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Monthly Archives: March 2015
Group hopes to help Parrsboro, Digby forge tidal power alliances
Heather Spidell says she’s hoping her group, Rural Energy, can help communities on the Bay of Fundy take full advantage of tidal power. Spidell, who grew up in Parrsboro and who owns Sweet Brier Boutique, founded Rural Energy last fall … Continue reading
Posted in Tidal Power
Tagged Cindy James, Heather Spidell, Rural Energy, Tidal Communities Alliance, tidal power
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Beattie questions economic development efforts
David Beattie, President of the Parrsboro and District Board of Trade told Town Council last night he finds it “very troubling” that the economic development committee hasn’t met for three months. Beattie spoke during the Citizens’ Forum immediately after the … Continue reading
Auditor says Parrsboro in good financial shape
George Jorgensen, Parrsboro’s auditor told Town Council last night that as of March 31, 2014, the town had more than $1.1 million in reserve funds thanks, in part, to $505-thousand in federal gas tax reserves. The gas tax is transferred … Continue reading
Watch out for deer on the roads, biologist warns
A wildlife biologist with the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources says this winter’s heavy snow encourages deer to venture onto highways where it’s easier for them to travel. Mark Pulsifer is warning motorists to be extra careful when they … Continue reading
Posted in Hunting and wildlife
Tagged Mark Pulsifer, NS Dept. of Natural Resoures, whitetailed deer
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New group RASCALS boosts rural communities
Portapique artist Joy Laking was talking about the new community group RASCALS when she visited Parrsboro on Saturday. During an interview at Main & Station, she said RASCALS stands for Rural Association for Sustainable Communities Along Our Shore. The group … Continue reading
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Tagged Elizabeth Bishop, Five Islands, Great Village, Jim Wyatt, Joy Laking, Joy Laking Gallery, Main & Station, Masstown, RASCALS
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Parrsboro protesters say no to ‘police state’ law
A dozen protesters banged pots and pans as they marched from Parrsboro’s old post office up and down Main Street today to protest against Canada’s so-called Anti-Terror Bill C-51. The proposed legislation would give the government sweeping new powers of … Continue reading
Posted in Parrsboro news
Tagged Anti-terror law, Bill C-51, Harvey Lev, Judith Bauer, protest
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NS won’t force villages to dissolve, Furey promises
Municipal Affairs Minister Mark Furey says Nova Scotia’s Liberal government will not force villages to dissolve or amalgamate. “We are working collaboratively with all our community leaders to engage in an open dialogue on the best municipal governance structure for … Continue reading
Ship’s Company new season: sex, murder and Johnny Cash
Ship’s Company Artistic Producer Natasha MacLellan has announced that the theatre’s 2015 summer season will include a real-life Parrsboro murder mystery, a racy show about the “plagues and pleasures” of love and a tribute to the late Johnny Cash. MacLellan … Continue reading
