Bedford Eagles Jr. Mini Girls (coach Durnford) played a fun but challenging game against Sackville Storm today during the 22nd Annual Bedford Classic Tournament. The final score was 35-15 for Storm. For more scores visit bedfordeagles.com
Poulette has been professionally assessed as a high risk to re-offend in a sexual manner.
Police are providing information to all citizens of Nova Scotia, particularly those residing in Halifax Regional Municipality, about a sexual offender living in our community.
Thirty-eight year old Benjamin Andrew Poulette has been released from a federal penitentiary after serving time for sexual assault.
Poulette has multiple convictions dating back to 1992 which include sex related offences.
He has been professionally assessed as a high risk to re-offend in a sexual manner.
It is believed that Poulette may access social agencies and/or transition houses in HRM and may visit First Nations communities within Nova Scotia.
As part of his release Poulette has been placed on a number of conditions. He is described as aboriginal with a medium complexion and black hair, 5′7″ tall and weighs 159 lbs.
THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO ALERT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC OF HIS RELEASE INTO THE COMMUNITY. ANY FORM OF VIGILANTE ACTIVITY OR OTHER UNREASONABLE CONDUCT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
Edie Shaw-Ewald is a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer Specialist.
She believes in using real and natural foods to achieve the healthiest body and mind that we were meant to possess.
She will provide you with the tools, support and the plan you need to live a healthier lifestyle!
Edie will be a regular contributor to the Bedford Beacon. Here is her first pep talk:
Fitting in Fun…and Fitness
These days we don’t have to put out much physical energy to live our day-to-day lives. Cars, elevators, e-mail, remote controls and tons of other convenience tools make our lives easier… maybe a little too easy!
Atlantic Book Awards
The 2010 Atlantic Book Awards and Festival will take place throughout the region April 10-18. The awards ceremony will be at the Alderney Landing Theatre in Dartmouth on April 14 at 7 p.m. For more information about upcoming presentations at the library by the shortlisted authors and illustrators, call 490-5991.
African Heritage Month
Halifax Public Libraries kicked off African Heritage Month with an opening night event at the Halifax North Library.
The opening night celebration included a traditional libations ceremony, performances by singers Cindy Cain and Kim Bernard and greetings from dignitaries such as The Honourable Mayann E. Francis ONS, DHumL, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, The Honourable Percy Paris, Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs and U.S. Consul General Anton K. Smith.
The Library celebrated African heritage throughout February with over 20 programs for adults, teens and children.
The Bedford Minor Basketball Association (BMBA) is proud to announce that the 22nd Annual Bedford Classic Invitational Basketball Tournament will take place again this year from March 3-7, 2010.
We are excited to host what is known as the largest Minor Basketball Tournament for both boys and girls in the entire country.
For five days close to 1,000 players, ages 8-15 years old, from over 90 teams from the Maritimes will be participating in this highly competitive tournament.
Since its inception in 1989, the Bedford Classic has welcomed players of all ages and provided an opportunity to compete against teams of similar ability.
We will engage over 13 different facilities, 250 volunteers, 224 coaches, 74 officials and 3400 parents/spectators for this event over the five-day tournament.
Bedford Minor Basketball Association is one of the largest basketball clubs in the Province with 30 teams playing in the Halifax Metro Basketball Association.
We are looking forward to hosting such a wonderful community based event once again this year.
Visit bedfordeagles.com for more information on the Classic.
