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Dieppe Fire Department adds eyes in the sky
Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 07:45 PM
DIEPPE (N.-B.) — The Dieppe Fire Department (DFD) can now count on a new recruit: a drone.
«To my knowledge we are the first fire department in the Maritimes to use a drone on a fire scene. This will improve our tactical decisions during emergencies and will ultimately offer a better service to our community», said Marc Cormier, Division Chief.
During an emergency, the drone will be deployed to predict direction of fire travel in a large structure fire, or during a forest fire. The same...
Performers sought for shows presented by the City of Dieppe
Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 02:45 AM
DIEPPE, N.B. — The City of Dieppe invites stage performers, including singers, musical groups and entertainers, to submit their applications to participate in various musical activities taking place in 2015.
Events include:
Canada Day – July 1
Wednesday Show – every Wednesday from July 8 to August 26
Tempo Break (acoustic) – every Friday from June 19 to August 21
Evening of Music – every Friday from July 3 to August 21
New Year’s Eve – December 31
Interested performers are invited to submit their media...
Spaces available for swimming courses and aquatic activities
Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 07:30 PM
DIEPPE, N.B. — Registrations for swimming courses for youth aged 18 months to 13 years, as well as for aquatic activities, will take place until February 4 at the Dieppe Aquatic and Sports Centre.
Courses for youth begin on January 24 for 10 weeks. The cost of the program is $55 for the preschool course and $80 for junior.
Other aquatic activities begin on Monday, January 19, such as aquafitness, deep-water aquafiteness, aquabootcamp, aquaspinning, aqua push-push, prenatal aquafitness, as well as for...
Nearly 50 activities taking place during the Dieppe Friendship Carnival
Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 08:00 PM
DIEPPE, N.B. — Dieppe will be abuzz from January 30 to February 1 during the Dieppe Friendship Carnival with more than 50 activities in 13 different locations around the city.
There will be something for all tastes and age groups,” said Denis LeBlanc, Special Events Community Officer for the City of Dieppe. “Also, I want to remind everyone that the LEGO Fair will take place at the Boys and Girls Club of Dieppe this year.”
Among the festival’s new features will be an illuminated ice globe competition,...
Outdoor concerts at Place 1604's skating rink
Posted on Sunday, January 04, 2015 09:00 PM
DIEPPE, N.B. — Following the success its first year in 2014, Fun on Ice returns in 2015 with free outdoor concerts from January 9 to February 27.
“Place 1604 is the place to be on Fridays for Fun on Ice beginning at 6:30 p.m.,” said Gabrielle Maillet, Community Officer for Seniors and Family with the City of Dieppe. “Enjoy the free outdoor skating rink, bonfires, music and hot chocolate!”
Schedule:
January 9 - Old School
January 16 - DJ Oli
January 23 - Phil and Denis
January 30 - Jessica Roy
February 6...