library, Albert County League of Gamers, FFV Community Kitchen and More
  • Announcing the Upcoming CAC Trail issue
  • Events in rural Albert County
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Welcome to 2020 in Albert County! 
Check out our publication to discover more about : 
~ Celebrating the 175th Anniversary of Albert County
~ What's happening now to protect Shepody Mountain and how you can get involved
~ What to do if you are getting unwanted bundles of flyers
~ Memories of past school days from slates to outhouses to flower calendars
~ How to take on the Pantry Challenge
~ Tales of cutting ice blocks for ice boxes
~ Identifying trees of the Acadian Forest
~ Twelve birds - images and information on each
~ News from the Fundy Curling Club
~ Community events starting on New Year's Eve!
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It's time for making home-made gifts, preparing for winter, feasting on lobster and celebrating the holidays. In the December 2019 issue  you'll read about:
  • Memories of Christmas Past
  • DIY Christmas Presents
  • Lobster Recipes​
  • 100th Anniversary of Remembrance Day
  • Old Fashioned Christmas, Christmas in the Country and the CCRC Christmas Market
  • Community Calendar
  • News from the Hillsborough Rink,
  • Fundy Curling Club, 
  • Riverside Consolidated School Derby
  • Albert County Christmas Aid Boxes, Buy Nothing Facebook Group and Deepening Community in Riverside-Albert

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