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King’s-Edgehill School Headmaster Joe Seagram said he doesn’t see the announced Gordonstoun franchise slated to open in Annapolis County as competition. Rather, he sees it as a way to further put private education in Nova Scotia on the map.

Gordonstoun school eyeing Annapolis County ‘huge’ for region, says ...

Halifax Mooseheads goaltender Alexis Gravel makes a pad save on Charlottetown Islanders forward William Sirman early in the first period Saturday at at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. (ERIC WYNNE/Chronicle Herald)

Moose head into Christmas break on a high

Mike and Lynda Carter of Canning and Capt. Kelly Fifield of the Kentville Salvation Army with toy donations at the Angel Tree in the County Fair Mall in New Minas.

Canning couple keep Angel Tree tradition alive at County Fair Mall in ...

Wendy Elliott. File

COLUMN: Some ponderings on Christmas and kindness

Members of the Windsor-West Hants Transition Committee, include, from left: West Hants deputy warden Paul Morton, Windsor Mayor Anna Allen, transition co-ordinator Kevin Latimer, West Hants Warden Abraham Zebian and Windsor deputy mayor Laurie Murley.

Transition committee kicks off consolidation for Windsor, West Hants

While Wi-Fi cameras can be easier to install, the pros say they come with tradeoffs that suffer in comparison to a full-fledged security camera system that’s wired via ethernet cables to a dedicated hard drive or network video recorder. - Getty Images/iStockphoto

Tethered safety: Wi-Fi cameras come with tradeoffs

Ruth MacLeod’s Grade Primary and Grade 1 class at Gaspereau Valley Elementary School answers, “How is Santa so quiet as he leaves presents around the house?”

ASK THE KIDS: Gaspereau Valley answers ‘How is Santa so quiet?’

The fishing dragger Angela O steams into port at the Dennis Point wharf on Nov. 14 with the crew of the Atlantic Sapphire aboard

Atlantic Sapphire crew rescued from sinking boat: UPDATED

Non-alcoholic spiced wine sangria

RECIPE: Non-Alcoholic Spiced Wine Sangria

VIBERT: Will McNeil run again?

King’s-Edgehill School Headmaster Joe Seagram said he doesn’t see the announced Gordonstoun franchise slated to open in Annapolis County as competition. Rather, he sees it as a way to further put private education in Nova Scotia on the map.

Gordonstoun school eyeing Annapolis County ‘huge’ for region, says King’s-Edgehill School’s headmaster

Published 4 hours ago

Mike and Lynda Carter of Canning and Capt. Kelly Fifield of the Kentville Salvation Army with toy donations at the Angel Tree in the County Fair Mall in New Minas.

Canning couple keep Angel Tree tradition alive at County Fair Mall in New Minas

Published a day ago

While Wi-Fi cameras can be easier to install, the pros say they come with tradeoffs that suffer in comparison to a full-fledged security camera system that’s wired via ethernet cables to a dedicated hard drive or network video recorder. - Getty Images/iStockphoto

Tethered safety: Wi-Fi cameras come with tradeoffs

Updated Dec 14, 2018 at 12:05 p.m.

When a front door is hidden or obscure, it makes first-time visitors uncomfortable. - Carson Arthur

RATHER BE OUTDOORS: Make a welcoming first impression

Updated Dec 14, 2018 at 12:05 p.m.

News

Members of the Windsor-West Hants Transition Committee, include, from left: West Hants deputy warden Paul Morton, Windsor Mayor Anna Allen, transition co-ordinator Kevin Latimer, West Hants Warden Abraham Zebian and Windsor deputy mayor Laurie Murley.

Transition committee kicks off consolidation for Windsor, West Hants

Published Dec 14, 2018 at 5:20 p.m.

['For the latest news coming out of the Municipality of West Hants, be sure to check this website.']

West Hants looking to purchase land from provincial government

Updated Dec 13, 2018 at 10 a.m.

This photo, taken in March 2018, depicts the blocked off access point between Windsor’s Underwood Drive subdivision and Edward Drive, which leads into West Hants’ seniors development known as The Crossing. West Hants council is planning to install a locked emergency access gate to ensure residents have a safe way out of the area.

Windsor CAO says planned emergency access from Garlands Crossing ‘would be a gate to nowhere’

Published Dec 12, 2018 at 8:26 p.m.

Firefighter Kristopher Lake helps run a hose into the second storey of a 2.5 storey Community Services home on Avon Street Oct. 6. CAROLE MORRIS-UNDERHILL

Hants County man accused of Avon Street arson to enter plea in new year

Published Dec 12, 2018 at 1:46 p.m.

Sports

Halifax Mooseheads goaltender Alexis Gravel makes a pad save on Charlottetown Islanders forward William Sirman early in the first period Saturday at at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. (ERIC WYNNE/Chronicle Herald)

Moose head into Christmas break on a high

Updated 1 hour ago

Siblings Drake and Mae Batherson are continually upping their game as esteemed hockey players hailing from the Annapolis Valley. Drake now plays for the NHL’s Ottawa Senators and Mae, a former King’s-Edgehill School student, has landed a full scholarship to play for Syracuse University.

New Minas's Mae Batherson commits to Syracuse University hockey team

Updated Dec 03, 2018 at 9:26 a.m.

Bridgetown Area Sports Hall of Fame chair Tim Jackson speaks at the ninth annual induction ceremony held at the Bridgetown Legion on Nov. 17.

Remarkable accomplishments - Bridgetown Area Sports Hall of Fame honours deserving inductees at gala event

Published Nov 29, 2018 at 5:14 p.m.

15-year-old Hunter Vaughan of Cambridge practices regularly to master the finer points of motocross competition.

Cambridge motocross competitor has sights set on becoming the best in Florida

Published Nov 27, 2018 at 2:26 p.m.

Business

King’s-Edgehill School Headmaster Joe Seagram said he doesn’t see the announced Gordonstoun franchise slated to open in Annapolis County as competition. Rather, he sees it as a way to further put private education in Nova Scotia on the map.

Gordonstoun school eyeing Annapolis County ‘huge’ for region, says King’s-Edgehill School’s headmaster

Published 4 hours ago

Annapolis County Warden Timothy Habinski announced Dec. 8 that the world’s top private boarding school located in Scotland has granted its first and only franchise. Gordonstoun Nova Scotia will be built between Bridgetown and Annapolis Royal and will be home to 600 students from around the world every year.

Highly rated international private boarding school franchise coming to Annapolis County

Updated Dec 11, 2018 at 9:53 a.m.

Yarmouth MLA and the province's education minister Zach Churchill, made the Dec. 6 announcement on updated Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board regulations. The changes, announced in Yarmouth, are aimed at reducing financial barriers, particularly to young fishermen. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Bigger loans, faster turn-around time, by loan board to help N.S. fishing industry and younger fishermen

Updated Dec 06, 2018 at 3:16 p.m.

2017 dumping day in southwestern NS got off to a start the early morning of Nov. 28. This was the scene in Pinkney's Point, Yarmouth County NS. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Following weather delay lobster fishery will get underway on Saturday, Dec. 1

Updated Nov 29, 2018 at 9:31 a.m.

Living

While Wi-Fi cameras can be easier to install, the pros say they come with tradeoffs that suffer in comparison to a full-fledged security camera system that’s wired via ethernet cables to a dedicated hard drive or network video recorder. - Getty Images/iStockphoto

Tethered safety: Wi-Fi cameras come with tradeoffs

Updated Dec 14, 2018 at 12:05 p.m.

They're out there! Michael Boschat with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada watched from his balcony in Halifax Monday night and caught this one racing across the sky at about 8:35 pm.

CINDY DAY: No rain gear needed for tonight’s showers

Published Dec 13, 2018 at 8:55 a.m.

- Contributed

How to stop trying to do it all and actually relax over the holiday

Published Dec 13, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Maple Bourbon Cider Mule

RECIPE: Maple Bourbon Cider Mule

Published Dec 12, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Opinion

Wendy Elliott. File

COLUMN: Some ponderings on Christmas and kindness

Published a day ago

EDITORIAL: Break down those barriers

Published Dec 07, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: A thin response on clearcutting

Published Dec 05, 2018 at 6 a.m.

EDITORIAL: Alberta’s about-face

Published Dec 04, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Community

Mike and Lynda Carter of Canning and Capt. Kelly Fifield of the Kentville Salvation Army with toy donations at the Angel Tree in the County Fair Mall in New Minas.

Canning couple keep Angel Tree tradition alive at County Fair Mall in New Minas

Published a day ago

The Christmas Tree at the Forest Lakes Country Club is officially all lit up for the holidays.

Forest Lakes development lights up the tree for the holidays

Published Dec 04, 2018 at 1:27 p.m.

as Santa had the crowd count down with him and light the massive Christmas tree at Heritage Corner in Mount Uniacke.

Mount Uniacke rings in holiday season with tree lighting

Published Dec 04, 2018 at 12:05 p.m.

Josh Noiles reads ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas during the 2018 Hants County Christmas Angels telethon. He’s joined by special guest Santa Claus.

Over $36,000 raised for Hants County families in need during Christmas Angels telethon

Published Dec 03, 2018 at 12:42 p.m.

Recent Stories

King’s-Edgehill School Headmaster Joe Seagram said he doesn’t see the announced Gordonstoun franchise slated to open in Annapolis County as competition. Rather, he sees it as a way to further put private education in Nova Scotia on the map.

Gordonstoun school eyeing Annapolis County ‘huge’ for region, says King’s-Edgehill School’s headmaster

Partners Jennifer Williams Saklofske, Laura Churchill Duke and Raina Noel have started a home organization and staging business called Your Last Resort. They want to help clients cut through the clutter in their homes and achieve a new interior look.

New Kentville business Your Last Resort aims to help clients clear the clutter

Halifax Mooseheads goaltender Alexis Gravel makes a pad save on Charlottetown Islanders forward William Sirman early in the first period Saturday at at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. (ERIC WYNNE/Chronicle Herald)

Moose head into Christmas break on a high

Be sure to read the Hants Journal to keep up with all of the latest news and sports at Avon View High School.

Lloy, Rafuse providing strong offence for Avon View Avalanche this season

Mike and Lynda Carter of Canning and Capt. Kelly Fifield of the Kentville Salvation Army with toy donations at the Angel Tree in the County Fair Mall in New Minas.

Canning couple keep Angel Tree tradition alive at County Fair Mall in New Minas

Members of the Sunday school group at the Windsor United Church volunteered to be townspeople and shepherds during the church’s first live nativity.

Windsor United Church’s live nativity takes visitors on a ‘Journey to Bethlehem’

Wendy Elliott. File

COLUMN: Some ponderings on Christmas and kindness

Members of the Windsor-West Hants Transition Committee, include, from left: West Hants deputy warden Paul Morton, Windsor Mayor Anna Allen, transition co-ordinator Kevin Latimer, West Hants Warden Abraham Zebian and Windsor deputy mayor Laurie Murley.

Transition committee kicks off consolidation for Windsor, West Hants

While Wi-Fi cameras can be easier to install, the pros say they come with tradeoffs that suffer in comparison to a full-fledged security camera system that’s wired via ethernet cables to a dedicated hard drive or network video recorder. - Getty Images/iStockphoto

Tethered safety: Wi-Fi cameras come with tradeoffs

When a front door is hidden or obscure, it makes first-time visitors uncomfortable. - Carson Arthur

RATHER BE OUTDOORS: Make a welcoming first impression

Heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) like this one can function in homes built without heating ducts. Installing an HRV is the single most effective thing you can do to improve indoor air quality in a modern Canadian home. - Steve Maxwell

HOUSE WORKS: household ventilators, a child’s first bandsaw and icicle problems

Ruth MacLeod’s Grade Primary and Grade 1 class at Gaspereau Valley Elementary School answers, “How is Santa so quiet as he leaves presents around the house?”

ASK THE KIDS: Gaspereau Valley answers ‘How is Santa so quiet?’