🛠️Students Show-off Shop Skills

Good morning, Saint John! Happy Friday - the air’s warm, the birds are singing, and we’ve got some stories today that’ll make you smile wider than a fresh cup of coffee.

Here’s the lowdown for the day:

• High School Students Gaining Skills & Giving Back 🔨

• New Waterfront Jobs by 2026 🧊

• Chase the Ace Drama in Charlotte County 🎰

Let’s get it!

-Guest Editor

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NEWS NOTES

🏠 Teen Builders Craft Outdoor Classroom for Little Learners

Who says high school projects are just for class credit? Simonds High’s skilled trades crew just proved they’re in the business of building more than grades - this time, a sweet new outdoor learning shed for Glen Falls Elementary.

It’s a full-circle moment for a few of the teen builders who once roamed the halls of Glen Falls themselves. Two to three weeks of hard work, some heavy hammering, and voilà - a classroom in the great outdoors, ready for curious minds!

🂡 St. George’s Half-Million Dollar Card Game

The ace is still hiding with ten cards left in St. George’s half-million-dollar card showdown last night - and Bob Dack was the man of the hour. Bob picked #7, hoping for the ace of spades, but he pulled the 6 of diamonds instead - good for a cool $15,639.30. The ace was cozy under #5, meaning the jackpot has soared to a mind-boggling $585,113.20. So if you’re feeling the luck, get your tickets ready for next Thursday’s draw at 8:30pm. You just might be the next big winner!

🧊 Americold digs in at The Port

Saint John’s working waterfront just got a frosty new neighbour…Americold has officially broken ground on a $100-million cold storage hub at Port Saint John - their first in Canada. This is no ordinary freezer box: it’s teaming up with DP World’s mega cranes and the iron horses of CPKC to create a cold chain powerhouse. Craig Bell Estabrooks from Port Saint John says it’s all about bringing in global shipping muscle, while Rob Chambers at Americold can’t wait to move the world’s groceries with Saint John as the anchor.

By 2029, Americold’s cool cash (and a $1 million payroll rebate from the province) could churn out 100 new waterfront jobs. Saint John’s getting colder, but in a good way. The hub is expected to be open by 2026.

🏆 Top Clicks of the Week

It truly was all about the cheese this week, with Mac It Cheesy’s launch, and having your say on where the city spreads the cheddar coming in amongst the top clicks.

Monday: The Debaters Return to Saint John 
Tuesday: You were excited about Mac It Cheesy’s soft launch
Wednesday: Shaping the City Budget
Thursday:  Bouncing into the weekend with Jump 2 The Sky

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What’s Happenin’

Here’s a few things to look forward to for the first week of June!

Rothesay Wellness Fair | June 2
The Rothesay High School Gym will buzz with activity from 6-8pm, offering free health screenings, wellness info booths, and a few sweet giveaways for good measure. Check out the blood pressure and glucose tests, enter raffle draws to support RHS’ Adopt a Redhawk program, and bring a non-perishable food item for the KV Food Basket. Enter through the gym doors - extra parking is at the arena if needed!

Bad Words for Crohn’s and Colitis | June 6
Wasted Day Brewing is the place to be June 6 for “Bad Words for Crohn’s and Colitis, where the laughs are messy and the cause is effin’ clean (ok maybe not, but it’s a very good cause!). Matt Keenan, Jeff Pinnell, Ryan Whittaker, and Shane Ogden will be tearing it up…no polite applause here, just belly laughs and beer. It’s $15 for a night of unapologetic comedy, so grab your tickets, get ready to swear, and let’s raise some hell (and cash) for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada! Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm.

YMCA Fishing Derby | June 7
The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick’s annual fishing derby is back and making waves at the Glenn Carpenter Centre on Saturday, June 7. From 8am-2pm, it’s reels and rods for a cause - costumes, prizes, and plenty of fishy fun for all ages. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just casting for laughs, your $25/family or $12/individual ticket helps raise $10,000 for community programs. Don’t miss the BBQ, raffles, and brag-worthy fish tales!

Touch a Truck | June 7
Get ready to climb, explore, and honk your way through a fleet of cool trucks! From fire engines to construction rigs, there’s a vehicle for every curious kid (and adult) to explore at 37 McAllister Dr. Bouncy castles, carnival games, face painting, and tasty food trucks round out the fun, with proceeds supporting First Steps Housing Project Inc. Kids two and under? They’re free to enter!

L’Arche Saint John’s 20th Celebration | June 8
L’Arche Saint John is throwing a community bash on Sunday, June 8, from 1:30-4pm at the Assumption Centre. Two decades of growth, stories, and good vibes are on the menu-along with some L’Arche-style food and fellowship. Everyone’s invited, snag your free ticket on Eventbrite and come share in the fun!

*Nothing in this section is sponsored, just things you need to know. We’ll always let you know if items are sponsored.

LOCAL PICS
WHERE WERE WE WEDNESDAY? 📸

📍 On Wednesday this owl was spotted on the mural outside the labour and delivery wing of the Saint John Regional Hospital. Shout out to Dahlia D. for sending us the correct guess! Check this spot next Wednesday to see where we are.

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