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Kelly Brooks
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All articles of Kelly Brooks
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New library programs for inservice days
"The purpose of the programs is to encourage kids to have something fun and productive to do on their inservice day from school," says South ... -
Wickwire School honoured for 30th Terry Fox Run
Beginning from the time when the young athlete felt a slight pain in his knee, to his cancer diagnosis, to his journey from Saint John's ... -
New faces at Seaside Craft Show
Although there were many familiar faces behind the numerous display tables of drawings and paintings, knitted and crocheted creations, and ... -
Writing workshop coming to Lanes
Best selling international award winning author Donna Morrissey from Halifax will be hosting a creative writing workshop at Lane's Privateer Inn ... -
Yard Salin’ ‘round the Head
With the combined efforts of Susan Mansfield, Laurie-Anne Brown, Brian Fralic, and Debbie Frelick, the community will be holding the large event ... -
New way of learning coming to SQJHS
Project based learning is a systematic teaching method that engages students in learning essential knowledge and life-enhancing skills through an ... -
Local author publishes first book
The story, which takes place at a fictional racetrack in Calgary, Alberta, follows an undercover RCMP officer who is sent to investigate the ... -
Writer offers workshops at south shore libraries
Writer Carole Langille has been announced as South Shore Libraries’ Writer in Residence for 2011. She will be conducting a series of free ... -
Acting Out at the Library
The children were part of Acting Out at the Library, a summer program where children ages seven to 12 learned the basics of performing through ... -
Port Mouton man releases first CD
Old country western tunes never left Verge's guitar as he played in various locations and bands throughout his life. At age 66, Verge proves ... -
Grace Church meeting successful
Nineteen individuals showed up to show their interest and support of the Inglis Historical Society, the group responsible for the church. -
Original N.F. Douglas store brought to life
The original N.F. Douglas was a staple in the community for over 130 years. Passed down from generation to generation, the store has finally ... -
Reaching a goal
Enjoying her work one month into the job, Earle says she has high hopes she will still love the position in the future. -
New cottages in Queens
The cottages come fully equipped with the essentials. Each has two double beds, a full bathroom with sit-in shower, full kitchen, a living room ... -
Music Festival in Greenfield
Owner of the eco-friendly campground Carl Shannon says he is pleased to have a group of talented musicians participating in the event. Having ... -
Grand opening for general store
The store, located beside the Medway River in Mill Village, celebrated its grand opening earlier today around noon. The store was filled with ... -
Saving Grace Church
The Inglis Historical Society, the group that looks after the little church, has just purchased the building and is currently looking to recruit ... -
Stables get a new start
Mueri's job of taking care of the stables and critters, as she calls them, is something she says is a 24/7 job. -
Volunteering opportunities at Keji
Volunteers have three different opportunities, all of which aid in the recovery and monitoring of the endangered Piping Plover. -
Yoga for Kids
The yoga sessions for three to six year olds have been running Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. since the beginning of July, with ... -
Unity in a time of need
Many in Liverpool may have noticed the absence of the wooden cross that once resided on the front of the Salvation A -
Region funds Nova Scotia Music Week applications
In order to bid, the community has to put forth a $12,000 bid fee for each year, which is only payable in the year of the event. On Monday, July ... -
New first responders now training and planning
Meetings to problem solve have been held at the West Queens Recreation Centre every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. since May. The next meeting will ... -
Preliminary inquiry adjourned
The 31 year old Liverpool man was scheduled to appear in Bridgewater provincial court to begin the preliminary Thursday, July 21 at 9:30 a.m. ... -
Growing veggies at Wickwire
The idea for the garden came about at the beginning of May when Sobey’s donated all the seeds the school needed to get started. Vice Principal ... -
Milton Days returns to celebrate community
From Friday, July 22 to Sunday, July 24, an abundance of fun-filled activities will be available to people of all ages. The ever-popular Milton ... -
Challenging times for health authority
Like all District Health Authorities, South Shore Health was given the same amount of funding from the province as last year. They were asked to ... -
Your Library in Motion
Your Library in Motion made its debut appearance at Privateer Days in Liverpool, and Pottie says she thinks it “went fantastic.” With Liverpool ... -
The end, and beginning, of a journey
Chests of friends and families swelled with pride as they watched their red-robed smiling graduates take their seats. Graduate Adrian Mutsaers ... -
Cooke Aquaculture speaks out on protest
Recent protesting efforts against Cooke Aquaculture’s fish farm change from trout to salmon has brought forward the company’s concern that the ...



