The Garden of the Gulf Museum and Artifactory is asking the Town of Three Rivers for increased operational funding and a more active role in community planning to strengthen its role as a cultural and economic driver in the region presented the organization’s strategic plan and outlined its goals for growth Higgins emphasized that the museum is not just a historic site but a key player in heritage tourism community engagement and economic development Subscribe now to access this story and more: Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience but as an active and cultural and economic driver in Three Rivers,” Higgins told council we can turn the museum into a true cultural hub one that preserves the past while actively shaping the future of Three Rivers.” Higgins said the museum recently completed a strategic planning process that included eight interactive sessions and a public open house that attracted more than 200 attendees The process led to a refined mission and vision focused on expanding the museum’s reach beyond Montague into the broader Three Rivers region the museum is seeking funding from multiple sources including federal and provincial programs such as the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Higgins said that the town’s support remains crucial The museum is requesting increased operational funding from the town to help maintain high standards in exhibitions It is also asking to be considered a partner in community planning initiatives to ensure its role in heritage tourism is recognized as an asset rather than an expense The museum is developing a sponsorship program inspired by Three Rivers shipbuilding history and exploring new revenue streams through admissions “We have big dreams for this little museum The museum is a terrific asset to this community a repository for treasured historical objects a place for stories and memories and pieces of years gone by” she said and what we’re asking for you to do is to keep us on your mind We want to contribute to the vitality of this community and we need your help to fully realize our vision but as an active and cultural and economic driver in Three Rivers.” Higgins closed the presentation with a reminder of the museum’s long-standing presence in the community and its potential for future impact Let’s return the favour with an active commitment to the future of this museum.” Three Rivers CAO John Jamieson told The Guardian that the town will provide the museum with a grant of $4,200 and another for $10,800 to support a range of upgrades and projects The $4,200 grant will cover a new freezer to preserve artifacts packing materials for safe storage and new signage to improve the museum’s visibility Other initiatives may draw from the larger $10,800 grant “They’re looking for a heat pump on the third-floor museum and there may be some government funding at that so we’ll still work with them on that after April,” he said “They’re also looking at long term project for solar panels We’re providing them with funding for a new computer setup And we’re also looking at helping them with the services of an engineer to assess the climate control system.” He said funding for the museum started April 1 and it will be up to the museum to implement the provisions of the funding Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page The British Virgin Islands is an explorer's dream with more than 60 isles and cays to discover Expert-backed tips and a step-by-step breakdown to ward off these pests We tried it: Filtrete Smart Tower and the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy A contentious public debate unfolded during a Three Rivers council meeting on Jan which saw residents voice concerns over recent bylaw amendments and the broader issue of foreign influence on local land use with exchanges between speakers and council over housing criticized the council’s recent amendment to the definition of “group home,” which removed limits on the number of residents and included provisions for homeless shelters McBeth alleged the decision was influenced by special interest groups “This person is part of a special interest group that is intent on bringing a homeless outreach She said that private meetings were held between council members and these groups without public notice She said a member of the community was escorted out of this meeting at Town Hall from the chambers and made to wait in the hallway a move she believes violates the Municipal Government Act McBeth also raised concerns about a new definition for “place of assembly,” suggesting it was added to benefit occupants of institutional zones without sufficient public input She also said council was accommodating influential groups at the expense of transparency McBeth’s remarks were cut short after exceeding the five-minute limit for public comments The mic was then muted by Mayor Debbie Johnston when McBeth continued speaking We have people that don’t abide by any of the rules that we have.” raised concerns over foreign ownership of local land stating that many acres in Kings County have been purchased by foreign entities Hicken told the council that these acquisitions have left homes vacant during a housing crisis and farmland uncultivated Hicken drew parallels between local land use policies and those cited in California wildfire studies Hicken also alleged that some council members had profited from real estate transactions with foreign entities and we’re going to believe that this would not influence the council’s decisions,” he said Mayor Johnston dismissed claims of council members being compromised urging residents with evidence of misconduct or foreign interference to report it to the RCMP or CSIS I would really like people to do that so we can have some facts and clarity on these issues Hicken cited a Globe and Mail article that named Johnston among those who sold their homes property to Buddhist monks and I’m sure there’s other people here that have worked for the Buddhists or sold property to them and I have no idea who bought my house,” she responded and I don’t discriminate against anybody.” Hicken then asked the mayor if she requested a retraction from the article “I didn’t feel it was worth it,” she responded The meeting concluded with other agendas being discussed and the mayor continued to remind attendees to follow procedural rules and maintain respect during discussions is working to create a community of tiny homes aimed at providing affordable homeownership opportunities for residents MacDonald is working on a tiny homes project which he said is designed to be affordable both to purchase and maintain The first of this home is set to be completed in January The home is about 971 square feet and features two bedrooms and a garage that doubles as a utility and laundry space the labour is actually considerably cheaper to build,” he said are building the homes themselves on three lots within a 15-lot subdivision he co-owns with his father he said the tiny homes are built with energy efficiency in mind to have an electricity bill that does all your heat all your hot water for like $200 to $250 a month maximum.” the province announced a $14-million investment in tiny and small homes as part of its 2025-26 capital budget MacDonald has no plans to seek government funding for his project “I just find that when the government starts supplementing things it really drives the price of stuff up because the government is footing the bill.” The homes are intentionally built not so tall and are equipped with affordable materials to ensure costs are low The homes will be priced at $359,000 with everything included and are tailored for first-time buyers people looking for affordable options or seniors seeking a downsized accommodation “We’re strictly just trying to provide affordable housing at a reasonable price that’s energy efficient Any money that we can save in time and constructive we actually are putting that right back into the house to make it better.” MacDonald said he plans to expand the project to build two more homes in the spring and potentially four by the end of next year He hopes his initiative will inspire a wider movement for tiny homes is also spearheading discussions to encourage the growth of tiny homes in the community he has heard from community members concerned about homeownership and affordable housing for themselves and their children he said he knew it was time to start having conversations on other kinds of housing options “Maybe not something that would appeal to everybody but to give people a chance to get a start to life and maybe for those that their homes are too big and they just want to downsize.” He said he has been meeting with local contractors some of whom have also expressed the need for tiny homes in P.E.I He is hoping to kick it off at Three Rivers he confirmed that the town’s bylaws support the development of such homes “Most of the people that I talk to think it’s a fantastic idea I’m pretty excited that this concept of building smaller homes will catch on because nobody can afford the bigger homes We need to provide a better type of housing He has set up a sustainable housing initiative committee to come up with housing suggestions and a plan which he said when ready to be executed he will be exploring funding under the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Canada’s national housing agency Three Rivers council has approved a development permit for a new daycare at 574 Main Street as well as a permit for two new dormitories at the Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute (GWBI) on Brudenell Point Road The approvals follow public discussions about traffic which includes a 750-square-foot outdoor play area drew concerns from residents and some councillors over its location at a busy intersection resident Erin Lamb referenced a previous planning board discussion calling the site “probably the worst spot for doing this that I have ever seen.” “I feel having a daycare with a pick-up and drop-off added to this already congested intersection just does not make sense.” John MacFarlane also questioned the suitability of the location “This is definitely the world’s worst place to ever put our children in a daycare so I will not be supporting this,” Spin said MacFarlane noted that the facility would accommodate up to 40 children and six staff members and questioned whether parking would be sufficient We’ve already got major congestion on Main Street The town’s planning and development officer acknowledged initial skepticism about the project but said modifications had been made to address concerns He said planning staff now support the development provided the conditions outlined in the permit are met Council voted to approve the daycare permit Council also debated a proposal to build two new dormitories at the Buddhist institute to house nuns Lamb raised concerns about the broader impact of the expansion which she said would house more than 600 student nuns Lamb suggested the buildings could lead to vacant properties when students are not on the Island They are not shopping at our businesses,” she said “Do you feel Three Rivers is prepared to have these places sit empty for half the year or more This has been the trend from previous dormitory builds which results in many houses sitting empty.” Anne Van Donkersgoed then asked Lamb if she was of the opinion that nobody in Three Rivers should have a second home or a summer home but I do feel that if they’re only here a month or two out of the year of the people that have a second home have lived in the community for majority of their lives and this is their retirement plan,” Lamb replied Donkersgoed said she knows of people who have a second home in Three Rivers Martina MacDonald also questioned whether the town was prepared for the scale of the project and called for a public meeting before a decision was made “This kind of growth is monstrous,” she said She then put forward a motion for public consultation Council then voted 6-2 to approve the dormitory development permit – The Town of Three Rivers was forced to have this week’s regular council meeting online instead of in person after threats were made to members of council Mayor Debbie Johnston said one of the threats made on social media included a comment “… time to get the guns out and sharpen those knives.” was interpreted as a direct threat to all members of council Our staff did not want to hold an open meeting after reading these comments,” she said There was a lot of other aggressive comments as well and the staff just didn’t feel comfortable in particular with that comment.” Johnston said the RCMP has been informed about the threats Gavin Moore told The Guardian that King’s district RCMP members are investigating the matter Johnston said there have been heightened tension in the town with residents raising concerns regarding land ownership particularly in relation to local Buddhist monastic communities The mayor said that municipalities in P.E.I as such matters fall under provincial jurisdiction Just because we don’t talk about the concern at every council meeting doesn’t mean we aren’t concerned but it is the jurisdiction of the province.” This move has raised concerns among some who view it as an attempt to limit public speaking While the town has dealt with aggressive comments in the past the mayor said councillors and staff have never seen anything where there’s violence with weapons involved We are living in an age when you just can’t ignore things like that,” she said “It’s just disappointing that my council and my staff have to endure this aggressive online behaviour I just feel bad that they have to be subjected to this told The Guardian in an interview that the recent threats to council in Three Rivers is troubling He said there has been a rise in harassment and threats directed at municipal politicians A lot of them receive very little money for the amount of time that they spend You are trying to make your municipality better and to receive threats is just not the right thing they should go and sit down and talk to the mayor or talk to the council But threats it’s just the coward’s way out.” He said rising threats were key topics during their recent semi-annual meeting where many municipal leaders shared personal experiences Dan Kutcher who faced online harassment and threats directed at both him and his family we’re seeing less and less people stepping up to the plate to put their name on a ballot to run for municipal office they know that they have to live with threats and all that type of thing the Three Rivers mayor said council has yet to discuss if meetings will continue online or move back to in-person for December This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. – At a recent special planning board meeting in Three Rivers residents voiced concerns about the town’s new development bylaw calling for amendments to address its potential impacts on zoning practices criticized the institutional zoning provisions in the bylaw citing a property owned by a Buddhist group where residents live communally She said the provincial government and municipality are enabling the development of gated communities inaccessible to the public rather than inclusive to the wealthy occupants of the institutional zone,” she said a town councillor and chair of the planning board responded to these concerns in an interview with The Guardian She said that restricted access to certain areas is not uncommon on Prince Edward Island comparing it to places like the Cavendish Farms facility in New Annan where visitors must state their purpose to gain access “There are places on Prince Edward Island that I can’t go,” she said McBeth also argued that the bylaw breeds a divide between “rich newcomers and poor Islanders,” making it increasingly difficult for young families to afford to live in the area a resident of Lower Montague who also spoke at the meeting reflected on his time on the previous planning board that drafted the previous bylaw He acknowledged potential shortcomings in the bylaws particularly regarding institutional zoning Nicholson clarified that institutional zoning was never intended to support the creation of gated communities “It was just what was appropriate at the time when the bylaws were done,” he said while advising that the language might require revision to address misconceptions about the zone’s purpose Stay informed: Don’t miss the news you need to know. Add The Guardian to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters He then questioned whether the new bylaw allows for innovative solutions like tiny home developments and if the province is working on one in the town He proceeds to say he is working with a developer interested in establishing a tiny home community which he said could address housing affordability in the community Resident Blair Sorrey addressed the meeting saying he was “appalled and sickened by the ghastly state this community now finds itself in.” the PNP program and amalgamation greased the rails that helped slide us into this pit of despair and it will take the collective will of all Islanders to help us crawl out of it,” Sorrey said He was interrupted and reminded to stick to the meeting’s focus on the bylaw Sorrey insisted he needed to lay a foundation before addressing the bylaw prompting a back-and-forth with Van Donkersgoed you’re welcome to do so,” Van Donkersgoed said “You’re not going to let me speak?” she reiterated her stance “There you have it,” Sorrey said before walking away “Three Rivers does not control immigration on any level The fact that people want to talk about immigration and the fact that they want to attack people who are immigrants that’s not cool,” Van Donkersgoed told The Guardian.“I listen to the residents I’m not only going to listen to them on things I can control “There’s no point in the residents yelling at me and telling me off about immigration and what they think of it And to accuse me and other town councillors of selling out the town and allowing people to buy property The council will revisit the bylaw and proposed amendments at its next meeting before making further decisions Editor’s note: This story was updated to included further comment from Blair Sorrey Top picks for what to watch this month in Canada The Three Rivers Minor Ball Association has more than doubled its player numbers over the past decade but the number of ball fields hasn’t kept up and now the group says it may have to turn kids away 27 that registration has grown from just over 200 players to more than 400 in 10 years the association is still working with the same number of fields “I expressed a concern over field capacity and the concern absolutely hasn’t gone away has gotten worse over the last number of years We’re doing the best we can with the fields we have access to,” he told council the association has started holding practices as early as 4:30 p.m and sending teams to fields in other neighbouring communities like Souris especially for families who have to travel He said the organization keeps getting calls from people who want to sign up and people moving to the area making inquiries about their services “We’re at the point right now where we’re probably going to have to cap our registration but I don’t want to tell a 10-year-old kid they can’t play ball He pointed to two unused fields at Montague Regional High School that could help if the town and school can work out an agreement The fields aren’t maintained or regularly used but O’Brien believes with some cooperation “We’re asking the Town of Three Rivers to somehow figure out a way to get more fields available to us We are talking hundreds of thousands of dollars here O’Brien said the association is a victim of its own success we’re running two or three practices a day (and) weekends there is probably a thousand people rolling through Cardigan.” John MacFarlane recalled trying to get an agreement for the fields years ago I was really surprised that a government entity wouldn’t allow the fields being used I agree that (with the) two fields not being used (there) should be some way we can get together and get something done.” is responsible for organizing games and practices but not for maintaining fields since it’s a task that requires more resources than the group has Mayor Debbie Johnston said she understands the need and has seen the situation firsthand “I guess we’ll have to have some internal conversations on how to handle this And if you want to talk to John (the CAO) we’ll see what we can work out,” she said O’Brien wants to know what the plan is for outdoor recreational facilities I raised my hand and said there was an issue I said we need help and nothing happened,” O’Brien said “In my meeting (recently with council) I said Come up with a plan for getting more facilities for the region’.” O’Brien added that 22 teams are spread out across six fields and he often explains to parents who paid registration fees in Three Rivers The organization will have its annual general meeting on Feb O’Brien said he hopes there will be a representative from the town present that could speak to the association about capacity concerns and what the plan is to address it Following is information on the demands the Three Rivers Minor Baseball Association faces: Fields outside of Three Rivers the organization uses as needed due to capacity issues: Texas — The Coastal Bend started 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project the City of Quesnel is working towards along with First Nations partners in the area Nicholas Pickles and Allie Affleck are two of the people who will be managing the community forest Pickles is the general manager and Affleck is the forestry manager "One of the great things about the community forest there's so many different ways that we can work with the various community stakeholders and identify what we all want out of the community forest," Pickles said "It's really about community engagement and getting that input which is a really exciting part of it all." Affleck and Pickles both have considerable experience around forestry ecosystem management, wildfire mitigation and every aspect of managing the forest "The reason I got into it is because I love being outside," Affleck said If I can have a positive impact on it and be able to continue those recreational opportunities for people long-term Pickles said being able to have an impact on the community with a project that will be valuable to Quesnel and the region is why he wanted to work on the project that you can actually have a tangable result and impact on which is awesome," he said One of the advantages of a community forest is that it exists solely to serve the community Forestry activities in the community forest area are planned by the community forest team Any trees that are harvested will be a source of revenue for the community forest and therefore the community as local contractors will do the harvesting and then the community forest will sell lumber But Pickles and Affleck emphasized that it won't be clearcut everywhere because of the focus on benefiting the community 30 years time everybody's kids will be able to enjoy the forest or work in forestry and enjoy all the different components of the natural area around Quesnel," Pickles said Aside from the economic value of the forest there are significant advantages in terms of wildfire mitigation and community service Pickles and Affleck said they're working with organizations who have recreational areas or take care of trails in the community forest area Places like Wonderland trails fall into the community forest zone and working with organizations like the Gold Rush Cycling Club which maintains and grows trails in the area The community forest also allows for wildfire mitigation planning One of the projects being worked on is to help protect the Dragon Mountain cell tower from being affected if a wildfire were to roll through there as it is vital for communication in the region when asked what makes Three Rivers Community Forest unique "When you look at Quesnel post-World War 2 Rapid growth in logging and sawmills in the Quesnel region," he said "We have massive sawmills and pulp mills here I don't know if you could meet someone in the Quesnel region that hasn't had some connection with forestry." The hope is the community forest will be able to support grants and investments into the community to boost recreation and culture Affleck and Pickles are glad they have already been receiving feedback from the community and they are excited to continue work on the Three Rivers Community Forest The two emphasized that the goal of the community forest is to benefit Quesnel and the area around it and they will be working with stakeholders community members and everyone in the area to ensure the community forest serves the community People can find out more about the community forest at threeriverscomfor.ca Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines Management of the Wellness Centre in Montague is being turned over to Three Rivers by the board of the Community Welfare League After a century of looking after Montague rinks the Community Welfare League (CWL) is handing over the management of the Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre to Three Rivers CWL chair Andy Daggett and Three Rivers CAO John Jamieson called it a mutual decision with the town looking to streamline facility management and the volunteer group finding it hard to keep up with expenses How To Track Plan Database Sir Rod Stewart’s Grand Street & Three Rivers RR in HO scale The rocker's HO scale masterpiece is now up and running in England Click the link to download a PDF of the track plan! Buy the December 2024 issue of Model Railroader! Members enjoy 15% off any purchase in our store. 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The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario is coming to the YMCA of Three Rivers in Guelph A new hub is set to open at the YMCA at 130 Woodland Glen Dr The space will be on the second floor of the Y The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs aims to provide a variety of programs and guidance through one door so it can be easier for youth ages 12 to 16 to access one at the University of Guelph and the other at 733 Woolwich St What will be different about the hub at the Y is that youth who access it will be able to use the Y facilities like the pool and gym without needing a membership The hub will include the Y’s programming like the alternative suspension program and The Grove Hub’s programming to help with mental health.  Visually the hub on the second floor which is currently offices and boardrooms will turn into a flexible funky and fun space where youth can play video games There will also be a quiet space with a nursing chair and changing table meant for young parents to use Right now some rooms aren’t in use because renovations are going on “So we're a little pressed for space at the moment waiting for that beautiful new space to emerge at the end of it,” said Lisa Hood marketing and communications at YMCA of Three Rivers The renovations are being made possible through a generous donation from W.C Wood Foundation and money from the federal government’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Hood declined to say how much the donation was The Y is grateful to the Wood family and without their donation the space would not have been possible The Y has had a relationship with The Grove prior to this partnership with new space When the Y was able to invite people back in during the pandemic The Grove had drop-in programs youth could participate in we’re excited to expand our reach and offer even more ways to support youth in their well-being journey,” said Jeff Hoffman Along with mental health help “we all know that there's upstream interventions that we can do and all of these things are goals of our youth programs So if we can start to reach young people before they reach the stage of crisis our whole community will be better off,” said Hood More Spotlight > Three Rivers town council has updated its procedural bylaw to set new rules for those wishing to address council 9 require individuals to notify the chief administrative officer (CAO) or their representative by 3 p.m on the Friday before a council meeting by calling the town office and leaving their name topic of concern and indicate if the matter has been previously addressed by council or discussed with council members or administration before they are allowed to speak Those planning to make a formal presentation must also complete a “request for decision” form anyone who wanted to speak at council meetings could do so for five minutes without pre-registration one of the people who spoke at the meeting told council that the present policy seems to be working well and putting further restrictions on public input will appear to be “counterproductive.” “Council is elected to represent the wishes of the Three Rivers residents I would think they would welcome public input,” he said “Requiring speakers to register in advance works only to create problems.” He then asked council if several residents registered to speak what criteria would be used to decide which ones would speak and if one isn’t allowed to speak what options do they have to pass their message across to council the only other option you would have is to go to social media And I don’t think that’s what council wants.” Mayor Debbie Johnston replied saying no criteria has been discussed and everyone would be allowed to speak for the allocated five minutes if they register “We just need to know what you want to speak about when you come It is almost impossible to have somebody stand at the podium and request the answers to 10 questions in one night “We just want more order and more respect in our council meetings.” Wayne Spin replied to the mayor saying he agrees with Hicken there’s a lot of diversity in Three Rivers lately I truly believe the only three things we do have left in life is death of taxes and freedom of speech Spin then clarified that the council isn’t aiming to stop anyone from venting The rotunda beyond the left field wall at Pittsburgh's PNC Park is something of a giant spiral staircase Its main function is to allow spectators to move between decks but fans often stand along the railings of its four winding layers for views of the playing field and it's the slowest way to vertically navigate the ballpark So it was a bit curious when Pittsburgh Pirates owner Bob Nutting took this route during the home opener April 4 If Nutting had any doubts about how unpopular he had become in the city if he'd somehow avoided all the social media vitriol and the talk radio chatter wading into fans in the rotunda brought it all home One of the first fans to notice Nutting exclaimed Others standing nearby took notice and an impromptu "Sell the team!" chant began, accompanied by boos and jeers. Nutting's pace increased. One fan with his smartphone camera recording asked Nutting if he could "get a word." and the one security official with him impeded the fan’s path The state of the Pirates has become so loathsome for fans that videos and local news stories are reaching escape velocity and becoming a national talking point This should be an exciting time for the fan base with Paul Skenes in the rotation and arguably the game's next top pitching prospect But the Pirates are anything but a feel-good story As a former beat writer who covered the team from 2013-16 I am familiar with long-standing animosity between fans and Nutting I can remember the jokes: "Pittsburgh: City of champions and the Pirates." I can recall the #NuttingsWallet tags on so many Twitter posts But sentiment seems to have become more hostile this season I texted my friend and longtime Pirates fan Joe Manetta to ask if the state of affairs was as dire as it seemed from a distance Even Skenes' home starts have been sparsely attended I don't believe the morale around the team has ever been worse," Manetta wrote back Much of the public angst is tied to the club’s lack of investment The Pirates opened the season ranked 26th in the majors in payroll and they have ranked 26th or lower in Opening Day payroll 17 times in the 19 years of Nutting's ownership But the lack of investment this past offseason was particularly irksome The Pirates are sitting on a winning lottery ticket with Skenes There was a feeling the limited window should prompt some win-now urgency the Pirates signed no free agent to a multi-year deal in the offseason Their biggest free-agent expenditures were on 37-year-old outfielder Tommy Pham (a one-year retaining 38-year-old Andrew McCutchen (one year and 33-year-old pitcher Andrew Heaney (one year The team also traded for first baseman Spencer Horwitz a useful player but likely not a difference-maker The largest free agent contract in club history remains the three-year $39-million deal Francisco Liriano signed in December 2015 Yet, when speaking with Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Noah Hiles for a Q&A earlier in April Nutting said he's been a fine steward of the franchise "I think that I've done everything that I can to provide the tools and resources to the team," Nutting said "There is a point where it becomes execution." The Pirates' Opening Day payroll was $13 million more in 2016 - a club-record $99.95 million - than it was entering this season ($86.46 million) This despite MLB revenues doubling to $12 billion since 2007 Pittsburgh entered play Monday batting .184 as a team – the fifth-worst mark through 16 games to start a season since 1901 The Pirates were also slugging .290 and in possession of a 61 wRC+ Even adjusting for revenue discrepancies, Nutting is one of the game's tightest owners based on estimated revenue spent on payroll some fan-friendly touches had been altered without notice and humanitarian Roberto Clemente in the right-field corner was removed and replaced by an ad for a hard lemonade After public backlash, including from Clemente's son the ad was taken down and the tribute restored club president Travis Williams called it an honest mistake in response to emails from fans asking where their "Bucco Bricks" had gone Fans paid the team years ago to have personalized Bucco Bricks used for a portion of the sidewalk outside PNC Park some fans had noticed they were removed without any message from the club which included tributes to deceased loved ones KDKA captured images showing the bricks in their present state: a heap of rubble ready to be pulverized offered fans an opportunity to pick up similarly personalized bricks that had been removed for renovations Tribune-Review sportswriter Joe Rutter wrote about how his late father had surprised him with a brick that was inscribed with the message: "Joe Rutter Pirates Sports Writer — Joe's Dad "Had the Pirates informed fans with an announcement of the bricks' removal perhaps those who purchased them could have retrieved their brick before they were sent to the dump," Rutter wrote the bricks provided an emotional connection and the Pirates could have negated the backlash by being proactive for once and offering them back to customers as a keepsake it marks another round of bad publicity for a franchise that is used to disappointing fans with its play on the field they have found creative ways this year to upset their fan base with their actions off it." Nutting wrote an apology letter to Rutter, but the PR damage was done. The Pirates issued a response, noting they were planning a new fan tribute. But the boos did not stop raining down. (On Wednesday, the team announced a plan to provide fans who participated in the original program a replica brick and to create a new permanent display.) On April 9, when the Pirates played host to the Cardinals in an afternoon game, "sell the team" chants again broke out in the seventh and eighth innings That evening at Pat McAfee’s "Big Night Aht" event across the Allegheny River more "sell the team" chants thundered down from some 12,000 strong at PPG Arena when McAfee introduced Skenes no!" McAfee exclaimed as the chants continued Skenes stood in awkward silence with microphone in hand On stage with Skenes and McAfee were longtime Pittsburgh sports fixtures Sidney Crosby and Ben Roethlisberger Crosby and Roethlisberger signed multiple contract extensions with the Penguins and Steelers teams in leagues that have salary caps and floors Nothing is in place in MLB to compel Nutting There is almost zero chance Skenes will be in Pittsburgh beyond 2029 was traded after just four-and-a-half seasons with the Pirates we were in a 'rebuild' if you will call it that We haven't rebuilt anything since 2015," Manetta said of the growing frustration and they have done nothing to add talent around him I've attended the one and only game that I will attend this season and I don't think that there was a more depressing season visit to PNC Park in the 24 seasons it's been open The paid attendance figure for Skenes' start Monday was 10,402 but perhaps half that number was in the park More goes into being a successful MLB franchise than payroll but it's difficult to argue Nutting has been a successful steward by any measure – from PR to personnel Recent drafts under general manager Ben Cherington appear promising with prospects such as Chandler and Termarr Johnson added to the farm system has yet to produce an above-average position player The farm system ranks 16th at Baseball America and 19th at FanGraphs Since Nutting took controlling interest in the club in January 2007 have had only four winning seasons and three postseason appearances (2013-15 under former GM Neal Huntington) and have not won a playoff round aside from the 2013 NL wild-card game Similar teams that live with budget constraints such as the Tampa Bay Rays (1,520 wins) and Cleveland Guardians (1,480) rank fourth and seventh in the majors in wins since 2007 PNC Park is arguably the best ballpark in baseball although it happened in 2011 when owner Frank McCourt was forced to sell the Los Angeles Dodgers after the team filed for bankruptcy Owners tend to stay out of one another's affairs and the commissioner works on their behalf Pirates fans have limited bargaining power aside from staying home Next year will be Nutting's 20th year as the principal owner of the club It just needs someone to invest and someone to execute for a passionate fan base that has reached the end of its rope Travis Sawchik is theScore's senior baseball writer pleaded guilty this week to charges of bribery and smuggling contraband into the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Three Rivers according to court documents filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas Garza admitted misconduct during her employment as a Religious Services Assistant at FCI Three Rivers/ Court documents reveal that Garza was employed at the facility from January 31 According to the plea agreement and stipulation Garza became acquainted with an inmate and agreed to bring contraband into the facility in exchange for cash papers infused with synthetic opiods and other drugs Investigators uncovered the scheme during a search of the inmate's cell which revealed a wallet containing squares of paper testing positive for synthetic opioids A printed Cash App Cash Tag provided the address to track monetary transfers to Garza's account A review of Cash App records confirmed thirteen cash transfers totaling approximately $11,400 from an account belonging to the inmate's sister to Garza's account Cell phone records and text messages corroborated the coordination of contraband pickups around the times of these payments Garza admitted that she knew her actions were wrong She explained that she was initially approached by the inmate to bring cigarettes and later an MP3 player into the facility in exchange for money The defendant acknowledged that the inmate informed her that the papers she was asked to deliver were soaked in narcotics Garza has pleaded guilty to Bribery of a Public Official She faces a potential sentence of up to 15 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000 District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos is scheduled to sentence Garza on August 12 The Department of Justice-Office of Inspector General conducted the investigation Attorneys Michael Chu and Robert Thorpe prosecuting the case Garza remains on bond pending her sentencing hearing 574 New London Turnpike Norwich, CT 06360 860-215-9016 Three Rivers serves eastern regions of the state with a variety of credit degrees and certificates and non-credit certificate programs designed to meet the dynamic needs of its learning community Students at Three Rivers can expect hands-on attention from faculty members who have worked in their fields Three Rivers’ students are able to move with ease from one program to another Normal college operating hours of the Three Rivers campus are:  (Reuters) — A large fire was extinguished at Valero's 89,000 barrel per day Three Rivers refinery in Texas on Wednesday evening No injuries were reported and details on how the fire started and the extent of any damage remains unknown A Valero representative was not immediately available to comment The Valero Three Rivers Refinery is located in South Texas, halfway between San Antonio and Corpus Christi. The refinery has access to crude oil from West Texas and South Texas through third-party pipelines and trucks. The refinery distributes its refined petroleum products primarily through third-party pipelines One of our administrators will review your comment before posting it onto the website THREE RIVERS — American flags will soon fly over the lawn of Three Rivers City Hall for the third annual Patriotic Revival an event dedicated to celebrating military heroes has flown a flag in his father's honor at the Patriotic Revival for the past two years "I bring it in and it creates a scenario in my mind - that I'm doing for him what probably wasn't done for him as a returning veteran," Whitson said Whitson notes that veterans aren't often visibly involved in community events in Live Oak County "But when something like this happens - they come out," Whitson said The Patriotic Revival in Three Rivers reminds people of what military service members have done and continue to do for the country was inspired by similar displays in Corpus Christi and Robstown "I got started because - for one - I love America And I saw these projects in other cities," Dobie said "And I was like - that is beautiful and I wanted to bring it to our county," she added Dobie created the event partly to honor people like her father She flies a flag for the Korean War veteran every year "It's a wonderful thing to show our patriotism," Dobie said She said anyone the public feels is a hero is welcome to purchase a flag The first Patriotic Revival featured 104 flags Dobie's goal for this year is to display 175 flags which will go on sale from May 1st through June 11th For more information call or text Dobie at 361-362-8707 or email liveoakcountygop@gmail.come with the word Flag in the subject line Meals on Wheels PEI project coordinator Christine von Maydell and Montague chapter coordinator Linda Boudreault hold bags of freshly grown produce at the Hillcrest United Church community garden in Montague Meals on Wheels PEI garden manager Christine von Maydell delivers fresh vegetables to Georgetown/Cardigan chapter recipient Nancy Murphy Cardigan and Montague are eating freshly grown vegetables along with their hot and frozen delivered meals zucchini and more are grown at the Kings Playhouse and Hillcrest United Church The locations of the new markers are on the sidewalks of West General Robinson St The ceremony is scheduled to take place adjacent to the North Side Gold Lot 1A The dedication recalls the storied memories of Three Rivers Stadium, including two championships, numerous postseason appearances, and two All-Star Games. It also honors Clemente’s legacy and the community that keeps his spirit alive The ongoing project was funded in part through the SABR Local Grants program For additional information, please contact Len Martin Meet the Staff Board of Directors Annual Reports Inclusivity Statement Contact SABR Valero Energy Corp. has confirmed a fire occurring on New Year’s Day at its 100,000-b/d refinery in Three Rivers, Tex., about halfway between San Antonio and Corpus Christi. “[On the evening of Jan. 1], a fire was contained and extinguished at Valero's Three Rivers [r]efinery,” Darcy Schroeder, Valero’s public affairs manager for the Three Rivers and Corpus Christi refineries, told OGJ via e-mail on Jan. 2. No injuries occurred from the incident, Schroeder said. Further details regarding the cause of the fire, its location, and the current status of operations at the refinery have yet to be revealed. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. takes over Cavendish Farms Wellness CentreCommunity Welfare League of Montague letting it go after 60 years The Town of Three Rivers has taken control of its biggest asset the Community Welfare League of Montague ran the Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre I think it was a mutual decision between the welfare league and the town to manage its biggest asset chief administrative officer (CAO) with the Town of Three Rivers It has run the wellness centre for a long time and has done a good job said the organization goes back 60 years with Montagues largest arena but the burden was getting to be too big There is just so much you have to deal with Daggett said in a telephone interview Sept so many things that you have to deal with as a volunteer board Its almost like it is taking the fun out of doing volunteering The manager of the Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre resigned recently It was at that point the welfare league started to think a change was needed Weve got other things that we need to be focusing on and so we made the decision The town called us up and said they were thinking of taking it over and asked what we thought Daggett said one of the main drags on the volunteer board was the cost of insurance That price tag has now ballooned up to $40,000 Its just stupid how expensive stuff is getting Everybody sues for a twisted ankle or a slip and fall more than what we wanted to have our necks on the line for so this has been coming for several years now the parties are still transferring everything over Jamieson said the town has asked Greg MacLaren to step in in the interim while it searches for a permanent replacement Jamieson said running the Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre will not be a costly venture explaining that with the number of bookings it has the facility should pay for itself just as the Georgetown Sportsplex pays for itself It shouldnt be a burden on the town other than when we have to do capital projects or repairs adding that the solar array the town installed several years ago has significantly reduced energy costs the arena operates with roughly nine people we relied more on third parties to run our facilities Most municipalities would manage their own facilities Following is information about the library that operates inside the Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre: The Montague library was the first public library branch established in P.E.I The library has been in the community since it opened on Oct The Montague Rotary Library is committed to supporting the informational educational and recreational needs of its community Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. 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Three Rivers Hospital data breach prompts credit monitoring alert for patientsby Mackenize Dekker | News Channel 3 — Patients were warned to monitor their credit scores after a hospital data breach provided notice that Three Rivers Hospital patient information was compromised in Dec potentially affecting some people in the state of Michigan This is just one of hundreds of medical information data breaches that happened in 2024 according to the Department of Health and Human Services you cannot have a weak moment,” Vijay Bhuse associate professor for the College of Computing at Grand Valley State University CPS Solutions became aware of unauthorized third party access to an employee’s business email account on Dec An investigation showed data from the account was accessed and removed potentially including things like full name such as details on a person’s treatment or prescription needs credit and debit card information and hospital medical records were not accessed in the breach “Somebody could be accessing your system from very far away,” said Bhuse “They could be on the other side of the world.” The company went on to say in the release that they regret the incident and any concern it may have caused With more than 700 data breaches affecting medical information in the past year alone hospitals are a common target for cyber attacks It’s the sensitivity of information that makes healthcare facilities so vulnerable to attacks the best thing to do would be to educate your employees,” said Bhuse “Make them aware of threats related to email Bhuse said to use multi-factor authentication spam filters and avoid clicking any external links “Clicking on the link is equivalent to opening a door for an attacker,” said Bhuse Bhuse recommends that hospitals or any organizations that worry about cybersecurity should be auditing their system and testing security solutions always keeping cybersecurity on their radar “It's been growing and it's not going to go away any time soon because we're doing more and more things online,” said Bhuse “Awareness and training is the first step.” CPS Solutions is offering affected residents two years of free credit monitoring and identity protection services collections will be brought forward by one working day collections due on Monday 14 April will take place on Saturday 12 April No collections will take place on Good Friday 18 April or Easter Monday 21 April Collections due week commencing the 21 April will take place one day later than normal With bank holidays also on the way in May there is no better time to sign up to our collection reminder service and receive information on collections direct to your inbox Why not make this a waste free Easter? 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TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival which is relocating to the Strip District for this year only Chief among the four-day festival’s headliners are Suzanne Vega (“Tom’s Diner” and “Luka”) and Lisa Loeb (“Stay (I Missed You).” presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is set for June 5-8 and is moving to the riverfront lots at the 15th Street Plaza along Waterfront Place in the Strip District while its future home at Arts Landing is under construction there will be an artist market with more than 200 regional and national artists chief programming & engagement officer for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust “Gathering together in the Strip District adds a new dimension to this year’s Festival but the artistry and community spirit that has defined this cherished event for decades will have us feeling right at home.” Here’s this year’s musical lineup: Preservation Hall Jazz Band (7:30 to 9 p.m.) There will also be more musical performances by local groups like Calico Dogs Woodland Creatures and more to be announced Mike Palm is a TribLive digital producer who also writes music reviews and features. A Westmoreland County native, he joined the Trib in 2001, where he spent years on the sports copy desk, including serving as night sports editor. He has been with the multimedia staff since 2013. 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You must be registered to vote to apply for a proxy vote. You can find more information on proxy voting here Director of Electoral Administration and Regulation at the Electoral Commission “Anyone voting at a polling station will need to show photo ID before they can be given their ballot paper It’s important that everyone understands what types of ID they can use and how to apply for free ID if they need it You can find information about the requirement and what to expect at the polling station Returning Officer at Three Rivers District Council “With elections taking place across Hertfordshire on 1 May it is important that those who want to vote make sure they have an accepted form of ID “Residents who do not have one of the accepted forms of ID can apply for free ID either online or by completing a paper application form and sending this to our electoral services team If you need any help with applying for the free ID or want to request an application form The elections team can be contacted on: elections@threerivers.gov.uk / 01923 776611 or the Electoral Commission press office on 020 7271 0704 out of office hours 07789 920 414 or press@electoralcommission.org.uk Election for Hertfordshire County Council are taking place in Three Rivers in May 2025 HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards can be used as voter ID To apply for the Voter Authority Certificate the address at which they are registered to vote and their National Insurance number Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is responsible for the voter ID policy and for the free voter ID application system Enquiries relating to the application system or the policy itself should be directed to MHCLG The Electoral Commission is responsible for ensuring voters are aware of the voter ID requirement and for supporting local authorities with the process Questions related to the public awareness campaign should be directed to the Electoral Commission Local authorities are responsible for implementing voter ID at the local level Construction will begin soon on the new Three Rivers JK-12 School in Blind River Algoma District School Board trustees received an update on the project from senior administration officials at Tuesday’s board meeting ADSB associate director of corporate services and operations told trustees that rock blasting and other preliminary work has been done in preparation for pouring of concrete at the 30-acre property “The timeline (for the opening of the new school) is going to be early 2026 We’re pushing for completion,” Santa Maria told SooToday after Tuesday’s meeting The province announced $50.5 million in funding for the project in November 2023 Santa Maria shared photos of the site and renderings of Three Rivers JK-12 School done by Sault architectural and engineering firm IDEA The school will be built by Finnway General Contractor of Thunder Bay and several subcontractors Three Rivers JK-12 School will be shared by the ADSB and Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord and located at 158 Youngfox Road in Blind River Eaket Secondary School and Blind River Public School Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord’s Ecole publique des Pins Blanc will move to Three Rivers from its current base within W.C The school will have 453 spaces for 269 elementary students and 184 secondary students The building will also include 64 child care spaces.  “We’re excited with this project that took some time to get there but we’re very excited with where we’re at right now in the progress we’re making,” Santa Maria told the board As far as a team name and mascot is concerned Three Rivers JK-12 School will be known as ‘Home of the Otters.’ A naming committee chose the otter because it is believed that the creature symbolizes boldness They’re what we want our students to be as confident learners and caring citizens,” Maurice told the board turquoise and orange were chosen as the school’s colours A school-naming committee of 13 people including school board officials community members and Indigenous community members announced in January that Three Rivers was picked from a short list of three possible names the two others being Huron North and North Current Three Rivers was chosen because it includes the Mississauga River French and Ojibway and the three communities of Iron Bridge Blind River and Serpent River that the school will serve More Spotlight > You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience Jada Gaideski (5) from Edwardsburg controls the ball as she brings it downfield (Scott Hassinger | Leader Publications Contributor) THREE RIVERS – The 2025 season continues to be one of growth and rebuilding for the Edwardsburg girls’ soccer team Sean Jesse’s Lady Eddies faced one of the more experienced teams in the Wolverine Conference Monday night at Three Rivers and fell to their hosts 4-0 The loss drops Edwardsburg to 1-7 overall and 0-2 in conference matches It also marked the fifth time this spring that the Eddies have been shutout in a match by its opponent All seven of Edwardsburg’s losses have come against schools with a winning record “Three Rivers is a good soccer team and they relied a great deal on  the counter attack tonight They have two real speedy forwards and we just didn’t handle that speed and they played well over the top We are a team that tries to play good quality soccer and knock the ball around and at times we were able to do that,” Jesse said “We are a young group that just isn’t a polished team yet We graduated seven starters from last season We are going through some growing pains but these kids continue to get better every day I thought we controled the play for a majority of the match Right now we just lack that ability to finish when we have ppportunities to score.” Sophomore miofielder Natalie McGahan scored twice for Three Rivers (4-3-2) in the first half at 37:32 and 31:18 and Paige McDonald added the Lady Cats’ next goal (22:45) to put the hosts ahead 3-0 after the first half Senior forward Tori Thorbjorsen scored the final goal for Three Rivers at the 32:23 mark of the second half recorded the shutout in goal for Three Rivers with 12 saves Edwardsburg did manage to outshoot Three Rivers 12-10 Freshman Bailey Maurer came up with six saves in goal for Edwardsburg Maurer was filling in for the Lady Eddies No 1 goalie Mallory Schrock who is currently injured and the team’s No I thought she stepped in today and did an excellent job for us She just lacks experience,” Jesse said Edwardsburg showed vast improvement during the second half after a slow start at the offensive end during the initial 40 minutes of play Behind the play of senior center midfielder Alexandria Ferguson and sophomore Kennedy Goorhouse and junior Jada Gaideski at the outside midfielder positions Edwardsburg had several opportunities to put the ball into Three Rivers’ net in the final half Sophomore Sophia Kuntz missed a penalty kick for Edwardsburg with 17:04 remaining in the match Three Rivers also had one other chance to score on McDonald’s penalty kick with 8:16 left but her shot hit the crossbar Three Rivers had five corner kicks to just one for Edwardsburg The Lady Eddies did have two indirect kicks to none for the Lady Cats Edwardsburg visits Otsego Wednesday at 6:30 p.m Among the best players to keep an eye on when the Los Angeles Kings play the Chicago Blackhawks… will be on the ice Monday against the Los Angeles Kings at… Ryan Donato and the Chicago Blackhawks will play on Monday at 8:30 PM ET meet the Los Angeles Kings on Monday at 8:30 PM ET This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Three Rivers Bank will offer a full suite of financial planning and investment management services tailored to meet the unique needs of the local community Three Rivers Bank of Montana is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with Merit Financial Advisors a nationally recognized wealth management firm This partnership will enable the bank to provide comprehensive wealth management services to clients in the Flathead Valley By partnering with Merit Financial Advisors the bank will leverage the expertise of a firm known for its personalized client-centric approach to wealth management “Our mission has always been to provide exceptional solutions that meet the needs of our clients Partnering with Merit Financial Advisors allows us to elevate our services by offering a holistic approach to wealth management,” said A.J “This collaboration brings an added level of expertise and resources ensuring our clients have access to the best possible guidance for their financial future.” Merit Financial Advisors has built a reputation for its commitment to fiduciary responsibility they will work closely with Three Rivers Bank to ensure clients receive tailored solutions that align with their financial goals and values “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Three Rivers Bank of Montana a cornerstone of the Flathead Valley’s community it was a no-brainer when seeking a partner with a legacy of trust Three Rivers Bank embodies the values we hold dear at Merit Financial Advisors and this partnership is a natural extension of our shared mission,” said Bryce Stacy Service Advisor of Merit Financial Advisors “Our goal is to revolutionize the client experience by building the RIA of the future and this collaboration with Three Rivers Bank ensures that we remain deeply invested in the people we’re committed to providing comprehensive financial services that strengthen and grow this incredible community for generations to come.” The partnership between Three Rivers Bank and Merit Financial Advisors underscores a shared commitment to providing high-quality financial solutions strengthening the ability to support clients in every aspect of their financial journey Whether clients are planning for retirement or looking for business planning strategies this new wealth management division is designed to meet their needs About Three Rivers Bank of MontanaFounded in 1974 Three Rivers Bank of Montana is a community bank dedicated to providing personalized banking services to individuals and businesses in the Flathead Valley With a strong commitment to community values and customer service the bank offers a full range of financial solutions wealth management services through its strategic partnership with Merit Financial Advisors About Merit Financial AdvisorsMerit Financial Advisors is a wealth management firm that partners with financial institutions and families to provide customized financial planning With a focus on helping clients build and preserve wealth Merit Financial Advisors delivers personalized strategies that align with the unique goals and circumstances of each client For more information on the new wealth management services or to schedule a consultation, please contact Three Rivers Bank of Montana at www.threeriversbankmontana.com. 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