Lest We Forget

Each year, November 11th is a special opportunity to come together as a community and honour our veterans and today’s Canadian forces men and women for their courage and sacrifice in the pursuit of our freedoms.

We will remember them.

Association Heritage NB Holds Annual Conference in Sussex

The Association Heritage NB/Association Patrimoine N-B held its annual conference in Sussex this week and highlighted the work of exceptional people in our communities who commit so much time and care to ensuring New Brunswick’s heritage is preserved and shared. I am so grateful for their dedication to such important work.

Merit Awards for outstanding contributions in the heritage field:

-Gaston Hachey - Musée des cultures fondatrices de Grande-Anse

-Katherine Biggs-Craft - Saint John Jewish Historical Museum

-Dawne McLean - Albert County Historical Society

-Tammy Greene - Wilson’s Point Historic Site

Quarter Century Awards presented to volunteers for outstanding long-term service to the heritage community:

-Oneil Lebel - Saint-François-de-Madawaska (Musée de La Forge Jos B. Michaud and le Musée de la Salle du 150e

-John Elliot - Kings County Historical Society

-Jimmy & Florence Hawkins - Beaver Harbour Community Venture Group

-Roger Nason - Provincial Archives/Historical Research Specialist

-Glen Baxter - Kingston Peninsula Heritage

Prize of Distinction:

Musée acadien de l’Université de Moncton

Founders Award

Jim Bezanson - Saint John, heritage advocate and educator

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary, Jeff and Rose Fuller!

This wonderful couple is celebrating 50 years of marriage today. Jeff and Rose Fuller of Sussex are an example of what true love is all about - what a perfect match. I was so happy to stop in for a visit to bring best wishes from myself and Premier Blaine Higgs. Cheers to many more years of good health and happiness. ❤️