Wednesday 19 April 2023

Flood stage reached in Fredericton, Gagetown, Hartland as St. John River breaches banks

 

Much of central N.B. has reached flood peak

Cool temperatures expected to help slow down the rising water

 
Hadeel Ibrahim · CBC News ·
Water over a road in Fredericton. Saint John streets have so far been spared, but water levels are still rising and were close to flood stage Thursday. (Ed Hunter/CBC)
 
On the third day of spring flooding in New Brunswick, four communities — Fredericton, Maugerville, Jemseg and Gagetown — continue to see high water. 

Water levels continue to rise in Grand Lake, Lakeville Corner and Saint John.

And on Friday afternoon, the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization said none of the southern areas are expected to reach flood stage in the coming days.

Hartland was previously over the flood stage, but dipped below Friday morning.

Fredericton and Maugerville have likely reached the peak, and water is receding,

Gagetown and Jemseg water levels are holding steady Friday.

Saint John is about three days from its peak, according to the city's fire chief.

WATCH | CBC drone shows the impact of flooding in Gagetown: 

Before and after: see how flooding changed Gagetown

Duration 1:59
What a difference a few days makes: CBC New Brunswick drone pilot Roger Cosman captures how much the water has swelled in the span of a few days.

Despite receding waters, EMO continues to warn people to stay off the water and avoid the banks as the river is still dangerous.

"Avoid boating, kayaking or other water activities this time of year as currents are strong and carry debris," a public advisory says.

Cooler temperatures Friday and into the weekend is good news for people living close to the river, said EMO spokesperson Geoffrey Downey. 

Temperatures are expected to dip below freezing in the Edmundston area, slowing down snow melt. The slower snow melts, the less likely the river will swell too fast and breach its banks. 

Levels in central New Brunswick are likely at their peak right now.

 A head-and-shoulders shot of a man wearing a blue shirt Geoffrey Downey, spokesperson for the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization, said people in flood-prone communities should stay informed and keep an eye on the river. (CBC)

Downey said river conditions Friday morning are better in Fredericton compared to Wednesday.

"It's been trending downward now for about 36 hours even though there was a little spell yesterday when it was rising again," he said. 

In Maugerville, levels have been flat, but water is starting to dip slightly Friday, and the same is expected for Gagetown.

Farther down river, in the Saint John area, the peak is still to come. Downey said water levels in Saint John and Quispamsis have been climbing.

"It looks like their peak might be in the days to come," he said.

Saint John Fire Chief Kevin Clifford said no roads have been closed due to flooding yet, but city officials are keeping an eye on the water levels. He said the usual suspects, Westfield Road, Kennebecasis Drive, Ragged Point and their smaller offshoots could start flooding if water levels go above 4.2 metres. 

Road covered in water Flooding has begun in several areas, including on this road near Burton Bridge in Maugerville, pictured at around 2 p.m. Wednesday. Water levels in the Maugerville area are holding steady two days later. (Submitted by Audrey Williams)

At 3 p.m. Friday, levels were 4.1 metres.

Clifford said 4.2 metres is officially flood level, but historically, infrastructure and homes haven't seen any damage until levels reach 5.2. He said if officials see the trend getting close to that high, they have sandbags at the ready and would start distributing them to people living in low-lying areas.

He's expecting water levels to start receding in Saint John on Monday.

Road closures continue 

Highway 105 is still closed in several areas — from Highway 690 to Bluebird Lane, and from Portobello Drive to Bluebird Lane. 

Jemseg Ferry Road is also flooded at Highway 715.

In the Bouctouche area, Mill Creek Road continues to be closed in both directions from McNairn Branch Road to 2.5 kilometres before Girouardville Road. Parts of Desherbiers Road near Bouctouche are also flooded.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Hadeel Ibrahim

Hadeel Ibrahim is a reporter with CBC New Brunswick based in Saint John. She reports in English and Arabic. Email: hadeel.ibrahim@cbc.ca.

With files from Information Morning Fredericton and Saint John

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1 Comment
 
 
David Amos
Can we post comments today? 
 
 
Ben Haroldson 
In other words, its over.  
 
 
 

Water levels expected to stay high over coming days with more road closures

According to N.B. 511, Highway 105 is closed in several places.

 
Hadeel Ibrahim · CBC News ·
Flood season is underway on the St. John River, with some road closures in effect. (Ed Hunter/CBC)
 
Five areas have now reached flood stages in New Brunswick, and imminent flooding is looming over four others.

Fredericton, Maugerville, Gagetown and Jemseg in central New Brunswick are at or above flood stage, with water closing several roads in the area.

In western New Brunswick, Hartland was at flood stage as of 7 a.m. AT Thursday.

Flooding is imminent for Lakeville Corner, Saint John, Woodstock and Simonds.

A picnic table sits surrounded by water next to a ramp to a bridge. The St. John River has breached its banks in Fredericton but water levels are expected to dip below flood stage on Saturday. (Ed Hunter/CBC)

Water levels are expected to stay high in the coming days, according to a public advisory, with continued road closures and detours.

The province's five-day forecast shows water levels are expected to remain at flood level until at least Monday, for Gagetown and Jemseg. For Fredericton, water levels are expected to dip below flood stage on Saturday.

Officials have been advising people people to be careful by the shore because the water is moving faster than normal and there's floating debris.

Road closures

According to N.B. 511, Highway 105 is closed in several places.

A residential street is under water. Officials have been advising people people to be careful by the shore because the water is moving faster than normal and there's floating debris. (Ed Hunter/CBC)

In the Maugerville area there's flooding from Highway 690 to Bluebird Lane. 

Further to the southwest, Tripp Settlement Road is flooded from Highway 105 to Colter Road.

In the Bouctouche area, Mill Creek Road continues to be closed in both directions from McNairn Branch Road to 2.5 kilolmetres before Girouardville Road.

Road covered in water Flooding has begun in several areas, including on this road near Burton Bridge in Maugerville. (Submitted by Audrey Williams)

Near Sussex, Rouse Road from Knightville Road Highway 890 is also closed. 

About 10 kilometres of Desherbiers Road near Bouctouche are flooded, from before Pineau Road to seven kilometres beyond Camerons Mill Cross.

Jemseg Ferry Road at Highway 715 is closed in both directions because of water over the road.

Smith Road at Waterville Road in Oromocto is closed because of water, as well as some other roads in that area. Additional information can be found at New Brunswick 511.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Hadeel Ibrahim

Hadeel Ibrahim is a reporter with CBC New Brunswick based in Saint John. She reports in English and Arabic. Email: hadeel.ibrahim@cbc.ca.

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20 Comments
 
 
 
Don Corey
The Saint John River flooding is pretty much an annual event, as those involved along the river will confirm. Such has been the situation long before global warming alarmists came along.

There's always LOTS of snow every winter in northwest NB and northern Maine. Spring eventually arrives.....the snow melts, often helped out by spring rains. Guess where all the water goes.

There is absolutely no misinformation in what I'm explaining to you!!

 
 
 
Bob Smith 
These areas flood every year. Media reports on it and interviews local property owners about it (often the same folks from previous years). The flood waters recede. Developers try and get someone on Fredericton council to allow building near the river (Playhouse nearly went in such an area). Next year, same thing. 

 
Billy Clanton
Reply to Bob Smith 
False. The flooding is getting worse every year & extreme weather events are becoming more frequent & more severe. Rather than spreading misinformation & conspiracy nonsense, learn the facts about climate change.  
 
 
Tracy Rankin 
Reply to Billy Clanton 
Aw yes, typical lefty I am right you are wrong response. You do know that it snows in New Brunswick and northern Maine ??? You also understand that it melts in the spring.  
 
 
Neil Graham 
Reply to Tracy Rankin   
Thank God you're not minister of the environment  
 
 
SarahRose Werner
Reply to Billy Clanton  
Agreed that extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and more severe. That said, it's not true that "the flooding is getting worse every year." I remember a few years back - pre-pandemic, but not by much - where we had two years of severe flooding in a row. It hasn't been that bad since. To see the effects of climate change, we need to look at how what's "typical" for weather events has changed over the course of a decade or two. It's a mistake to try and use year-by-year changes as either proof or disproof of climate change. 
 
 
Bob Smith
Reply to Billy Clanton 
Ummm, nope. Those areas have been flooding for decades. It's not falsehoods. It's a fact. I'm not denying climate change in the slightest..just pointing things out based on personal knowledge. 
 
 
Don Corey 
Reply to Bob Smith 
Correct. 
 
 
David Amos

Reply to Don Corey
Ditto 
 
 
Don Corey 
Reply to Billy Clanton
No, you are wrong. Check out the history of flooding along the river. Try your alarmist agenda on something else. 
 
 
Don Corey 
Reply to Neil Graham
If you're talking federal, what could be worse than what we have now?  
 
 
Billy Clanton 
Reply to SarahRose Werner
Your point is well taken. When I refer to yearly worsening, I refer to all weather events country-wide. This includes flooding, wind storms, ice storms, drought & extreme heat. Climate change has already been proven. It is no longer a subject of debate. It's now a matter of if we care about our children, grand children & species at risk.
 
 
Billy Clanton 
Reply to Don Corey  
Sorry Don. I was refering to flooding country-wide. NB has been lucky so far this year, if you ignore the ice storm. 
 
 
 
 
 
William Peters 
Some northern areas must have gotten snow this year. We have nothing but bone dry ground ready to plant in here. Springs are hardly running. Could be a dry Summer.  
 
 
Don Corey 
Reply to William Peters  
Northern NB was blessed with lots of snow (as usual) this winter. There's also a considerable of moisture in the snowpack with a few winter rains mixed in.

There's still a LOT of snow left to melt, especially in the heavily wooded areas.

In the northwest, it'll all be heading down the St. John River.

 
David Amos

Reply to Don Corey 
Oh My
 
 
David Amos  
Reply to Don Corey
BTW Most folks call it the Saint John River even though Mr Cain begs to differ
 
   
Don Corey 
Reply to David Amos
That's what it's been called in my 70+ years, and long before that.

I'm sure Mr Cain is just hoping for something may or may not happen.

 
 
 

Flood stage reached in Fredericton, Gagetown, Hartland as St. John River breaches banks

Fredericton levels at 7.2 metres, flood stage is 6.5

 
CBC News ·
Water levels have reached the flood stage in Fredericton, inundating the green as shown on Wednesday morning. (Submitted by Wayne Knorr)
 
The lower St. John River has breached its banks in Fredericton and Gagetown as of Wednesday morning.

According to real-time data from Environment and Climate Change Canada, water levels in Fredericton were 0.8 metres above the flood stage, as of 10 a.m. AT.

In Gagetown, levels are just 0.4 metres above.

Hartland also officially surpassed flood levels on Wednesday morning.

A "road" closed sign and "water over road, danger" sign on a street     A section of Riverside Drive at Watters Drive in Fredericton was closed Wednesday because of water over the road. (CBC)

Flooding is imminent in Woodstock, Simonds, Jemseg and Maugerville, where the river is 0.5 metres or less below flood levels.

Quispamsis, Saint John, Lakeville corner, Durham Bridge and Perth Andover are now one metre below flood stage.

Five-day forecasts aren't available for Perth Andover, Simonds, Hartland and Woodstock because of the unpredictable nature of ice jams, according to River Watch.

A bench half underwater The green in downtown Fredericton is the most flood-prone area in the city in the spring. (Mikael Mayer/Radio-Canada)

Water levels are at 7.3 in Fredericton. 

Geoffrey Downey, spokesperson for the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization, previously said the seven-metre mark in is when people start seeing water on the green by the river.

A section of Riverside Drive at Watters Drive on Fredericton's north side is closed because of water over the road and a detour is in place.

On Wednesday morning, the walking trails by the river bank were almost fully inundated, and water is creeping closer to St. Anne's Point Drive. 

People in flood-prone communities should stay informed and keep an eye on the river, he said.

A wide shot showing a walking trail under water     A part of a Fredericton walking trail on the river was already flooded Tuesday evening. (Submitted by Wayne Knorr)

New Brunswick's River Watch program sent out a warning Monday predicting flooding for the two areas on Wednesday, and Jemseg on Thursday.

As of Wednesday morning, Jemseg was at the flood-warning level but not quite officially flooding.

River Watch is an online platform that shows water levels in the St. John River — also known as the Wolastoq — and its tributaries.

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23 Comments
 
 
 
David Amos
I heard the Mayor of the new Arcadia Municipality yapping on the radio about this and it brought back a flood of memories from when I first landed in Fat Fred City in 1967  
 
 
 
 
Lloyd Walls   
Any flooding on the Miramichi?

I know its usually an afterthought.

 
David Amos
Reply to Lloyd Walls 
Nope
 
 
 
 
 
Harvey York
Just another spring-time along the St. John river. It'll happen next year too. 
 
 
David Amos

Reply to Harvey York 
Say Hey to your buddy for me will ya?

'It's been an honour': Wayne Easter announces he won't reoffer in next federal election

Easter has been the Liberal MP for Malpeque since 1993

Sara Fraser · CBC News · Posted: Jun 14, 2021 4:59 PM ADT

 
rayma allaby 
Reply to Harvey York   
some years are worse than others... 
 
 
Bob Smith
Reply to rayma allaby 
Better or worse, the fact is for far too long, people have chosen to live on flood plain areas next to the river and apply for gov't money after floods. Thankfully, Higgs has legislated an end to it but it will be interesting to see if the Liberals undo it if they retake power in the upcoming election. 
 
 
David Amos
Reply to Bob Smith 
Do ya think they would get rid of the Gagetown ferry again? 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bob Nystrom  
Shouldn't that be "Saint" John River? 
 
 
Michael Cain
Reply to Bob Nystrom 
No, it is Wolastoq 
 
 
Charles GALL
Reply to Michael Cain
No its still the Saint John River some call it by other names  
 
 
David Amos
Reply to Bob Nystrom 
Yup
 
 
Michael Cain
Reply to Charles GALL
No, that is the third name. The original name is Wolastoq. Get used to it.  
 
 
Charles GALL
Reply to Michael Cain
Is that right in the 60 plus years i have lived on its banks it was always called the Saint John river till a few years ago. now maybe some called it wolastog but most have known it by the Saint John river. Just sayin 


Michael Cain
Reply to Charles GALL
Before your time. 
 
 
Bob Nystrom 
Reply to Michael Cain
Does that name appear on any current maps? 
 
 
Michael Cain
Reply to Bob Nystrom 
yes. check it out. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
G. Timothy Walton 
Oh no! Joggers will have to alter their routes. 
 
 
David Amos
Reply to G. Timothy Walton 
Otherwise methinks Higgy's favourite blogger may take their picture N'esy Pas?  
 
 
Chris Hatherley 
Yeah.... Another flood. happens all the time. 
 
 
David Amos
Reply to Chris Hatherley 
but its always news 
 
 
 
 
 
Derek James   
is this the Flood that happens every year, pretty much ?

I remember as a kid driving in an 18 wheeler somewhere in NB and there were logs floating across the road and feels like the water was up to the Headlights in places ... and I feel like there were some Farm Animals stranded on little islands ...

I always wondered why people live there if it Floods every year, but I think it may have been Beautiful around there, lots of Countryside ....

 
Glenn O'Halloran 
Reply to Derek James 
Well, it is the flood season so yeah. 
 
 
David Amos
Reply to Derek James  
It is what it is  
 
 

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>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
>> Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:40:11 -0300
>> Subject: Your boss Sylvie Levesque-Finn can never say that she didn't
>> know now EH Claude Poirier?
>> To: lloyd.mackenzie@snb.ca, Donald.Bastarache@snb.ca,
>> bill.morrison@snb.ca, Sylvie.Levesque-Finn@snb.ca,
>> Derek.Pleadwell@snb.ca, "Bonnar, Greg (DPS/MSP)" <Greg.Bonnar@gnb.ca>,
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>>
>> From: "Levesque-Finn, Sylvie (SNB)" <Sylvie.Levesque-Finn@snb.ca>
>> Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:37:13 -0300
>> Subject: Out of Office: RE Telephone Conversation re: 1965
>> Harley-Davidson Motorcycle, the RCMP and an interesting challenge
>> from the lawyer Claude Poirier EH?
>> To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
>>
>> Je serai absente du bureau jusqu'au 3 août. Je vais répondre à votre
>> courriel, si nécessaire, à mon retour. Pour de l'assistance immédiate,
>> veuillez communiquer avec Stéphanie Guignard au 444-2897. Merci
>>
>> I will be away from the office until August 3rd. I will reply to your
>> e-mail, if required, upon my return. For immediate attention, please
>> contact Stéphanie Guignard at 444-2897. Thank you.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
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>> Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 8:10 PM
>> Subject: Yo Mr Minister Byrne I talked to your mindless lawyer SNB
>> Claude Poirer again he told me to get a lawyer and sue SNB
>>
>>
>> Robin you will enjoy this email These are the dumb bastards who stole
>> my old Harley with the Yankee wiretap tapes in its saddlebags. They
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>> NBPower Bullshit started and still the pricks did nothing all winter.
>>
>> I must ask you why EH Greggy Baby Byrne did you really think the
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>> Bernie Madoff?
>>
>> The dumb French lawyer in Moncton does not have to ask me twice to sue
>> SNB. Hell I will sue Poirier and you personally just out of principal.
>> You are both officers of the court and swore to uphold the law not
>> assist in the coverup of murder and many other crime. Furthermore all
>> youand your blogger butt buddy Chucky Leblanc  had hard copy of my
>> material since 2004 because he was too much of a chickenshit to give
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>>
>> The RCMP, the SNB, Capital Towing and the Fat Fred City finest all
>> played a hand in stealing my old Harley in 2007 and some Yankee police
>> surveilance wiretap tapes in its saddlebag. I hear the tapes are now
>> missing surprise surprise EH? At least the bike still exists but is
>> getting in rough shape because the bastard left it out in the weather
>> for years. However everybody knows I have many more wiretap tapes
>> stashed in Canada and the USA and that i can fix any motorcycycle. It
>> is YOUR fault that the SNB lawyer is acting so cocky  N'esy Pas Greggy
>> Baby?
>>
>> Veritas Vincit
>> DavidRaymond Amos
>>
>> P.S I didn't bother telling the mindless Piorier about the shit that
>> went down in NewYork after I talked to all of you bastards last year.
>> I was just trying to get my Harley back before we started arguing in
>> court tis all because my friend told me Alan MacPhee was threatening
>> to squash it soon. You really should make sure that THAT DOES NOT
>> HAPPEN EH SHAWNY BABY GRAHAM?
>>
>> If the idiot claude Poiier bumps into former Minister Mikey Murphy
>> maybe he will explain why he gave up his dream job because he didn't
>>
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>> From: David Amos
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>> ; oldmaison@yahoo.com ; dan.bussieres@gnb.ca ; abel.leblanc@gnb.ca ;
>> aleblanc.mla@nb.aibn.com ; Harper.S@parl.gc.ca ; Layton.J@parl.gc.ca ;
>> Dryden.K@parl.gc.ca ; Duceppe.G@parl.gc.ca ; Casey.B@parl.gc.ca ;
>> Arthur.A@parl.gc.ca ; Comuzzi.J@parl.gc.ca ; Thibault.L@parl.gc.ca ;
>> akrystal@rogers.blackberry.net ; tomp.young@atlanticradio.rogers.com ;
>> jonesr@cbc.ca ; DannyWilliams@gov.nl.ca ; Matthews.B@parl.gc.ca ;
>> samperrier@hotmail.com ; lorraineroche@gov.nl.ca ;
>> alltrue@nl.rogers.com ; jtennant@prairiepost.com ;
>> southporcupinegroup@telus.net ; calgary.mountainview@assembly.ab.ca ;
>> ivan.court@saintjohn.ca ; norm.mcfarlane@saintjohn.ca ;
>> Brunswick.Pipeline@ec.gc.ca ; Jake.Harms@justice.gc.ca ;
>> Paul.Vanderlaan@gnb.ca ; William.Gould@gnb.ca
>> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 1:35 PM
>> Subject: Attention William Corby I am entitled to an answer from the
>> RCMP BEFORE we meet in court N'est Pas?
>>
>> "Murphy, Michael B. (DH/MS)" <MichaelB.Murphy@gnb.ca> wrote:
>> Subject:
>> Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:02:35 -0400
>> From: "Murphy, Michael B. \(DH/MS\)" <MichaelB.Murphy@gnb.ca>
>> To: <motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com>
>>
>> January 30, 2007
>>
>> WITHOUT PREJUDICE
>>
>> Mr. David Amos
>>
>> Dear Mr. Amos:
>>
>> This will acknowledge receipt of a copy of your e-mail of December 29,
>> 2006 to Corporal Warren McBeath of the RCMP.
>>
>> Because of the nature of the allegations made in your message, I have
>> taken the measure of forwarding a copy to Assistant Commissioner Steve
>> Graham of the RCMP “J” Division in Fredericton.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Honourable Michael B. Murphy
>> Minister of Health
>>
>> CM/cb
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "David Amos" <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
>> To: <debby.frost@snb.ca>; <caroline.proulx@snb.ca>
>> Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 6:21 PM
>> Subject: Fwd: Your Minister the lawyer Greg Byrne should have done the
>> right thing a long time ago EH Mr. Graham?
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
>> Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 13:00:58 -0400
>> Subject: Your Minister the lawyer Greg Byrne should have done the
>> right thing a long time ago EH Mr. Graham?
>> To: sylvie.levesque-finn@snb.ca, Stephanie.Guignard@snb.ca,
>> claude.poirier@snb.ca, maureen.mills@snb.ca, charles.mcallister@snb.ca
>> Cc: "greg. byrne" <greg.byrne@gnb.ca>, "shawn. graham"
>> <shawn.graham@gnb.ca>, "Bonnar, Greg (DPS/MSP)" <Greg.Bonnar@gnb.ca>
>>
>>
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: "MacKenzie, Lloyd (SNB)" <lloyd.mackenzie@snb.ca>
>> Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 13:01:27 -0400
>> Subject: Telephone Conversation re: 1965 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle
>> To: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com
>> Cc: "Bastarache, Donald  J.(SNB)" <Donald.Bastarache@snb.ca>,
>> "Morrison, Bill (SNB)" <bill.morrison@snb.ca>, "Levesque-Finn, Sylvie
>> (SNB)" <Sylvie.Levesque-Finn@snb.ca>, "Pleadwell, Derek (SNB)"
>> <Derek.Pleadwell@snb.ca>
>>
>> Mr. Amos:
>>
>>         Upon your request I will inform Mr. Derek Pleadwell [(506)
>> 444-2897], Chairperson SNB Board of Directors, of our extended
>> conversation regarding the issues surrounding the 1965 Harley-Davidson
>> motorcycle when he visits my office at approximately 3:30 P.M. today.
>>
>>       Also, as requested, I've copied in Ms. Sylvie  Levesque-Finn
>> [(506) 453-3879], SNB President.
>>
>> Lloyd D. MacKenzie, AACI, P. App, CAE
>>
>> Regional Manager of Assessment - Beauséjour Region/Responsable
>> régional de l'évaluation - region Beauséjour
>> Assessment/ de l'évaluation
>> Service New Brunswick/ Service Nouveau-Brunswick
>> 633 rue Main St. 4th floor/4ième étage
>> Moncton, NB
>> E1C 8R3
>>
>> Tel/Tél: (506) 856-3910
>> Fax/Téléc: (506) 856-2519
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Brian Gallant <briangallant10@gmail.com>
>> Date: Tue, 29 May 2018 06:01:57 -0700
>> Subject: Merci / Thank you Re: Fwd: I just called Alan Roy again about
>> my right to health care, my missing 1965 Harley, the Yankee Wiretaps
>> tapes in its saddlebag and Federal Court and his assistant played dumb
>> as usual
>> To: motomaniac333@gmail.com
>>
>> (Français à suivre)
>>
>> If your email is pertaining to the Government of New Brunswick, please
>> email me at brian.gallant@gnb.ca
>>
>> If your matter is urgent, please email Greg Byrne at greg.byrne@gnb.ca
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>> Si votre courriel s'addresse au Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick,
>> ‎svp m'envoyez un courriel à brian.gallant@gnb.ca
>>
>> Pour les urgences, veuillez contacter Greg Byrne à greg.byrne@gnb.ca
>>
>> Merci.
>>
 
 
 
 
 
 

Walking Trails are flooded in Fredericton.....

2.58K subscribers 
 
 
 
 

New Brunswick’s River Watch warns of potential flooding in Gagetown

Updated

Predicting flooding in New Brunswick is not an exact science and any one factor can tip the scale.

This week, River Watch is keeping an eye on warm temperatures and rain.

"The five-day forecast is looking pretty good,” said Geoffrey Downey, a spokesperson for NB Emergency Measures Organization. “The only community that's scheduled in the next five days to reach or surpass flood levels is Gagetown.”

Derek Pleadwell is the mayor of the municipality of Arcadia and lives in the village of Gagetown where his property is frequently washed out as the river rises.

"The discussion is we are at the whim of mother nature,” said Pleadwell, “and warming temperatures and any great degree of precipitation can really influence things.”

“There's a great deal of snow still left in the north, daytime temperatures are getting close to almost 20 degrees, it's still getting down to freezing or a little below at night so that helps,” he said. “There's a little bit of rain in the forecast, so if the temperature may be off, a little more rain comes in and lands in the wrong spot, there certainly is the potential for flooding."

NB Power said in a tweet Sunday morning, “Ice observers continue to monitor the thaw closely and [are] providing updates to our hydro teams.”

Whether the waters rise or not, Emergency Measures want people to be prepared.

"Anyone sort of below Mactaquac, it's coming,” said Downey. “It may not reach record levels. It may not even flood, but we're certainly encouraging everyone to have their 72-hour preparedness kit ready, to clean up around their yards and just to stay informed,” he said.

EMO says, right now, the most important thing is to stay away from the river as conditions can change quickly and become dangerous.

 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-wayne-easter-federal-politics-not-reoffering-1.6065261

 

'It's been an honour': Wayne Easter announces he won't reoffer in next federal election

Easter has been the Liberal MP for Malpeque since 1993

Sara Fraser · CBC News ·

MP Wayne Easter announces he won't reoffer for federal politics

2 years ago
Duration 2:03
After almost 28 years, Easter is giving others a chance to run for the Liberals in the riding of Malpeque, P.E.I.
 
 P.E.I. member of Parliament for Malpeque Wayne Easter announced Monday he will not be reoffering for federal politics, ending a 28-year run that began in 1993.

Born in 1949, Easter will be 72 years old next week.

Easter told CBC News he'd been thinking about it for a long time. "There's other things to do in life, it's been nine terms, 28 years, and it's time for others to take over the reins," he said.

"When I first started in politics, there was no internet, and that's a long, long time. I feel it's the right thing for me to do."

To his constituents, Easter said: "It's been an honour to serve them. It's as simple as that. It's been an honour."

For more on this story, catch an interview with Wayne Easter Tuesday morning on Island Morning, 96.1FM

Broke news in House of Commons

Easter broke the news in the House of Commons on Monday. He said at that time: "I am announcing that I will not be reoffering as the candidate in the riding of Malpeque in the next federal election. I will be joining with others not running tomorrow evening for speeches and to give heartfelt thank yous."

The next federal election is scheduled for October 2023, but Easter pointed out there are rumours there may be one before then, and he wanted to give others ample time to consider representing the Liberals in Malpeque — one of four federal ridings on P.E.I.

"It is close to 28 years since I was first elected to this chamber, and when I'm there in person I'm always in awe of its traditions, its history and the opportunity it provides for members to have a say in the legislative mandate and governance of this country," Easter said. 

"It's been my honour to work with and serve the residents of Malpeque for nine terms."

Premier King, Lawrence MacAulay respond

P.E.I. Premier Dennis King issued a statement early Monday evening.

"On behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island, I want to thank Wayne Easter for his 28 years of public service as the Member of Parliament for Malpeque," he said.

"Wayne has been a friend and ally to our government since 2019 — always willing to work collaboratively for the best interest of all Islanders. I would like to wish Wayne, Helen, Kimberley, and Jamie and their grandchildren all the best in Wayne's retirement from public life."

Cardigan MP Lawrence MacAulay, a longtime colleague of Easter, Tweeted Monday: "Been a pleasure serving with you, my friend," he said. "Wishing you the very best!"


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20 Comments
 
 
David Amos
Methinks Wayne Easter will have to hire personal lawyers to argue me from now on N'esy Pas? 
 
 
Harvey York 
Reply to David Amos
You couldn't argue a moldy potato in a wet paper bag. lol
 
 
David Amos
Reply to Harvey York
So you say 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Raymond Ridler
I am sure kpmg will give him a nice little party and maybe a gift trip to the Isle of Man.  
 
 
David Amos
Reply to Raymond Ridler 
Of that I have no doubt 
 
 
 
 
Robbie Stevens
Who is the next backslapping, fast talking, self-serving suit to belly up to the trough? 
 
 
David Amos
Reply to Robbie Stevens 
I bet King regrets this today eh?

P.E.I. Premier Dennis King issued a statement early Monday evening.

"On behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island, I want to thank Wayne Easter for his 28 years of public service as the Member of Parliament for Malpeque," he said.

"Wayne has been a friend and ally to our government since 2019 — always willing to work collaboratively for the best interest of all Islanders. I would like to wish Wayne, Helen, Kimberley, and Jamie and their grandchildren all the best in Wayne's retirement from public life."

 
Hector Pluctor 
One thing I'll say about wayne....if you send him a message online, phone, etc., he'll usually respond. not hide or ignore you like most politicians.  
 
 
David Amos
Reply to Hector Pluctor 
Nay not so 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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