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30/5/2022

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.

Albert County Chamber of Commerce to Host its 5th Annual Business Excellence Awards

2/5/2022

After two years of virtual events, the Albert County Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the Fifth Annual Business Excellence Awards live and in person at Broadleaf Ranch on May 14, 2022. Historically, the event celebrated the history of our community and honoured the many things that have traditionally made our region exceptional, however; given the recent challenges faced by so many in our business community, this year, the event will look a little different.

CAC Survey

29/3/2022

Survey Time on behalf of the Board of Connecting Albert County

The board of directors, volunteers and coordinator of this newsletter would greatly appreciate your taking the time to fill out the following survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDKWVJ3

We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for taking the time to help us by completing this survey.

Connecting Albert County March 2022

26/2/2022

Welcome to the March Issue of Connecting Albert County!
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.

~ Albert County Home Sweet Home
~ Farm Recycling
~ Albert County Museum Jubilee
~ Farmers Markets
~ Rural Destination Development Survey
~ Urban/Rural Rides Thank Volunteers
~ Nutrition Month
~ Foods of the Fundy Valley Coming Events
~ Event Planning

Connecting Albert County in February 2022

25/1/2022

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!

Click this link for the pdf or scroll below to see the issue, or click here to find the online Community Directory for Rural Albert County.

Connecting Albert County in January 2022

1/1/2022

Happy New Year!

Connecting Albert County would like to wish you a healthy, happy and peaceful new year.
In our January 2022 issue, you will discover the following:
~ Spotlight on Frontline Workers: Beverly Stevens & Anne Terris
~ New Year's Letter from the Albert County Chamber of Commerce
~COVID Boosters
~Albert County Museum's 60th Anniversary
~ GrassRoots Community Economic Development Cooperative

CAC Guide to Healthy Eating
~Hillsborough Food Entrepreneurs
~Healthy Habits for a Happy New Year
~Recipe: Cheesed Off Eggs & Toast
~Pantry Challenge

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Connecting Albert County in December 2021

25/11/2021

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.

Stories from the Front Line: Lindsay Butland of Crooked Creek Convenience
Managing the Holidays
Urban/Rural Rides
Riverview Arts Centre - Connecting Seniors
How Can a Lead Magnet Help Your Business
Flu Vaccine
Why Leaves Change Colour in the Fall
Christmas at The Old Church Farmers' Market
Deck the Hopewell Cape Community Hall

CAC Guide to Healthy Eating:

Zero-Waste Broth from Food Scraps
Cooking Dry Beans
Recipe: Baked Beans
Recipe: Fast Fish Soup

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Message from ACHS

24/11/2021

The Albert County Historical Society (ACHS) and Museum wish to express grateful thanks for the support received during 2021.

We wish you a Merry Christmas filled with the joys of the season, the warmth of friendship and the love of family.

Image provided by ACHS

Deck the Hopewell Cape Community Hall!

24/11/2021

Submitted by Janet Clouston.

The historic 1870 Community Hall at the Albert County Museum (3940 Route 114, Hopewell Cape) will be open on Saturday, Dec. 4th from 9:30am to 5pm and Sunday, Dec. 5th from 10am to 4pm, and again on Saturday, Dec. 11th from 9:30am to 5pm and Sunday, Dec. 12th from 10am to 4pm. The hall will be decorated with festive wintertime artefacts that are over 100 years old. Your toes will be tapping to festive music and your spirits will be bright as we welcome the holidays.

The fair will feature several vendors under one roof. Local gifts galore, books for all ages featuring local authors, and coffee and snacks for sale all day long. Here is your chance to shop local and join the Albert County Chamber of Commerce prize contest.

Please note: We will follow NB government guidelines including mandatory proof of vaccination and mask wearing. Thank you for staying safe!

The Old Church Farmers’ Christmas Market

24/11/2021

Submitted by Angela MacDougall

Now that our vendors have had a bit of time to rest up after our regular market season, we will be open for the first two weekends of December for the Christmas Market at 2807 Main St., Hillsborough.

Our annual Christmas Market will take place:
Saturday, Dec. 4: 10am-5pm & Sunday, Dec. 5: 11am-4pm
Saturday, Dec. 11: 10am-5pm & Sunday, Dec. 12: 11am-4pm

Please stay tuned for more periodic part-time dates during the winter months, until we re-open full-time in May 2022. www.facebook.com/The-Old-Church-Farmers-Market-110454250674986

Changing Lives One Ride at a Time

23/11/2021

By Kelly Taylor

Urban/Rural Rides is a volunteer driver program which provides affordable transportation to seniors and low income families. Sometimes the impact on someone’s life that arises from a simple ride request is much more valuable than the ride itself.

Urban/Rural Rides staff and volunteers care about people; that is why they do what they do. If you want to help seniors in your community by offering transportation and a friendly conversation, please contact us to volunteer by calling 962-3073 or visit urbanruralrides.ca. We reimburse our drivers for mileage. The gift you offer to others is your time. Your time and concern for others can help us change lives one ride at a time.

The Bennett and Albert County Health Care (BACH) Foundation raises funds to support the services and programs that contribute to the health of residents in rural Albert County, including Urban/Rural Rides (which has incorporated the former TeleDrive Albert County). www.bachfoundation.com

CAC’s Spotlight on Frontline Workers: Lindsay Butland, Crooked Creek Convenience

23/11/2021

Connecting Albert County is launching a series of profiles of the frontline workers who have provided essential services to the community throughout the pandemic. We begin with Lindsay Butland, the owner of Crooked Creek Convenience in Riverside-Albert.

By Janet Wallace

Lindsay describes the experience of running a store during the pandemic as “a roller coaster.”

“At first, it was pretty scary,” she says. “I couldn’t just hide out at home. I had to go to work.”

She recalls washing groceries when she got home and even washing her shoes before going inside. “We didn’t know much about the virus then,” she explains.

Connecting Albert County in November 2021

27/10/2021

Check out the November 2021 issue of Connecting Albert County

The Past and Future of Grampie's Lighthouse (Anderson Hollow Lighthouse)
Thanking Frontline Workers
Golfing for Healthcare
Albert County Historical Society News
Last Wishes Drive
Project Management Tips
CBDC Self-Employment Benefit Program
CAC Guide to Healthy Eating: Reliable Nutrition Information on the Internet
'Tis the Season to Shop Local
To Help You, We Have to Find You (Civic Numbers)

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We welcome letters, articles and feedback of all sorts! Email info@ConnectingAlbertCounty.org with your suggestions and submissions.

Tis’ the Season to Shop Local

23/10/2021

By Annick Butland, President of the Albert County Chamber of Commerce

The Albert County Chamber of Commerce and participating businesses are excited to welcome you to shop local!

We have developed a passport program to drive traffic to our local businesses. From October 15th to December 20th, it’s your chance to support Albert County organizations and get something in return! Shop local and fill out or scan your visits to complete your virtual passport to win.

Each time you visit a participating shop (physical or online) in Albert County, you can fill in a ballot on-site or scan a QR code from the campaign poster. If it’s an online retailer, you can click the Albert County Chamber of Commerce link to enter. Once you have visited each participating business, your passport is full. You will be entered into a draw to win one of 50 $20-gift cards from the retailer of your choice, and also entered into our grand draw for the chance to win one of our two grand prizes of $500 in local gift cards. To find participating retailers, look for Shop Local posters in store windows and business websites.

Connecting Albert County in October 2021

28/9/2021

October in Albert County.

Click here or scroll below to read about the following:

David Christie being awarded the Order of New Brunswick (and an invitation to share your stories about David's work in Albert County)
Flu shot campaign
Amalgamation of volunteer drive programs
Introduction to newcomers: Judy & Don Bryant; Kathryn Opyc
Rising Tide Trails and Tunes thanks supporters
Harvey Hall Tartan
Volunteer opportunity on the Forest Dale Home Board
Contribute to a new Back in the Day section
Honouring Activists in Albert County
Community calendar with events including the Alma Fleet Launch

CAC Guide to Healthy Eating:

Lobster Season in Albert County
Recipe for Broiled Lobster Tails
Recipe for Creamy Lemon Pasta with Poached Lobster
Recipe for No-Mayo Lobster Potato Salad
Recipe for Squash Flowers with Peanut Sauce

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Amalgamating Drive Programs

25/9/2021

By Kelly Taylor

Three volunteer drive programs — Tele-Drive Albert County, Rural Rides and the Volunteer Centre of Southeastern New Brunswick Inc. Drive Program — have amalgamated to serve more communities in Westmorland County and Albert County.

David Christie Awarded the Order of New Brunswick

25/9/2021

Images & story by Deborah Carr

Locally, he’s a well-loved figure—humble, quiet, courteous—a faithful volunteer and attendee at local events. However, David Christie of Mary’s Point is also one of the most highly-respected and knowledgeable naturalists in the province, a pioneer of the fledgling conservation movement, and an ardent champion for the protection of sensitive habitats and heritage sites.

Because of this work, he has recently joined a special group of citizens invested with the highest recognition the province offers: The Order of New Brunswick. Each year, the province selects ten individuals who have demonstrated excellence and made outstanding contributions to the social, cultural or economic well-being of New Brunswick and its residents.

Connecting Albert County in September 2021

24/8/2021

Check out our September issue for the latest news on COVID testing, election coverage, seasonal and Indian recipes and much more!

Features include:

COVID-19 Testing
Beginning of Hearth and Hive: a new farmstand in Albert County
Election Coverage
Welcoming our New Community Developer
Love Your Covered Bridge: A successful community event
OPINION: Our Forests: No Harm Done, Loss and Love
CAC Guide to Healthy Eating:
Diversity in the Kitchen: India with recipes for Shak Handvo (Baked Vegetable Cake) and Easy Baingan Bhartha (Oven-roasted Eggplant Curry)
September Harvests with recipes for Carrot Salsa, Garlic Coconut Soup and Fast Liver

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Who, what, where: Services in Albert County

21/8/2021

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:

Non-profit and charitable organizations including groups focused on community well-being, food security, physical activity, community transportation, public gardens, local economic development, environmental protection and more.
Programs to help seniors and people living with low incomes, such as food banks, community transportation programs involving volunteer drivers, subsidized home care services, access to community computers, etc.
Support groups for youth and adults (e.g., for mental health issues, addiction).
Recreational infrastructure, including rinks, pools, parks, boat launches and trails.
Community centres with examples of the types of activities offered (concerts, meals, meeting venue) with a description of the type of community support (financial, volunteers) they need.
Health services.

If you would like to be included in our upcoming directory, please email info@ConnectingAlbertCounty.org.

Janet Wallace,
Coordinator/Editor,
Connecting Albert County

Federal Election Coverage 2021

19/8/2021

We invited all the candidates we could reach by our deadline what they would do for the residents of rural Albert County if elected. Answers are limited to 175 words and published in the order we received them. We also invited candidates to advertise.

Rising Tide, Trails and Tunes: August 7-15, 2021

27/7/2021

Saturday, August 7-August 15 Rising Tide, Trails & Tunes. Events hosted from Hillsborough to Alma and beyond.

Starting work on "Who, what, where: A guide to services, organizations, health programs and community resources in rural Albert County"

23/7/2021

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:

Non-profit and charitable organizations including groups focused on community well-being, food security, physical activity, community transportation, public gardens, local economic development, environmental protection and more.
Programs to help seniors and people living with low incomes, such as food banks, community transportation programs involving volunteer drivers, subsidized home care services, access to community computers, etc.
Support groups for youth and adults (e.g., for mental health issues, addiction).
Recreational infrastructure, including rinks, pools, parks, boat launches and trails.
Community centres with examples of the types of activities offered (concerts, meals, meeting venue) with a description of the type of community support (financial, volunteers) they need.
Health services.

If you would like to be included in our upcoming directory, please email info@ConnectingAlbertCounty.org.
Janet Wallace, Coordinator/Editor, Connecting Albert County

Connecting Albert County in August 2021

23/7/2021

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 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
Hillsborough Library Hours
Rising Tide, Trails & Tunes Program

CAC Guide to Healthy Eating:

Tips to Reduce Food Waste
Recipe: Tuna Fishcakes
Recipe: Chickpea Salad
Recipe: Granola
Recipe: Tomato Salad

Highlights:
Map of Shepody River Paddling Routes
Schedule for Rising Tide, Trails and Tunes Festival
Recipes!

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Connecting Albert County in July 2021

26/6/2021

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!

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CCRC Volunteers

25/6/2021

Chipoudy Community Revitalization Committee (CCRC) is recruiting volunteers to help with projects such as Chase the Ace, Christmas in the Country and other community enhancement projects. The area served by the CCRC is from Alma through to the upper Albert Mines Road.

If you would like to learn more about this organization and help the group build a strong, vital community, please email ChipoudyCRC@gmail.com.

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