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Mine manager assigned new post Down Under

After six years at Brunswick Mine near Bathurst, Al Coutts is moving on - or rather, moving Down Under.

It was announced by Xstrata Zinc last month that the mine’s general manager has been appointed executive general manager for Xstrata Nickel Australasia in Perth, Western Australia.

During his time at Brunswick, the mine was recognized with the John T. Ryan Award for Eastern Canada in 2003, 2004 and 2006 for achieving the lowest injury frequency in its geographical sector.

En français : Le directeur général de la mine Xstrata Zinc, Al Coutts, quitte la région pour se rendre à Perth, en Australie, afin d’y travailler à titre de directeur exécutif de Xstrata Nickel Australasia.

Beresford seeks $6-M upgrade for industrial park

The Town of Beresford wants a $6 million upgrade for its industrial park.

Mayor Raoul Charest said the town is seeking $6 million in infrastructure funds to install a water and sewerage system which will help attract new tenants.

“We’re hoping by adding the water and sewerage to the industrial park that it would be more attractive,” he said, noting there are just over half a dozen businesses now in the Berseford Industrial Park.

En français : La Ville de Beresford envisage une amélioration de son parc industriel, un projet qui se chiffre à 6 $ millions.

Youth, businesses paired at annual networking event

About 25 people who attended this year’s Youth In Action, an event held annually with the goal of bringing youth back to the Chaleur region by introducing them to prospective employers.

Among the participants was Melanie St. Jean from the University of Ottawa who said she had heard good things about Bathurst and was interested in getting a job here.

“It’s looks very interesting... There’s beautiful scenery around here, lots of things to do and it’s a small community- minded place,” said the health and sciences student.

Since Youth In Action began four years ago, 56 of 86 participants have found work in the region.

En français : Depuis ses débuts il y a quatre ans, 56 des 86 participants ont déniché un emploi dans la région par le biais du programme Jeunesse en action.

Beresford entrepreneur chosen for elite business

A Beresford businessman will participate in a prestigious one-year cohort program.

Robert Savoie of Atelier d’Usinage Excell-Pro was one of 15 successful entrepreneurs selected to participate in the Wallace McCain Institute’s cohort program.

Participants are entrepreneurs who have been running their own businesses for several years, and who maintain their head offices in New Brunswick. During the program, they will meet for monthly sessions and will benefit from guest speakers, tailored workshops and the opportunity to share their experiences and insights.

En français : Robert Savoie, un entrepreneur de Beresford, a été choisi pour participer au programme de cohorte de l’Institut Wallace McCain.

Junior Achievement honours its best

The local Junior Achievement program has closed the books on on its 22nd year in the Chaleur region.

In this year’s Junior Achievement Chaleur-Restigouche- Miramichi program, there were four companies, set up and run by a total of 38 students from Bathurst High School and Ecole Secondaire Nepisiguit: JAVA, JA Bookmarks, JE Style and Short ‘N Sweet.

JA Bookmarks was named company of the year and Vanessa Blanchard from JE Style was selected as president of the year.

Other award winners included Mathieu Roy from JE Style, sales person of the year; and Scott Hachey of JA Bookmarks, achiever of the year.

En français : Le programme Jeunes Entreprises, qui a terminé une 22e année d’opération dans la région Chaleur récemment, comptait quatre entreprises, dirigées par 38 étudiants cette année.

Restaurant’s closure means loss of 70 jobs

Bathurst Mayor Stephen Brunet said the city did everything in its power to accommodate a St. Hubert franchise.

“We bent over backwards to try to keep the business here,” he said.

Last month, the St. Peter Avenue restaurant, which had been in operation since 1985, was officially closed, taking with it 70 full and part-time jobs.

The restaurant’s owners had been working on a deal with the city to expand and relocate the restaurant to Ste. Anne Street.

The company blamed the closure on a manpower shortage and the Chaleur region’s difficult economic situation.

En français : Ouvert en 1985, le restaurant Saint- Hubert a fermé ses portes le mois dernier. La compagnie blâme une pénurie de main-d’oeuvre et la situation économique difficile dans la région Chaleur.