Perth-Andover Floodland Repurposing Plans Unveiled at Meeting
There was a distinct lack of enthusiasm in the air at the recent unveiling of the pictures created by the Glenn Group for possible flood land re-purposing in the village. Front and centre were large images of a nine hole golf course proposed for Andover which stimulated a...
Perth-Andover Arts & Crafts Centre
A Look at a Local Business Spring is definitely in the air so the artisans of the Arts & Crafts Centre are keeping a close eye on the river in case they need to evacuate the store….but in the meantime, the store has started to extend its hours for...
The Look-One Stop Department & Bridal Store
Spotlight on a Local Business! The Look-One Stop has just added some great new clothing lines to store inventory. Cindy and Dayna McLaughlin attended wholesalers conventions recently in Las Vegas and Moncton to check out new products for their store. Cindy is pleased to now be carrying a...
Seven Strategies for Small Town Revitalization
We have to look at the Big Picture…. Brenda Goodine Sociologist Dr. Bill Reimer states that in 1951 only 45 percent of Canada’s population lived in cities. Today, over 70 percent of us live in large metropolitan centres. There are fewer and fewer towns and villages, most of which...
Repurposing Perth-Andover:
The Economic Factor Francine St. Amand I wouldn’t be writing this series of articles if I didn’t believe that there is a strong ECONOMIC case to be made in considering a Naturalized Park – as the foundational concept in the re-purposing of the flood-prone areas in the Village. In...
Upper Valley Autism Resource Centre Open House
The Upper Valley Autism Resource Centre held a lovely open house party to celebrate their new location on April 5th. The centre has moved into the building at 1143 West Riverside Drive (formerly home to Mark Johnson Law Office) Staff and families alike are thrilled with UVARC’s new...
Paul Harris Rotary Award Ceremony
The Royal Canadian Legion hosted a lovely dinner and award ceremony on Friday night to recognize the community work and contributions of Rod MacIntosh and Mike Allen. They were recipients of the Paul Harris Award, the Rotary Club’s highest honour. Pat Perry, a Rotary member and multiple Paul...
Perth Elks Support SV Skate Club
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Southern Victoria Skate Club, a non-profit organization which is dedicated to promoting safe skating with the town’s youth. Monday, March 17th marked the last practice for the season for the club. The Perth Elks Club had pledged to donate $350 to...
SPCA Update
As I was delivering the previous issue of the Blackfly to Plaster Rock I stopped in at the Arthurette Animal Shelter to say hi to Linda, Shelley and the cat gang. I met some new additions to the crew. Everyone came over to say hello and Barney and Harriet...
2 Year Flood Anniversary and Fireside Vigil & Prayer
A fireside Vigil and Prayer Ceremony to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of the 2012 Flood was held on West Riverside Drive on March 23rd. Folks began gathering around the bonfire at noon to share stories and hopes for our village. After Dan and Caroline Ennis joined the...