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Day of celebration
Sussex Corner Elementary celebrated June 18 as the entire school (students and staff) boarded the buses at 8:30 a.m., and followed by a convoy of parents, headed to Hampton Bible Camp for a day of celebration.
Passion for paddling
There's not much you need to take with you for a day of paddling on the Kennebecasis sun protection and drinking water, plus your life jacket and paddle, of course.
The Acadian story shows strength, resolve
Acadians have a huge presence in Atlantic Canada even though they were exiled in 1755. But who were they, where did they settle and where did they go?
Memorable Swazi visit concludes
A sell-out crowd enjoyed the Hampton-Piggs Peak Fundraising dinner on June 12.
When pirates enter your boat
Have you ever wondered what happened to a friend life gets busy and one day it dawned on you that you hadn't heard from them for awhile?
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Canada Day: a history
On June 20, 1868, a proclamation signed by Gov. Gen. Lord Monck, called upon all Her Majesty's loving subjects throughout Canada to join in the celebration of the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada on July 1.
The history of our anthem
O Canada was proclaimed Canada's national anthem on July 1, 1980, 100 years after it was first sung on June 24, 1880.
Lighthouse River Centre open
The image of a ship with oars on New Brunswick's flag suggests it's a province going somewhere. Paddles and boats feature prominently in a new development signaling Hampton, too, is a town making progress.
Cross-border relations are key
Living side-by-side and sharing birthdays the same week, Canada and the United States have always been important to each other.
Wishes come true for area groups
Nine lucky community groups and organizations were the recipients of more than $20,000 in grants June 18.
Sussex Corner council in brief
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Friends & Neighbours in Pictures
DARE to say no to drugs
Breanna Balcom reads from her essay during the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) graduation and Grade 5 sendoff at Sussex Elementary School June 16. Looking on are RCMP Cst. Norm Adams, SES principal Gary Crossman and Sussex Mayor Ralph Carr.
Keeping score
Betty Dean is poised to record the score and Louise Young keeps a close watch on her lane during a bowling game June 25 as part of the Sussex and Area Senior Friendship Games.
Building a good pace and good hand
Sussex and Area Senior Friendship Games
Following are the individual winners for men and women in last week’s 2008 Sussex and Area Senior Friendship Games:
‘...targeting criminals, not duck hunters, farmers'
There's been a fairly significant development in the rules and regulations concerning the firearms registry and licencing system for gun owners.
Unveiling history: CREDO memorial is the new Canadian symbol of human rights
HAMPTON "We are pleased to have a world-class memorial here in Hampton," Dale Somerville said in introducing the long-awaited CREDO memorial for John Peters Humphrey to the world.
C-A-N-A-D-A D-A-Y
Growing up, I was aware I had been born 100 years after confederation. As a centennial baby, I had a connection not everyone shared with the country I loved. I'm not sure if this sparked my interest in Canadian history, but it certainly didn't hurt.
We love Canadian country
Continuing last year's theme for Canada Day, I've asked some of your favourites who their favourite Canadian country artists are.
Protecting the most vulnerable
While the Internet is a useful tool that makes everyday tasks that much easier, there is a downside. It has provided predators with a direct route to our most vulnerable citizens our children.
Norton will be bouncing, parading on Canada Day
School is out. Graduation is over. Now it is time to get down to enjoying the summer weather while we have it. We have Canada Day just around the corner. The Village of Norton will be filled with excitement and pride on that day. There will be contests and games for everyone.
Unusual plants to be found
I love it when I stumble across a new and unusual flower in this area. This week I visited Joan down at the Home Hardware garden centre, and while I sauntered around chatting with Joan and snapping pictures, I kept a sharp eye out for that ‘something different.'
CBC's Carew & friends on tour
HAMPTON CBC Radio's Stan Carew is hitting the road this summer with the duo Breeze and Wilson from the United Kingdom. Part of their tour includes a stop in Hampton on Canada Day. Carew is the host of the popular Weekend Mornings show broadcast throughout the Maritimes.
The real deal missing from provincial politics
In the last column, I was pretty hard on Education Minister Kelly Lamrock and the provincial Liberals in general. What was sad though, was that 500 words couldn't contain my disgust at what's been going on with the provincial government lately.
Daigle remembers a village divided
NORTON An actor, school teacher, entrepreneur and traveler, Ed Daigle has kept written accounts of most his experiences along the way.
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