In Albert County NB, there are humble giants.
'A Fervent Pull’ is a locally produced documentary series that introduces three extraordinary Albert County residents whose unwavering commitment to a passion has defined their lives.
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 by Kelly Taylor
Urban/Rural Rides is a volunteer driver service that assists seniors in the area who do not have access to transportation to get to medical appointments. Seniors living in rural communities who do not have family handy and are unable to drive themselves find it difficult, and in some cases, impossible to access the medical care they need. Urban/Rural Rides seeks to fill that gap by offering a safe, affordable option by using volunteer drivers. Volunteers use their own vehicles and are reimbursed $.46/km for the expense of using their vehicle. Volunteers undergo a simple screening process before driving clients to appointments. Becoming a volunteer driver is a great way to give back to your community and to make an impact in a real and tangible way. Many volunteers find that helping others in their community this way enhances their lives as well and often creates new friendships and connections within the community. If you would like to volunteer as a driver and help change lives one ride at a time, please call 506-962-3073 or visit http://urbanruralrides.ca for more information. Do you know a person or business in the communities within Albert County who goes above and beyond what is expected of them? Who supports the community whenever the opportunity arises and who is always willing to help people or groups in need? Why not nominate that person or business for some small recognition in print in the new
columns in the Connecting Albert County "Community Member of the Month" and "Community Business of the Month." All nominations are being received via email to [email protected]. Please include the name and address of the person you are nominating, as well as your own name and address. Also include a description of what makes this person or business special and a pillar in the community. If possible, please include a photo as well. We look forward to hearing from you.  January - Teresa O'Hara
Teresa O'Hara is a person who is always there for everyone and no one is more deserving than she to be honored for her generosity and going that extra mile for her friends, neighbors and community. Words from Riverside-Albert Volunteer Fire Department "Behind every man stands a great woman." In the department, Teresa is the lady behind the scenes helping keep things in order as the Secretary/Treasurer of our fundraiser funds, assisting on medical calls when she is not on shift at Ambulance New Brunswick (ANB), first aid training officer for our team for over 30 years, and is always looking out for the welfare of our team. She puts her heart and soul back into her community through her work and experience as a paramedic. Our community members always know they can call on her for medical assistance. No matter the time of day she will always answer their call. When families are doing at-home hospice care, she will check in with the family, sit with them at the end and help through the process in any way she can. Teresa O'Hara will always be a valued member of our department and community. She always goes above and beyond the call of duty and expects nothing in return.  Christmas Market at the Old Church Farmers Market Dec. 3rd & 4th 9am-3pm Visit your favorite vendors at the Market one last time this year at our annual Christmas Market. Keep your gifting local and come support our unique local makers. With hot Buddha Bear coffee on the go and lots to see, you’re bound to have a wonderful time and find something for everyone on your list! We look forward to seeing you. “Christmas on the Farm” Open House Saturday, Dec. 10th from 10 am to 4 pm Farmer Brown's invites you to join us as we celebrate our third annual “Christmas On The Farm” event. Enjoy a day at our farm - visiting with the animals, participating in our candy cane hunt, face painting, cookie decorating, Build a Bear, Christmas crafts, tobogganing (if weather permits) and more. For young and old alike, there just may be a special visit from the North Pole! Cost in $2.50/person or $10.00/family. The pizza oven will be fired up and we will be serving freshly made pizzas with farm grown ingredients along with a variety of other food options, all from the farm. Hot and cold beverages will be available as well. Washrooms will be on site. Bring friends and family and join in the merry activities as we celebrate "Christmas On The Farm." Lots of photo ops available for young and old alike. So bring your camera! Farmer Brown’s is located at 371 Osborne Corner, Dawson Settlement, approx, 12-14 minutes straight out Pine Glen Road.  Christmas in the Country Christmas in the Country is proud to present this year’s official list of events! Mark your calendars. This year we celebrate over two great weekends; December 3 & 4 and December 10 & 11. Grab a friend and your shopping list and help us to support local. Copies of this fantastic list of events are now available at a location near you. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for contests, giveaways and details on what’s to come. We hope to see you there.  Stop by and shop our Fundy Studio Tour members this holiday season. 1. Farmer Brown's Greenhouse 2. Village of Hillsborough 3. The Old Church Farmers Market 4. A Victorian Christmas at the WH Steeves House Museum 5. "The Village Crafters" at the Kiwanis 6. Wacky Wonderful Waffles 7. Briggs Maples 8. The Bird Garden 9. Fundy Farms 10. Farm Life Studio 11. Albert County Clay Co. 12. Wendy Johnson Pottery and Art Effects Fine Craft Gallery 13. Albert County Museum 14. The Pink Church 15. Hopewell Rocks 16. Broadleaf Ranch 17. The Maplegrove Inn 18. CCRC Christmas Fair & Market 19. Fundy Coast Sea Soap & Sea Salt 20. Studio on the Marsh 21. Old School Antiques & Woodworking 22. Waterside Winery 23. Fundy Flutes - A Flute for Christmas 24. Sapranos Pizza 25. Village of Alma Activity Centre 26. Collins Lobster Shop 27. Friends of Fundy Outpost East and Outpost Alma 28. Fundy National Park 
Submitted by Lise Guinard
For months now seniors have been entering a new reality. For some, it's a release because they can go back to their daily routine. For others, the situation causes even more anxiety, in particular because it is difficult to respect physical distancing. Now many seniors are getting out and quietly resuming their old lives. Many were able to resume their activities - meeting at the 50+ clubs, playing cards, visiting family and friends (especially in nursing homes), going to the grocery store or pharmacy, and participating in social activities. Unfortunately, many people don't feel like being exposed to too many others at a time. They accept visits, but prefer to be in small groups only. Also, even though the restrictions have been lifted, not everyone is comfortable going on extended outings in public. This is somewhat the situation experienced by the 50+ clubs in the province. Many have reopened their doors and resumed their activities, dinners and card games, while others are still fearful of gatherings. We are hopeful that everything can return to normal soon. Our seniors are so in need of socialization, especially after all the isolation of the pandemic.  The first person to be nominated for our Person of the Month column is Jeff Cooke. Jeff and his wife, Tracy, are the owners of Cooke’s Quik Mart and the Hillsborough Irving gas station. Jeff has been nominated for this column by Don Bowman. Here is what Don had to share about Jeff:
Jeff is one of the friendliest people you could have the opportunity to know or meet. He is all about community and treats the people of Albert County as royalty. People ask him to support their fundraisers or local groups and before they finish their requests he is already preparing to do so. by Dawne McLean Catherine Marcoux, 16 year old daughter of Mark and Anne Marcoux of Hillsborough, was crowned Queen of the 2022 Albert County Exhibition at the pageant ceremony held Thursday evening, September 15. Catie, a grade 11 student at Caledonia Regional High School, was all smiles as she was crowned by the 2019 ACE First Princess, Leah Raworth. Mackenzie Dixon of Hopewell Hill, 14 year old daughter of Bryna Butland and Matthew Dixon, is First Princess of the 2022 ACE. Mackenzie is a grade 9 student at Caledonia Regional High School. Second Princess of ACE 2022 is Natalie Ward of Lower Coverdale, 16 year old daughter of Neil and Courtney Ward. Natalie, a grade 11 student, attends Riverview High School. Hannah Tingley, 14 year old daughter of Laura Tingley, is Miss Congeniality of ACE 2022. Hannah is a grade 9 student at Caledonia Regional High School. Congratulations to the 2022 ACE Royalty! A huge “thank-you” is extended to the following businesses for the generous donations of floral bouquets, gift bags and gift cards, in support of the ACE Queen Pageant: Riverview Sobeys, Ford’s Pharmacy in Hillsborough, Cooke’s Country Store in Hillsborough, and Albert County Pharmacy in Riverside-Albert.  2022 ACE Queen Pageant: (L to R) (Mackenzie Dixon, First Princess; Catherine Marcoux, 2022 Queen; Hannah Tingley, Miss Congeniality; Natalie Ward, Second Princess) Albert County Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards by Amanda Rossiter On May 14, 2022, for the first time since Covid started, the Albert County Chamber of Commerce was able to hold its 5th Annual Business Excellence Awards live and in person at the Broadleaf Ranch. It was an exceptional event to be invited to and take part in. The dining room was beautifully decorated, the Chamber of Commerce Directors were fabulous hosts, the food was exceptional. The evening’s theme was The Albert County Transformation and highlighted the wonderful ways the Albert County businesses were able to work together and support each other over the last two years. The business owners have emerged on the other side of Covid stronger, determined and ready to move ahead towards the next opportunities that the change and challenge have brought them. Who, what, where: A guide to services, organizations, health programs and community resources in rural Albert County Connecting Albert County is embarking on a new and exciting project. We will create Who, what, where: A guide to services, organizations, health programs and community resources in rural Albert County.
The directory, created with support from the NB Community Investment Fund, will describe the free community services available in rural Albert County including:
If you would like to be included in our upcoming directory, please email [email protected]. Janet Wallace, Coordinator/Editor, Connecting Albert County |
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