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Dave Mathieson
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New ad campaign takes tourists to rural Nova Scotia
AMHERST – Sunshine, wind, water, friendship and freedom. Those are the basic elements the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism is promoting in its ... -
Fraudsters continue to victimize seniors in Amherst
AMHERST – It’s Me. The ’It’s Me’ fraud is just one of many frauds that have circulated through Amherst to separate the elderly from their money. ... -
Ramblers focus on defence
AMHERST - The Maritime Hockey League Amherst CIBC Wood Gundy Ramblers say they are on the right track as they enter the 2013 MHL playoffs against ... -
Aerials gymnastics find success at home invitational
AMHERST – After two days of flips, twists and cartwheels, the 2013 March Break Invitational is in the books. “I think the meet is getting better ... -
Year-end bonspiel open to all
AMHERST – Anybody who has ever considered attempting the game of curling will be presented with a golden opportunity this weekend. “Last year was ... -
March Break Gymnastics Invitational starts Saturday...
AMHERST – The gymnastic floor was moved last night and the rest of the equipment will be moved tonight as the Aerials Gymnastics Club prepares ... -
Aerials athletes return from land of Titans
AMHERST - The Aerials Gymnastics Club had one athlete finish first overall, and had two athletes qualify for the provincial championships during ... -
Access Nova Scotia hosts grand opening
AMHERST - The ribbon's been cut and it's now official. The Registry of Motor Vehicles and the Land Registration Office are working together in ... -
Maple syrup runs in Donkin family’s blood
FENWICK – Liquid gold began trickling from maple trees a little over a week ago but over the weekend the sap started to run fast from the taps, ... -
Provincial champions recognized in afternoon...
AMHERST - After winning the Nova Scotia School Athletic Federation 2012-2013 Division 2 provincial championship in the valley over the weekend ... -
Amherst Snowboarder wins bronze in snowboardcross race
AMHERST – Amherst’s Jake Adams recently won a bronze medal during the C-S Riders Snowboardcross competition held at Ski Wentworth. It was the ... -
Pugwash residents say church will be missed
PUGWASH – After fire destoyed a church in Pugwash, residents say the historic structure will be missed. “The call came in at 9:42 a.m., and we ... -
Birthday gifts donated to support Autumn House
AMHERST - Birthday's are a time of giving and receiving but for Sackville's Nicole Carter birthdays also provide an opportunity to give back. ... -
Vikettes begin defence of provincial championship...
AMHERST - The Amherst Regional High School Vikettes have a chance to cement their legacy this weekend when they travel to Central Kings Rural ... -
Aerials athletes travel to land of Titans
AMHERST – It’s full steam ahead for the Amherst Aerials Gymnastics Club gymnasts as they head into their third meet of the season beginning today ... -
Basketball graduates finishing up four-year run with...
AMHERST – They all started playing basketball for the Vikings in Grade-9, and now Shaddy Mohamad, Josh Lee and Ryan Thompson are finishing their ... -
Tis’ the season to patch potholes
AMHERST – Vehicles take a pounding from potholes but the Town of Amherst Department of Public Works is trying to fill in the worst of them. “We ... -
Expect the 'Unexpecting' from Amherst Comedy Troupe
AMHERST - By the time women reach the age of menopause they usually have a good idea of what to expect, but sometimes the ‘Unexpecting' happens. ... -
On standby until morning
AMHERST – Canadian Helicopters engineer, Robert Quinton, was running some basic checks on his helicopter Tuesday morning while his machine sits ... -
Ramblers gunning for division lead
AMHERST - The Amherst CIBC Wood Gundy Ramblers hope, come Wednesday night, they are in first place in the Maritime Hockey League's East Link ... -
Wallace marches to drum up action to rebuild garage
WALLACE - Hundreds of people took part in ‘March of Support' in Wallace on Sunday, walking from the elementary school to the Wallace Ultramar ... -
Vikings playing for first regional banner in 25 years
AMHERST - In what will be another first for Vikings hockey, they will play for a regional banner when the Nova Scotia Schools Athletic Federation ... -
Let's Roll
AMHERST – The number five has been lucky for Amherst Ramblers player Cam McDonald lately. On Saturday his Ramblers beat the Bridgewater ... -
Aerials gymnasts fly high at Taiso meet
AMHERST – Flipping and flying at high speeds requires courage, and Amherst Aerials Athletes put their courage on display last weekend at the ... -
Vikings graduates proud to have played hockey for ARHS
AMHERST - They only got to don the ARHS Vikings hockey jersey for one season but eight graduates will always be able to say they were a part of ... -
Springhiller’s heading into playoffs with Bantam...
SPRINGHILL – When the Truro bantam AAA Bearcats begin their 2013 Nova Scotia Major Bantam Hockey League playoff campaign on Saturday they will be ... -
Morning commute could prove treacherous
AMHERST – Driving could be treacherous for drivers travelling to work Wednesday morning. “In Amherst it looks like the precipitation will start ... -
Still room for curlers at Burn Treatment Fun-spiel...
AMHERST – The road to recovery for burn victims in Nova Scotia is made smoother thanks to the hundreds of curlers who come out each year to ... -
Skabar nomination for Cumberland North made official
AMHERST – The acclamation of Brian Skabar as the NDP candidate for Cumberland North in the next provincial election was a given even before last ... -
Colts lose in double overtime
SPRINGHILL – Except for the final score, the Amherst Colts first Nova Scotia Junior C Hockey League playoff game of the season didn’t disappoint ...


