Profile of Sue Hickey

All articles of Sue Hickey

• The Tide rolling into town
  Are you sick of the unfavourable aspects of Newfoundland politics? Do you miss former premier Danny Williams and his colourful rhetoric? Did ...
• Nursing program growing
  Approximately 25 licenced practical nurses at the Grand Falls-Windsor campus of the College of the North Atlantic got a big vote of confidence at ...
• Queensway still in play
  While more retail stores are gradually opening up in Grand Falls-Windsor, and the Exploits Valley Mall is full with tenants, it's not hard to ...
• Two parties interested in building hotels
  The town of Grand Falls-Windsor has been working with a business known as Pacrem for some time about the possibility of a new hotel being built ...
• The boys are back in town
  Christmas is over - but Rudolph and his relatives don't seem to be interested in moving on. Instead, they've taken over a farming community off ...
• Chamber seeking nominations
  Do you have a favourite business in the Exploits Valley that deserves recognition? Or know a business owner who worked hard to land major ...
• Mayors outlook for 2012
  The year 2012 might indicate the End Times, according to Hollywood and a misinterpretation of an ancient calendar, but for some communities in ...
• Balanced budget, but higher taxes
  Residents in Botwood will be paying higher taxes this year.The town council and staff have brought down their budget for 2012.According to Mayor ...
• Traffic stop leads to bust
  A post-New Year's pullover led to a rough start for 2012 for one man..The 25-year-old man from St. John's was traveling on the Trans-Canada ...
• Men accused of murder appeared in local court
  Two men from Newfoundland charged with murder of another man after he was found dead in Edmonton Dec. 31 have ties to the central region.Paul ...
• Leave the aggression behind, drivers
  Growl, whine, arrgh.One wants to yell at people like this: "can't you read?"With apologies to those who have friends and family who are ill- or ...
• The horse didn’t like it
  A scared horse is what encouraged a Grand Falls-Windsor man to make illegal dumping a public issue.It was when Dr. John Trend and his horse ...
• Special celebration for oldest church
  One of the oldest faith communities in the Exploits Valley region is celebrating a special anniversary - St. Andrew's Anglican Church on Main ...
• Striking a deal
  For a town founded on the basis of a mine that closed, and also dealing with the legacy of pollution by the mine's former owners, Buchans seems ...
• One of the best Christmas Days ever
  Ah, memories. It's difficult to pin down a particular favourite in relation to the Christmas season, especially at the risk of sounding ...
• Town introduces biggest budget ever
  The official slogan of the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor is "Perfectly Centred."Councillor Roger Barnett decided to change the tag line a little ...
• Almost five years after charges laid
  A Botwood man arrested nearly five years ago finally had his day in court.Fifty-nine-year-old Donald William Buckley pled guilty before a ...
• More than just a windy day
  It was the kind of weather system where one part of Newfoundland couldn't have bragging rights - as in "you think that was bad? You should have ...
• Local military honoured in Parliament
  Jarris Sampson of Grand Falls-Windsor is one of the lucky individuals who knew what he wanted to do with his life, even as a young man. The ...
• Roller-coaster weather
  As the calendar says, it's time for Newfoundlanders to start thinking about winter weather. It seems to be less predictable than in previous ...
• Bail delayed in stabbing case until next week
  A bail hearing has been postponed until next week in the case of an assault and stabbing in Grand Falls-Windsor in the early morning hours of ...
• Local man killed in Alberta
  While the case is still under investigation, poor weather conditions appeared to have been a factor in the death of a 42-year-old Grand ...
• Newfoundland not looking good
  November is World Diabetes Month, and Newfoundland doesn't have much good news to bring to any gathering groups may have to talk about the ...
• A special bank needs your support
  Get in front of your computer, and start clicking. The Botwood Interfaith Goodwill Centre, which also operates the community food bank, needs ...
• Keeping the peace
  The Second World War ended in 1945, and the world breathed a global sigh of relief. Were the calls for soldiers to go to war still needed? Many ...
• From From turmoil to tranquility
  If you want to visit 87-year-old Harvey Matthews these days, you won't find the Badger resident in a seniors' home. Rather, just hop in your car, ...
• Sharing War memories
  Ask some veterans of the Second World War their reasons for joining the military at that time, and their responses are varied. Some will say it ...
• Keep nature’s animals wild
  It is a handsome creature, with a glossy rust-red coat, a lush tail and sad intelligent eyes that seem to say "feed me." But a friendly fox that ...
• The downside to weight loss
  "I looked in the mirror, and I said, 'my God. I'm going to be dead before I know it. I've got to change.'" Extreme weight loss is a dream for ...
• Think safety
  If you’re an ambulance driver or firefighter in Bishop’s Falls responding to an emergency, you might have a problem finding the right house. ...