River Valley Physiotherapy
Most of us, unless we have a pre-existing physical impairment or challenge, tend to take our bodies for granted …. We don’t think much about the mechanical functions of the miraculous physical vehicles that house our souls until something goes haywire in them. As with many things in life,...
Marty’s Electric
Autumn and hunting season have officially arrived in New Brunswick, and, if you are any kind of sports enthusiast you need to drop by Marty’s Electric in Perth-Andover as soon as possible. This emporium is a hidden gem that carries an unbelievable assortment of goods and supplies….it is more...
Oops!
Oops! I pulled up to the STOP sign Not another car in sight So, I didn’t bother stopping Oops! A ‘ticket’ I can’t fight! I was headed for the table With ‘my’ hodge-podge galore When my trick-knee buckled Oops! It all went on the floor! I was peeling...
Homeless Cats Need Our Help
There was just something about Melissa’s face….it held such a poignant expression in the SPCA mug shot photo we published in the last issue of the Blackfly. And then I met her in person the following week. She was so personable and sweet and loving that I was totally...
Tigger Tails from DunRoamin’
By Bigger Tigger Hi! Bigger Tigger here….The other day, Angie came and told me that I got fan mail! She seemed so surprised! I wasn’t, I knew I had fans. How could a stellar Tig like me not have a growing fan base? Angie then told Tig about modesty....
Letters, from André Laurion
Dear Editor, I live along the beautiful Tobique River, in Gladwyn. I have hiked, biked and driven its shores for well over twenty years. This summer, I wanted a change of perspective, so I purchased a 17-foot square-sterned canoe with an outboard motor. I have had a wonderful time...
“The Political Issue”
The old man in the hat Recently, in Saint John, our premier uttered the following comments, regarding the PROPOSED “Energy East” pipe dreams project. “It will change the direction of our province. It will change the direction of our economy. It will change the fate of many of...
Sisters in Spirit Vigil
Sisters in Spirit is a national movement for social change that encourages concerned citizens and Aboriginal community members to gather together on October 4 to honour our missing and murdered Aboriginal girls and women, and their families. The movement started with a daughter’s vision. Bridget Tolley was worried that...
Tomlinson Lake “Hike to Freedom” Fun & Inspirational!
The Tomlinson Lake Hike to Freedom was a terrific success….many people pulled together and donated their time and efforts to make sure a good and safe time was had by all…but special kudos must go to Joe Gee, who was the driving force behind this event. One of Joe’s...
Turkey Vulture in Rowena
After I had delivered issues of the September 25 edition of the Blackfly in Plaster Rock last week, I headed home on route 390 so I could go through Tobique First Nation to make my final two drop offs at Bodin’s and the Maliseet Gas Bar. It was a...