At the regular monthly meeting of Antigonish Municipal Council on Feb. 14, several members of the Antigonish County and St. Andrew’s Volunteer Fire Departments were presented with long service medals. Receiving medals for 30 years of service with the ACVFD were (in no particular order): Allan Kennedy, Willie MacIsaac, Brian MacDonald, and Hugh MacFarlane. Getting the 35 year service medal were Graham Chisholm, John Kennedy, Brendan MacInnis, George Girroir, Roddie MacDonald, Doug MacLean, Glen Tate, and Keith Trenholm. David Sweet received a medal for his 45 years of service with the department. For the St. Andrew’s department, Henry Overmars received a medal for 30 years of service, Benny Ten Brinke received a medal for 40 years of service, and George Landry received a medal for 45 years of service.

ANTIGONISH COUNTY: The warden Municipality of the County of Antigonish says the municipality’s firefighters are a group of volunteers who are called upon in some of the more trying times. “They’re heading into danger most times when everyone else is fleeing danger,” Warden Owen McCarron said. “We looked at the level of service they give…

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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.