Photo by Drake Lowthers. Anthony Housefather, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, right, joins StFX President Andy Hakin on campus in Antigonish as the federal government announced more than $1.3 million in funding to support a StFX-led project aimed at strengthening Arctic ground search and rescue.

ANTIGONISH: St. Francis Xavier University is taking a leading role in addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing Arctic ground Search and Rescue, thanks to more than $1.3 million in federal funding announced Wednesday on campus. Anthony Housefather, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, visited StFX to confirm $1,361,900…

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Drake Lowthers

Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.

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Drake Lowthers
Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.