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`300 YEARS LATER, THIS TREATY REMAINS AS THE BEDROCK'
AJune 4 event in Annapolis Royal commemorating the signing of a historic treaty three centuries ago was an opportunity to re-commit to the values it represents. The Fort Anne National Historic Site, located in the Mi'kmaw district of Kespukwitk,...
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HERE COMES THE PARADE
The Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival's grand street parade makes its way into Kentville on May 30. People lined the streets to see the annual parade filled with floats, bands, and lots of smiling faces. For more photos, see Pages
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SHOWCASING THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY
Excitement has ramped up as the Annapolis Valley prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for the Apple Blossom Festival. The opening ceremonies took place May 27 in Wolfville with activities continuing daily through June 1. President Erica Gillis...
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IMPORTANT AWARENESS
Bill MacDonald organized a gathering to mark Moose Hide Campaign Day on May 14 in Annapolis Royal, which is a day aimed at awareness and a symbol of hope against gender-based violence. The initiative began in 2011 to recognize the importance of...
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`I'm not leaving my community'
Emotion ran high at a special meeting of Kings County's police advisory board, where residents had a chance to weigh in on crime in the community. A lot of ground was covered at the May 6 meeting, which ran for about an hour and a half, before it...
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SOAKING UP THE SUN
Steven Teale, of Welsford, casts a line while fly-fishing for brown trout in the Cornwallis River in Kentville on May 2. Many people were outside during the day soaking up the sun as the temperature hit 16 C at 4 p.m. in Kentville.
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GRANVILLE FERRY MUSEUM GETS REPRIEVE
North Hills Museum in Granville Ferry will re-open this year, but with reduced hours under a different funding stream and an uncertain future, said the chairperson of the volunteer organization that has been looking after the museum on behalf of the...
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New location, same great cause
People will gather May 3 in Coldbrook to remember loved ones, reconnect with caregivers who became like family and raise funds and awareness. The Hike for Hospice supports Valley Hospice and Palliative Care. “It's way more than just a hike,” said Leo...
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STEPPING OUT OF HER COMFORT ZONE
Natania Stewart wanted to try something new. “I like to sing, I like to dance, and I also like to act, but I have never been in a big musical or play like this before,” the Grade 11 student at West Kings District High School said. The 16-year-old...
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KICK OFF YOUR SUNDAY SHOES
It isn't hard for Seth Clark and Milla Saklofske to get into character. They play Ren McCormack and Ariel Moore in Northeast Kings Education Centre's musical production of Footloose. “He's moved from somewhere that he's called home for years to this...
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A TASTE OF TEXAS COMING TO ANNAPOLIS COUNTY
What happens when Texas barbecue makes its way to Annapolis County? If you ask Houston native Michael McArthur, it's simple: keep the smoke rolling, the welcome warm, and let the two cultures meet over brisket. “Barbecue is a way of life in Texas,”...
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IN NEED OF A FUR-EVER HOME
An organization that aids seniors and elderly dogs is making a difference throughout the Annapolis Valley. Every year, ElderDog Canada's Valley-based chapter, known as Kings County Pawd, rehomes between 15 and 20 canines while multiple volunteers help...
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WAITING ON THE DETAILS
There are many unknowns when it comes to how changes being legislated by the Nova Scotia government will impact the volunteer fire service in Kings County and across the province. County of Kings deputy chief administrative officer Andrea Hyslop made...
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`OUR VOICES WILL BE HEARD'
Supporters of arts and culture in Nova Scotia packed King's Theatre in the province's tiniest town and booed. They even shouted, “Shame.” The March 4 rally in Annapolis Royal was organized to protest the proposed $130-million provincial funding cuts...
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SHOWING THEIR GRATITUDE
When West Dalhousie was fighting for its existence, the Bridgetown Volunteer Fire Department was there. It was one of 77 fire departments to respond to last summer's Long Lake wildfire. As a way to show the community's appreciation for the local...
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AXEMEN BACK ON TOP
The resurrection is complete for Acadia men's basketball. The Axemen fell on hard times after the 2017-18 campaign, missing the playoffs the next six seasons and hitting rock bottom in 2021-22 when they only won one game all year. But head coach Mike...
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`A TRANSFORMATIVE ANNOUNCEMENT'
Halls Harbour is another step closer to protecting vital coastal infrastructure from the ravages of more frequent storms. Kings North MLA John Lohr announced $833,144 from the Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund for the Halls Harbour Community...
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THINKING OF VINCENT
Bage Valley Wildcats defenceman Josh Vincent is recovering at home following surgery on Jan. 31 to repair two fractured vertebrae in his neck. The 17-year-old from Drummondville, Que., was injured in a Maritime Junior Hockey League game with the...
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‘THEY ALWAYS THOUGHT THE WORLD OF US’
Robert Hebb cherishes his blue beret. The Meadowvale resident served as a mechanic with the United Nations peacekeepers in Cyprus and Egypt. “I’ve always kept it,” he said of the distinctive UN beret. “I’ll never get rid of it.” Hebb was one of 23...
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SHOWING EMPATHY
Ruth Wright approaches homeless people with positivity, kindness and without judgement. She owns The Bloom Box flower shop, which is next to the Open Arms Shelter and Individual Support (OASIS) shelter program in downtown Kentville. She spoke at a...
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‘WE NEED TO TALK TOGETHER AND FIND SOLUTIONS’
An upcoming public meeting will provide an opportunity for a solutions-focused conversation about challenges facing downtown Kentville relating to homelessness. Kings North MLA John Lohr announced recently he would be hosting a public meeting in...
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