Humboldt Broncos tragedy invites reflection about how we live our own lives
It happened in the blink of an eye. One minute, the Humboldt Broncos were a band of strong young men with an air of invincibility about them, heading confidently into…
2018
Solar lines could be accommodated in unused corridors
The Beaver is to be congratulated on its thorough coverage of the current solar panel debate in Stone Mills. One wonders, however, why any land has to be cleared when a…
Have we become too complacent with budget?
I read with some dismay the reporting of the special budget meeting of council on March 28. I did not attend that meeting, so I cannot comment on what was actually…
Napanee hockey organizations plan Humboldt tribute
Adam Bramburger Beaver Staff Sadness has spread across the country and around the world following a tragic accident involving the Humboldt Broncos Junior A hockey team Friday evening. Heading to a…
Hawks gear up for soccer competition
Adam Prudhomme Beaver Staff Despite the mercury in the thermometer displaying a reading more akin to hockey weather, members of the NDSS Golden Hawks soccer teams have been out on…
New BIA manager impresses board with initiative, communications skills
Adam Bramburger Beaver Staff In Tiffany Lloyd, the Napanee BIA believes it has found the right person to fill its officer manager position that has been vacant since January. Vice-chair…
Three local students qualify for Canada-Wide Science Fair
Adam Bramburger Beaver Staff Three Napanee students have earned trips to the Canada-Wide Science Fair after winning their categories at the Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair last weekend in…
Looking back week of April 12
70 Years Ago April 14, 1948 – The first cement was poured on a new West Ward elementary school just east of the Napanee Collegiate and Vocational School. The Hamilton-based…
Taking a trip down Ragged Ass Road
Laurie Snider Notes from the Nest Where the sun shines at night, I can take you there To the land of the midnight sun, Ragged Ass Road – Tom Cochrane…
Rising folk star at Ellena’s Friday
Adam Prudhomme Beaver Staff Ken Yates will put the ‘rising star’ in Starstop Series when he takes the stage at Ellena’s Cafe in Napanee tomorrow night. The London, Ont. native…