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Recognising the legacy of former premiers Lemuel Tweedie and Frank McKenna

Aug 18, 2011 • 0 Comments

Politicians, family, invited guests, and members of the public gathered on the Waterford Green in Miramichi on 14 August to recognise the legacies of former premiers Lemuel Tweedie and Frank McKenna. During the ceremony, a biographical panel of each premier was unveiled.  This was a collaborative effort between the Provincial Capital Commission and the...

How much fun can be packed into one day? Ask the students from Centreville!

Jun 23, 2011 • 0 Comments

How much fun can be packed into one day? Ask the students from Centreville!

The students of Centreville Community School are experts at packing lots of fun and education into a single day.

 

As part of their trip, the students visited Government House, the Legislative Assembly, had lunch at Officer's Square, visited the Regent Mall and Kingswood Park and made a few television appearances along the way. As they were out in the...

McAdam High visits the Legislative Assembly!

Jun 21, 2011 • 0 Comments

McAdam High visits the Legislative Assembly!

The students of McAdam High School came to the capital region with a variety of objectives: to increase awareness about hydroelectricity in NB, the capital region, historic architecture and the political process. They also wanted to have some fun and celebrate their end of year.

All this in one day you say?! Yes! A trip to Mactaquac Dam, Government...

Loch Lomond Elementary School visits the Capital!

Jun 21, 2011 • 0 Comments

Loch Lomond Elementary School visits the Capital!

The group of Grades 3 & 5 students from Loch Lomond Elementary School were at the right place and the right time on Tuesday morning. While exiting the bus to go into the Legislative Assembly building, they were greeted by their MLA Glen Savoie and Premier David Alward. Mr. Alward took the time to talk to them for a few minutes and Mr. Savoie continued...

Students from the Carleton County Children’s Parliament learn about provincial politics

Jun 07, 2011 • 0 Comments

Students from the Carleton County Children’s Parliament learn about provincial politics

This year, five schools from District 14 collaborated with Falls Brook Centre to promote citizenship and an awareness of governance in students through the Children’s Parliament program. The program was modeled after that of the Social Work Research Centre in India (www.barefootcollege.org). Students from the five participating schools, Bath Elementary...