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Dog days of summer arrive early at Amherst Stadium
May 17, 2012 - 22 h 34
AMHERST - Hundreds of purebred dogs will gather at Amherst Stadium this weekend to see who has the most beauty, brains, obedience, and to see who's the cutest. "There's 67 breeds represented," said Judy Richard, Tantramar Kennel Club president....
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Sunday's anniversary celebration
May 17, 2012 - 17 h 18
AMHERST – The May long weekend. The forecast calls for mild temperatures and sunshine. Sunday might be a nice day to open the cottage. Or not. For the congregation of Highland African Methodist Episcopal Church, it might be a nice day...
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Suspect shot during possible home invasion
May 17, 2012 - 10 h 16
TRURO – A suspect was taken to hospital in Halifax early Thursday morning after being shot by police during an apparent home invasion.
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New business committee to form
May 17, 2012 - 8 h 44
AMHERST – Town council is taking action on the downtown and businesses in the core are responding favourably. A meeting last night at Town Hall saw Mayor Robert Small lead a presentation about forming a Downtown Business Advisory...
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Falconer to be charged with kidnapping and murder
May 16, 2012 - 21 h 26
UPADTE - UPDATE – 10:41 a.m. - Chris Alexander Falconer was escorted into the Pictou Justice Centre by Sherriffs and the RCMP. Falconer, dressed in a dark green winter coat, didn't lift his shaved head as he was led through the back...
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Tax rate remains the same in Cumberland County
May 16, 2012 - 20 h 54
UPPER NAPPAN – Cumberland municipal council passed their 2012-13 budget during Wednesday’s meeting of county council. Deputy warden Gerald Read made a motion during the meeting, saying, “I move that the residential tax rate of $1.04 per...
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Two arrested in Kirwan case
May 16, 2012 - 17 h 26
Two people have been arrested today in the Amber Kirwan investigation, RCMP Spokeswoman Brigdit Leger confirmed this evening. Nova Scotia RCMP and New Glasgow Police Service are inviting the media to attend a news conference tomorrow morning...
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National Police Week a hit with young and old
May 16, 2012 - 17 h 20
By Jocelyn Turner Amherst Daily News AMHERST – The bomb squad’s robot, the talking bus and Red the drug searching police dog were a big hit among those who visited the Amherst Centre Mall Wednesday throughout the morning and afternoon. “I...
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Band wins big
May 16, 2012 - 17 h 17
By Jocelyn Turner Amherst Daily News AMHERST – Two years of hard work and practice have finally paid off for E.B. Chandler’s school band after they recently brought home a first place gold plaque from the Halifax music festival. “It was...
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Counterfeit $50 bills being circulated in Amherst
May 16, 2012 - 16 h 27
AMHERST – Police are investigating several complaints of counterfeit $50 bills being circulated, especially at several gas stations. Amherst Police say the incidents occurred between Tuesday night and Wednesday. Police have obtained the...
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Other news
- May 16, 2012 Police land at Amherst Centre Mall
- May 16, 2012 NS: 'Momtrepreneur' goes container chic
- May 16, 2012 NS: Deal could earn NS Power $54M per year
- May 16, 2012 NSP arrogance overwhelms us
- May 16, 2012 Optimism for the future
- May 16, 2012 Jollymore rewarded by Mount Allison
- May 15, 2012 Warner charged with aggravated assault
- May 15, 2012 Haley pleads guilty to three charges
- May 15, 2012 National Police Week celebrated today at Amherst Centre Mall
- May 15, 2012 War Amps raising awareness about dangers
- May 15, 2012 We have mental health in mind
- May 15, 2012 Flying festival continues with cancer cause
- May 15, 2012 Cape Chignecto to reopen this weekend
- May 15, 2012 Community responds to challenge
- May 15, 2012 Reason to come, reason to stay
- May 15, 2012 Berry elected mayor of Sackville
- May 15, 2012 Bantam Red Sox practice tonight
- May 15, 2012 Amherst Little league continues tonight
- May 15, 2012 Ramblers annual general meering goes tonight
- May 15, 2012 Two JC's kickboxers competing in their first matches this weekend
- May 15, 2012 Minister Raitt speaks at bursary dinner
- May 15, 2012 Minister Raitt speaks at bursary dinner
- May 15, 2012 NS: Province pushing for more tidal energy in power supply mix
- May 15, 2012 NS: Lobster season off to 'decent' start
- May 15, 2012 Dance students will compete at Dance World Cup
- May 14, 2012 Beleagured farm gets support from cattle producers
- May 14, 2012 Parkinson's support group keeping hope alive
- May 14, 2012 Health authority to cut 15 positions
- May 14, 2012 Stamping out homophobia
- May 14, 2012 Charges against Simpson withdrawn
- May 14, 2012 Province reducing ambulance fees
- May 14, 2012 ACOA appointments under investigation
- May 14, 2012 NS: Port Hawkesbury call centre closing
- May 14, 2012 NS: Open City draws large crowds to downtown Halifax
- May 12, 2012 Inmates captured
- May 11, 2012 Recognition given at disabilities conference
- May 11, 2012 Pugwash ER closed Tuesday
- May 11, 2012 Police searching for escaped inmates
- May 11, 2012 History will say who is right in funding debate
- May 10, 2012 Do you believe in ghosts?
- May 10, 2012 Skabar organizing cancer walk from Pugwash to Amherst
- May 10, 2012 Casey sentenced to two years federal custody
- May 10, 2012 Allen sentenced to three years probation for assault
- May 10, 2012 Campbell shares prestigious company
- May 10, 2012 End of an era
- May 10, 2012 Pugsley impresses with fastest time at QMJHL combine
- May 10, 2012 CAN-U students ready to take on the world
- May 10, 2012 Winds may result in bridge restrictions
- May 10, 2012 NS & NL: Proposal made to ensure review of link to Muskrat Falls project
- May 10, 2012 Top defenceman
- May 10, 2012 School board cutting 127 positions
- May 10, 2012 This land is our land
- May 10, 2012 YMCA capital campaign nearing completion
- May 10, 2012 Clear bags will improve waste diversion at landfill
- May 10, 2012 NS: Pete's opens in Wolfville's Warehouse Mall
- May 10, 2012 NS: Province pushes to delay windup of mill pensions
- May 9, 2012 Bringin' home da gold
- May 9, 2012 Pricing themselves out of the market
- May 9, 2012 NSGEU stages rally for school support workers
- May 9, 2012 Wind farm open house at Wandlyn
- May 9, 2012 Hundred-year snooze bound to wake you, shake you and make you laugh
- May 8, 2012 Bridge construction has homeowner worried about flooding
- May 8, 2012 Keough sentenced to 135 days custody
- May 8, 2012 Cole sentenced for uttering threats, breach of probation
- May 8, 2012 Brown sentenced to custody, fines, probation
- May 8, 2012 Steady as she goes
- May 8, 2012 Police investigating assault with a knife
- May 8, 2012 Amherst to host 7th
- May 8, 2012 At Work: Rise of the Recycler
- May 8, 2012 Dartmouth man faces charges after speeding incident
- May 8, 2012 Mount Allison Spring Convocation on Monday
- May 8, 2012 P.E.I. woman taken to hospital following crash
- May 8, 2012 Rules need to have consequences
- May 8, 2012 It's going to be a blast
- May 7, 2012 Highland Fling celebrates 30th anniversary with founder
