Perth Variety Depot
The good old Variety Depot has been a fixture on the Gulch Road for many years. This thrift store opened up after the flood of 1987 and has been in operation ever since. Five years ago Fidele Albert bought the building and continues to operate this funky old shop,...
Last Week of September
Last Week of September Them foolish falling leaves And, again I remember How we found a spark That we fanned to an ember That flared up, and flamed out The last week of September! D.C. Butterfield...
Blame
Blame Who’s taking aim What is their game Why – to inflame? When was their claim From where have they came? How come we’re so tame By what manner, explain! Wherewithal is their fame Nevertheless, their acclaim Regardless the frame! At what price is my shame In what way...
DunRoamin’ Stray and Rescue
Who we are and what we do… “DunRoamin'” means just that: our strays are all done roaming, are safe at last and will finally receive the medical care, attention and the family they deserve. DunRoamin’s mandate is to help those strays who have no one to care for...
Victoria County SPCA Update
Adoptions are the most important way you can help your local animal shelter, particularly at this time of year. Ginger and Melissa are just two of the lovely cats we have who are looking for good homes. Since the Victoria County SPCA is a no kill shelter, we need...
A Pictorial Tour of Carlingford, New Brunswick
Local residents have donated these beautiful pictures to The History of Carlingford Group. Thanks to Jerry Smyth and the photographers! Take a pictorial tour through some of the most beautiful country in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. We have lush farmlands, clear water, scenic views and a bounty...
THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD & TOMLINSON LAKE CONNECTION
By Joe Gee Victoria County in New Brunswick was part of the route for the Underground Railroad that helped African Americans escape from slavery in the United States. Just to add to the story, those escaping slavery were hidden in a wagon loaded with straw and transported up the...
History of Carlingford
INTRODUCTION In early July 2013 a group of people, both patriots and ex-patriots, using facebook on the internet decided to get together and use this social media to write the “History of Carlingford”. We were hopeful that we could gather photos of our people, farms, natural resources, sports, education...
Sears National Kids Cancer Ride Visits Perth-Andover
One of the biggest and most ambitious kid’s cancer charity groups made a stop at Hoyt’s Flowers and Gifts in Perth-Andover on September 19th. The Sears National Kids Cancer Ride is on a cross-country Canadian Tour. The riders began their 17 day fund raising odyssey on September 5th at...
Hydro-Fracking Explained at Perth-Andover Presentation
The Shale Gas Presentation that was held at the Perth-Andover Legion Hall on September 18 was well attended by concerned local citizens. The meeting lasted for nearly four hours, from 7 pm until 11 pm, but nearly everyone who attended stayed until the very end as the speakers were...