NB to ensure seniors have greater access to their grandchildren

New Brunswick is taking steps to help ensure seniors have greater access to their grandchildren.

Proposed amendments to the Family Services Act will emphasize that continuing healthy relationships with grandparents or other family members is in the best interests of the child.

The changes would affect decisions by the courts when considering orders for access.

Child and Youth Advocate Norman Bosse calls the change a wonderful development for both children and their grandparents.

Sugarloaf Park event

Sugarloaf Park is getting ready for this weekend’s Sled Dogs Snowskate competition.

Events start today, with the possibility of fireworks; and the races will take place on Saturday.

Snowskate competitions use modified boots with wide bottoms that are like skis but much shorter.

People will skate on the snow and ice at high speeds.

It is open to everyone at a cost of 25 dollars, which covers the boots needed and a ticket for the chair lift.