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Riddles for chocolate: adventure race begins Monday - Jul. 31, 2010
ST. STEPHEN – It's a race to the finish on Monday afternoon.
Each year 30 to 40 teams will gather for a treasure hunt during Chocolate Fest.
"Even if it is pouring rain, I will have 17 to 20 teams," said event organizer Rob Watson of Watson's Heating and Ventilation.
Watson has been organizing the event for the past 12 years, but it dates from long before that.
"I bet it started 20 years ago. It started with some....
Lumberjack contest offers cutting-edge opening - Jul. 29, 2010
By KATHY BOCKUS
kathy@stcroixcourier.ca
ST. STEPHEN – Most Miss Canada contestants will sing, dance, play an instrument or perform gymnastics.
But Miss Petite New Brunswick 2010-11 Chelsie Doherty of Chipman plans to shake things up a bit at this year’s competition.
She’s going to throw a double-bladed axe at a target.
Tha....

Blacks Harbour mayor throws hat in provincial ring - Jul. 29, 2010
By KATHY BOCKUS
kathy@stcroixcourier.ca
BLACKS HARBOUR – It all started with an invitation for tea and cake.
It has resulted in Terry James, mayor of Blacks Harbour, being proclaimed as the People’s Alliance of New Brunswick (PANB) candidate for Charlotte-The Isles.
James will run against incumbent Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet and Progressive Conservative c....

Steel band adds festive touch to celebrations - Jul. 28, 2010
By BARB RAYNER
barbrayn@nbnet.nb.ca
ST. GEORGE – The Calypso Steelband added an extra festive touch to the celebrations for the opening of Charlotte County’s multicultural centre Tuesday.
The band, who are currently touring in the Maritimes, played both before and after the opening ceremonies entertaining those who stayed around to enjoy free hot dogs and cake.
Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet performed the ribbon cutt....





