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Province invests in Memramcook clinic

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Access to primary care is expanding in Memramcook thanks to a government investment.

The province announced $1.1 million on Monday to expand the community’s collaborative care clinic.

The funds have allowed for an expanded space, as well as the hiring of a licensed practical nurse and a phlebotomist.

Health Minister John Dornan said the investment will help more people get care closer to home.

“Good health care starts in our communities,” Dornan said in a statement.

Dornan added it means the clinic can continue to grow and respond to the needs of the patients it serves.

The team in Memramcook already included three primary care providers, a registered nurse, a social worker and two administrative assistants.

According to the Department of Health, the clinic currently cares for about 3,700 patients.

There are plans to continue building the clinic team, with efforts to recruit another physician underway.

The head of the Vitalité Health Network said it’s good to see the Memramcook team continue to grow.

Dr. France Desrosiers said the renovated space will allow for more health-care professionals and additional services to better meet the needs of the community.

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Two from N.S. arrested after Memramcook break-in

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A man and woman from Nova Scotia are facing charges after a break-and-enter at a business energy site in Memramcook.

RCMP say it happened on August 30 on Memramcook East Road.

Police found a 27-year-old woman from Amherst sitting in a nearby vehicle, and with the help of a drone, a 30-year-old man, also from Amherst, was located hiding in the area.

Both were arrested and have been released on conditions. They’ll appear in Moncton court again on December 1.

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Memramcook shaken after historic statue pulled down

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Residents in Memramcook were shaken after the statue of Père Camille Lefebvre was found pulled down from its pedestal near the former Institute of Memramcook.

The RCMP say the incident happened sometime between 7:35 p.m. Tuesday and 8:10 a.m. Wednesday at the Monument‑Lefebvre site on Centrale Street.

Police say an unknown individual or individuals pushed the monument off its base.

Mayor Maxime Bourgeois said he discovered the damage Wednesday morning while walking to work and immediately contacted the landowner and the RCMP.

He said the statue was lying face‑down and that seeing it in that condition was upsetting for the community.

“It was not only an important figure for Memramcook for founding Collège Saint‑Joseph, the first post‑secondary education institution that served Acadians in the area, but also for Acadie as a whole,” Bourgeois said.

The mayor said the landowner arranged for a crane to remove the statue later that afternoon and is storing it while repairs are made to the damaged pedestal.

He said the statue itself did not appear to be severely damaged, though the condition of smaller details such as Lefebvre’s glasses is still unknown.

Bourgeois said his first reaction was that the statue had been vandalized.

“My initial reaction was vandalism, not necessarily somebody that was trying to steal it. It was heart‑wrenching to think that somebody would do such an act just to do it,” he said.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed suspicious activity or has surveillance footage from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning to contact the Sackville RCMP at 506‑364‑5023.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Bourgeois said the reaction from residents shows how important the statue is to the community and hopes it can be restored and put back in place once repairs are complete.

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PGA Scramble tees off in southeast New Brunswick

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The largest grassroots amateur golf program in Canada is coming to southeast New Brunswick.

It’s called the PGA Scramble and the Memramcook Valley Golf Club and Moncton’s Mountain Woods Golf Club are hosting qualifiers next month.

In its 11th year, the event brings together teams of four at clubs all over Canada to play for a shot at a national title.

Teams of four compete in the qualifiers, with winners advancing to one of 13 regional finals later in the summer.

From there, winners get the chance to play in the national championship. This year, the final will be held at Cabot Links in Inverness, N.S.

Along with the regional winners, there will be two guaranteed spots at the national final for all-female teams.

Events are open to teams of four eligible amateur golfers with up-to-date Golf Canada handicaps who are 19 or older.

The event has been growing over the years. Last year, more than 12,000 golfers participated across Canada.

Registration deadlines and team capacities are as follows:

  • Memramcook Valley Golf Club – tournament: July 5. Registration closes June 26, maximum 30 teams.
  • Mountain Woods Golf Club – tournament: July 25. Registration closes July 15, maximum 30 teams.
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Province invests in Memramcook projects

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The provincial government has invested in a pair of major infrastructure projects in Memramcook.

Gilles LePage, minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, announced $6.8 million in funding Monday morning for a new recreation facility and upgrades to the municipal water system.

“Memramcook is growing and by investing in community infrastructure like a multi-functional recreation complex and infrastructure to build housing, we are able to support this growth,” LePage said in a press release.

“These projects will serve residents and visitors alike, creating a lasting space for recreation, wellness and living that will help Memramcook thrive.”

The recreation centre, which will receive about $4.1 million, will be a community hub, with a direct connection to the surrounding trail network, multi-purpose rooms and an art gallery.

Memramcook Mayor Maxime Bourgeois said the funding represents a decisive step forward for the community.

“Thanks to the provincial government’s support, we can move forward with our vision of providing the people of Memramcook with a modernized gathering place that is accessible and tailored to their needs,” he said.

The remaining $2.7 million will go to upgrades to water infrastructure to support housing.

“The expansion of the drinking water system is also an essential investment in ensuring sustainable infrastructure and reliable access to water,” Bourgeois said. “Particularly in light of recent periods of drought.”

The federal government has already invested more than $10.1 million in the two projects.

Federal Internal Trade Minister and Beauséjour MP Dominic LeBlanc said he was proud to team up with provincial and municipal partners to bring something to life that will be much more than a community centre.

“It will be emblematic of the amazing quality of life that Memramcook has to offer,” LeBlanc said.