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Rochelle Roberts
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Looking at the future
"It changes your whole outlook on watching TV," says Ed Bowden, a sales representative at J.R. Rahey's Furniture and Appliances in New Glasgow. ... -
Long-term beds coming, but not to Pictou County
NEW?GLASGOW - The provincial government announced Friday that it has awarded contracts to Shannex Inc. and Scotia Nursing Home to create an ... -
Florist offers poinsettia pointers
NEW GLASGOW - The red blooms of poinsettias during the cold months of winter have become a holiday tradition in Canadian homes. Tom Makin, a ... -
A gardeners delight
NEW?GLASGOW?- Perseverance is the secret to good gardening, according to New Glasgow's George and Pauline Henaut. When the couple bought their ... -
Pictou councillors considering revamped business...
PICTOU - Town of Pictou councillors are reviewing the idea of a bylaw that would change the way business occupancy taxes are collected in the ... -
Slam a success
NEW GLASGOW - The Sobeys Slam women's curling tournament wrapped up as a huge success in New Glasgow Sunday evening. The winner was ... -
Two undefeated at Sobeys Slam
The News NEW GLASGOW - Two teams remain undefeated and have qualified for the playoffs of the Sobeys Slam in New Glasgow. Marie-France ... -
Draw 5 summary
Day two of the Sobeys Slam started off with another win from Team Marie Christianson of Halifax. Christianson came out victorious over ... -
Sobeys Slam rocks Pictou County
The News NEW GLASGOW - Sobeys Slam 2007 took over the John Brother MacDonald Stadium and the Bluenose Curling Club in New Glasgow yesterday. ... -
Draw 6 summary
Sobeys Slam draw 6 cut the number of undefeated teams in half this afternoon at the John Brother MacDonald Stadium. Eight undefeated team were ... -
Unexpected win for Halifax team in New Glasgow
The first draw of the Sobeys Slam started off in New Glasgow this morning an unexpected win from Marie Christianson's Halifax Rink. ... -
Jones defeats Rhyno 9-3
Draw 2 of the Sobeys Slam in New Glasgow didn't have any major surprises. Top-seeded Jennifer Jones from Winnipeg defeated the bottom-seed, ... -
Willard a hit with Plaid Marquee fans
NEW?GLASGOW - Willard: the Hermit of Gully Lake played for a full house at Empire Studio Seven Cinemas in New Glasgow last Sunday. The ... -
School class learns lessons on caring for the planet
NEW GLASGOW - Students at A.G. Baillie Memorial School in New Glasgow care about the environment. Ian Brushett's Grade 6 classes started a unit ... -
A journey of thanks
NEW?GLASGOW?- Dinora Yzaguirre is a tiny 20-year-old girl from the Honduras YMCA with big plans for her country. She works with the YMCA to ... -
Not much about Buy Nothing Day
Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party, fought off the temptation to buy some organic bread from a bakery on a busy street Friday in Victoria, ... -
Get in the Christmas spirit starting tomorrow
NEW GLASGOW - St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church's third annual Christmas Homes Tour will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Every year, ... -
Shortage of ECEs could lead to difficulties down the...
NEW GLASGOW - A shortage of qualified early childhood educators (ECEs) in Nova Scotia could potentially create a difficult time for parents ... -
MacDonald doles out cash for child care
STELLARTON - Premier Rodney MacDonald and Community Services Minister Judy Streatch were in Stellarton yesterday morning to announce the rollout ... -
Not all spinoffs from child care announcement are...
STELLARTON - Angela Hudson and Charlene DeYoung stand to lose their jobs at the Family Home Child Care Society of Pictou County under the Early ... -
Vimy monument dedicated
NEW GLASGOW - A replica of a Canadian monument at Vimy Ridge was dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in New Glasgow ... -
African ceilidh to coincide with World AIDS Day
NEW GLASGOW - Grans to Grans, Village to Village is partnering with New Glasgow Junior High School for an African ceilidh. Grans to Grans, ... -
Youth centre hit again
TRENTON - The Trenton Youth Centre was broken into in the wee hours of Saturday morning, for the second time in a week. This time, the vandals ... -
Trenton Elementary School warns of case of lice
TRENTON - Trenton Elementary School recently sent letters home to parents informing them of a single case of lice in the school. Principal ... -
Vandals strike Trenton Youth Centre
TRENTON - Vandals struck the Trenton Youth Centre overnight on Wednesday, breaking the front door and severely damaging the canteen. Nothing was ... -
Online for safety
NEW?GLASGOW - The Pictou County Municipal Crime Prevention Association (PCMCP) and Service Canada have teamed up to promote Internet safety. They ... -
PARL appreciates library task force
NEW?GLASGOW - Education Minister Karen Casey announced on Saturday that the government is forming a task force to address the issue of ...

