“We could not have done that day without our student volunteers”
Katy Doucette, Salisbury’s Co-ordinator for Events and Special Projects, says the town has wanted to include a powwow in this year’s celebration of 250 years of permanent settlement “since the earliest planning stages.
“We outlined that we would like to have a Mawiomi (the Mi’kmaq word for powwow). We have a teacher who sits on the 250th anniversary committee, Krista Cote, who noted that the school district was looking for a school to host the Mawiomi this year and was exploring the possibility of having Salisbury be that location.”
Between the town’s 250th anniversary committee, the Anglophone East school district, teachers and staff at Salisbury Regional School, and the Indigen-
ous community, plans were solidified to bring a Mawiomi to Salisbury Regional School.
The teacher who led that process, Alissa Hewey, credits the strong sense of teamwork between
“Everyone played to their strengths. I do not think I realized how big an undertaking it was until all those buses with students started arriving and I thought, “wow, we did it!”
have done that
the organizing groups for making a huge event (more than seven hundred students attended from across the district) into a huge success.
The Mawiomi was held on September 24th, part of the week of activities leading up to National Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30th.
While students were not involved in the planning stages, a number of student leaders at Salisbury Regional School were key participants in
the event itself, ensuring the event went smoothly. Says Hewey, “we could not have done that day without our student volunteers. They were
one hundred percent ready, willing, and able and on the go all day long, always smiling,
From left, Katy Doucette, Salisbury’s Co-ordinator of Events and Special Projects, students Jenna Duncan, Meredith Wallace, Hailey Colpitts, Veronique Cote, and Zoe Hopper, and Salisbury Regional School teacher Alissa Hewey, a key organizer of the Mawiomi.
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
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Welcome
In this issue, we remember.
You will find an interview with Keith Steeves, the President of the Albert County Branch #32 of the Royal Canadian Legion, and a story about the First World War exhibit at the Albert County Museum (and the museum’s Sunrise Remembrance event on November 11).
During The Great War, as the 1914 to 1918 conflict became known, one in four Albert County residents enlisted – one of the highest enlistment rates in the British Commonwealth. You will also find stories about a Mawiomi in Salisbury, a new ATV trail project in Albert County, the Eric K. Steeves Golf Tournament (which just passed a major milestone, having raised $100,000 for worthwhile causes since the tournament’s inception), and a Q & A with Riverview volunteers extraordinaire Brian and Karen Frontain.
We also introduce a new feature, Happenings, along with our regular columns and, of course, a maple-influenced recipe from Evelyn’s Kitchen.
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And please forgive us a humble brag: at the Albert County Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Gala on October 18, The River View received the Community Impact Award. Colour us proud and humbled by the community’s support. You can find that story inside on pages 17 and 18.
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making everyone feel like they were welcome and belonged. They were wonderful.”
The River View spoke with some of the students who were engaged with the many activities throughout the day: Zoe Hopper, Veronique Cote, Meredith Wallace, Hailey Colpitts, and Jenna Duncan.
They all spoke of the emotional and educational impact of participating in the Mawiomi.
Said Wallace, “we got to learn about everyone’s different cultures, which is really important.”
For Colpitts, “I remember especially the dancing, how they moved, and how everyone had their own style, and I thought it was really important that they let everyone participate … they did a prayer in the Mi’kmaq language and then again in English, which I thought was really neat.”
Cote referred as well to the participatory nature
of the dances in particular. “They allowed all of the students and everyone who attended to jump into those dances and learn what the dances mean. And the potato dance (wherein dancers must work together to balance a potato between their foreheads) was great, it was about working together.”
Duncan recalled the immediacy of the experience. “In school we see pictures and hear stories of what happened to Indigenous people, but we finally got to attend a Mawiomi firsthand and hear from Indigenous people directly what their experience has been.”
Hopper reinforces that idea. “Experiencing Mi’kmaq culture firsthand was very nice and very moving. And they explained why they were doing different things, what the meaning was for their culture, which was educational.”
Hewey noted as well that the Mawiomi “served as a gateway to so many acts of reconciliation.”
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Dancing was a highlight, featuring dancers in traditional regalia.
Salisbury Regional School hosted a traditional indigenous Mawiomi, or powwow.
“THERE IS JUST A HECK OF A LOT OF BEAUTY
to get lost back there. You may even be able to use the trail to travel into town.”
AND SPACE”
Sanctioned ATV Trail in lower Albert County will connect communities, boost tourism
You can enjoy trails in lower Albert County, between Hillsborough and Alma, in winter on a snowmobile – but the other three seasons, on an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)? Not so much.
There are no sanctioned trails for four-wheelers below Hillsborough. The Albert County Trail Blazers Club 32 plans to change that and add the other three seasons to the riding calendar.
The Albert County Trail Blazers Club 32 has partnered with the Chipoudy Communities Revitalization Committee (CCRC) on a project to develop ATV trails connecting Hillsborough to Fundy National Park. Notes David Knickle, President
of the Albert County Trail Blazers Club 32, “we believe this will provide safe trails for our members and contribute to tourism.
“If you know this area, you know there is just a heck of a lot of beauty and space.”
Adds Joanne Butland, vice-chair of the CCRC, “this will connect trails throughout the area and allow a circuit where you can ride from Hillsborough to Fundy, and soon connect to the Sussex trail. Eventually, on to Petitcodiac to Salisbury and back around. It is a way to bring those communities together.”
In January, the CCRC and Albert County Trail Blazers Club 32 co-hosted a public meeting at the
Fundy Curling Club to sound out public interest, which was positive.
creating a sanctioned trail is more complicated than a non-ATVer may realize.
If you know this area, you know there is just a heck of a lot of beauty and space.
ATV riders and snowmobilers use separate trails or, in cases where trails overlap, use them in different seasons. Hence the need to develop a separate, three-season ATV trail in the lower part of the county to complement existing snowmobile trails.
The project could take as many as five years. Knickle and Butland explain that
Steps include mapping a proposed trail (which has been done), assessing where the trail will cross country roads, along with where the trail may connect with town and city roads, assessing where the trail will cross waterways and other environmentally sensitive areas, assessing where the trail will cross pri-
vate land and obaintaing landowner permissions, and ensuring the trail is properly graded and signed.
Provincial ATV governing body QUAD NB applies on the club’s behalf to the provincial Department of Transportation for Highway Usage Permits, or HUPs – often the most difficult to obtain of all the necessary permissions.
And, of course, there is fundraising and finally building the trail itself –with volunteers.
Having a sanctioned trail, says Butland, provides for safety and enjoyment for all users – if a trail is well-designed, well-maintained and wellsigned, “you are not going
Adds Knickle, “a sanctioned trail is going to attract tourists. If you do not know this area, but the trail is well-signed, you will be able to find your way around and use the trail with confidence. Having a sanctioned trail also ensures safety in its use.”
Butland says that support for the lower Albert County ATV trail is an extension of the CCRC’s mandate of community development. She notes that the committee supports a range of local projects that includes support for Caledonia Regional High School projects like Safe Grad, the Albert County Exhibition, the Harvey Hall Community Centre, a student bursary, and a revitalization project for the Old Bank of New Brunswick Museum.
The CCRC and the Fundy Curling Club hold a regular Chase the Ace fundraiser. Fifteen percent of a Chace the Ace round will be set aside for the lower Albert County Trail Blazers Club 32 trail project.
Sandi Lane was one of the many attendees who enjoyed the Albert County Exhibition, which celebrates country life and agriculture each September in Riverside-Albert.
EVELYN’S KITCHEN
This month’s recipe is for Maple
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Prep time: 45 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total time: 2 hours
Ingredients :
Crus t
• 2 1/4 cup package of graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted.
Cheesecake Filling
• 3 cups of cream cheese, softened.
• 14 oz (1 3/4 cups) sweetened condensed milk.
• 1 15 ounce can (2cups) of pumpkin puree
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
Maple Glaze
• 1 cup whipping cream.
• 3/4 maple syrup
Topping-Optional
• 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds.
Instructions:
Crust
A spring form pan works best. (I used a 10 inch diameter pan as the recipe is for a large cheesecake!) (Cannot be combined with any other
1. Place crumbs in mixing bowl and add sugar and cinnamon, then stir in melted butter or margarine.
2. Grease a 10 inch spring form pan on bottom and sides. Sprinkle a thin layer of crumbs on the bottom of the pan and press down with a flat bottom cup. A 1/4 cup metal measuring cup works well.
3. Add remaining crumbs on the bottom around the sides of the pan and press with your fingers. Bake at 325 degrees F for 8 minutes. Let cool.
Cheesecake Filling
4. In large bowl mix softened cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Whisk the eggs. Add the eggs, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg; mix well.
5. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. The centre should be nearly set when gently shaken. The instant thermometer temperature should be 150 – 155 degrees F.
6. Place on cooling rack for 2 hours, then cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
Maple Glaze
7. In a medium saucepan combine whipping cream and maple syrup. Bring to a rapid boil for 20 minutes, stirring every 2 or 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Cover and chill. Stir just before serving, and then spoon over cheesecake.
Toasted Sliced
Almonds
8. Add 1/2 cup sliced almonds to frying pan on medium low heat. Stir and turn almonds over with spatula frequently until almonds are very lightly toasted. Sprinkle over Glazed Cheesecake just before serving. Enjoy!!
Eric K. Steeves Charity Golf Tournament
As a quarter century of success looms on the horizon, co-chairs Danny Jonah and Kim Hoar speak with well-deserved pride of the contributions the Eric K. Steeves Charity Golf Tournament has made to Hillsborough and throughout Albert County.
The tournament, named for Eric Steeves who died suddenly while serving as mayor of Hillsborough in 2001, has now raised $100,000 to support community causes, passing the milestone with this year’s event in October.
The tournament will celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2026.
Money raised has supported a range of worthwhile causes over the years, including the Salem and Hillsborough Railroad, the Hillsborough Fire Department, a range of children’s programs such as breakfast
programs and activity buses in the schools, figure skating, minor hockey, assisting the Kiwanis Club through the COVID years, the library, and the Bennett and Albert County Health Care Foundation.
The first tournament raised $1,500. Tournaments now raise closer to $8,000 to $9,000, a testament to the level of support the event enjoys in the community.
This year’s tournament, the twenty-third, which was held on October 5th at the Hillsborough Golf Course, raised $8,200. This year’s monies are earmarked for the Hillsborough Elementary Home and School Association, particularly for a new playground that will serve children throughout the area. That new playground will feature inclusive equipment and allow the playground to meet current safety
standards.
Kim and Danny’s commitment to the tournament, and the causes it supports, grew out of personal connections to Steeves. He was Kim’s husband’s first cousin, while Danny was the municipal administrator and worked closely with him on a number of town improvement projects over the years.
Says Danny, “we really felt we wanted to keep something going to keep Eric’s memory alive, and to keep momentum going in terms of supporting the community in the way that Eric always did. We wanted to keep that going through raising money via this golf tournament.”
Every tournament features a talk about Steeves’ memory and legacy, and a toast.
Adds Kim, “this is something we are both very passionate about.
It means a lot to us.”
Danny acknowledges that they get emotional each year during the remembrance for Steeves. Says Kim, “we both usually start crying.”
Danny recalls working with Steeves. “He had a soft and gentle approach. I remember going to Fredericton with Eric to talk to the minister about funding
for local projects.
“Ministers would tell us that some groups would slam their fists on the table, but they enjoyed Eric’s approach because it was always constructive. It was a conversation not a confrontation.”
Kim and Danny also credit sponsors, participants, and the host club for their contributions to
the tournament’s success over the years.
“We have an awesome business community from Alma to Moncton who have been so supportive to the Eric Steeves Charity Golf Tournament, some of whom have been with us since the beginning. Our golfers deserve a lot a credit as well. Our tournaments are always
Presenting the trophy to the men’s champions is tournament co-organizer Kim Hoar. Men’s champions, from left, Brandon McNaught, Tim McNaught, Benn Carson & Jim Carson, along with tournament co-organizer Danny Jonah.
full and like this year, often we have a waiting list, and their contribution through registration fees, silent auctions and 50/50 draws plays a big part in our charity contributions.
“The Hillsborough Golf Course is an excellent place to hold this annual event, especially on the first Saturday of October each year when the fall
foliage provides a beautiful atmosphere for a fun filled day. The golf course staff are so helpful in making our annual tournament a huge success.”
Steeves was on village council for many years, including his service as mayor. His civic engagement ranged from helping start the figure skating club, to serving as president of the
Kiwanis Club, to support for the Salem and Hillsborough Railroad, to shepherding major municipal works projects through what could be a byzantine approval and funding process.
Kim recalls, “I don’t know if I ever heard him raise his voice.” But, says Danny, “once he got involved, he really got involved. He jumped in with both feet.”
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Women’s champions, from left, Pam Hope, Leanne Rochon, Kim Hoar, being presented with the trophy by Danny Jonah. Missing from the photo was Shelly Nelson.
Alumni of Riverview High School, class of 1974, donated $1070.12 to this year’s student council to help with students in need at Christmas. Pictured are, from left: students Nathan Kavanagh, Liam Walsh, Samson Green, Izaiah McKay, alumnus Ralph MacKay, Hazen Rossiter, alumni Marie Smith and Richard Smith, and students Kayla Langin, Daphne MacLaggan, Silver Lee, and Addison Ayles.
BRIAN & KAREN FRONTAIN
Brian and Karen Frontain are among Riverview’s most engaged and active volunteers, and have been for decades, Karen predominantly with the Girl Guides and Brian primarily with school sports – although both have left their mark in other areas of volunteerism as well. We chatted with them about their experiences and deep community connections.
The River View: You are both well-known for your years of volunteering. How did it all get started?
Karen: When our eldest was old enough to join Brownies, I thought, ‘why don’t I go help?’ Two years later I was Brown Owl! It was wonderful for me as I discovered the sisterhood of Guiding. At that time there were workshops for Guiders in the fall. Guiders from all over the province would congregate, and you had the opportunity to meet other Guiders and think, ‘gee, I’m not the only one doing this.’ I did not even think of it as volunteering, I thought of it as being there with my girls, although I allowed them to be independent.
Brian: I played basketball in high school. That may have had something to do with pointing (our children) toward basketball. After all, that is a choice between 8:30 in the morning in a warm gym and 6:30 in the morning in a cold hockey arena! Our two oldest played house league one year, then decided they wanted to try out for the Rep team. A friend was coaching that team and came to me to say, ‘your daughters are good, but they are about fourteenth or fifteenth on the depth chart. Why don’t you
do a B team? We started our tryouts and had thirteen girls come out. I thought, ‘I’m not going to cut one girl.” So, we took all thirteen and we had fun that year.
So, you both became involved through activities your children were involved in. How did it develop from there?
Karen: One of the opportunities that opened up for me was becoming a trainer, which to me was terrifying. But I learned how to do that, and to be comfortable and confident. I have also been responsible for provincial public relations for Guides for a five year term and now I am Guiding’s District Commissioner for Riverview District. When our kids were in high school, I coached the cheerleaders. I was working in the cafeteria and the cheerleaders approached me and asked me to do that. The best part of that year was that we had half a dozen boys come out for cheerleading that year. Brian and I had taken up ballroom dancing, and once a week we would have all the cheerleaders together and teach them the jive and dances like that. It was fun.
Brian: The year I coached that B team in basketball the lady who was coaching the A team was moving up
one level. I applied to do the A team, which is the Under12s, and they gave it to me. The next year, I moved up to Bantam team, which is the is Under-14s. I just found I loved coaching. I have been doing the Bantam A team ever since. And my first year coaching was 1993 / 1994. Then, one of our daughters started playing field hockey when she went to High School. I had never seen a game. Karen played when she lived in England.
Karen: So did my mother and my grandmother.. It was fun.
Brian: I watched her games for two years and just kept wondering why they blew a whistle what seemed like every ten seconds. They approached me and said, ‘you know how to coach, would you come out and help?’ You know what ‘helping’ turned into … I took over as head coach, still wondering why they blew that whistle so often! I just begged, borrowed, and stole every idea and skill I could. I took a Level 1 coaching clinic and that is where I learned everything. Honestly, we were terrible for years. One year, we went 0-12 and did not score a goal. Then, I started recruiting the athletes. Coaching basketball, I would say to players in grades seven and eight, ‘when you go to
high school I have two words for you: field hockey.’ We got many athletes from basketball, from hockey, even one from soccer. For many years I took everybody. We got stronger. One year, after losing the provincial championship to a team we had beaten three times that year, we won the next two provincial championships, which shocked a lot of people. I stayed with field hockey for nineteen years.
Can you share a special memory?
Karen: I always come back to the sisterhood of Guiding. It is the largest organization for women and girls in the world. Anywhere you go, if someone sees the trefoil, they are part of your bigger family. It has given a lot to me. It has given me the confidence to do a lot of things I would not have done otherwise. I have met a lot of fantastic people
from many countries. There is nothing like sitting in a field in the middle of nowhere – this was a Camp in Smithers, British Columbia – with three thousand people, and somebody goes on the stage and goes like that (holding up a hand for silence) and everybody goes quiet. That is all it takes, because that is the sign. The hand goes up and the mouth closes, and everybody listens and becomes involved. Everyone is a volunteer. You met people from all over the world, but you might also meet a Guider you met at another camp. A Guider told me of an engineer who had to hire another engineer. He had two resumes, with identical qualifications except one of them cited Girl Guides in her background. That is the one he took. I told my daughter, and she has always put Girl Guides on her resume. It teaches girls to be self-sufficient, to feel
that they are capable of doing anything they want to do. That is the magic of Guiding, people working together, it does not matter who you are or where you are from, you see that trefoil, and you are family.
Brian: James M. Hill (in Miramichi) was the powerhouse (in field hockey). They would just crush us. I told the girls, ‘if you ever beat James M. Hill I will shave my moustache.’ I grew that moustache when I was nineteen. We were at a tournament in PEI and one of the girls asked, ‘do you remember that offer you made if we beat James M. Hill?’ I said, ‘it still stands.” The following Thursday we played James M. Hill, and we beat them 1-0. There was an assembly at the high school the next day and the four captains shaved my moustache off in front of the whole school – and I have not grown it back since!
Brian and Karen Frontain
Albert County Shapes Jennifer McGrath’s Writing
By Cath Collette
When celebrating the many talented people of Albert County, award-winning author Jennifer McGrath must be included. Children in New Brunswick and far beyond enjoy the author’s picture books with endearing animal characters. Her novels for middle school readers are set in Albert County and are favorites with students and teachers.
Jennifer states, “Albert Country flows through everything I write. The landscapes, the colours, the coastlines – and, of course, the people – shaped me as a person, and continue to inspire me on a daily basis.”
McGrath, which she and the Irish pronounce McGraw, has won many awards for her writing.
Chocolate River Rescue was her first novel and won
the Hackmatack Award.
The story shows three friends trapped on an ice flow in the Chocolate River as the ice around them is overtaken by waves.
White Cave Escape features the same cast of friends that are in the woods with fire approaching. “Long fingers of flame began crawling across the ground toward them.” This novel was again short-listed for national awards.
Jennifer’s picture books feature animals in their winter habitat, a wandering pug and a lucky goose.
The illustrations in The
Snow Knows are peaceful, but energetic pictures of forest animals in winter. Jennifer’s fun words teach young readers that snow blankets animals and their homes. The Snow Knows won the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award.
In Pugs Cause Traffic Jams, a girl encounters different types of dogs like “golden retrievers (that) are pleasers.” She is searching for her pug that drivers say looks like an alien. Children will love Kathryn Durst’s vivid, detailed artwork that enhances the playful text.
Gadzooks: the Christ-
mas Goose is a classic in elementary schools during the holiday season. A winter storms causes an injured Canada goose to become little Corina’s patient. Her grandad sees the goose as an early gift whose “goose is cooked.” Gadzooks does not help the situation when he trips Grandad and eats Gran’s Christmas pies. Ivan Murphy’s artwork certifies the hilarity of the goose’s hijinks.
Kids, teachers and libraries are always excited when a new Jennifer McGrath book arrives. In
February 2025, The Pony and the Starling will be available. Kristina Jones illustrates the lonely pony and the small bird. She states she likes to depict
“the magic and wonder” she finds in nature.
Jennifer McGrath’s books can be found in libraries, bookstores and online. They enrich any story time.
Jennifer McGrath (photo courtesy of Christie Ellen Photography)
RETURNING TO THE CALM OF ALBERT COUNTY
By John Wishart
Irecently enjoyed a trip to New York City. It was the first time my wife and I ventured to the Big Apple -- a (semi) retirement gift to ourselves.
As anyone who has experienced the noise and rhythm of the largest city in America, it is a bit of an assault on the senses – the sounds, sights, smells of life in a huge metropolis. As exciting and enjoyable as it was, it left me yearning for the peace and calm of living along the banks of the Petitcodiac River.
The first thing that hits you in New York is the cacophony of car horns. In Albert County, someone blows their horn as a sound of warning or annoyance; in New York, laying on the horn is simply an everyday way of communicating to other drivers and pedestrians that “hey, I’m here”.
If you don’t maintain the same pace as pedestrians in New York, you will get run over or pushed aside. As our Citi bike driver in Central Park told us: “traffic lights and pedestrian signals in New York are mere suggestions, not rules.” In fact, while we were there, New York city council passed a new bylaw declaring jaywalking legal.
From the excitement and bizarre sights of Times Square on Halloween night, to the hushed tones and reverence of the 911 Memorial, New York is a city of extremes – wonderful to experi-
ence, infinitely memorable, but also happy to leave behind.
The trip made me even more content about where we live, about our access to the natural rhythm of the Petitcodiac tides, the peaceful walks along the riverfront trail. It made me appreciate even more iconic experiences in our backyard like the Green Pig Market in Salisbury, the Holy Whale Beer Hall in Riverview, the Albert County Museum and Courthouse
in Hopewell Cape, or the sticky buns of Alma.
Travelling always leaves me with the same sense of both exploration and escape. But it also reinforces in me the sense that we live in a very safe, more balanced and less extreme region where you still say hi to someone you meet on the sidewalk, and where cars actually stop for you in the crosswalk.
I’ll take the calm over the cacophony every time.
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John Wishart is the retired CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton. His column appears in each issue of The River View.
A County of Heroes
In 2015 the Albert County Museum began posting photographs, in a developing new exhibit entitled County of Heroes, of soldiers from Albert County who had been killed in the First World War. The photographs were added to the exhibit on the date the soldier had died, exactly a century after each man’s death in combat.
Says Stuart Liptay, a Past President of the Albert County Historical Society, “we had the names of fifty-five men, some of them boys, really, from here who had been killed in the war. We had pictures of fifty of them which the Legion had gathered in the 1920s to commemorate them.
“So, we were missing five. We found four of those pictures on the internet. All the others came from the Legion
collection. We only have one picture that we are still seeking.”
By 2018, to mark one hundred years after the end of what author H.G. Wells called “the war to end war,” the museum had developed a full exhibit focused on the First World War.
The walls on which the County of Heroes and other exhibits are mounted are the height of a First World War trench and surmounted with sandbags, giving the visitor a graphic sense of how soldiers in that conflict faced their enemy.
“The only thing missing is the firing step,” (the step that allowed the men to see over the top of the parapets to fire on the enemy), notes Liptay.
The most famous son of Albert County to fight in the 1914 to 1918 conflict was Cyrus Peck, who
would rise to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and earn the Victoria Cross.
The Victoria Cross is the highest honour in the British honours system and, at the time of the First World War, was awarded to citizens of all nations of the British Commonwealth.
Peck was born in Hopewell Hill in 1871. He moved with his family to British Columbia when he was sixteen and served with the 16th Canadian Scottish Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) during the war.
He was still at the front when he was elected to Parliament in what was known as “the khaki election” of 1917 as a member of the Unionist Party. He was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1918 for bravery under fire for his actions in September of 1917,
near the beginning of the final Allied push to end the war that became known as The Hundred Days Offensive.
Liptay notes that Peck “was the only Victoria Cross winner ever to be a sitting Member of Parliament at the time he was awarded the Cross.”
Peck is also credited with reinstituting the use of bagpipes in battle and became famous for his rallying cry to his troops,
The Albert County Museum features a First World War exhibit entitled County of Heroes. The exhibit honours fifty-five men from Albert County who were killed during the 1914 to 1918 conflict.
Victoria Cross recipient Cyrus Peck was known for leading his troops into battle with the cry, “She’s a bear, boys, she’s a bear!”
recreated at the museum’s exhibit, “She’s a bear, boys, she’s a bear!”
One particularly poignant exhibit features the name, and information about, every battle the Canadians fought between 1914 and 1918. Notes Liptay, “someone from Albert County, sadly, was killed in every one of the battles the Canadians fought in.”
One such soldier was Clifford Oulton. Says Liptay, “he enlisted when he was thirteen years old. He was killed when he was fifteen, at Passchendaele.
“Two years ago, a metal detectorist in Moncton discovered Oulton’s mother’s Silver Cross Medal in an abandoned lot and donated it to us. The Albert County Museum is honoured to be the home of two of Private Clifford Oulton’s First World War medals.”
Liptay points to Albert County’s extraordinary enlistment numbers as part of the area’s contributions to the war.
“We had a huge representation for our population. On average in Canada one in every ten people signed up for service, while in Albert County it was more
like one in four. We had two thousand people enlist, out of a population of eight thousand five hundred.”
While honouring the sacrifice of the war dead, the museum’s exhibits also recount the experiences of the many who came home.
One such exhibit features
Hugh Wright, who joined the CEF as a teenager from Shepody in 1914 and served with distinction throughout the war. His letters home and aspects of his personal kit are featured at the museum, donated by current Historical Society President, and Wright’s great-niece, Dawne McLean.
Past Albert County Historical Society President Stuart Liptay is pictured with a portion of the exhibit dedicated to Lieutenant Colonel Cyrus Peck, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in the First World War. Peck was born in Hopewell Hill.
Support for veterans is at the heart of the Royal Canadian Legion
The Hillsborough Legion received its charter in 1935.
“The charter stated that we are the Albert County Branch #32 of the Royal Canadian Legion,” says President Keith Steeves.
“But people got accustomed to calling it the Hillsborough Legion. So, we are trying to bring it back to the Albert County Branch #32. It is more inclusive for the area, as we cover from Alma all the way to Riverview.”
Branch #32 is committed to a project, says Steeves, “to improve our cenotaph. We are putting in two new flags, we will add a granite block with
the Afghan War dates and Peacekeeping since 1954 on it.”
Additionally, he notes, Legions across the country are concerned about, and looking for ways to help provide, “housing for homeless veterans. We do not have too many here, but in cities, there are quite a few.” Legions are also working to ensure that Afghan War and Persian Gulf War veterans are recognized as war veterans.
War veterans receive benefits unique to those who have served in a theatre of war.
As Steeves puts it, “a bullet is a bullet, no matter where you are.”
The former Legion hall burned down in 2005, during Steeves’ first term as President, “by vandals, we never did find out who it was. They broke in through a basement window and stuck papers up in the ceiling and set it on fire.”
The Legion used Peck Hall while a new building was under construction. Steeves recalls that at one point when the new building was being built it filled in with snow; “students from the high school came and shovelled it out. I thought that showed real respect for the Legion.”
Branch #32 raises between $20,000 and
Legion President Keith Steeves.
$30,000 each year from its Poppy Campaign, all of which is used to help veterans in need. Some funds are remitted to the Royal Canadian Legion nationally and some are disbursed locally.
Steeves points to an encouraging trend wherein the Legion’s membership is growing. Like many Legion branches across the country, Branch #32 saw its numbers drop to about forty a few years ago. Today, says Steeves, “we are at 65 and growing. Nationally, membership has grown by five percent. Some memberships are even getting younger.”
Steeves credits improved communication and promotion with raising awareness among the population of the Legion. “You don’t have to be in the service to join the Legion.” There are benefits like insurance programs and Legion activities for civilians who become affiliate members and, he says, “you are helping support the Legion for the veterans.” He acknowledges that Legion membership may be
growing as well “because of the situation in our world right now. We might be involved (in another war) at any time, we do not know. People are aware of that and are supporting us.”
Steeves describes himself as “an Albert County boy. I joined the service when I was eighteen years old, back in 1969. I was in for twentyfour and a half years. I retired in 1993. I served in the First Canadian Guards for six months before they got disbanded. After that, I served in the Royal Canadian Regiment.
“I served with NATO, in the Arctic and Norway, I was in Germany for four years, I served as a Peacekeeper in Cyprus, and as a Peacekeeper in the former Yugoslavia in 1992 and 1993.” All he will say about Bosnia, known for a horrifying campaign of ethnic cleansing, is “it wasn’t a nice place.”
Steeves had applied before he left for Bosnia for the Forces Reduction Program. “When I came back, I was accepted. It was called
the Forces Reduction Program, but really, it was an early retirement program, a golden handshake.”
Asked what he remembers most fondly about his military service, he answers without hesitation, “camaraderie.”
Following his discharge from the armed Forces, Steeves returned to his family homestead in Albert Mines, later moved to Stony Creek, and today, in what is perhaps a sign of particular dedication, is in the process of building a home across the street from the Legion Hall.
MOTIVATION TO MOVE:
Does Less Sunshine Lead to Less Motivation?
As mornings grow darker and evenings shorten, many of us find ourselves shifting to indoor activities, enjoying cozy moments with friends and family. But as the days cool down, our motivation to stay active can also take a hit. The reality is, the less we move, the less we feel inclined to move—a concept tied to the law of inertia: a body in motion stays in motion. For the sake of our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, it’s essential to keep that momentum going. So, how can we make it easier to stay active during these colder months?
First, make it a habit to get outside for some sunshine or fresh air each day, even if it’s just a short walk after dinner. The exposure to natural light, even
on cloudy days, can do wonders for your energy levels and mood.
Another great way to reignite your fitness drive is to switch up your routine. If you’re a regular gym-goer, consider trying a new class. If you typically prefer outdoor activities, why not explore the gym for the first time? A change in scenery or type of exercise can help break the monotony and keep you excited about moving. If leaving the house isn’t appealing, this could be the perfect time to invest in a piece of home exercise equipment or explore an online fitness program. Many platforms offer everything from guided yoga to strength training, making it easier than ever to stay fit from the comfort of your own space.
Another excellent option, especially as the days grow shorter, is to join a local indoor walking group. These groups, often organized in community centers or malls, are a fantastic way to stay active, meet new people, and maintain motivation. They’re particularly great for retirees or new parents who want a low-impact way to stay fit while enjoying the company of others.
Whatever your approach this fall, the key is to keep moving and stay motivated. Prioritizing your health during the colder months will not only keep your body in shape but also boost your mood and energy. Take care of yourself— keep moving!
Julie Solbak, BscKin, CKA Owner, Just Fit Fitness Center and Just Move Health Studio
HAPPENINGS
$244,480 for Salisbury’s Pedestrian Trail
Gudie Hutchings, Federal Minister for Rural Economic Development and Minister Responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, has announced funding of $782,907 for six rural economic development projects in New Brunswick.
A total of $244,480 of that sum is earmarked for the Town of Salisbury’s project to expand and improve its pedestrian trail system. Hutchings noted that tourism is an important economic driver in New Brunswick.
Salisbury Mayor Robert Campbell welcomed the funding, noting that it will attract events and cement the town’s growing reputation as a tourism destination.
Albert County Chamber of Commerce Announces Business Excellence Award Winners
The Albert County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Excellence Awards Gala on October 18 at Hopewell Rocks.
Winning awards were: Business of the Year, Retail,
Albert County Naturals; Business of the Year, Professional Services, Footcare by Natasha Collier; People’s Choice, JEM Beauty Salon; Tourism Experience Excellence, Atlantic Canada
So much more than a service station
Language Academy; Emerging Business of the Year, Brunswick Royal Realty; Community Impact Award, The River View.
Tank up at Point Park Petrocan, but don’t forget our many other services!
Good food, including:
• U-Bake Lasagna, Fresh Pizza, & U-Bake Pizza from Vito’s
• Fresh subs made daily
• Hot dogs Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Even fresh-baked cookies
• Along with popular snacks and drinks
And, our friendly staff will even have a treat for your pup!
We also have available: air for your vehicle’s tires & an RV dumping station
Point Park Petro-Canada
Mark and Irene Knowles, Owners/Operators 506 Hillsborough Road, Riverview 506 387
Gudie Hutchings, Federal Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister Responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
From left, Annick Butland and Jess Vicarioli, Co-Presidents of the Chamber, present the award for Community Impact to Eric Lawson and Brian Lane of The River View. Photo courtesy of MarcP506 Photography.
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Francesco Calazzo, Regional Economic Development General Manager for the Southeast Regional Service Commission, and Chamber Co-President Jess Vicarioli, right, present the award for Business of the Year, Professional Services, to Natasha Collier of Footcare by Natasha Collier. Photo courtesy of MarcP506 Photography.
Nathalie Gallant, Executive Director, Community Business Development Corporation, Westmorland Albert, presents the award for Emerging Business of the Year to Brandon Carson of Brunswick Royal Realty. Photo courtesy of MarcP506 Photography.
Albert County Chamber of Commerce board member Eric Lawson and Chamber Co-President Jess Vicarioli present the award for Tourism Experience Excellence to Michelle Alcorn of the Atlantic Canada Language Academy and Helen Alcorn. Photo courtesy of MarcP506 Photography.
Yat-Long Murphy, left, Community Engagement Worker, Business, for the Town of Riverview, and Jess Vicarioli, right, Co-President of the Albert County Chamber of Commerce, present the award for Business of the Year: Retail to Sidney Lynn Wilson of Albert County Naturals. Photo courtesy of MarcP506 Photography.
Jess Vicarioli, left, and Annick Butland, right, present the People’s Choice Award to Maddie Fram, Emma Milburn, and Jenna Neil of JEM Beauty Salon. Photo courtesy of MarcP506 Photography.
Christmas in the Country Set for November 30 – December 1
Albert County will once again host Christmas in the Country, set this year for Saturday, November 30th and Sunday, December
1st. Local vendors and restaurants will offer the opportunity to shop local and keep Christmas dollars in the community. Look for the sign of the cardin-
al for Christmas in the Country vendors, who are listed below – and, look for the map at local outlets in the weeks leading up to the event as well.
GALA
As your elected MLA, my job is to represent our riding at the provincial level That includes making sure that your interests are fully and fairly considered, in any proposed regulations or legislation
I am your direct liaison for issues with government programs, policies and benefits. It’s also my responsibility to listen to you carefully, and to help find a resolution to p
I take this honour very seriously and look forward to meeting you as I revisit the various communities within our new riding. Below is the contact information for our office:
Nhat-Viet Phi, B. Mus.
Piano Instructor with experience preparing students for music festivals and exams, and coaching for personal enjoyment. Providing piano instruction for students from age 5 to adults, from beginner-level to ARCT levels, in English or French.
• First Prize in piano at the 1982 National Competitive Festival of Music, Toronto - at the age of 11, Mr. Phi was the youngest musician ever to win a First Prize at the National Festival finals
• Nhat-Viet’s performance with the Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal was unanimously praised.
• The La Presse newspaper said,
For information regarding lessons, contact:
Nhat-Viet Phi 506-869-1970 totophi@gmail.com
Nhat-Viet, you are an incredible and indispensable accompanist.
- Carol L., Soprano
“Nhat-Viet Phi from Moncton already demonstrates, at age 13, an astonishing presence on stage and at the keyboard. The playing was very clear and musical.”
• Le Devoir lauded the young musician: “Although only 13 years old, NhatViet could already perform a Mozart concerto movement with great finesse and amazing confidence!”
How can I thank you? You give wings to my music. I cannot wait to work with you again.
- Marie G., Violinist
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24. Schongauer work
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26. Toni Morrison's "___ Baby"
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22. Deadly mushroom
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26. Toni Morrison's "___ Baby"
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32. Retro phone feature
Word sung on 12/31
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32. Retro phone feature
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Word in a 1978 John Irving book title
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Pie preference
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41. Fishing equipment
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10. Word in a 1978 John Irving book title
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Kennel cry
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45. Shrek, for one
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Mermaid's milieu
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60. Tim Conway film, "The Billion Dollar ____"
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56. New Year's Eve staple
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61. Factory
59. X, in math
68. Numerical suffix
63. Quitter's word
64. Word sung on 12/31
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32. Retro phone feature
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60. Tim Conway film, "The Billion Dollar ____"
60. Tim Conway film, "The Billion Dollar ____"
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61. Factory
67. Arborist's concern 68. Numerical suffix
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50. Computer capacity
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56. New Year's Eve
59. X, in math
Quitter's word
60. Tim Conway film, "The Billion Dollar ____"
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Kennel cry
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Primary color
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Dogcatcher's catch
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Dole (out)
Evening bell
Tip, as a hat
29. "Brokeback Mountain" director
40. Mumbo-jumbo
4. Plant stem extension
Mermaid's milieu
Veteran
Type of psychology
10. Word in a 1978 John Irving book title
63. Quitter's word
63. Quitter's word
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45. Type of illusion
32. Tip, as a hat
Dole (out)
47. Young raptor
32. Tip, as a hat
Word of advice
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67. Arborist's concern 68. Numerical suffix
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34. Deserving of respect
Word of advice
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Locale
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