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<p>Lisa Hines, one of the main organizers for the year-long celebrations planned to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Hants County Exhibition, showed off a print of Susan Sweet's painting. Sweet was commissioned to create a memorable piece of art for the historic anniversary and it was unveiled during the Ag Art Festival in May.</p>

Windsor Agricultural Society surprised by West Hants' offer to help negotiate rent

Rose Greer (centre) holds the ace of spades during a dramatic finale to the ICE Chase the Ace fundraiser. 16 co-workers from Kent will split the jackpot.

Windsor's Kent employees win big after ace of spades drawn to end ...

The recipients of the 2018 Windsor-West Hants Volunteer Awards pose for a group picture at the Brooklyn Civic Centre on April 16, 2018.

Volunteers celebrated throughout Windsor, West Hants

Music teacher Caitlin Quinton leads the Grade 7 Coldbrook band before the Annapolis Valley Music Festival adjudicator on April 22.

Annapolis Valley Music Festival back with full lineup of events

The Acadia Student Union building.

Acadia student union president says tuition increase could harm students' mental health

Cindy Day took this photo last summer, after the morning milking on her family's farm. I love the way the "girls" head for the lovely green pasture in single file.

CINDY DAY: Earth Day as a farmer's daughter

David Bambrick gives a big thumbs up at the Commonwealth Games held on Australia's Gold Coast (photo: RICHARD PARKINSON).

David Bambrick nabs strong finish and season's best at Commonwealth Games

Jealous George (Scott McQuillin) is tackled by the gang of girls - Jacqueline (Colleen Rowland), Suzanne (Miriam Orlando), and Suzette (Alexi Payzant). It’s all part of the farcical fun onstage in Don’t Dress for Dinner at King’s Theatre April 27 and 28 at 7.30 p.m., and April 29 at 2 p.m.

Arts listings from across the Annapolis Valley

The Town of Middleton is moving its visitor information centre from Bridge Street to the Macdonald Museum on School Street.

Middleton’s VIC moving to museum location on School Street

Tonnes of plastic waste pile up as we continue using plastic containers, bags and household items. Years ago, our parents wasted very little, and the plastic that litters our landscape and poisons our oceans today wasn't a problem.

Russell Wangersky: Science worth chewing on

Rose Greer (centre) holds the ace of spades during a dramatic finale to the ICE Chase the Ace fundraiser. 16 co-workers from Kent will split the jackpot.

Windsor's Kent employees win big after ace of spades drawn to end cheer organization's most successful fundraiser ever

Updated 11 hours ago

Jealous George (Scott McQuillin) is tackled by the gang of girls - Jacqueline (Colleen Rowland), Suzanne (Miriam Orlando), and Suzette (Alexi Payzant). It’s all part of the farcical fun onstage in Don’t Dress for Dinner at King’s Theatre April 27 and 28 at 7.30 p.m., and April 29 at 2 p.m.

Arts listings from across the Annapolis Valley

Updated 18 hours ago

The Town of Middleton is moving its visitor information centre from Bridge Street to the Macdonald Museum on School Street.

Middleton’s VIC moving to museum location on School Street

Updated 15 hours ago

Tonnes of plastic waste pile up as we continue using plastic containers, bags and household items. Years ago, our parents wasted very little, and the plastic that litters our landscape and poisons our oceans today wasn't a problem.

Russell Wangersky: Science worth chewing on

Published a day ago

News

The Town of Middleton is moving its visitor information centre from Bridge Street to the Macdonald Museum on School Street.

Middleton’s VIC moving to museum location on School Street

Updated 15 hours ago

<p>Lisa Hines, one of the main organizers for the year-long celebrations planned to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Hants County Exhibition, showed off a print of Susan Sweet's painting. Sweet was commissioned to create a memorable piece of art for the historic anniversary and it was unveiled during the Ag Art Festival in May.</p>

Windsor Agricultural Society surprised by West Hants' offer to help negotiate rent

Updated Apr 18, 2018 at 5:40 p.m.

Tim Hughes is a volunteer with the Valley Youth Project and says while no formal research has been conducted by the organization, there is much research to prove safe spaces play a vital role in promoting inclusion and removing barriers for LGBTQ+ youth.

Safe spaces and sense of belonging vital for LGBTQ+ youth in Annapolis Valley

Updated Apr 18, 2018 at 4:32 p.m.

The Acadia Student Union building.

Acadia student union president says tuition increase could harm students' mental health

Updated Apr 18, 2018 at 4:49 p.m.

Sports

David Bambrick gives a big thumbs up at the Commonwealth Games held on Australia's Gold Coast (photo: RICHARD PARKINSON).

David Bambrick nabs strong finish and season's best at Commonwealth Games

Updated 16 hours ago

The Acadia Axemen defeated the Chebucto Atlantics 4-0 in Amherst on Sunday to win the Nova Scotia bantam AA championship. Members of the team, including the coaching staff, are shown with the championship plaque and trophy following the medal ceremony.

Acadia Axemen win N.S. bantam championship

Published Apr 08, 2018 at 4:53 p.m.

Dale Wright hangs on to the ball for Acadia.

Living the Dream: ‘We’re a lot hungrier’

Published Apr 07, 2018 at 11:14 a.m.

The old Bridgetown Regional High School is slated for demolition. Almost 1,000 pages of tender documents have been released with bids closing on April 19. When the building is gone and the property restored it will be ready to be turned into a soccer field and memorial garden. Behind that where the current track and soccer field are located, a new eight-lane track is planned with an artificial turf soccer field in the middle.

It’s Coming Down - Old Bridgetown school being demolished; track and soccer sports facility in design stages

Updated Apr 05, 2018 at 12:35 p.m.

Business

A Greco Xpress franchise, located at the Glooscap Gaming facility, opened its doors on April 9, 2018.

Greco Xpress opens up shop in Glooscap

Published Apr 18, 2018 at 10:41 a.m.

When it comes to rebuilding a credit rating, most financial experts urge consumers to take a long, hard look at what caused them to stumble in the first place and then carefully fix things one at a time.

Solving insolvency: steps towards a better credit score

Updated Apr 18, 2018 at 3:35 p.m.

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Searching for a specific tax credit? It may no longer exist

Published Apr 09, 2018 at 9:52 a.m.

Loreen Keddy's therapeutic yoga sessions teach breathing, movement, and stillness in order to help empower clients as they gain a greater level of health and well-being.

Kentville businesswoman offering pain sufferers one-on-one help through therapeutic yoga

Updated Apr 06, 2018 at 12:35 p.m.

Living

Cindy Day took this photo last summer, after the morning milking on her family's farm. I love the way the "girls" head for the lovely green pasture in single file.

CINDY DAY: Earth Day as a farmer's daughter

Published 8 hours ago

Dana Perry, on acoustic guitars and vocals, is happy to be back in Annapolis County for a one-night gig at King’s Theatre in Annapolis Royal Aug. 20. He’s a member of Carry the Lost, a Halifax-based melodic hard rock band that hits the stage for a 7:30 p.m. concert. - Carry the Lost Photo

Hard Rock Town - Annapolis Royal’s King’s Theatre warms up the amps for high-energy Carry the Lost

Updated Apr 18, 2018 at 11:26 a.m.

So glad that Heather Lewis was looking up on Saturday! This hole in the cloud appeared over Sydney, N.S., April 14.

CINDY DAY: Explaining a hole in the clouds

Published Apr 17, 2018 at midnight

Alan Doyle takes to the stage at Acadia University's Convocation Hall Friday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. He’s touring to promote his third solo album ‘A Week at the Warehouse.’ - Margaret Malandruccolo

One Night Only – Alan Doyle coming to Wolfville Sept. 14

Updated Apr 16, 2018 at 10:45 a.m.

Opinion

Tonnes of plastic waste pile up as we continue using plastic containers, bags and household items. Years ago, our parents wasted very little, and the plastic that litters our landscape and poisons our oceans today wasn't a problem.

Russell Wangersky: Science worth chewing on

Published a day ago

"As comments cycle in, each one ever more hateful, they build the collective rage," Russell Wangersky writes of reaction on social media. — Stock photo

Russell Wangersky: The cycle of hate continues on Twitter

Published Apr 13, 2018 at 6 a.m.

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Economic theory doesn’t hold water

Published Apr 10, 2018 at 2:55 p.m.

Letters to the Editor.

LETTER: Status quo on crosswalk issue for Holmes Hill questioned

Updated Apr 10, 2018 at 12:06 p.m.

Community

The HMCS Preserver returned from duty in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1992. Aboard the ship were, from left, James (Scotty) Cameron, Windsor; Ernie Hollett, Falmouth; Mike McCarthy, Hantsport; and Chris MacDonald, Three Mile Plains. FILE

Hants History: April 17, 2018 edition

Published a day ago

Clockwise, Stephen Wolfe, Colin Kennedy, Tony Gallant, Allison Friars and Jack Friars, 11, enjoy a game while attending Valley Game Night at the Windsor Regional Library on April 9, 2018.

Valley Game Night continues to draw board game fans every week

Published Apr 11, 2018 at 3:34 p.m.

Wolfville's beautiful vistas, which include hillsides covered in vineyards and the iconic Blomidon looming over the Minas Basin, are showcased in the Do It In Wolfville's Wolfville 125 video, which celebrates the town's storied past and present.

Do It In Wolfville video captivates people who live in and love historic town

Updated Apr 09, 2018 at 4:01 p.m.

Plamen Petkov, Vladi Vladimirova, Alex Petkov, Kristina Petkova and Maria Petkova were among several families on hand for the potluck dinner organized by the Immigrant Support Group.

Immigrant Support Group potluck in Coldbrook welcomes newcomers, builds community

Published Apr 08, 2018 at 4:18 p.m.

Recent Stories

Cindy Day took this photo last summer, after the morning milking on her family's farm. I love the way the "girls" head for the lovely green pasture in single file.

CINDY DAY: Earth Day as a farmer's daughter

David Bambrick gives a big thumbs up at the Commonwealth Games held on Australia's Gold Coast (photo: RICHARD PARKINSON).

David Bambrick nabs strong finish and season's best at Commonwealth Games

Jealous George (Scott McQuillin) is tackled by the gang of girls - Jacqueline (Colleen Rowland), Suzanne (Miriam Orlando), and Suzette (Alexi Payzant). It’s all part of the farcical fun onstage in Don’t Dress for Dinner at King’s Theatre April 27 and 28 at 7.30 p.m., and April 29 at 2 p.m.

Arts listings from across the Annapolis Valley

The Town of Middleton is moving its visitor information centre from Bridge Street to the Macdonald Museum on School Street.

Middleton’s VIC moving to museum location on School Street

Tonnes of plastic waste pile up as we continue using plastic containers, bags and household items. Years ago, our parents wasted very little, and the plastic that litters our landscape and poisons our oceans today wasn't a problem.

Russell Wangersky: Science worth chewing on

A plastic bag is found drifting underwater in Samoa in 2005 in this NOAA photo.

Editorial: The last straw

Rose Greer (centre) holds the ace of spades during a dramatic finale to the ICE Chase the Ace fundraiser. 16 co-workers from Kent will split the jackpot.

Windsor's Kent employees win big after ace of spades drawn to end cheer organization's most successful fundraiser ever

This tribute to Logan Schatz, the Humboldt Broncos' captain, was displayed at the memorial service for the 20-year-old forward on April 15, 2018.

Saskatchewan man thankful for Hants County's compassion towards Humboldt tragedy

The HMCS Preserver returned from duty in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1992. Aboard the ship were, from left, James (Scotty) Cameron, Windsor; Ernie Hollett, Falmouth; Mike McCarthy, Hantsport; and Chris MacDonald, Three Mile Plains. FILE

Hants History: April 17, 2018 edition

Cast members of Horton’s performance of Willy Wonka include, in front, Keira Melanson. In the middle row, from left, are Jilly Richard, Ethan VanMeekeren, Kaela Biro, Abbey MacEachern, Nathaniel Maxner and Mary Cormier. In back are Angus Bauer, Heidi Maxner, Max Miller, Samantha Merrill, Robyn Bertrand, Celeste Mol, Jena Cook, Ethan Bullerwell, Shannon Larkin, Geo Chebl, Malvika Jha, Keigan Richard, Estee Gerritts, Delila Hubley, Anya denHartog, and Clotilde Jobart.

Horton students hit the stage to perform Willy Wonka musical

Music teacher Caitlin Quinton leads the Grade 7 Coldbrook band before the Annapolis Valley Music Festival adjudicator on April 22.

Annapolis Valley Music Festival back with full lineup of events

Springhill Junior-Senior High School - Google Earth

UPDATE: Amherst teen arrested following threats against Springhill school