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The Cumberland County Correctional Centre was dragged into the debate over the safety of corrections officers on Thursday when Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil questioned Justice Minister Cecil Clarke about conditions at that jail and one in Antigonish - the two oldest buildings in the corrections system. Darrell Cole - Amherst Daily News
The Cumberland County Correctional Centre was dragged into the debate over the safety of corrections... »
Lives on the line View comments3 
HALIFAX - Corrections officers at the Cumberland County Correctional Centre are risking their lives every time they go to work, says Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil.
During question period on Thu...  (more)  08/05/08 11:04 PM  
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Diana McIsaac watches as Gil Collicott creates signs to display for merchandise at the Amherst Farmers Market. McIsaac and Collicott, members of the Sackville Art Association, had paintings, drawings, photographs and other pieces of art for sale at the market open Fridays.  (more)  11:25 AM  
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Accused in attempted murder trial facing new drug-related charges View comments3 
SPRINGHILL - A few local firefighters may have had smiles on their faces after a marijuana grow operation was discovered inside a burning home Tuesday evening.
“But mind you, everyone was...  (more)  5:20 PM  
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Moncton picked as site for New Brunswick’s first casino u cost: $90 million View comments1 
FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government has chosen the popular tourist destination Magnetic Hill as the site for the province’s first casino, hoping it will be a magnet for gambling dol...  (more)  08/05/08 10:46 PM  
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Mother of Polish immigrant who died at Vancouver airport criticizes RCMP Post a comment 
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — As a public inquiry continues into the use of Tasers by police, the mother of the man who died after being jolted by an RCMP Taser at Vancouver airport says she still suffers months after the incident.  (more)  08/05/08 10:46 PM  
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Austrian says he tried to care for family held in cellar, knew his actions were wrong Post a comment 
VIENNA, Austria — Josef Fritzl said he knew it was wrong to hold his daughter captive in a locked cellar for 24 years but said he tried to care for her and their children by bringing them flowers, toys and books, according to comments published Thursday.  (more)  08/05/08 10:46 PM  
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Harvesting a new crop of golf balls with his combine, Travis Parrell makes sure the golfer’s insatiable appetite for fresh buckets of balls is always satisfied at the Amherst Golf Club. Dave Mathieson - Amherst Daily News
Harvesting a new crop of golf balls with his combine, Travis Parrell makes sure the golfer’s insatia... »
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What Happens in Vegas’ formulaic Post a comment 
Come on, now. You already know ‘‘What Happens in Vegas.’’  (more)  08/05/08 10:46 PM  
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Smelling issue is a blessing in disguise Post a comment 
The decision by the provincial government to end the practice of leasing vehicles for cabinet ministers is certainly to be welcomed by most of the populace, many of whom are struggling to make ends me...  (more)  08/05/08 10:46 PM  
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Air Canada takes $125 million provision for cargo price fixing probe Post a comment 
MONTREAL — Air Canada (TSX:AC.A) lost $288 million in the traditionally slow first quarter after taking a $125 million provision relating to cargo price-fixing investigations by competition authorities in the United States, Canada and Europe.  (more)  08/05/08 10:46 PM  
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What was she thinking? View comments5 
Hold on there a minute. Community Services Minister Judy Streatch’s 17-year-old son crashes her government-leased car while taking his girlfriend for ice cream, and the minister claims no rules ...  (more)  08/05/08 10:46 PM  
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Facebook, U.S. states set bullying and sexual predator safeguards Post a comment 
HARTFORD, Conn. — Facebook, the world’s second-largest social networking website, is adding more than 40 new safeguards to protect young users from sexual predators and cyberbullies, attorneys general from several U.S. states said Thursday.  (more)  08/05/08 10:46 PM  
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Ralph W. Reid
Ralph W. Reid
AMHERST  The death of Ralph W. Reid, age 85, of Springhill, formerly of Amherst, occurred at the Highcrest Nursing Home, Springhill on Thursday, May 8, 2008.
 Bor...  (more)  08/05/08 10:46 PM  
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May 9

Goods and Services Auction

Sunrise Trinity United Church, located in Amherst Head, is having a Goods and services auction beginning at 7 p.m. Wide variety of items available.



Fundy Senior Games Information Session

Seniors, 55 or over, from the Fundy Region (Cumberland, Colchester and East Hants counties), come and find out about the games and how to register at 1 p.m., in the Golden Years Hall, 52 Croft St., Amherst.



Mother’s Day Stories ‘n’ Stuff

The Four Fathers Memorial Library in Amherst is inviting students from Grades Primary to 6 to the library for crafts and story hour. Participants will be making a special gift to give to Mom on Mother’s Day. The program runs 3:30-4:30 p.m. Cost is $2 and space is limited. To register, call 667-2549.  (more)  08/05/08 10:46 PM  
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Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil talks to Cumberland North candidate Brent Noiles after his nomination. Noiles will be a player in what will be a pivotal electoral riding come election time. Hannah Morton - Amherst Daily News
Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil talks to Cumberland North candidate Brent Noiles after his nomination.... »
Opportunity presented in Cumberland North Post a comment 
AMHERST - Cumberland North could be a pivotal battleground in the next provincial election.
With incumbent MLA Ernest Fage running as an Independent and the Conservatives planning to run their ...  (more)  08/05/08 10:46 PM  




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