Publication
`A community-owned market'
More than 100 people came through the doors of Kluskap Market during its grand opening at Glooscap Landing, marking the culmination of an idea more than a decade in the making. The Indigenous-run market, developed by Glooscap Ventures, celebrated its...
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`I ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE OF IT'
The longest serving member in the history of the Kentville Fire Department has decided to retire after spending six-and-a-half decades responding to emergencies in his community. Eighty-five-year-old George “Clem” Fairclough's last day in the fire...
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Reese safe after 70-foot fall at Cape Blomidon
A yellow lab named Reese has Kings County volunteer firefighters to thank for his heroic rescue after falling over a cliff at Cape Blomidon. Canning Fire Chief Jeff Skaling said members of the Kings County Rope Rescue Team were called to Blomidon...
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`HAPPINESS IN A CONE'
Sarah Webb gets a little teary-eyed when she talks about becoming an ice cream shop owner. When her family relocated to Grand Pre from Ontario about four years ago, being an entrepreneur wasn't something she considered. “We fell in love with...
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FIREFIGHTER IN TRAINING?
Windsor firefighter Nathan Spinney showed Jasper Hollett, of Halifax, how thermal imaging cameras work while the youngster attended the Avon River Days touch a truck event Aug. 1. It was the family's first time attending the popular festival.
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`I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER WITH WHERE I LANDED'
Alot has changed since Avi Adam played her first college hockey game in the United States. The Wolfville resident joined the Cornell Big Red for the 2022-23 season. “When I came into college as a freshman, playing professional hockey in North America...
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`IT WAS A LANDMARK'
An iconic building that once loomed large in Hantsport has been reduced to rubble as the property owner cleans up the site. The Canadian division of USG Corporation, CGC Inc., formerly known as the Canadian Gypsum Company, owns the property. A giant...
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LIBRARIES RECEIVE A REPRIEVE
Five Annapolis Valley Regional Library branches that were set to close July 20 have been granted a reprieve. At a special library board meeting in the Wolfville on July 13, members voted to use a portion of remaining, unallocated reserve funds to keep...
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DAYCARE CELEBRATES GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
Thousands of young, impressionable minds have attended the Windsor Day Care Centre over the last 50 years. And as the need for quality child care continues, it's anticipated thousands more will be helped in the coming decades. “We're full, with a...
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`TWELVE YEARS IN THE BAKING'
Sable Shortbread has found the recipe for success. The family run bakery, which started in 2014 in British Columbia and relocated to Nova Scotia just prior to the pandemic, is churning out thousands of bite-size cookies a week – all handmade in small...
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Clean gear is healthy gear
A new foundation is shining the spotlight on improving firefighter health and safety. Ryan Miller formed the Fire Safe Foundation in the Annapolis Valley with the aim of promoting more awareness of firefighter cancers and reducing carcinogenic risks...
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`A unique concept'
There's something special when you walk through the doors of 21 Gerrish St. in Windsor. It's not the greeting – though the welcome is always warm. It's the overall atmosphere. The place exudes creativity. Every nook and cranny is filled with art or...
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A PASSION FOR AGRICULTURE
For young farmers attending Avon View High School (AVHS), June 10 marked a day they won't soon forget. It was when they were allowed to ride their tractors to school as part of the first annual AVHS Tractor Day. The event came about after three...
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WEST HANTS FEELING A SENSE OF PRIDE
West Hants Regional Municipality kicked off pride month with a flag raising at the Windsor waterfront on June 1. Pictured are, from left, West Hants Deputy Mayor Debbie Francis, Anne Bishop, co-chair of the West Hants Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive...
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`A TRUE CHAMPION FOR YOUTH'
An inaugural winner of the Atlantic Top 7 Over 70 award says she likes the idea that she's giving students practical knowledge about finances that will benefit them in the future. Karen North said she was surprised, excited, and honoured to be among...
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`PRIDE HAS TO BE 365 DAYS'
Recognizing and celebrating West Hants' queer community needs to happen more than just one day a year. That's the message members of the West Hants Pride Society, a non-profit organization, have been advocating since its inception. “This year's a big...
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Warming centre `no longer a temporary need'
If the provincial government wants to help West Hants' homeless and precariously housed citizens this coming winter, it better start planning now. The volunteer group that has run a temporary warming centre to help the region's most vulnerable during...
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`I BELIEVE WE CAN DO IT'
If a viable, sustainable business plan can be developed, there is a possibility that a volunteer community group can save Prescott House Museum. The Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage announced on Feb. 19 that...
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`It was built like a ship'
It's been weeks of combing through rubble, but the Price family is still finding salvageable mementos from their beloved historic home. Every piece of intact jewelry, framed picture, and porcelain cup have become a treasured item connecting Kandy and...
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LOW-PRICED PRODUCE A HIT
A family owned pizzeria in Curry's Corner is helping take some of the strain off of residents' grocery bills. Fred's Pizza, located on the outskirts of Windsor at 1331 King St., began offering affordable produce earlier this year – and it's been...
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HISTORIC HOME DAMAGED BY FIRE
A historic home dating back to the age of sail has been destroyed by fire. Over the noon hour of March 31, Hantsport firefighters were paged to a possible structure fire in the 14000 block of Highway 1 in Hants Border. Billowing black smoke could be...
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`A GESTURE OF PARTNERSHIP, SOLIDARITY, AND FRIENDSHIP'
Several growers in Jamaica who saw their yam fields devastated by a hurricane have received a helping hand from Rotary clubs and an Annapolis Valley farmer. Josh Oulton, of TapRoot and Noggins Corner farms in Kings County, visited Jamaica for a week...
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Prescott House closure `devastating'
The former senior heritage interpreter at Prescott House Museum says news that it will be closing permanently came as a surprise to everyone. The announcement is “devastating” because so much is being lost, Margrete Kristiansen said in a March 18...
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`THE CUTS DON'T MAKE SENSE'
Arts, culture, and heritage play a vital role in the Nova Scotia economy and in the lives of everybody that calls the province home. That was the message at the Save Arts and Culture Wolfville rally, one of several Culture is Critical rallies held...
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Tritons keeping legacy alive
There was a period of adjustment, but swimmers with the Wolfville Tritons are beginning to feel at home in Windsor. The swim club, which was based out of Acadia University's pool, learned 13 months ago the educational institute was closing the...
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RISING COSTS PRESENT CHALLENGES
The Nova Scotia SPCA is calling on the public for donations to support its work caring for animals in need. Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) shelter liaison Alicia Avendano, a veterinary assistant by profession, said...
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`A TAIL-WAGGING RETREAT'
Bradley Eaglestone's eyes light up as he looks around the inside of a vacant Falmouth property that once housed Bits N Bridles Tack and Feed Store. His enthusiasm is infectious as he describes the top-of-the-line amenities he has planned for each...
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`WE HAVE TO BRAVE THE COLD'
Despite frigid temperatures, people braved the cold Jan. 24 to rub shoulders with hockey legends and watch the game they love. Retired NHLer Brian Skrudland, who was part of the 1986 Stanley Cup-winning Montreal Canadiens, was among the stars who...
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Maritime fiddling legend receives lifetime membership
A man regarded as a Maritime fiddling legend has been honoured with a lifetime membership by a Kings County club that he has played an integral role in for almost 40 years. Keith Ross, who is 90, was honoured with a lifetime membership by the Kings...
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`I really want her to be known'
A grieving mother is hoping the children's book she has published brings smiles to faces and highlights her daughter's personality. Courtney Harnish, who lives in Windsor, started writing the book after the sudden loss of her bubbly and bright...
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