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Arlene Benham

2016

Schools facing busing issues

Some Grand Manan students had a difficult start to the school year with a reduction of school buses from four to three. Parents and students have reported confusion with schedules and overcrowding on buses, and the Anglophone South School District is working to address the problem.

2016

Islanders get down and dirty for mud run

When Grand Mananer Susan Benson posted a tentative inquiry on an island Facebook page in April, she had no idea what kind of response she would get. The query as to whether anyone would be interested in doing a mud run if one was organized generated surprising enthusiasm.

2016

Drug epidemic fight needs community help

About 170 people gathered on May 5 at the Grand Manan school for a Community Policing Forum, a joint effort between the village and RCMP prompted in part by residents' concern about drug abuse.

2016

Three shades of ‘green’ running for mayor on Grand Manan

The similarity of candidates' names in Grand Manan's mayoral race has led, inevitably, to comments about "shades of green" and reminders to voters to read their ballots carefully.

2016

Report on air ambulance crash issued by transportation board

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has issued a report on its investigation into the August 16, 2014, air ambulance crash on Grand Manan.

2016

Roadkill removal policy eyed after deer hit

At the Grand Manan's village council’s meeting on January 4, the main subject of discussion was the removal and disposal of road-killed animals. Councillor Kirk Cheney summed up a story that became a hot topic on island social media.

2015

Island schools facing shakeup

A possible restructuring of the White Head Elementary School (WHES) may have negligible impact on the students and families involved, according to Principal Sally Cogswell.