Category: Campbellton

Local clothing drives

Jacquet River School’s Spring Cleaning with Meaning Clothing Drive is underway for the New Brunswick Association for Community Living.  Items can be dropped off at the school in Belledune, from now until April 28th between 9:00am- 3:00pm Monday to Friday.

Gently used clothing is being sought by the Tide Head School.  The 34 students and seven staff members, are taking part in the New Brunswick Association for Community Living clothing drive.  Donations can be made up to April 28th between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

Vimy Ridge ceremonies

The 100th anniversary of the Battle at Vimy Ridge was remembered solemnly yesterday by a huige crowd at the Canadian Vimy Memorial in France.

Thousands of Canadians were there to honour the 3,600 Canadians who died and 7,000 who were wounded taking the ridged where other countries had failed.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke as did Prince Charles on behalf of the Queen. He said Canadians displayed a strength of character and commitment to one another that is still evident today.