Classes cancelled today, Wednesday March 4
The Strait Regional Centre for Education has cancelled classes today, Wednesday March 4.
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MP Battiste writes to Premier Houston over provincial budget cuts
MP Jaime Battiste has written to Premier Houston expressing concern over cuts to arts, Treaty education, and Indigenous programs in the recently tabled provincial budget.
Participatory Facilitation course applications open, deadline April 10
Coady Institute is accepting applications for its in-person Participatory Facilitation for Community Learning and Action intensive, running June 1-5 in Antigonish. Apply at coady.stfx.ca. https://coady.stfx.ca/participatory-facilitation-for-.../
AEC March calendar: March Break, Science Fair, and more
Key March dates at Antigonish Education Centre include the Science Fair Open House on March 11 from 1-2pm, March Break from the 16th-20th, and a PD Day on March 13.
Battle of Culloden memorial at Knoydart cairn on April 18
A memorial event at the Battle of Culloden Cairn in Knoydart is planned for Saturday April 18. Gather at the roadside at 10:45am for the walk to the cairn; the memorial begins at 11:00am, with a ceilidh and meal to follow at Lismore Hall. Donations welcome.
Peace by Chocolate Easter collection now available
Peace by Chocolate's Easter collection is available to order, with handcrafted chocolates shipping across Canada. https://peacebychocolate.ca
Steinhart Distillery now offering elopement packages
Steinhart Distillery is now booking elopement packages for up to 30 guests, with champagne and charcuterie included. Ceremonies can be held in the timber-frame barn, the new event space, on the beach, or at a hidden waterfall. Contact events@steinhartdistillery.com or (902) 318-9985.
StFX Student Research Night on March 24
StFX Student Research Night takes place Tuesday March 24 from 6–8pm at Mulroney Hall Scholars Walk, featuring research posters by StFX students. Open to all.
Vendor applications open for 161st Antigonish Highland Games
The Antigonish Highland Games is now accepting vendor applications for the 161st Games. Terms and site access policies have been updated from 2025; read the registration form in full before submitting. https://antigonishhighlandgames.ca/registration-forms/
Rival arena sends Go Dogs Go sign ahead of playoff game
The Antigonish Arena received a Go Dogs Go sign from a rival rink — a show of community spirit across the boards. Game 2 is at the Civic Centre this Friday.
161st Highland Games tickets on sale now
Tickets for the 161st Antigonish Highland Games are on sale now. Beech Hill and Coastline headline Saturday night; Richard Woodlive leads the Sunday closing ceilidh. The programme includes live sword demonstrations and more competitors than any previous year. https://tproatlantic.ticketpro.ca/en/key-server/AHG2026
SAGSAR raises $88000 for Naomi Society Coldest Night of the Year
Strait Area Ground Search and Rescue took part in the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser, helping bring total proceeds to $88,000 for the Naomi Society in Antigonish. Over 300 walkers took part.